BOYA BY-DM2 Digital Lavalier Microphone
Instruction Manual
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the BOYA BY-DM2 digital lavalier microphone! The BY-DM2 is a professional audio solution for your Android devices. This lavalier microphone connects with any Android device featuring a Type-C connector, helping to capture clear, high-quality sound during audio recording. It offers up to 24-bit / 48 kHz resolution with a frequency response of 25 Hz to 20 kHz.
The Type-C connector supports equipment from manufacturers such as SAMSUNG (Galaxy s9, s9+, s8, s8+, s7+, c9 c7 c5 Pro), HUAWEI (p20, p20 pro, Mate10, 9, Nova 2, 2s, Honor10, 9), XIAOMI (8, 6, 5s, 5s+, 5, 4c, Note3, Note2), MEIZU (Pro7, Pro7+, Pro6, Pro6+, 15, 15+, M15), LG (G6, Q6, V30, V20), OPPO (Find X), VIVO (Vivo NEX), Google (Pixel, Pixel 2), and many more.
Components
The BY-DM2 package includes the following components:
- ? Omnidirectional Microphone: The primary audio capture unit.
- ● Analog to Digital Conversion circuitry: Converts analog audio signals to digital.
- ● USB Type-C connector: For connecting to Android devices.
- ● Clothing clip: For securely attaching the microphone to apparel.
- ● Foam wind screen: Reduces wind noise and plosives.
Visual Description: The BY-DM2 is a compact, cylindrical digital lavalier microphone with a metal grille at the top. It comes with a small, black clothing clip, a foam windscreen that fits over the microphone head, and a carrying pouch.
Features
- ● USB Type-C connector for Android devices
- ● Omnidirectional Mic
- ● 24-bit / 48 kHz digital recording
- ● Includes Mic Clip and wind screen
- ● All-metal construction
- ● Includes Carrying Pouch
Package Contents
- Digital Lavalier microphone
- Foam wind screen
- Clothing clip
- Velcro
- Carrying pouch
- User Guide
Operations
1. Install Clip and Wind Screen
The clip is installed before leaving the factory. If you need to re-install the clip, follow the provided steps. Ensure the foam windscreen is fitted onto the microphone head.
2. Mounting the Microphone to Your Clothing
Attach the microphone to the front of your clothing using the clothing clip, positioning it approximately 20-25cm (8-10 inches) from your face.
- ● Attach the microphone upside down to reduce excessive breath noises and tonal inconsistencies due to head movements.
- ● It is recommended to use the foam wind screen at all times to avoid wind noise, even when recording indoors.
Diagram Description: The microphone is shown attached to the front of a shirt using the clothing clip, positioned approximately 20-25cm (8-10 inches) below the wearer's chin. An arrow indicates that the microphone should be attached upside down. A separate image shows the foam windscreen being placed over the microphone head.
3. Connect BY-DM2 to Your Android Device
Connect the BY-DM2's USB Type-C connector to the USB Type-C port on your Android device.
Diagram Description: The USB Type-C connector of the microphone cable is plugged into the USB Type-C port of a smartphone. The smartphone is depicted with a recording app interface.
Tips and Notes
- Some devices default to using their built-in microphone; you may need to download a third-party recording app and set the external microphone mode manually.
- If your Android device does not recognize the BY-DM2, try disconnecting and reconnecting it to the USB Type-C port and attempt to record again.
- It is recommended to set your Android device to airplane mode to prevent incoming calls from disrupting recordings.
- Before recording an important event, record and play back a short test clip with the microphone attached to ensure audio recording is functioning properly.
Specifications
Audio Output Connector | USB Type-C connector |
AD Conversion | Multibit DeltaSigma |
Pick-up Pattern | Omni-directional |
Transducer Principle | Pre-polarized condenser microphone |
Frequency Response | 25Hz-20KHz |
Sensitivity | -42 ± 3dB (@1KHz, 0dB=1v/Pa) |
Gain | 0-35 dB |
Sampling Frequency | 44.1kHz / 48 kHz |
Bitrate | 16Bit / 24Bit |
Power Requirements | Supplied by your Android device |
Cable | 6.0m (20ft) |
Capsule Diameter | 6.5 mm (0.26") |
Net Weight | 58g |
Contact Information
BOYA AUDIO EQUIPMENT (SHENZHEN) CO., LIMITED
Address: A16 building, New Material Industrial Park of Silicon Valley Power, Guanlan Town, Shenzhen, China
Tel: (86) 0755-28435910
Email: sales@boya-mic.com
Website: www.boya-mic.com
Model: BY-DM2, Version: BY-DM2V00, Serial: 1F14015BY0131, Date: 2018-7-31
File Info : application/pdf, 2 Pages, 5.10MB
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