HHB comm FlashMic DRM85-C - Manual

FLASHMIC NEWS UPDATE, IBC/AES 2008
THE RADIO
STANDARD
The world’s first digital
recording microphone is now
the journalist’s first choice.
Combining a studio quality Sennheiser
condenser capsule with a broadcast quality
Flash recorder, the Flashmic delivers
convenient, high-quality recording with
streamlined file delivery via USB.
Ruggedly built and refreshingly easy to use,
the FlashMic has quickly become the
recorder of choice for major broadcasters
and news organisations around the world
(see over), with journalists also citing readily
available AA battery power and easy drag
and drop file transfer as other key benefits.
FLASHMIC KEY FEATURES
• Convenient, portable and easy to use
• Rugged build quality, designed to withstand the
rigours of portable recording
• High-quality, omni or cardioid Sennheiser condenser
microphone capsule for broadcast-quality recording
• LIne input equipped models available
• Very high quality microphone preamplifier with full
manual or automatic gain control
• 1GB Flash memory for digital audio recording
• 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 can be updated from the
mic or when linked to host PC/Mac
• Uses 2 x standard AA or rechargeable AA batteries
• Battery remaining indicator with visible low battery
warning
• Battery life greater that 8 hours (1500mAh primary
cells)
• Pre record buffer adjustable from 0-10 secs
• Records linear 32, 44.1 or 48kHz, or MPEG 1
Layer 2 encoded audio (128-192 kbps) broadcast
wave (.wav) files, including time stamp
• mp3 compatible via FlashMic Manager
• 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
THE FLASHMIC
RANGE
Four models ensure the
right FlashMic for every
application.
DRM85 & DRM85-C
The FlashMic is available with both
Omnidirectional (DRM85) and cardioid
(DRM85-C) capsules.
FlashMic DRM85 omnidirectional pick up pattern
FlashMic DRM85-C cardioid pick up pattern
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DRM85LI & DRM85-CLI
Both the omnidirectional and cardioid
FlashMics are also available with line inputs
– essential for recording the feeds typically
provided at press conferences.
The FlashMic DRM85LI and DRM85-CLI are equipped with
line inputs
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