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Summary of Contents for ASF-G

Page 1: ...experience quality Hydrophone ASF G ...

Page 2: ...on 2 2 Package Contents 4 3 Safety Instructions 4 4 Powering Electrolysis 5 5 Description 6 6 Mains Hum 7 7 Underwater Acoustics 8 8 Acoustic Specifications 9 9 Physical Specifications 10 10 Cables Wiring 11 11 Available Accessories 13 12 Warranty Approvals 15 13 CE Declaration 16 ...

Page 3: ...closure underwater microphone With the ASF G we use parts of the ASF 1 technology to create an affordable easy to use great sounding hydrophone to be used directly on camera enclosures With approximately 60dB better signal to noise ratio than any enclosure hydrophone we found on the market the ASF G sets new standards Crystal clear low noise audio With a frequency range of 70Hz 20kHz we designed a...

Page 4: ...fferent kits ASF G Purchased parts package ASF G Enclosure hydrophone M14 Cable ASFG35DC ASF G XLR Purchased parts package ASF G Enclosure hydrophone M14 Cable ASFG35DC Cable ASFGPH ASF G Epic Purchased parts package ASF G Enclosure hydrophone M14 Cable ASFG35DC Cable ASFGEPIC ...

Page 5: ...t needs to be removed thoroughly after each unscrewing Switch off the Phantom Power before disconnecting the hydrophone Seawater is a very aggressive medium Even though the ASF G is only manufactured with materials offering a good seawater resistance the unit has to be cleaned immediately after use in sea or chlorine water with plenty of fresh water to avoid irrevocable damage Sea water could caus...

Page 6: ...ector ASFG35DC The ASF G can be powered with a DC supply between 3V 12V If for any reasons it becomes necessary to use a battery different to 9V avoid connecting with wrong polarity ASF G XLR With the ASF G XLR kit the hydrophone comes with a Binder to active XLR cable ASFGPH so it can be used directly with 48V phantom power supplied on the XLR of professional cameras or recorders ASF G EPIC With ...

Page 7: ...ASF G Ambient Recording GmbH 2015 6 5 Description ...

Page 8: ... to be considered The ASF G is working with highly sensitive piezo sensors and therefore also sensitive to electromagnetic and electrostatic fields Water picks up electrostatic radiation Therefore electronic devices known for electromagnetic radiation should be kept away from the water to be recorded in switching power supplies fluorescent lamps CRT displays or TV sets To avoid the hydrophone from...

Page 9: ...es on the boat carcass take long enough cables to go down deep enough or prepare to record in greater distance to the vessel Take time for detailed micro phasing when recording in pools or artificial environments as bigger wave lengths underwater lead to greater distances between sound maxima and minima Never forget how far low frequencies can spread underwater Therefore avoid touristic areas for ...

Page 10: ...experience quality ASF G www ambient de en 9 8 Acoustic Specifications Frequency response 70Hz 20kHz 3dB THD 0 1 70Hz 20kHz Horizontal Polar Pattern at 20 kHz omni directional ...

Page 11: ...ysical Specifications Dimensions L W H 47 x 30 x 30 mm incl thread 39 5 x 30 x 30 mm visible Weight 50 g Power consumption 1 2 mA 3 Volts typical Max depth 100 m Housing material anodized aluminum Encapsulating material Special formulated NBR ...

Page 12: ...ing 3 pin Binder Binder 3 pin pin 1 ground pin 2 audio out pin 3 V ASFG35DC ASF G adaptor with 3 5 mm right angle plug and 9 V battery connector for unpowered camera inputs No Phantom power required Unbalanced audio wiring Length approx 20 cm Weight approx 12 g ...

Page 13: ...m powering Binder 3 pin to 3 pin XLR male Length approx 40 cm Weight approx 34 g XLR cap blue ASFGEPIC ASF G adaptor with 3 5 mm right angle plug for Red Epic cameras Balanced audio wiring Active cable for 48 V Phantom powering Binder 3 pin to 3 5 mm right with EMP voltage converter Length approx 35 cm ...

Page 14: ...ccessories ASFG35DC cable Hydrophone cable for ASF G to 3 5mm stereo mini jack Binder 3pin female to 1 8 jack and 9v battery DC terminal ASFGPH Hydrophone cable for ASF G to XLR jack ASF G active cable Binder 3pin female to XLR 3 pin male PH 48V microphone input ...

Page 15: ...ASF G Ambient Recording GmbH 2015 14 ASFGEPIC Hydrophone cable for ASF G to 3 5mm with 48V PH ASF G active cable Binder 3 pin female to TRS 3 5mm mini jack ...

Page 16: ...CLUSIVE AMBIENT RECORDING GMBH DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AMBIENT RECORDING GMBH IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Because some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitations set forth abov...

Page 17: ...hat the product ASF G is in conformity with EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 AC 2011 A2 2013 EMC Directive 2004 108 EC 2014 30 EC The unit described in this Conformity Statement fulfills the specifications of the directive 2011 65 EU of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union from 8th of July in 2011 for the limited usage of certain dangerous substances in electronic...

Page 18: ...experience quality Ambient Recording GmbH Schleissheimer Straße 181 C D 80797 Munich vox 49 89 36005510 0 fax 49 89 651855 www ambient de en info ambient de 2015 Ambient Recording GmbH MADE IN GERMANY ...

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