Overview & Features
ASF-1 MKII Standalone Hydrophone Kit
The Standalone Hydrophone kit ASF-1 MKII is completely designed and manufactured by Ambient
Recording in response all the requests for an affordable, yet
professional hydrophone for working with standard audio gear. The goal
was nothing less than to create a very natural sounding, low noise
underwater microphone. Well, it took us nearly 3 years but finally we
did it. With the development of the Ambient “Sound Fish” we focused on
high audio quality with best handling. Therefore we designed a linear,
low distortion microphone preamp offering a linear frequency response
from 7Hz- 40kHz.
The Hydrophone Kit includes:
- Ambient ASF-1 MKII hydrophone
- 10 meters Hydrophone Cable AHK-10 MKII (optionally can be ordered with 20, 50, or 100 m)
- H5 Audio Recorder
- DT-770 Pro studio stereo headphones by beyerdynamic
- Watertight transport case
Crystal clear, low noise audio from infra- to ultrasound
The ASF-1 MKII is completely designed and manufactured by Ambient
Recording in response all the requests for an affordable, yet
professional hydrophone for working with standard audio gear. The goal
was nothing less than to create a very natural sounding, low noise
underwater microphone. Well, it took us nearly 3 years but finally we
did it. With the development of the Ambient “Sound Fish” we focused on
high audio quality with best handling. Therefore we designed a linear,
low distortion microphone preamp offering a linear frequency response
from 7Hz- 40kHz
Works with standard 48V Phantom power
Following
our idea to create an underwater microphone for professional sound
recordists, we worked hard to build a hydrophone which can be fed
directly from standard 48V Phantom power. Thus, this microphone works
right out of the box with all professional audio gear using standard XLR
connections.
No adapters are required!
Waterproof up to 100m
The ASF-1 MKII is machined out of high quality
aluminum-brass and can easily withstand the water pressure of 100m
depth. Additionally the used materials (special formulated NBR, polyurethane
cable) stand out for their long term resistance against seawater.
Cable lenth
Within the purchased parts package we included a 10 meter underwater
cable with sealed AHS underwater connector. Thus, the AFS-1 MKII can be
used right out of the box without additional adaptors or cables. Other
cable lengths are available on request.
Calibration
Standard QC includes: Nominal Sensitivity (+/- 3dB accuracy), capacitance, leak test and listening test.
Grabadora Zoom H5
The H5 is Zoom's newest recorder, offering the same substantially
improved low-noise, high-gain mic preamps as used in their flagship H6
multi-channel recorder. The H5 includes a unique interchangeable mic
capsule assembly and includes an X/Y capsule with advanced shock mounts
and 140dB capability. Five mic capsules are available, including
mid-side, shotgun and additional combination inputs.
Connect the highly-directional shotgun mic capsule for zooming in
on surface sounds while connecting one or more hydrophones to the XLR
inputs for simultaneous surface and underwater recording.
The H5 can also be used without an attached capsule, making it very
compact and rugged for use with only hydrophones or other external
signals. Battery life with two AA alkalines is rated at 16 hours. The H5
can also be used as a USB audio interface for doing real-time audio
analysis with your laptop or iPad. Truly an exceptional value in this
price range!
Sound from all channels is mixed to both earphones for listening by
default. You do not need to use the recording function to use the H5 as
an amplifier. Sound from the hydrophone is monitored in real time
through the headphones. Though the extent of recording features could
initially confuse non-audiophiles, the user interface is easy to learn
and it remembers your settings. The recording function can be used for
making voice notes (with attached mic capsule) or for customer
documentation or employee training. It is also economical to use with
its long battery life and support for NiMH rechargeable batteries.
Zoom H5 Digital Recorder Features:
- Uses a system of interchangeable microphone capsules
- Includes detachable X/Y capsule (XYH-5)
- Compatible with all Zoom input capsules
- Records up to 24-bit / 96 kHz
- Recording format: WAV (BWF compatible) and MP3
- 4-track simultaneous recording
- Large backlit LCD display
- Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB
- 2 mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, each with selectable phantom power and -20 dB pad
- Gain control knob on each input, with protective 'roll-bar' that prevents accidental movement during handling
- Plug-in power (2.5 V)
- Built-in effects, including high-pass filter, compressor and limiter
- Chromatic tuner and metronome
- Auto-record, pre-record and backup-record functions
- M/S decoding
- Multitrack to stereo internal mixdown
- Normalize, divide, and trim editing
- A/B loop playback
- Integrated loudspeaker
- Variable playback speed and pitch (without tempo change)
- Multichannel and stereo USB audio interface for PC, Mac and iPad (requires optional camera connection kit)
- 1/4" Attachment screw-hole on the back side
- Powered by 2 Conventional AA alkaline batteries or NiMH rechargeable battery packs
- Operating time (with alkaline batteries): approx. 15 h
Technical Specifications
Hydrophone ASF-1 MKII
- Frequency response: 7Hz- 40kHz (-3dB)
- Polar Pattern: Omni directional
- THD: 0,1% (10Hz-40kHz)
- Dimensions (HxW): 180mm x 25mm
- Max depth: 100m
- Housing material: aluminum-brass
- Encapsulating material: PUR
- Weight (without cable): 270g
- Power Supply: 48V Phantom
- Underwater cable (ncluded): detachable 10m
- Underwater connector: special designed AHS
- Temperature range: -5° C to +50°C
Zoom H5 Recorder
- Uses a system of interchangeable microphone capsules
- Includes detachable X/Y capsule (XYH-5)
- Compatible with all Zoom input capsules
- Records up to 24-bit / 96 kHz
- Recording format: WAV (BWF compatible) and MP3
- 4-track simultaneous recording
- Large backlit LCD display
- Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB
- 2 mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, each with selectable phantom power and -20 dB pad
- Gain control knob on each input, with protective 'roll-bar' that prevents accidental movement during handling
- Plug-in power (2.5 V)
- Built-in effects, including high-pass filter, compressor and limiter
- Chromatic tuner and metronome
- Auto-record, pre-record and backup-record functions
- M/S decoding
- Multitrack to stereo internal mixdown
- Normalize, divide, and trim editing
- A/B loop playback
- Integrated loudspeaker
- Variable playback speed and pitch (without tempo change)
- Multichannel and stereo USB audio interface for PC, Mac and iPad (requires optional camera connection kit)
- 1/4" Attachment screw-hole on the back side
- Powered by 2 Conventional AA alkaline batteries or NiMH rechargeable battery packs
- Operating time (with alkaline batteries): approx. 15 h
- Dimensions of H5: 67 x 135 x 42 mm
- Dimensions of XYH-5 capsule: 66 x 82 x 41 mm
- Weight H5: 176 g
- Weight XYH-5: 94 g
DT-770 Pro Studio Headphones
- Closed-back
- Circumaural
- Dynamic
- Diffuse field equalization
- Impedance: 32 Ohms
- SPL: 96 dB
- Frequency range: 5 - 35.000 Hz
- 3 m Spiral cable with 3.5 mm plug connector
- With screw-on adapter to 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Weight with cable: 375 g
- Weight without cable: 287 g
- Incl. drawstring bag with labeling field
What´s Included
- Hydrophone ASF-1 MKII
- 10 meters Hydrophone Cable AHK-10 MKII
- Studio Headphones beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro
- H5 Audio Recorder
- Download codes for Cubase LE and WaveLab LE software
- Carrying case
