HHB Launches Two Line Input-Equipped FlashMics With MP3 Compatibility

Following the recent expansion of the FlashMic Digital Recording Microphone range with the launch of the cardioid DRM85-C, HHB is introducing two new FlashMics at the 123rd AES Convention in New York City—the DRM85-LI and DRM85-CLI.

Developed in direct response to requests from broadcasters, the new models are line input equipped versions of the existing DRM85 omni-directional and DRM85-C cardioid FlashMics, enabling journalists to record the feeds often provided at press conferences.

Both new FlashMics feature a bantam TT jack input on the base of the microphone body. An XLR to bantam jack cable is supplied which, when connected, switches out the microphone signal, recording only the line input signal. Journalists will enjoy the flexibility of being able to record a press conference feed, then switch quickly to record interviews or add their own commentary to the piece.

Another important FlashMic development implemented in response to customer feedback is compatibility with mp3 files. FlashMic PCM or .mp2 recordings can now be converted, while being transferred from the FlashMic to a computer, by the supplied FlashMic Manager Mac/PC software application to provide mp3 files—the preferred workflow format for some broadcasters.

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Existing FlashMic owners can download the updated FlashMic Manager software free of charge.

Commenting on the new product announcements, HHB Managing Director, Ian Jones, says, "A continuing response to our customers' requests is an important part of the FlashMic success story. This, combined with flexibility, recording quality, and ease of use is making the FlashMic the portable recording device of choice for a fast-growing list of international broadcasters including ABC Radio, CNN, Fox News and NBC in the US, the BBC, BSkyB, NRK, ORF and Radio France in Europe, Aljazeera in the Middle East, and NHK in Japan."

The HHB FlashMic Digital Recording Microphone range is comprised of the DRM85 (omni-directional), DRM85-C (cardioid), DRM85-LI (omni-directional, line input-equipped) and DRM85-CLI (cardioid, line input-equipped). Powered by two AA batteries, the FlashMic combines a studio-quality condenser capsule with a broadcast-quality 1GB Flash recorder and high-speed USB interface, all built into a rugged and durable microphone body.

For more information, visit their web site at www.hhb.co.uk.