Recording Microphone

Combines microphone and recorder in one unit resulting in a simple, robust and handy field recorder. The professional tool for reporters! iXm boasts a range of features that make it stand out of crowd.

Order information

• iXm recorder with capsule made by beyerdynamic:
  
  # YT5010 iXm Beyer omni-directional (electret)
  # YT5020 iXm Beyer cardioid (electret)
  # YT5030 iXm Beyer super-cardioid (dynamic)
  
  
• iXm recorder with capsule by Yellowtec:
  
  # YT5040 iXm omni-directional (dynamic)
  # YT5050 iXm cardioid (dynamic)
  # YT5060 iXm super-cardioid (dynamic)
  
  
• Scope of delivery:
  
  iXm recorder with capsule of choice
  SD memory card (2GB)
  CD with driver, user and admin software 
  USB power supply with changeable plugs
  USB cable (type-A to USB-mini)
  

Key features and benefits

• Smart Recorder
  
  
• Simple and handy recorder enabling one-finger operation 
• Ultra-low noise Record and Stop buttons
• Bright LED indicators for record, battery and memory status
• Separate playback keypad for field monitoring via headphone
• Voice messaging (announcement of track ID) during playback for easy navigation
• Changeable SD (SDHC) memory cards formatted FAT32
• Audio file formats: WAV, BWF, MP2 
• MP2 bit rates: 64 - 192 kbit/s (mono)
• Recording time 'linear 16 bit': approx. 3h per GB
  
  
• Staying power  
  
  
• Two power sources with intelligent switchover
• Built-in Li-Ion rechargeable battery (2500mAh) 
• Rechargeable via USB or optional quick charger (to come)
• Compartment for 3 x AA batteries
• Up to 8h operation w/o batteries 
• Up to 15h operation with batteries
  
  
• Top Sound
  
  
• Interchangeablemicrophone headswith omni-directional, cardioid and super-cardioidpick-up patterns
• High speech intelligibility
• Low handling noise sensitivity
• Capsule detection for automatic DSP adaptions (e.g. gain)
• Mic preamp - state-of-the art - feeding two 20bit ADCs
• Intelligent levellingof unmatchedreferencequality
• Line level input (mono) on3.5mm stereo jack
  
  

Form Factor

• Total length: 255mm (YT5030: 275mm)
• Length mic head: 70mm (YT5031: 90mm)
• Width mic head: 50mm
• Width mic recorder: 38mm
• Min. total weight: 375g w/o batteries

Accessories

• Mic heads (capsules) made by beyerdynamic:
  
  # YT5011 MH Beyer omni-directional (electret)
  # YT5021 MH Beyer cardioid (electret)
  # YT5031 MH Beyer super-cardioid (dynamic)
  
  
• Mic heads (capsules) by Yellowtec:
  
  # YT5041 MH Yellow omni-directional (dynamic)
  # YT5051 MH Yellow cardioid (dynamic)
  # YT5061 MH Yellow super-cardioid (dynamic)