BOYA Miniature Microphones
BY-M100 Series Quick Setup Guide & Specifications
Introduction
The BOYA BY-M100 series includes miniature, omnidirectional condenser microphones designed for various recording devices.
BY-M100: Miniature size, omnidirectional 3.5mm TRS microphone for DSLR cameras, camcorders, and recorders.
BY-M110: Miniature size, omnidirectional 3.5mm TRRS microphone for smartphones, laptops, and tablets.
BY-M100D: Miniature size, omnidirectional MFi-certified Lightning microphone for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
BY-M100UC: Miniature size, omnidirectional microphone for most Type-C devices.
BY-M100UA: Miniature size, omnidirectional microphone for USB devices, such as Windows and Mac computers.
Diagrams show connector types: a 3.5mm TRS plug, a 3.5mm TRRS plug, a Lightning connector, a Type-C connector, and a USB connector.
Quick Setup Guide
BY-M100
1. Plug the 3.5 mm TRS connector into your recording device's audio input jack.
2. Rotate and turn the microphone towards the subject you want to record.
3. Turn on your recording device, then record a short audio segment to ensure the microphone is working correctly:
- If sound is too quiet, move the microphone closer.
- If sound is distorted, the audio is too loud; move the microphone farther away.
4. Use your recording device to record the audio you need.
Illustration of the BY-M100 microphone with its 3.5mm TRS connector plugged into a camera or recording device.
BY-M110
1. Plug the 3.5 mm TRRS connector into your recording device's audio input jack.
2. Tilt and turn the microphone towards the subject you want to record.
3. Turn on your recording device, then record a short audio segment to ensure the microphone is working correctly:
- If sound is too quiet, move the microphone closer.
- If sound is distorted, the audio is too loud; move the microphone farther away.
4. Use your recording device to record the audio you need.
Illustration of the BY-M110 microphone with its 3.5mm TRRS connector plugged into a smartphone or laptop.
BY-M100D
1. Plug the Lightning connector into your recording device's audio input jack.
2. Tilt and turn the microphone towards the subject you want to record.
3. Turn on your recording device, then record a short audio segment to ensure the microphone is working correctly:
- If sound is too quiet, move the microphone closer.
- If sound is distorted, the audio is too loud; move the microphone farther away.
4. Use your recording device to record the audio you need.
Illustration of the BY-M100D microphone with its Lightning connector plugged into an iPhone or iPad.
BY-M100UC
1. Plug the Type-C connector into your recording device's audio input jack.
2. Tilt and turn the microphone towards the subject you want to record.
3. Turn on your recording device, then record a short audio segment to ensure the microphone is working correctly:
- If sound is too quiet, move the microphone closer.
- If sound is distorted, the audio is too loud; move the microphone farther away.
4. Use your recording device to record the audio you need.
Illustration of the BY-M100UC microphone with its Type-C connector plugged into a Type-C device.
BY-M100UA
1. Plug the USB connector into your recording device's audio input jack.
2. Tilt and turn the microphone towards the subject you want to record.
3. Turn on your recording device, then record a short audio segment to ensure the microphone is working correctly:
- If sound is too quiet, move the microphone closer.
- If sound is distorted, the audio is too loud; move the microphone farther away.
4. Use your recording device to record the audio you need.
Illustration of the BY-M100UA microphone with its USB connector plugged into a computer.
Features
- BY-M100: 3.5mm TRS microphone for DSLR, camcorder, recorder; 50Hz to 18kHz frequency response; Plug and play operation; 180° rotating head; Includes foam windscreen.
- BY-M110: 3.5mm TRRS microphone for smartphone, laptop, tablet; 50Hz to 18kHz frequency response; Plug and play operation; 180° rotating head; Includes foam windscreen.
- BY-M100D: Miniature microphone for iPhone, iPad, iPod (MFi certificated Lightning connector); 50Hz to 18kHz frequency response; Plug and play operation; 180° rotating head; Includes foam windscreen.
- BY-M100UC: Miniature microphone for most Type-C devices; 50Hz to 18kHz frequency response; 16Bit/48kHz resolution; Plug and play operation; 180° rotating head; Includes foam windscreen.
- BY-M100UA: Omnidirectional microphone for Windows and Mac computers; 50Hz to 18kHz frequency response; 16Bit/48kHz resolution; Plug and play operation; 180° rotating head; Includes foam windscreen.
Specifications
| Specification | BY-M100 | BY-M110 | BY-M100D | BY-M100UC | BY-M100UA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 18kHz | 50Hz - 18kHz | 50Hz - 18kHz | 50Hz - 18kHz | 50Hz - 18kHz |
| Sensitivity | -36±2dB (0dB=1V/Pa at 1KHz) | -36±2dB (0dB=1V/Pa at 1KHz) | -36±2dB (0dB=1V/Pa at 1KHz) | -36±2dB (0dB=1V/Pa at 1KHz) | -36±2dB (0dB=1V/Pa at 1KHz) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 65 dB S: (f=1KHz,S.P.L=1Pa) N (A-Weighted curve) | 65 dB S: (f=1KHz,S.P.L=1Pa) N (A-Weighted curve) | 65 dB S: (f=1KHz,S.P.L=1Pa) N (A-Weighted curve) | 65 dB S: (f=1KHz,S.P.L=1Pa) N (A-Weighted curve) | 65 dB S: (f=1KHz,S.P.L=1Pa) N (A-Weighted curve) |
| Connector | 3.5mm TRS | 3.5mm TRRS | Lightning (MFi Certified) | Type-C | USB |
| Power Requirement | Supplied by device | Supplied by device | Supplied by iOS device | Supplied by Android Devices | Supplied by device |
| Sampling Frequency | N/A | N/A | N/A | 48 kHz | 48 kHz |
| Bitrate | N/A | N/A | N/A | 16 Bit | 16 Bit |
| Weight | 9g (0.3 oz) | 9g (0.3 oz) | 9.5g (0.3 oz) | 10.5g (0.4 oz) | 14.5g (0.51 oz) |
| Dimensions | 18x74mm | 10x74mm | 18x72mm | 18x80mm | 18x75mm |
| Features | Plug and play, 180° rotating head, foam windscreen | Plug and play, 180° rotating head, foam windscreen | Plug and play, 180° rotating head, foam windscreen | Plug and play, 180° rotating head, foam windscreen | Plug and play, 180° rotating head, foam windscreen |
User Guide (Windows & Monitoring)
This section provides instructions for connecting and using the BY-M100UA microphone with Windows computers, and for monitoring audio.
Connecting BY-M100UA to a Computer
1. Connect the microphone's USB plug to the computer.
2. Rotate the microphone to the desired recording angle.
3. If the sound is distorted (too loud), increase the recording distance. If the sound is too quiet, decrease the recording distance.
4. Set up input and output operations on your computer.
5. Begin recording.
Diagram showing the BY-M100UA microphone connected to a computer via USB.
Windows Computer Setup
1. Select the appropriate adapter cable (if needed) to connect the microphone and computer.
2. Set the microphone as the default device. Click the Start Menu → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound.
Diagram showing Windows Control Panel settings for Sound input devices, highlighting the selection of 'BY-M100UA' as the default device.
Monitoring and Adjusting Microphone Gain Control
If you want to hear microphone feedback from the computer, follow these steps:
1. Plug headphones into your computer's headphone jack.
2. Open the microphone's control panel and click "Listen to this device".
Illustration of the 'Listen to this device' tab in microphone properties, allowing users to monitor audio feedback.
3. Adjust the "BY-M100UA" microphone's gain to a proper level.
Diagram showing the microphone control panel with a slider for adjusting gain.
Manufacturer Information
SHENZHEN JIAYZ PHOTO INDUSTRIAL., LTD.
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