Charging the microphone

Use a USB Type-C cable (commercially available) to charge the built-in battery of the microphone.

  1. Connect a USB Type-C cable (commercially available) to the microphone.

    USB Type-C cable

    (power) lamp

  2. Connect the cable to a power source, such as a computer that is up and running, for battery charging.

    The(power) lamp on the microphone lights in orange.

  3. When battery charging is finished, disconnect the USB Type-C cable from the microphone.

    Wait until the(power) lamp goes out to indicate that charging is finished (the battery is fully charged).

Note

  • Do not apply excessive force to the microphone when you connect the microphone to a computer. This may cause damage to the microphone or the computer.

  • Connecting the microphone to a laptop computer that is not connected to an AC power source may deplete the battery power of the computer. Do not leave the microphone connected to the computer for an extended period of time.

  • Use of any customized or hand-built computer is not guaranteed for battery charging or for connection with the microphone. Depending on the type of USB device used in combination with the microphone, the microphone may fail to operate.

  • Not all the computers are guaranteed for operation with the microphone.

  • Battery charging via the USB connection may not be possible when the connected computer goes into standby (sleep) or hibernate mode. If this is the case, change the computer settings and then charge the battery all over again.

  • In the event that the microphone is kept unused for an extended period of time, the amount of power that the rechargeable battery can charge may be reduced. To make the battery capable of charging sufficient power, let the battery charge and discharge the power repeatedly for a few times. In the event that you store the microphone for an extended period of time, charge the battery once every 6 months to protect it against over-discharging.

  • In the event that the microphone is kept unused for an extended period of time, it may take longer to charge the built-in battery.

  • In the event that the rechargeable battery of the microphone fails and the failure is detected while battery charging is in progress, the(power) lamp on the microphone stays blinking in orange.

    It is recommended that the battery be charged when the ambient temperature is in the range of 15 °C to 35 °C (59 °F to 95 °F). Efficient battery charging may not be possible when the temperature is outside this range.

    If the failure persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • In the event of charging the built-in battery after the microphone is kept unused for an extended period of time, the(power) lamp on the microphone may not immediately light in orange. Wait for a while until the(power) lamp lights in orange.

  • A significantly short battery life indicates that the rechargeable battery should be replaced with a new one. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Keep the microphone against exposure to extreme temperature changes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust, and electrical shocks. Never leave the microphone in a parked vehicle.

  • When connecting the microphone to a computer, be sure to use only the USB Type-C cable and connect them directly. Indirect connection, for example, via a USB hub fails to charge the built-in battery.