Senal MC24-EL Operation & User’s Manual

Introduction..........................2-3 Precautions...............................3 Overview.................................. 4 Powering.the. Microphone.............................. 5 Installing.the.Battery.. (MC24-EL.only)...................... 6 Mounting.the. Microphone.............................. 7 The.High-Pass.Filter............. 7 Troubleshooting................. 8-9 Specifications...................10-11 Warranty..................................12 USER’S GUIDE MC24-ES/EL CONDENSER SHOTGUN MICROPHONE MC24-ES (Short) MC24-EL (Long)

The.Senal.MC24-EL.and.MC24-ES.are.shotgun.microphones.that.deliver.broadcast-quality.sound. in.the.studio.or.on.location..They.are.thoughtfully.designed.and.engineered.for.demanding.video. productions,.ENG,.and.broadcast.applications. These.professional.microphones.feature.a.high-grade.condenser.transducer.that.captures.detailed. and.accurate.sound..The.hypercardioid.polar.pattern,.combined.with.the.line-plus-gradient.acoustic. principle,.allow.for.a.narrow,.focused.pick-up.pattern.while.maximizing.the.rejection.of.sound. coming.from.the.sides.and.rear..These.design.elements.make.the.MC24-EL.and.MC24-ES.highly. directional.and.ideal.for.recording.speech.or.dialog..The.broad.frequency.response.with.full.lows,. clear.and.precise.mids,.and.crisp.highs,.delivers.superb.sound.reproduction..For.locations.with. excessive.low-frequency.noise,.the.selectable.high-pass.filter.at.180.Hz.minimizes.unwanted.noise. and.rumble. Both.microphones.run.on.48.V.phantom.power.available.from.most.professional.video.cameras,. mixing.boards,.or.recording.devices..The.MC24-EL.has.the.additional.feature.of.running.on.battery. power.with.a.single.AA.battery..Both.are.suitable.for.mounting.on.boom.poles,.mic.stands,.or. cameras..The.. MC24-EL.captures.sound.at.a.slightly.longer.distance,.while.MC24-ES’s.compact.size.ensures.that.it. will.not.extend.into.the.picture.frame. Both.microphones.are.covered.with.a.matte-black.rubberized.coating.that.greatly.reduces.handling. noise.and.ensures.trouble-free.recordings.when.the.microphone.is.in.motion..The.matte.finish.also. rejects.unwanted.light.reflections..Gold-plated.XLR.connectors.deliver.flawless.signal.transfer. ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Introduction

A.foam.windshield.is.included.to.minimize.wind.noise.and.to.protect.the.microphone.from.dust.and. debris,.and.a.mic.clip.is.included.for.boom.pole.or.mic.stand.mounting. Whether.in.the.studio.or.in.the.field,.the.MC24-EL.and.MC24-ES.microphones.will.deliver.pro- quality,.defined,.and.rich.sound.for.any.ENG,.outdoor,.or.broadcast.production. Precautions ▪ Please.read.and.follow.these.instructions.and.keep.this.manual.in.a.safe.place. ▪ Keep.this.product.away.from.water.and.flammable.gases.or.liquids. ▪ 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. ▪ Remove.the.battery.from.the.battery.compartment.when.the.microphone.is.not.in.use. ▪ All.images.are.for.illustrative.purposes.only. ▪ Do.not.leave.this.microphone.in.the.open.sun,.or.where.temperatures.exceed.110°F.(43°C).for.. extended.periods..Extremely.high.humidity.should.also.be.avoided.

Overview Grille Microphone ports High-pass filter switch Battery compartment (MC24-EL only) XLR connector Foam windscreen Mic clip 1/4″-20 to 3/8″-16 bushing Carry pouch

▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Powering the Microphone The.MC24-EL.and.MC24-ES.require.power.to.operate..Both.microphones.can.operate.with.48. V.phantom.power.supplied.by.most.professional.video.cameras,.mixing.consoles,.or.recording. devices. To.power.the.MC24-EL.or.MC24-ES,.connect.an.XLR.cable.to.the.microphone.and.activate. phantom.power.on.your.source.

Installing the Battery (MC24-EL only) The.MC24-EL.can.also.run.on.a.single.AA.battery..To.install.the.battery,.follow.these.steps: 1.... Unscrew.the.base.of.the.microphone.and.slide.it.down.to.expose.the.battery.compartment. Note:.The.battery.compartment.cover.does.not.come.off..Do.not.try.to.force.it.off.of.the. microphone. 2....Insert.the.bottom.of.the.battery.into.the.battery.compartment.according.to.the.orientation.on. the.diagram. 3....Press.the.top.of.the.battery.down.into.place.in.the.compartment. 4....Slide.the.battery.cover.over.the.battery.compartment.and.screw.it.in.until.tight. Note:.The.microphone.draws.power.from.the.battery.when.it.is.installed..To.prolong.battery.life,. remove.the.battery.when.the.microphone.is.not.in.use..

A.mic.clip.is.included.for.mounting.your.microphone.on.a.mic. stand.or.boom.pole.with.a.3/8″.or.5/8″.stud.. An.adapter.bushing.comes.installed.in.the.mic.stand..For. mounting.on.a.5/8″.stud,.remove.the.bushing.from.the. mounting.socket.of.the.mic.clip.with.a.screwdriver.or.a.coin. Make.sure.to.mount.the.microphone.so.that.the.mic.clip.is. not.blocking.the.side.ports.of.the.microphone..Blocking.the. side.ports.can.affect.the.microphone’s.performance.and.polar. pattern.and.make.it.more.susceptible.to.picking.up.off-axis. sound. The High-Pass Filter Engage.the.high-pass.filter.in.settings.where.there.is.audible. low-end.noise.such.as.air.blowers,.fans,.or.other.ambient. noise..With.this.setting,.frequencies.below.180.Hz.are. attenuated. To.select.the.high-pass.filter,.move.the.switch.to.the. ( ).icon.with.a.small.screwdriver.or.the.tip.of.a.pen. Mounting the Microphone / High-Pass Filter ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Problem Solution No.sound.is.being. recorded. Make.sure.your.mixer.or.amplifier.is.turned.on. Make.sure.phantom.power.is.engaged. (EL.only).If.using.battery.power,.make.sure.a.fresh.battery.is.installed. Your.preamp.gain.may.be.turned.all.the.way.down..Gradually.turn.it.up.until.a. satisfactory.input.level.is.reached. Make.sure.the.microphone.is.properly.connected,.and.that.connections.are.secure. Check.your.cable.to.make.sure.it’s.reliable..Try.replacing.it.with.another.cable. The.sound.is.dis- torted. Move.the.microphone.away.from.the.sound.source. The.preamp.gain.may.be.too.high..Gradually.turn.it.down.until.a.satisfactory. input.level.is.reached. Troubleshooting

Problem Solution Too.much.low- frequency.noise. or.rumble.is.being. recorded. Activate.the.high-pass.filter. Turn.off.air.conditioners,.fans,.heaters,.or.other.devices.that.might.be.interfering. with.your.recording. Fit.an.Auray.windscreen.(available.separately).over.the.microphone.to.minimize. noise.from.wind.

48.V:.130.dB.(THD.≤1%.at.1.kHz). 1.5.V:.115.dB.(THD.≤1%.at.1.kHz) 48.V:.130.dB.(T.H.D..≤1%.at.1.kHz) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 74.dB.(1.kHz.at.1.Pa) 74.dB.(1.kHz.at.1.Pa) Power Requirements 48.V.phantom.power/1.5.V.AA.battery 48.V.phantom.power High-Pass Filter 180.Hz 180.Hz Output Connector XLR.Male XLR.Male ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Specifications Specifications

MC24-EL MC24-ES Weight 5.2.oz..(148.g) 3.6.oz..(103.g) Length 11.2″.(28.5.cm) 7.1″.(18.cm) Diameter 0.8″.(2.1.cm) 0.8″.(2.1.cm) Frequency Response Graph MC24-ES MC24-EL Frequency in Hertz Frequency Response -30 -50 0 50 100 500 1K 5K 10K 20K 2K 200 Relative Response in dB -30 -50 0 50 100 500 1K 5K 10K 20K 2K 200 Polar Pattern 0° 30° 60° 90° 120° 150° 180° 210° 240° 270° 300° 330°

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