BOYA mini

Statement

Please read this manual carefully before using, and strictly operate and store it in accordance with the instructions. Please save the manual for future reference. If you need further assistance than the user manual, please consult your retailer for help or email us at: sales@boya-mic.com

Cautions

1. Non-professionals are strictly prohibited from disassembling this unit on their own.
2. Please keep it away from heat sources such as radiators or spotlights.
3. Do not remove the battery without professionals' help.
4. Please clean the unit with only a soft, dry cloth.
5. When using and storing, please keep away from dust and moisture.
6. For the best pick-up pattern, do not hold your hand against the microphone capsule cover.

General Introduction

The BOYA mini, a 2.4 GHz Ultra-Mini Wireless Microphone system, features automatic re-connection and selectable noise reduction that offer remarkable flexibility for recording. It adopts specific AI algorithms for changing your voice in real time to provide a highly pleasurable listening experience. With ease of operation, the microphone system is compatible with smartphones, tablets, computers, and more. The BOYA mini is ideal for content creation, live streaming, vlogging, mobile journalism, and much more.

Features

• Transmitter as lightweight as 5 g
• 3-grade AI noise cancellation
• Delivers CD-quality sound
• Wireless connection & plug and play
• Provides a reliable transmission range up to 100 m
• Playback via device speaker without unplugging receiver
• USB-C version: equipped with a portable charging case to record 30 hours; Camera version: equipped with a portable charging case to record 24 hours

Product Structure: Transmitter (TX)

1 In-built Condenser Microphone

2 Indicator

Note:

• The transmitter(s) will automatically power off after 10 minutes if unpaired.
• If multiple functions are activated on the transmitter(s), its indicator will only illuminate for one feature. The indicator is prioritized as follows: pairing > low battery > re-connecting > noise reduction.

3 Power Button

Note:

• The transmitter(s) will automatically power on once removed from the charging case, and automatically power off once placed back.
• Noise reduction is disabled by default. This function can NOT be enabled or disabled when the transmitter(s) is re-connecting to a receiver.

4 Charging Contacts

5 Belt Clip

USB-C Receiver (USB-C RX)

1 USB-C Connector

It can be connected to iPhone 15 or newer, Android smartphones, tablets, computers and other USB-C devices.

2 NR Button

Note:

• When the receiver connected to a phone, you can play back your recordings without the need to unplug the receiver. This function is turned on by default.
• Every time the receiver is turned on, the AI sound mode is turned off by default.
• Noise reduction is disabled by default, and its default grade is 3 when turned on for the first time. The noise reduction grade will be retained even after the power is turned off.
• If the transmitter(s) and receiver are in pairing mode but not paired within 5 minutes, they will switch into re-connecting mode.
• Noise reduction on or off, noise reduction grade, and AI sound mode can NOT be set when the unit is in re-connecting mode.

3 Indicator

Charging Case

1 Charging Contacts

For charging transmitters.

2 Slot for Transmitters

3 Slot for Receiver

4 Charging/Remaining Battery Level Indicator

When the charging case is connected to power, this indicator will display the case's charging status.

When the charging case is NOT connected to power and the transmitter(s) is placed into it for charging, this indicator will display the case's remaining battery level.

Note:

• Please charge the charging case as soon as possible when its indicator flashes red.
• When the charging case is out of power, the transmitter(s) does not turn off automatically once placed in.
• It takes about an hour and a half for the charging case to charge the transmitter from 0% to 100%.

⑤ USB-C Charging Port

For charging the charging case.

Magnetic charger to USB-A cable

Simply hold the charger near the charging contacts of the transmitter, where magnets cause it to snap into place automatically.

How to Use

For BOYA mini-12 package to BOYA mini-17 package

1. The transmitter(s) will power on automatically as soon as it is taken out of the charging case. The transmitter(s) can be attached to clothes through its belt clip.
2. Plug the USB-C connector into a USB-C device.
3. The transmitter(s) and receiver are pre-paired before leaving the factory. Therefore, they will be paired once they are powered on. Their indicators will glow static blue if paired successfully.
4. If they are disconnected, please follow the below steps:
• Press and hold the NR button on the receiver for 5 seconds until its indicator blinks blue rapidly to enter pairing mode.
• Press and hold the power button on the transmitter(s) for 5 seconds in shutdown mode until its indicator blinks blue rapidly to enter pairing mode.
• The transmitter(s) and receiver are successfully paired when their indicators turn static blue.
5. Launch a video or audio recording app.
6. Some phones may default to using its built-in microphone, so you may need to switch to the external microphone (BOYA mini) on the recording app.
7. You are ready to record.

Note:

Due to the 2.4 GHz wireless frequency, signals can be easily attenuated. Please try to avoid obstacles, such as walls and buildings, and avoid close proximity to devices with 2.4 GHz signals, such as high-power Wi-Fi antennas, radios, etc.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter problems when using the unit, please refer to the following checklist first. If the problem cannot be solved, please contact the dealer's after-sales service department.

• If there is no sound from the unit or no sound when connected to an external device
  Make sure the connector on the receiver is well connected to your device.
• The operating range of the unit is limited and the sound is frequently intermittent
  Make sure there is no interference between the transmitter(s) and receiver. If the intermittent sound still occurs frequently, please contact our customer service.
• The charging case fails to charge the unit
  1. Make sure charging contacts are in full contact. Wipe charging contacts with a clean cloth and try again.
  2. If you want to check whether the magnetic force is aging or whether charging contacts are not in sufficient contact, push down the unit placed in the charging case until charging contacts are in full contact to see if it is charged. If the unit still fails to be charged, please contact our customer service.

Specifications

Transmitter

USB-C Receiver

Charging Case