Overview & Features
ASF-2 MKII Standalone Hydrophone Kit
The ASF-2 MKII standalone hydrophone kit is affordable, easy to use – and simply a great sounding hydrophone, ideal for hearing cetaceans and other underwater sound. Designed with key components used in the renowned ASF-1 MKII, the ASF-2 effectively utilizes the same professional hydrophone technology for outstanding underwater audio capture. With a frequency range of 70Hz-20kHz, we designed a microphone able to capture a perfect spectrum of sounds while effectively avoiding low frequency noise created by cable handling.
The Hydrophone Kit includes:
- Ambient ASF-2 MKII hydrophone with 10 mt of cable (optionally can be ordered with 15, 20 or 25 m)
- Zoom H1 XLR Audio Recorder
- DT-770 Pro studio stereo headphones by beyerdynamic
- Watertight transport case
Hydrophone designed to withstand roughest conditions
The housing is machined out of high-quality aluminum with an anodized exterior for protection against the corrosive nature of seawater, while the 10m polyurethane cable is cast into the housing for a water-tight seal. These design attributes enable the ASF-2 Hydrophone to easily withstand the roughest field conditions. In addition to being an affordable hydrophone, the ground-breaking design of the ASF-2 is makes it affordable to operate as it is compatible with standard professional audio equipment.
Terminated with an XLR connector and powered by 48V Phantom, this plug-and-play hydrophone is designed for use with today’s professional field mixers and recorders for outstanding underwater recordings.
Never before has professional underwater audio capture been so affordable.
Zoom H1 XLR Audio Recorder
The H1 XLR is the recorder for creators who have no limits. Capture audio for video, direct feeds from mixers, songwriting and more. No need to worry about gain; plug in, hit record, and capture your audio worry-free. With 32-bit float and dual AD converters, the H1 XLR's vast dynamic range preserved details in both quiet and loud recordings.
This recorder can be used with our hydrophone, or any other phantom powered hydrophone, for personal monitoring and recording with headphones. The headphone / line output can also be connected to the AUX input of a marine stereo or any powered speaker. Sound from the external microphone (hydrophone) input can be monitored even while not recording.
Use this as a simple microphone preamp aboard your wildlife-watching vessel so your customers can hear cetaceans and other underwater sound though the boat's audio system and have the added benefit of capturing those sounds in high-fidelity at the push of a button. The pre-record feature buffers the last few seconds of sound, so you can even capture sounds after hearing them.
Zoom H1 XLR essential Features:
- 32-bit float recording: perfect audio with no need to set gain
- Input Flexibility: Equipped with two locking XLR/TRS combo inputs the H1 XLR is ready to record microphones, stereo board feeds, instruments and more. The 3.5mm stereo input allows you to record on-camera mics, lavaliers, phones and other sources.
- Ultra-Clean Preamps: The H1 XLR’s preamps give you crystal clear audio with a -122dB EIN and sample rates up to 96khz.
- Stereo or Mono: The H1 XLR can record both stereo and mono files depending on your application.
- Line Level like a Pro: Capture +4dBu professional line level signals to record clip-free audio from any mixer or line output.
- 32-bit float recording: Capture the roar of the loudest engines and the delicate whispers of nature in stunning quality.
- Perfect Audio for your Mobile Video: Connect the H1 XLR to your mobile device via the USB-C port and record professional audio directly onto your phone's video. Perfect for video podcasts, live streams, and more.
- 32-bit Float Audio Interface: Connect to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device and use the H1 XLR as an audio interface while simultaneously recording to the SD card.
- Accessibility: The H1 XLR is designed with Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.*
- Mic/Line Switch: Flip the switch from mic to line level without having to switch cables.
- Built-in Mixer: Use the mixer to easily adjust each track’s audio level.
- OLED waveform display: The high-contrast OLED screen makes it easy to navigate through the H1 XLR’s simple interface.The real-time waveform display lets you see your audio as it records.
- Headphone Output: Use the 3.5mm headphone output for headphones or to connect directly to a camera.
- Onboard Speaker: Use the onboard speaker to listen to your recordings for quickreference as well as to utilize the accessibility functions.
- High Capacity Storage: The H1 XLR supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record days of audio.
- Phantom and Plug-In Power: Record condenser microphones with phantom poweror lavaliers with plug-in power.
- Power Options: The H1 XLR can be powered by two AA batteries or via the USB-C port. This includes bus-power as well as external USB battery packs.
NOTE: SDXC memory card is not included and is required for operation
Technical Specifications
Hydrophone ASF-2 MKII
- Linear Frequency Range: 70Hz-20kHz
- Max THD: 0,1% (70Hz-20kHz)
- Polar Pattern: omni directional
- Power Consumption: 5mA
- Power Supply: 48V Ph
- Dimensions (L/W/H): 47 x 30 x 30 mm (without cable)
- Weight: 50g (without cable)
- Maximum Depth: 30m
- Material: Anodized seawater resistant Aluminum
- Capsule Material: Special formulated NBR
Zoom H1 XLR Recorder
- 32-bit float recording: perfect audio with no need to set gain
- Input Flexibility: Equipped with two locking XLR/TRS combo inputs the H1 XLR is ready to record microphones, stereo board feeds, instruments and more. The 3.5mm stereo input allows you to record on-camera mics, lavaliers, phones and other sources.
- Ultra-Clean Preamps: The H1 XLR’s preamps give you crystal clear audio with a -122dB EIN and sample rates up to 96khz.
- Stereo or Mono: The H1 XLR can record both stereo and mono files depending on your application.
- Line Level like a Pro: Capture +4dBu professional line level signals to record clip-free audio from any mixer or line output.
- 32-bit float recording: Capture the roar of the loudest engines and the delicate whispers of nature in stunning quality.
- Perfect Audio for your Mobile Video: Connect the H1 XLR to your mobile device via the USB-C port and record professional audio directly onto your phone's video. Perfect for video podcasts, live streams, and more.
- 32-bit Float Audio Interface: Connect to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device and use the H1 XLR as an audio interface while simultaneously recording to the SD card.
- Accessibility: The H1 XLR is designed with Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.*
- Mic/Line Switch: Flip the switch from mic to line level without having to switch cables.
- Built-in Mixer: Use the mixer to easily adjust each track’s audio level.
- OLED waveform display: The high-contrast OLED screen makes it easy to navigate through the H1 XLR’s simple interface.The real-time waveform display lets you see your audio as it records.
- Headphone Output: Use the 3.5mm headphone output for headphones or to connect directly to a camera.
- Onboard Speaker: Use the onboard speaker to listen to your recordings for quickreference as well as to utilize the accessibility functions.
- High Capacity Storage: The H1 XLR supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record days of audio.
- Phantom and Plug-In Power: Record condenser microphones with phantom poweror lavaliers with plug-in power.
- Power Options: The H1 XLR can be powered by two AA batteries or via the USB-C port. This includes bus-power as well as external USB battery packs.
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-2 MKII
- 10m cable
- Zoom H1 XLR Audio Recorder
- Studio Headphones beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro
- Download codes for Cubase LE and WaveLab LE software
- Carrying case