Gradus Group Polsen MVS-5 User manual

MVS-5
STEREO SHOTGUN
MICROPHONE
FOR DSLR CAMERAS AND
PORTABLE RECORDERS
PRODUCT
MANUAL

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING POLSEN
The Polsen MVS-5 Stereo Shotgun Microphone
is a rugged, compact, and lightweight mic
designed for recording audio directly to a DSLR
camera or portable recorder. It delivers pristine
and quiet professional-quality sound and is a
vast improvement over a DSLR camera’s built-in
microphone.
This dependable microphone features two
condenser cardioid capsules arranged in an
X-Y pattern for capturing audio with realistic
stereo imaging. The microphone is powered
by a single 3 V coin battery for 36 hours of run
time with most cameras and recorders that
have a 1/8-inch audio input connector. The
MVS-5 attaches to a camera’s shoe mount or
tripod, and its all-metal construction makes it
a great addition to a camera rig for a variety
of eld and run-and-gun productions like
documentaries, music videos, sporting events,
and nature videos.

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PRECAUTIONS
•Please read and follow these instructions,
and keep this manual in a safe place.
•Keep this product away from water and
ammable gases or liquids.
•Use only the batteries recommended by this
manual.
•Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this
product yourself.
•Handle this product with care.
•Clean this product with only a soft, dry cloth.
•Make sure that this product is intact and that
there are no missing parts.
•To avoid damaging the product, remove the
battery during long periods of nonuse.
•All images are for illustrative purposes only.

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OVERVIEW
1. Microphone ports
2.LED indicator
3.High-pass lter /
Power switch
4.Three-level gain
switch
Also included
5.Battery
compartment cover
6.1/8 in. audio output
cable
7. Mounting foot
with 1/4-20 tripod
socket
8.Locking wheel
•Foam Windscreen •CR2032 Coin Battery
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY
The MVS-5 runs on a CR2032 coin battery. To
install the battery, make sure the power switch
is off, and follow
these steps:
1. Remove the cover
at the base of the
microphone to
access the battery
compartment.
2. Insert a CR2032
coin battery into
the compartment,
Insert the battery
with the plus sign
facing out, and then
replace the cover.

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MOUNTING THE MVS-5
AND TURNING IT ON
To attach the microphone to a camera, make
sure the MVS-5 is turned off, and follow these
steps:
1. Rotate the shock mount’s locking wheel
counterclockwise to loosen it.
2. Slide the mounting foot all the way into your
camera’s shoe mount.
3. Tighten the locking wheel by rotating it
clockwise until secure.

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RECORDING
1. Plug the audio output cable into the 1/8-inch
audio input jack on the recording device or
camera.
2. To turn on the microphone, slide the
power switch to either the at or
high-pass position.
Note:Smartphones that have a Lightning or
USB Type-C™ connector will require an adapter
(sold separately).
USING THE HIGH-PASS FILTER
The high-pass lter attenuates noise below
80 Hz. This helps prevent the microphone from
recording low-frequency noises like the rumble
of an air conditioner, blower, or fan.
To turn on the high-pass lter, slide the switch
to the high-pass position . Set the switch
to the at position if the high-pass lter
isn’t needed.

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USING THE THREE-LEVEL
GAIN SWITCH
The three-level gain switch provides normal
0 dB gain, a +10 dB boost, or -10 dB pad.
•0 dB:The microphone’s normal gain setting.
This is the optimal setting for recording
normal speech or dialog.
•+10 dB:Boost the microphone’s gain to
record low-level or distant sounds in a quiet
environment.
•-10 dB:Attenuate the level of the incoming
signal to record in high-decibel environments,
like a rock concert or sporting event.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Transducer Back electret condenser (×2)
Polar Pattern XY stereo
Frequency Response 100 Hz to 15 kHz
Sensitivity -28 / -38 / -48 dB ±3 dB
Impedance 1200 Ω ±30%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ≥60 dB
Max SPL ≥120 dB
THD ≤1%
Power Requirement 3 V CR2032 battery
Battery Duration 36 hr.
Cable 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) TRS
Diameter 1.2 in. (3.1 cm)
Length 4.6 in. (11.7 cm)
Height 2.5 in. (6.4 cm)
Weight 3.5 oz. (98.5 g)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20k10k1k100
Relative Response in dB
Frequency in Hertz
-60
-20
-30
-40
-50
+10 dB 0 dB −10 dB

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TROUBLESHOOTING
The microphone won’t turn on.
•Make sure a fresh battery is installed and is
in the correct orientation.
The sound is distorted.
•Make sure the microphone is fully plugged
into the audio input jack of your camera,
smartphone, or recorder.
•If the +10 dB boost is selected on the three-
level gain switch, change it to either 0 dB or
the -10 dB pad setting.
The sound is too low.
•Make sure the microphone’s audio cable is
fully plugged into the camera, smartphone, or
recorder audio input jack.
•If the -10 dB pad is selected on the three-
level gain switch, change it to either the 0 dB
or the +10 dB boost setting.
•Increase the audio input level on the
recording device.
•If there is no input level control on the
recording device, move the microphone closer
to the source.

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The sound is recording on only one
channel.
•Make sure the microphone’s audio cable is
fully plugged into the camera, smartphone, or
recorder audio input jack.
•Make sure the recording control is enabled on
both input channels of the recording device.
•Turn up the input gain control of the silent
channel.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This Polsen product is warranted to the original purchaser to be
free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal
consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original
purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever
occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect
to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or
replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails
during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in
its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s)
shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has
been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to
replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by
misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation
or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY
PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific
legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary
from state to state.
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Polsen Customer
Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization
(“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Polsen along
with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the
defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
For more information or to arrange service, visit
www.polsenaudio.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.
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Polsen is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group.
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