SMI-5 Microphone Kit Instructions
The SMI-5 was designed to connect up to four ETS SM1 series microphones to recording equipment such as DVRs,
NVRs and audio recorders. Note the audio output signals of the SMI-4 are “line level” (0dbm).
SM1 Microphone Placements
Locate the SM1 microphones as close as possible to the areas of interest in the spaces to be monitored. If large areas are
to be monitored, locate the SM1s in the middle of the rooms. Do not mount the microphones near air conditioning vents,
light fixtures or electrical equipment. The SM1 should be placed at as close as possible to the subject(s) to be monitored.
The SM1s are useable at distances of up to 25 feet but is dependent on the level of background noise in the area.
Experimentation in the environment will determine what distances work best.
Mounting
The SM1s can be surface or flush mounted on ceilings or walls. For flush mounting, cut a 2 ¼” by 2 ¾“ hole in the wall or
ceiling tile to allow room for the circuit board and mount the SM1 to the surface with screws. For surface mounting
applications, Purchase SM1-LEs. Or use single gang electrical boxes.
SMI-4 location and power
The SMI-4 interface box is designed to be located next to a DVR or IP camera. The SMI-4 requires a 120VAC power
source within 3 feet of its location. If this is not possible in your application, you can splice in up to 100 feet of 20 awg, 2
conductor cable to extend the distance between the AC power source and the SMI-4.
Cable Runs
Run 4 each, 22 gauge, stranded, two conductor shielded cables between the SMI-4 interface and the SM1 microphones.
Keep the cable run distances under 1,000 feet and away from AC power sources, light fixtures and electrical equipment.
See Figure 1 for connection diagram.
Adjusting the SM1 Gain
The SM1 output level is set by selecting the desired volume range and adjusting the gain control.
The “Volume Range” jumper should be set to the “LO” position when using the SM1 with IP cameras that utilize
“microphone inputs” also known as “Mic. Level” inputs. This sets the maximum gain of the SM1’s pre-amp to x14. The
jumper should be placed in the “HI” position when using IP cameras with “Line level” inputs of DVRs and IP cameras. This
sets the maximum gain of the SM1’s pre-amp to x196.
The SM1 is shipped with the gain set at midrange. If the sound at the “head end” is distorted, rotate the control towards
the – mark (counter-clockwise). If the volume at the “head end” is too low, rotate the control towards the + mark
(clockwise).
Setting the SM1 Hi-Cut/Lo-Cut Jumpers (open the enclosure to adjust)
The normal frequency response of the SM1 microphone is 500-13Khz. When both jumpered “in”, The “HI Cut” and “Lo
Cut” filters set the SM1’s frequency response to 900-6Khz. Enabling one or both of the filters is useful when background
noise needs to be further reduced and intelligibility of speech emphasized. We recommend experimenting with the jumper
settings to achieve the best acoustic result for your application.
