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PortaMic 5.1

World's most affordable Professional Grade Portable Surround Microphone, designed for both audio and video applications.

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Holophone's PortaMic 5.1, designed to be used on a video camera or HD DSLR camera, taps into the power of the company's H4 SuperMINI to offer users a professional-grade, 5.1 audio recording at a price that fits into any production budget - the mic retails for $599. Its compact size and low learning curve make it a perfect addition to any audio or video application including in-studio, field recording, documentary and ENG. The PortaMic's 6cm (2.5 inch) x 3.5 cm (1.5 inch) mic head is powered through six separate mic elements arranged to correspond with the typical 5.1 speaker setup in a studio or home theater. This patented design allows users to simply capture from a single point source, a discrete surround recording, with no additional mixing required.

Both PortaMic microphones are equipped with Dolby Laboratories' Dolby Pro Logic II encoder. This allows the mic's six audio channels to be encoded down to two channels, so it can be recorded to any modern broadcast camera or stereo recording device, right down to a classic analog stereo cassette recorder. With the encoder measuring only 2.5cm (1 inch) high, users have access to Holophone's renowned recording technology, while still being able to enjoy an uninterrupted sightline. Recordings made by the PortaMic models are output line level directly to any stereo device you choose. To ensure a high-quality recording even in loud environments, the mic features unity gain control and a 12-db pad. The mic and encoder may be powered by a 9v battery as well as 12v DC from external power sources.

5.1 Channel Professional Grade Surround Microphone.
Compact & Low Profile
Captures Discrete and Instantaneous 5.1 channel audio
Onboard Dolby PLII encoder
Stereo output (Mini Plug)
Unity Gain Control
Point and Shoot
Plug and Play
Compatible with installed base of Dolby ProLogic II consumer decoders
Audio can be decoded back to 5.1 channels in post using SurCode or any Dolby PLII decoder
PortaMic PRO Head Dimensions: approx. 2.5 inch (6cm) X 1.5 inch (3.5 cm)
Total Weight: approx. 0.5 lbs. (400g)
Total combined dimensions: 5.5 inches (12.5cm)h X 1 inch (2.5cm)d X 2 inches (5cm) w
Directional Characteristics: Multi-Directional pick-up pattern
Frequency Range: 5 X 20Hz - 20kHz , 1 X 20Hz - 100Hz
Sensitivity: -35 +/- 4db
S/N ratio: More than 64db:
Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 130db
Impedence: less than 2.2 k Ohms
Pad: -15db
Battery requirement: 1 x 9v battery
Battery life: > 3 hours

Connectors:

2 Channel Dolby® Pro-Logic II Surround Output: stereo 3.5 mm miniplug, female, Output level -10 db, for connection to dual XLR, dual RCA or 3.5mm stereo mini.

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Check Out Holophone's Live 3D Audio Camera at:
www.ustream.tv/channel/holophonetv
(This camera uses a Holophone PortaMic 5.1 surround mic which has been outside since January 2010, using only a Holophone windscreen and Rycote Fuzzy for weather protection. For the best experience, Put on your stereo headphones, or monitor on a 5.1 system set to Dolby ProLogic II Movie Mode.)

Package includes: 1x 3.5mm stereo mini - 3.5mm stereo mini cable, 1x 3.5mm stereo mini - Dual XLR (L/R) , 1x 9V battery, Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card