Audio-Technica ATR6550 - Manual

ATR6550

Condenser Shotgun Microphone

Select Audio-Technica ATR series microphones purchased in the U.S.A. from an authorized Audio-
Technica (A.T.U.S.) dealer are warranted for the lifetime of the original purchaser by A.T.U.S. to be free
of defects in materials and workmanship. In event of a defect, End-User’s exclusive remedy is at A.T.U.S.’
election, the cost of repair, refund of the purchase price in the form of credit or cash, or replacement of
the product. A.T.U.S. reserves the right to replace any product with one of equal value. The product must
be delivered to A.T.U.S., prepaid to the address below, together with the sales slip or other proof
of original purchase and $8.00 for handling and return to a U.S. address. Check or money order required;
no cash or stamps.

This warranty excludes defects due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage, or failure to use product
in accordance with instructions. This warranty is void in the event of unauthorized repair or modification,
or removal or defacing of the product labeling.

A.T.U.S.’ warranty is to the End User only. Except for A.T.U.S.’ said express warranty, A.T.U.S.
MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS.
A.T.U.S. SPECIFICALLY MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Except to the extent precluded by applicable state law, A.T.U.S. IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL, DIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN RESPECT OF
SUCH PRODUCTS OR USE OR FAILURE THEREOF, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY,
NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, TORT OR OTHERWISE.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the U.S.A., please contact your local dealer for warranty details.

U.S. ATR SERIES

LIFETIME LIMITED END-USER WARRANTY

ATR6550

Features

• 3.5 mm connector plugs into your video camera

• T

wo range settings: “Normal” for close and medium distance;

“T ele” for long distance

User Instructions

Inserting Battery and Connecting Microphone

• Unscrew the lower portion of microphone to open the battery

compartment. Insert battery, matching the polarity markings

inside the battery compartment. Screw mic/cover back

together .

• Plug the cable’

s mini-plug into the mic jack on your video

camera, DSLR or recording device. (When using with

equipment that includes a built-in mic, consult that device’ s

user guide for instructions on disabling its mic.)

T urning On

• T

urn on camera or recording device.

• Slide microphone switch to the NORMAL position when

miking at close or medium range; slide to the TELE position

when miking at longer range. (Experiment with both settings

before recording.) Slide to OFF position to turn microphone off.

Using Stand/Grip Clamp or Camera Mount

• Stand clamp screws onto the top of a mic stand or boompole;

camera mount screws onto top of most video and DSLR

cameras. Slide the mic far enough into the clamp or mount so

it is held securely.

T ips

For best results, position mic as close to sound source as

possible. Beyond three or four feet, the audio may start to sound

distant. Also, try to aim the mic at the sound source, as sound

from the side or rear will not be picked up well. Still, some side

or rear sound may be recorded—keep this in mind, especially if

mounting mic to a camera, since some camera operation noise

may be captured.

Specifications

Element:

Condenser;

Polar Pattern:

Normal: Cardioid;

T ele: Supercardioid;

Frequency Response:

70 – 18,000 Hz;

Sensitivity:

Normal: -56 dB; T ele: -45 dB;

Impedance:

Normal:

1,000 ohms; T ele: 2,200 ohms;

Battery T ype:

AA;

Weight:

113 g (4 oz);

Cable:

1 m (3.3') long, permanently

attached cable with 3.5 mm (

1

/

8

") mini-plug;

Accessories

Included

: Camera mount; microphone stand/grip clamp; foam

windscreen; AA battery

Specifications and product details are subject to change without notice.

English

Thank you for purchasing this Audio-T echnica condenser

shotgun microphone. Please read the instructions in this

manual before using.

Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224

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