Yahoo! News ELECOM, 3 microphone models for video distributors. USB condenser, gun microphone, etc.
ELECOM will release the company's first three microphone models for video distributors from the end of January. The lineup and actual retail prices (all notations include tax) are as follows. USB condenser microphone is convenient for desk installation with a mini tripod ・ USB condenser microphone "HS-MC12UBK" 7,680 yen ・ Gun microphone "HS-MC10BK" 8,980 yen ・ Dynamic vocal microphone "HS-MC11BK" 4,180 yen For video recording conditions It is possible to select a model that matches it, and it will appeal to improve the sound quality of video distribution such as Youtube. "HS-MC12UBK" is a unidirectional USB condenser microphone. It is said that it has high sensitivity and can collect the sound in front firmly, and it can also collect the voice clearly even from a distant position. A mini tripod is also included, and it can be used by installing it on a desk or the like. Comes with a windscreen that reduces noise caused by sighs and wind noise outdoors. In addition, since it operates by supplying power from the connected terminal, it does not require a battery and can be used with various devices such as PCs equipped with a USB-A connector. In addition, it has a gain control function, and the input sensitivity can be adjusted according to the voice of the distributor and environmental noise. The frequency band is 50Hz -12kHz, and the input sensitivity is -37 ± 3dB. The external dimensions are approximately 46W x 146Hmm, and the mass is approximately 115g (excluding cables / tripods). As an accessory, a USB cable for connection (USB-B --USB-A) of about 1.5 m is also included. "HS-MC10BK" is a super directional gun microphone that can record only the targeted sound with high sound quality. The electret condenser method is adopted, and it is said that it is most suitable for situations where you want to pick up the voice of the distributor in a lively place such as outdoors. This model is also equipped with a windscreen. In addition, it uses a 1/4 inch screw and accessory shoe, and can be attached to a commercially available selfie stick that complies with the same standard. It also has a 3.5mm 4-pole mini plug (CITA standard compliant) and can be connected to each compatible device. A 3.5mm 3-pole conversion adapter is also included, and can be used with devices equipped with a 3-pole microphone terminal. This model also operates with power supplied from the connected terminal, so no batteries are required. The frequency band is 50Hz -12kHz, the input sensitivity is -38 ± 2dB, and the impedance is 1.5kΩ. The external dimensions are about 150W x 50Hmm, and the mass is about 68g (excluding cables). Other accessories include a connection cable (4-pole mini plug-4-pole mini plug) of approximately 300-500 mm. The "HS-MC11BK" is a dynamic vocal microphone that can collect the targeted sound in a unidirectional manner. It is possible to effectively suppress unnecessary sounds around it, and it appeals to be ideal for recording songs such as "I tried to sing." In addition to being equipped with an ON / OFF switch, the main unit has a built-in thick microphone sponge that reduces noise and wind noise caused by sighing. It is also possible to improve the input sensitivity by connecting it to an audio interface or microphone amplifier equipped with a 6.3mm standard jack. In addition, the frequency band is 60Hz -15kHz, the input sensitivity is -51 ± 3dB, and the impedance is 600Ω. The external dimensions are approximately 52W x 192Hmm, and the mass is 226g (excluding cables). As another accessory, a connection cable (φ6.3mm standard monaural plug-3 pin XLR plug) of about 3m is included.
Editorial department: Shujiro Ban