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HHB EXPANDS FLASHMIC RANGE WITH NEW CARDIOID MODEL |
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Written by Mike Stahl
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Saturday, 27 January 2007 |
Combining a high-quality Sennheiser capsule with a broadcast-quality Flash recorder, the ground-breaking HHB FlashMic has quickly become established as the portable recording device of choice for international broadcasters, including ORF in Austria, the BBC in Britain, and WDR in Germany.
 Now HHB has expanded the FlashMic range with the introduction of a new cardioid version - the FlashMic DRM85-C - to accompany the original, omni-directional FlashMic DRM85.
Both FlashMic models share the same comprehensive feature set, which includes 1GB Flash memory for up to 18+ hours recording, USB audio data transfer, a high-quality preamplifier with full manual or automatic gain control (AGC), an illuminated LCD display and nine user templates which can be configured externally using the FlashMic Manager software supplied.
As HHB Managing Director, Ian Jones explains, the DRM85-C was developed in direct response to customer requests. "Although we expect the omnidirectional FlashMic to be the most popular model, some of our broadcast users have been requesting a more directional FlashMic specifically for use in environments in which there are high ambient sound levels, such as press scrums and conflict zones. We're delighted to respond with the cardioid FlashMic DRM85-C."
Radio journalists cite rugged build quality, ease-of-use, fast file transfer and instant, one-button recording among the key reasons for the FlashMic's success.
"When news breaks, the FlashMic provides a convenient, all-in-one, portable recording solution with no fiddly cables or connectors," continues Jones. "And it's every bit as easy to transfer audio files to a laptop for editing and onward transmission."
ABOUT:
Founded in 1976, HHB Communications is Europe's leading supplier of professional audio equipment to the broadcast sector, post production facilities, recording studios, sound recordists, industrial and academic establishments. HHB also develops and distributes a range of innovative own brand products, including the new FlashMic professional digital recording microphone, PORTADRIVE 8-channel 24-bit/96kHz location sound recorder, the PORTADISC professional portable MD recorder, the CDR830 BurnIT and BurnIT PLUS CD recorders and HHB Professional Recording Media. HHB operates from headquarters in North West London and its products are supplied and supported by a network of distribution partners worldwide. A recent addition to the company is Soho-based Scrub, set up to address the audio technology requirements of the post-production sector.
HHB products are distributed exclusively in the United States, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean by Sennheiser Electronic Corporation. HHB joins a list of distinguished audio brands distributed by Sennheiser, including Neumann microphones, Klein + Hummel studio systems and installed sound products, Turbosound loudspeakers and the Australian Monitor Installation Series.
www.sennheiserusa.com
www.hhb.co.uk
www.flashmic.info
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