Sony XLR-K3M Reference guide

Help Guide
XLR Adaptor Kit
XLR-K3M
Use this Help Guide when you have issues or questions on how to use your XLR adaptor kit.
Supported camera models
Identifying the parts
Preparations
Unpacking
Attaching/removing the XLR adaptor to/from the camera
Attaching/removing the supplied microphone
Recording
Selecting the digital or analog input type
Using the supplied microphone
Using a device, such as an external audio device
Minimizing noise with the LOW CUT function
Adjusting the recording volume level
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Selecting the audio input for recording audio to the channels on the camera
About this unit
Notes on use
Specifications
Trademarks
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XLR Adaptor Kit
XLR-K3M
Supported camera models
This unit is a kit that includes an XLR adaptor for cameras with the Multi Interface Shoe in addition to a microphone.
For camera models compatible with this unit, visit the website at:
https://www.sony.net/dics/k3m/
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XLR Adaptor Kit
XLR-K3M
Identifying the parts
Body parts
Switches and dials
Wind screen1.
Microphone holder2.
Microphone3.
Lock dial4.
Multi Interface foot
Note
Do not touch the connector of the Multi Interface foot with bare hands.
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Connector protect cap6.
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ATT (INPUT1) switch
Select the standard input level of the INPUT1 jack. This switch setting is active when the INPUT1
(LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch is set to “MIC” or “MIC+48V.”
1.
INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch
Select the option suitable for the device connected to the INPUT1 jack.
2.
ATT (INPUT2) switch
Select the standard input level of the INPUT2 jack. This switch setting is active when the INPUT2
(LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch is set to “MIC” or “MIC+48V.”
3.
INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch
Select the option suitable for the device connected to the INPUT2 jack.
4.
LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch
Use this switch to minimize unwanted noises by attenuating low-frequency components of the input audio from the
INPUT1 jack.
5.
AUTO/MAN (INPUT3) switch
Select the method (Auto/Manual) to adjust the volume level of the input audio from the INPUT3 jack.
6.
AUTO/MAN (INPUT1) switch
Select the method (Auto/Manual) to adjust the volume level of the input audio from the INPUT1 jack.
7.
AUDIO LEVEL (INPUT1) dial
Adjust the recording volume level of the input audio from the INPUT1 jack.
8.
AUTO/MAN/LINK (INPUT2) switch
Select the method (Auto/Manual/Link to INPUT1) to adjust the volume level of the input audio from the INPUT2 jack.
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AUDIO LEVEL (INPUT2) dial
Adjust the recording volume level of the input audio from the INPUT2 jack.
10.
LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch
Use this switch to minimize unwanted noises by attenuating low-frequency components of the input audio from the
INPUT2 jack.
11.
AUDIO LEVEL (INPUT3) dial
Adjust the recording volume level of the input audio from the INPUT3 jack.
12.
DIGITAL/ANALOG switch
Select the digital or analog input type.
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Ports and jacks
Related Topic
Supported camera models
Attaching/removing the XLR adaptor to/from the camera
Attaching/removing the supplied microphone
Selecting the digital or analog input type
Using the supplied microphone
Using a device, such as an external audio device
Minimizing noise with the LOW CUT function
Adjusting the recording volume level
Selecting the audio input for recording audio to the channels on the camera
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If your camera is compatible with the digital audio interface of the Multi Interface Shoe, set the switch to “DIGITAL.”
This allows the unit and the attached camera to communicate with each other with digital signals and provide audio
recording with minimum noise insertion.
INPUT SELECT switch
Select the audio input for recording audio to the channels on the attached camera.
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Release lever1.
Micro USB port2.
Cable holder3.
INPUT3 jack (Stereo mini-jack, plug-in-power compatible)4.
INPUT2 jack (3-pin XLR/TRS, female type, phantom-power compatible)5.
INPUT1 jack (3-pin XLR/TRS, female type, phantom-power compatible)6.
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XLR Adaptor Kit
XLR-K3M
Unpacking
If you find anything missing, please contact your dealer.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity.
XLR Adaptor (XLR-A3M) (1)
Microphone (ECM-XM1) (1)
Wind screen (1)
Connector protect cap (attached) (2)
Extension Cable for Audio (1)
Case (1)
Set of printed documentation
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XLR Adaptor Kit
XLR-K3M
Attaching/removing the XLR adaptor to/from the camera
Attach the XLR adaptor to a camera.
Note
Before attaching/removing the adaptor to/from a camera, turn off the power to the camera.
To remove the XLR adaptor
Turn off the power to the camera, rotate the lock dial counterclockwise until it stops, and then slide out the Multi Interface
foot from the shoe.
To use the Extension Cable for Audio for attachment
Remove the connector protect cap from the XLR adaptor.
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Slide the Multi Interface foot of the XLR adaptor into the shoe on the camera ( ), and then rotate the lock
dial in the “LOCK” direction ( ) to firmly secure the adaptor.
When it is difficult to insert the Multi Interface foot into the shoe, rotate the lock dial counterclockwise until it stops,
and then try again.
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Alternatively, you can use the supplied Extension Cable for Audio to attach the XLR adaptor to the camera.
Use of this cable for attachment comes in handy when you stand away from the camera and use the microphone
attached to the XLR adaptor for recording.
Note
Using the supplied Extension Cable for Audio with products other than XLR-K3M may affect its performance, leading to accidents
or malfunction.
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Remove the connector protect caps from the XLR adaptor and the Extension Cable for Audio.1.
Slide the Multi Interface foot of the XLR adaptor into the shoe of the Extension Cable for Audio ( ), and then rotate
the lock dial in the “LOCK” direction ( ) to firmly secure the adaptor.
2.
Slide the Multi Interface foot of the Extension Cable for Audio in to the shoe on the camera ( ), and then rotate the
lock dial in the “LOCK” direction ( ) to firmly secure the cable.
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XLR Adaptor Kit
XLR-K3M
Attaching/removing the supplied microphone
Attach the supplied microphone (ECM-XM1) to the XLR adaptor.
Note
Before attaching/removing the microphone to the adaptor, be sure to set the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch to the position
other than “MIC+48V.” While the switch is set to “MIC+48V,” plugging/unplugging the cable from the microphone may cause a
loud noise or a malfunction of the microphone.
Fit the supplied wind screen over the microphone.
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Unlock the microphone holder and open the lid of the holder.
2
Place the microphone on the microphone holder so that the model name (ECM-XM1) inscribed on the
microphone faces upward, close the lid of the holder, and then lock the holder.
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Connect the cable from the microphone to the INPUT1 jack on the XLR adaptor.
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