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FlashMic DRM85 - Integrated Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone and Flash Memory Field Recorder with 1 GB Internal Memory
Mfr # USDRM85• B&H HHFM
Price: $ 1,099.00
Availability: Special Order
Note! This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 business days (subject to availability). You will be charged upon placing your order.
This Item Includes

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Carrying Pouch

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Mic Stand Clamp

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USB Cable

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FlashMic Manager Software CD-ROM

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2 x AA Batteries

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1 Year Warranty

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Product Information

The HHB FlashMic DRM85 is an ingenious solution for the field journalist or sample-gathering musician, that is essentially an omnidirectional condenser microphone with a built-in 1GB flash memory recorder, powered by 2 "AA" batteries.

The FlashMic DRM85 audio, recorded as Linear PCM or MPEG 1 Layer 2 data, is written to memory in either the BWF uncompressed or .mp2 compressed file formats. A total of 18 hrs. of recording time is available in the low-res compressed format.

The FlashMic DRM85 is further equipped with a small, clear LCD, and a 1.1 or 2.0 compliant mini-USB port, enabling quick and simplified data transfer to a computer for editing and consolidation. A headphone output with a dedicated volume control is available as well.

Features

Portable, battery operated integrated omnidirectional condenser microphone and flash memory mono field recorder

1GB Flash memory for digital audio data, maximum record time of over 18 hours

Rugged Sennheiser microphone with minimized handling noise, microphone preamplifier with full manual or automatic gain control (AGC)

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

9 user templates can be configured externally using supplied FlashMic Manager PC/Mac software CD-ROM

Records linear 32 or 48kHz, or MPEG 1 Layer 2 encoded audio (128- 384 kbps); pre-record buffer adjustable from 0-10 seconds

Linear PCM uncompressed and MPEG 1 Layer 2 compressed recording, writes audio as broadcast .wav files (linear, with time stamp) or .mp2 MPEG encoded file formats

USB-Interface for transfer of audio data (configured as a mass storage device), also used for configuration presets and FlashMic firmware updates

Switchable 12dB/octave at 100Hz high pass filter, LCD display with backlight for time, level and status information

Headphone amplifier with volume control, 2 x "AA" battery operation with 6 hr. battery life

Specifications
Type
Integrated Single Channel Flash Memory Recorder and Omndirectional Microphone
Recording/Reading Methods
Linear PCM, MPEG 1 Layer 2
Recording Bit Rate
16-bit(PCM)
384/256/192/128kbps(MPEG)
Sampling Frequency
48 kHz, 32 kHz
Number of Channels
1(Mono)
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 1dB (@ 48kHz FS, Linear PCM)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Dynamic Range
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
<0.1% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, @ 48kHz FS Linear PCM)
Inputs
No
Output
1 x 1/8" Stereo Mini Jack(Dual Mono)
1 x Mini USB
Headphone Output
Yes, 1/8" Stereo Mini Jack
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Length: 9.6" (244mm)
Width(Diameter at capsule): 2" (50mm)
Weight
13 oz (366 g)
Specialties
Integrated Microphone and Flash Memory Recorder
PCM Linear and MPEG1 Selectable Recording
BWF File Support
USB Port
2 x "AA" Battery Operation