Saramonic SR-AX100 User manual

1 Product Introduction
1.1 General Introduction
The SARAMONIC SR-AX100 is a 2-channel audio adapter ideal for shooting
videos with any DSLR camera or camcorder. This adapter provides you
with a compact dual-mic mounting and audio mixing solution, which
allows you to easily mount and control two mics or wireless receivers. It
requires no batteries or power source.
1.2 Highlights
1.2.1 Inputs
• One stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) Mini-Jack Input to connect stereo mic.
• Two mono 1/8" (3.5 mm) Mini-Jack Inputs to connect mono mics.
1.2.2 Output
• One stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) Mini-Jack outputs audio signal from the
adapter to the camera.
1.2.3 Dual Trim Control Knobs
• Adjust the signal of each channel to the optimum recording levels.
User Manual
SR-AX100
Audio Adapter
The SR-AX100 is a 2-channel audio adapter for shooting
videos with any DSLR camera or camcorder. It provides a
compact dual-mic mounting and audio mixing solution.
1.2.4 Mono /Stereo Switch
• select mono or stereo output mode.
The Mono mode is for one mono microphone recording, it could send
the mono audio signal to each channel and mix them together to output
stereo audio signal.
The Stereo mode is for one stereo microphone or two mono microphones
recording, it provide two separate channels of audio.
1.2.5 Three Integrated Mounting Shoes
• Attach a variety of mics or wireless receivers.
1.2.6 Passive Operation Requires No Batteries
1.2.7 Compact Shaped With Die-cast Aluminum Chassis
1.3 Specifications
Input Level
Gain
Frequency Response
Dimensions
Weight
MIC setting: -35 dBu minimum
Unity
20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 0.5 dB)
L 76.0 x W 59.5 x H 55.0 mm
153g ( 5.4 oz. )

2 Quick Start Guide
2.1 Mount the SR-AX100 on your camera’s hot shoe.
2.2 Connect the supplied signal transmission line from the output jack of
the adapter to the MIC input of DSLR camera or camcorder.
Note: Please switch off the AGC function of your camera or camcorder.
2.3 Mount self-powered camera microphones or wireless mics on the top
or sides shoes of the adapter.
2.4 Connect mono mics to the corresponding LEFT or / and RIGHT inputs
on the adapter. Connect stereo mics to the STEREO input.
2.5 Set the M/S switch.
When using one channel, switch to M for mono. When using two channels,
switch to S for stereo.
2.6 In case of any distortion, you should initially set the LEFT and RIGHT
trim controls fully clockwise. When recording, you could adjust the knobs
flexibly to get the the optimum signal levels.
2.7 If your camera has a headphone jack, you can plug headphone into the
headphone terminal on the camera to monitor the audio.
3 Compatibility
Sensitive 3.5 mm Mini-Jack self-powered microphones
Any comcorder or DSLR camera with a MIC JACK
4 Packing List
One SR-AX100 main unit
One signal transmission line
User manual
Warranty card
1.4 Product Structure
Mounting Shoes
Dual Trim Control Knobs
Mono/Stereo Switch
Stereo Input
Mono Input
Stereo Output
Lock Knob
Cold Shoe
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