Reactive Sounds Microphones

Reactive Sounds Pen Microphone

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Reactive Sounds Pen MicrophoneMono microphone mounted in a ball-point pen housing$40
Availability:
irregular, 3' cable

Manufacturer's Description: Unit is a ballpoint pen modified to hold an omni-directional microphone element. Intended for personal hands free dictation, memo recording, or as a portable microphone for sound projects. Designed to operate with Minidisc, DAT, and personal dictation recorders that provide plug-in power on the 'mic-in' port. (Can be used with most video cameras as well, but check your unit before purchasing).

Samples: A 30sec mp3 demo recording of the 'pen mic' and a Sharp MS-722 MD.

Links: Reactive Sounds website.

Specs (Electret microphone specifications):

  • Omni directional pick up pattern
  • Sensitivity: -35dB+- 4dB
  • Frequency range: 20-20,000 Hz ("flat")
  • 3ft shielded lightweight mic cable
  • Metal shielded 1/8" plug with durable outer casing.

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Reactive Sounds Delta Microphone

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Reactive Sounds Delta MicrophoneStereo plug-mounted microphone
Intro: 9/2002
US$60
Availability:
1/8" stereo phone plug1.25" x 3/4"

Manufacturer's Description: This is a miniature stereo MD microphone. Can also operate with DAT, video cameras and personal dictation recorders that provide plug-in power on the 'mic-in' port. This unit is well-suited to reporters, journalists, students, law enforcement officials and lectures who wish to have right/left channel separation. Available in three anodized colors black, pewter and aluminum.

The "Delta" mic is housed in an anodized, aircraft aluminum housing for durability, reliability, and RF (radio frequency) rejection. Two omni directional back electret microphone"s are set 600 apart for maximum stereo efficiency. This is an ideal situation for any stereo recording.

Samples:

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Specifications:

  • High Quality Electret microphone elements
  • Sensitivity: -42 dB (+- 3db)
  • Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
  • Signal To Noise Ratio: 58 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
  • Dynamic Range: 90dB
  • Anodized aluminum housing
  • Metal shielded 1/8" plug with durable outer casing

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Reactive Sounds Auris Stereo Microphone

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Reactive Sounds Auris Stereo MicrophoneStereo MicrophoneUS$120
Availability:
Out: 1/8" stereo plug. 72" Dual Channel Cable length

Manufacturer's Description: The Auris Stereo Microphone features a unique internal shock mount system to reduce handling noise. Machined from a non metallic polymer, which feels like velvet and is as tough as metal. The cable is securely held in place by a cable lock strain relief system, which makes the Auris system a very durable microphone. Auris comes with adjustable clothing clips and windscreens.

Designed for Digital recorders such as MiniDisc, MP3, and any recorder featuring a microphone port for external microphones.

Specifications:

  • Output connector: 3.5mm shielded Stereo mini plug

  • Cable length: 72" Dual Channel cable

  • Cable style: copper spiral wrap shield for rf rejection, O.D 3mm/side.

  • Dimensions: 0.43" (10.5mm)diameter x 0.73" (18.7mm)overall length

  • Power requirements: 2-10v DC supplied by external power from      recorder (Plug-in-power)

  • Case Material: DelrinŽ acetal resin
  • Case finish: Matte-black

  • Sensitivity: -42 dB (+- 3db)

  • Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz

  • Signal To Noise Ratio: 58 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
  • Dynamic Range: 90dB
  • Maximum Input Sound Level: 105 dB SPL

  • Windshield: Premium 30 pore per inch foam

Links: More information at: http://www.reactivesounds.com

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Reactive Sounds Auris Mono Microphone

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Reactive Sounds Auris Mono MicrophoneDual Channel Mono MicrophoneUS$60
Availability:
Out: 1/8" stereo plug. 72" cable length

Manufacturer's Description: The Auris Mono Microphone features a unique internal shock mount system to reduce handling noise. Machined from a non metallic polymer, which feels like velvet and is as tough as metal. The cable is securely held in place by a cable lock strain relief system, which makes the Auris system a very durable microphone. Auris comes with adjustable clothing clip and windscreen.

Designed for Digital recorders such as MiniDisc, MP3, and any recorder featuring a microphone port for external microphones.

Specifications:

  • Output connector: 3.5mm Stereo mini plug

  • Cable length: 72" superflex cable

  • Cable style: copper spiral wrap shield for rf rejection, O.D 3mm

  • Dimensions: 0.43" (10.5mm)diameter x 0.73" (18.7mm)overall length

  • Power requirements: 2-10v DC supplied by external power from      recorder (Plug-in-power)

  • Case Material: DelrinŽ acetal resin
  • Case finish: Matte-black

  • Sensitivity: -42 dB (+- 3db)

  • Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz

  • Signal To Noise Ratio: 58 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
  • Dynamic Range: 90dB
  • Maximum Input Sound Level: 105 dB SPL

  • Windshield: Premium 30 pore per inch foam

Links: More information at: http://www.reactivesounds.com

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Reactive Sounds 'Reporter'

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Reactive Sounds 'Reporter'Mono, plug-mounted microphone$24.95
Availability:
1.75 inches

Manufacturer's Description: This is a miniature monaural hi-fi microphone that can be used with any MD recorder. Can also be used with DAT and personal dictation recorders that provide plug-in power on the 'mic-in' port. This unit is well-suited to reporters, journalists, students, law enforcement officials and lectures.

Links: Reactive Sounds Website

Specifications:

  • Electret microphone element

  • Sensitivity: -42 dB (+- 3db)

  • Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz

  • Signal To Noise Ratio: 58 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
  • Dynamic Range: 90dB
  • Maximum Input Sound Level: 105 dB SPL (120db when used with our juice box)
  • Metal shielded 1/8" plug with durable outer casing

  • Windshield:Premium 30 pore per inch, foam.

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