Grass Valley LDK 7500 User Guide - Manual (Page 85)

Assembling the Units HD video mode 2-13
To attach the optional microphone (AJ MC700) to the camera proceed
as follows:
a.
Open the microphone holder by unscrewing the knurled screw (2)
of the microphone support bracket (1) on the viewfinder and
open.
b. Slide the microphone into the split tube until the microphone
shoulder reaches the mark (3) in the tube.
c. Place the tube with the microphone into the holder with the split
facing upwards.
d. Ensure that the rubber supports at the back and front of the holder
fit into the rims (4) around the tube.
e. Close the holder and tighten the knurled screw at the top.
f. Connect the microphone cable to audio connector (6) (mic) on the
right side of the camera.
g. Place the microphone cable into the top clip at the front of the
camera and into clip (5) at the side of the camera. Pull and twist
clip (5) to open it.
Other microphones with a diameter of 21mm can also be used,
however, ensure that the phantom power and the sensitivity of the
input that match that type of microphone are correctly selected in the
camera systems menu. Refer to Section 6 for more information on
selecting the audio inputs and controlling the audio level.
Note:
•
When longer microphones are used, it is not necessary to place
them in the split tube.
• For optimum operation, the microphone should be mounted as
straight as possible.
• Don’t allow the wind hood to touch the holder (7) as this reduces
the damping effect.
• By placing the split facing upwards, the microphone cable does not
touch the holder thus avoiding mechanical pick-up.
• The microphone can also be connected to the rear of the Triax
adapter where a switch selects the input. Refer to Section 4 for
more information on connecting the microphone to the rear
connector.