Saramonic SoundBird V1 Professional Condenser Microphone User Guide
Introduction
The Saramonic SoundBird VI is a professional supercardioid shotgun microphone that delivers clear, detailed audio with a full frequency response for interviews, ENG, filmmaking, field production and other applications.
Equipped with a high-pass filter and -10dB Pad to tailor the sound to your needs. It’s directional pickup, frequency response and sensitivity are specially designed to increase the intelligibility of dialogue.
Product Structure
- High-pass filter (200 Hz)
- -10dB Pad
- Power button
- Battery compartment
- Foam windshield
- XLR output
- Shock mount
- XLR male to female cable
Power Supply
The SoundBird VI can be powered either via one AA battery or 48V phantom power supplied by your camera, recording device or mixer (such as the Saramonic SR-PAX1, SR-PAX2 or SR-AX107). When phantom power is applied, the AA battery is not used.
| Power | by AA battery | by 48V Phantom Power | Lowe Power |
| Power Indicator | Blue | Green | Red |
Installing Battery
- Unscrew the microphone by turning the base counterclockwise and slide the cover down to reveal the battery compartment. The cover does not detach from the microphone. Do not try to force it off.
- Insert the AA battery into place, aligning + and – polarity as shown.
- Close the battery cover and turn the microphone base clockwise to tighten it.
Highlights
- -10 dB Pad
Attenuates the microphone input to allow the recording of loud sounds without clipping. - 200Hz High-Pass Filter
Rejects infrasonic rumble like HVAC system and other low-frequency noises to acquire dependable sound quality. - 48V Phantom Power or AA Battery Supply Power
It offers selectable power solutions via 48V phantom power or AA battery. - Solid Brass Construction
Prevents radio-frequency (RF) interference for clean sound. - Gold-Plated XLR Connector
Resists corrosion and ensures excellent signal transfer.
Specifications
| Type | Condenser Microphone |
| Polar Pattern | Supercardioid |
| Frequency Range | 50Hz to 20kHz |
| Sensitivity | -324-3dB (OdB=1V/Pa,at1KHz) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB SPL |
| Maximum SPL | 32 dB |
| High-Pass Filter | 200Hz |
| Pad | -10dB |
| Power Requirements | 48V phantom power |
| 1 AA battery | |
| Operating Temperature Range | -5°C to 50°C |
| Power Consumption | 35 mA |
| Output Connection | 3-pin XLR, balanced output between Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-) and Pin 1 (ground) |
| Diameter | 20 mm (0.78″) |
| Length | 272mm (10.7″) |
| Weight | 195g (6.88oz) |
Packing List
- SoundBird V1 microphone
- XLR male to female cable
- Foam windscreen
- SR-SMC3 Shock Mount
- User manual
