HHB DRM85-C Flash Mic Digital Recording Microphone

DRM85-C Flash Mic Digital Recording Microphone description:

The HHB DRM85-C FLASH MIC Digital Recording Microphone. The world’s first professional digital recording microphone.

The HHB DRM85-C FlashMic combines a high-quality, Sennheiser cardioid 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 FlashMic Manager Mac/PC software provides powerful tools for naming and organising recordings, and configuring the FlashMic for various applications.

The main features of the HHB DRM85-C FLASH MIC include:

• Convenient, portable and extremely easy to use, perfect for use in all voice recording applications, including press and broadcast journalism, radio interviewing, podcasting, meetings, etc.
• Rugged build quality, designed to withstand the rigours of portable recording
• High-quality, cardioid Sennheiser condenser microphone capsule for broadcast-quality recording
• 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
• 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 16 Bit 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
• 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 ohm headphone, short circuit protection.
• Included Accessories: Pouch, stand clamp, USB cable, FlashMic Manager software, 2 x AA batteries and user manual
• 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.