HHB FlashMic Digital Recording Microphone

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This FlashMic can record top quality audio at the click of the button and be transferred immediately to edit or upload. One of the most innovative and convenient pieces of audio equipment around

The FlashMic is the first professional digital recording microphone. It combines a high-quality, Sennheiser omnidirectional (DRM85) or cardioid (DRM85-C) condenser capsule with an inbuilt, 1GB broadcast-quality Flash recorder to deliver a maximum recording time of over 18 hours.

Just one button press is all it takes to start recording in either linear or MPEG 2 formats. Simple ‘drag and drop’ file transfer at up to 70x real time to a Mac or PC for editing or onward transmission is enabled by a ‘plug and play’ USB connection.

Two AA batteries provide more than 8 hours continuous power and the included Mac/PC software provides powerful tools for naming and organising recordings, and configuring the FlashMic for various applications.

Features

Convenient, portable and extremely easy to use
Rugged build quality, designed to withstand the rigours of portable recording
High-quality, omni-directional (DRM85) or cardioid (DRM85-C) Sennheiser condenser microphone capsule for broadcast-quality recording
Line input equipped models for recording news feeds at press conferences
Very high quality microphone preamplifier with full manual or automatic gain control (AGC)
1GB Flash memory for digital audio data
Maximum record time of over 18 hours (see over for table of record times)
LCD display with backlight for time, level and status information
USB-Interface for transfer of audio data (configured as a mass storage device), also used for configuration presets and FlashMic firmware updates
Headphone amplifier with volume control
9 user templates can be configured externally using the FlashMic Manager PC/Mac software supplied
Real time clock, time-date updated when linked to host PC/Mac
Uses 2 x AA batteries – either primary cells or rechargeable
Battery remaining indicator with visible low battery warning
Battery life greater that 6 hours (1500mAh primary cells)
Pre record buffer adjustable from 0-10 seconds
Records linear 32, 44.1 or 48kHz, or MPEG 1 Layer 2 encoded audio (128- 192 kbps) broadcast wave (.wav) files including time stamp.
Simple mode of operation where presets from external PC/Mac templates can be recalled
Expert mode of operation where all variables are accessible on the FlashMic
Record time remaining indicator with low time remaining visible warning
Switchable high pass filter, 12dB/octave @ 100Hz

Sampling Frequency	48kHz, 44.1kHz, 32kHz. Selection by FlashMic Manager software or on DRM85
Bit Resolution (Linear	16 Bit
Audio Formats	Linear PCM, MPEG 1 Layer 2, Selection by FlashMic Manager software or on DRM85. 6 mode settings
Bitrates (MPEG)	192, 160, 128 kbps
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 1dB @ 48 kHz FS Linear PCM
THD + N	< 0.1% (20 Hz - 20 kHz) @ 48 kHz FS Linear PCM
Number of Channels	1 (Mono)
Microphone Capsule	Omni-directional (DRM85) cardioid (DRM85-C)
Record Level	Automatic Gain Control (AGC = on), Manual Gain Control (AGC = off)
High Pass Filter	Switchable on/off, 12 dB/octave @ 100Hz
Data Storage System	Fixed internal memory, capacity 1 GB
Date /Time	Internal real-time clock, running as long as power supply is available. Back-up supply for 1 minute to allow batterychange. Set / synchronized automatically by host computer application according to host computer clock. Manual setting on DRM85 by menu item
File Format	Broadcast wave file (.wav). Linear PCM or MPEG 1 Layer 2 compressed. Date / Time stamp is stored in file header. Filename generated automatically by DRM85, basic text string provided from PC software
File System	FAT. Mounts as a removable drive via USB mass storage device protocol. File transfer is possible with the FlashMic Manager software or through Windows Explorer and Mac OS Finder
Headphone Output	3.5mm stereo socket, mono signal to both channels. Manual volume control by rotary switch. Output may be used for audio recording on PC. Drive capability for 32 Ù headphone, short circuit protection
Optional Accessories	Wind shield, table stand
Weight	366 grammes / 13 ounces (excluding batteries)
Dimensions	Length 244mm / 9.6 inches. Diameter at widest point (mic capsule) 50mm, 2 inches

Product worked perfectly. Many thanks.

Barbara from United Kingdom