The Close Listening Kit offers three different microphones to record with: a contact microphone, a hydrophone and a suction cup microphone. Each mic offers the opportunity to explore sound recording in differently from a classic, vocal microphone. With this kit you can record sound underwater, via surface vibrations and through various surfaces, e.g. a wall or human body. In order to use these microphones you'll need to check out the Audio Recording Kit.
This kit is great for:
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Contact microphone |
Microphone that senses audio vibrations through contact with solid objects |
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Sticky putty |
Allows you to adhere the contact mic onto objects |
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Suction cup microphone |
Can be used with mixed success for sticking to the body for the collection of heartbeats, lung sounds, etc, as well as other surfaces. |
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Hydrophone |
Microphone that can record underwater |
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Hard case |
For ease of use and to safely transport equipment |