The BirdMic Complete Pack is a compact and user friendly parabolic microphone set designed for listening to and recording the sounds of nature. This all in one solution is self powered, so no additional equipment is required to hear sounds in real time. Despite its small size and affordable design, BirdMic delivers professional quality audio and is easy to use without any prior experience. Its lightweight construction makes it ideal to carry in a backpack during birdwatching trips, nature walks or field research.
BirdMic is optimized to amplify sounds from 1.5 kHz and higher, making it perfect for capturing bird calls and songs, while still allowing you to listen to and record the full audio spectrum from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The fully analog system produces minimal background noise and can be connected directly to a smartphone, camera or recording device. It also works seamlessly with real time bird identification apps, adding educational value and improving sound recognition in the field.
The BirdMic Complete Pack can be mounted on a camera hot shoe and used as a standard microphone, with the added benefit of real time audio monitoring through headphones. Two built in sound modulation controls allow you to reduce low frequency noise such as wind or traffic and boost weak sounds for clearer recordings. A dedicated volume control ensures comfortable listening. With support for common smartphone audio inputs and optional adapters, BirdMic is a versatile and reliable tool for nature lovers, content creators and bird enthusiasts.
How to use BirdMic:
Simply connect the audio interface directly to the parabolic dish using the included male to female jack. Plug your wired headphones into the interface to hear amplified sounds in real time, wherever you point the dish. To record, connect a smartphone or any other recording device to the interface’s output port. Use the included mounts to securely attach the interface to the dish for convenience. Because the audio is captured directly by BirdMic and not your phone’s internal microphone, using a professional recording app ensures high quality results. You can also pair BirdMic with a bird identification app to focus on specific birds and improve learning and recognition in the field.
How BirdMic works:
BirdMic features a highly sensitive omnidirectional microphone positioned at the focal point of the parabolic dish. The dish design isolates sounds from the sides and rear while directing sounds from the front to the microphone. The microphone captures both direct sounds and those reflected off the inner surface of the dish. This amplified signal is sent to the audio interface, where it can be further enhanced or adjusted using the Low Frequency Cut and Boost functions. The final output is delivered simultaneously to your headphones and recording device, providing clear, professional-quality audio for listening or recording in the field.
Scope of delivery
- Parabolic dish (25cm diameter) with screws and supports
- High sensitivity microphone
- Audio interface (connect your smartphone, camera, PC, field recorder)
- Headphones with silicone anti-noise system
- TRRS Male to TRRS Male Cable (Smartphone Interface)
- TRRS female jack to USB-C adapter cable. (smartphone without jack)
- TRS Male to TRS Male Cable (Microphone to Recorder or Camera (No Interface))
- TRS male to TRRS female adapter (for direct use with phone without interface)
- Flash shoe adapter
- Extension tube 30mm 1/4 thread to attach field recorder
- Carrying bag
The delivery does not include an iPhone adapter (3.5mm jack to Lightning).
Do you want an extra headset and share the experience? Make sure to check out the Sharing KIT.
Specifications
| Parabolic Dish | |
| Material | ABS plastic shock resistant |
| Diameter | 24.5 cm |
| Profundity dish | 7 cm |
| Total width | 10,5 cm |
| Focal point | 5,36 cm |
| Smartphone Clamp | |
| Aperture | 6-10 cm, 1'4" screw adapter (block nut included) |
| Strap Ring Screw | |
| Brass | 1/4" screw adapter (flash adapter admitted) |
| Hand Grip | |
| Material Grip | Extenral soft black rubber |
| Material Core | Aluminium |
| Audio Interface | |
| Box Material | ABS plastic shock resistant |
| Dimensions | 6,6 x 5,4 x 1,4 cm |
| Connections | Male microphone jack: TRS 3,5 mm Smartphone OUT: jack TRRS 3,5 mm (TRRS to TRRS-cable included) Earphones OUT: jack TRS 3,5 mm (Earphones included) Integrated LiPo Battery 250 mAh - USB type C (Smartphone charger admitted) |
| Boost Switch | +12 dB on mic preamp stage |
| Volume Control | Volume control for headphones |
| Off-On-Cut Switch | 3 state-switch for power and low frequency cut |
| Microphone Capsule | |
| Diameter | 9,7 mm |
| Sensitivity | -24 dB |
| S/N Ratio | 80 dB |
| MAX SPL | 110 dB |
| Earphones | |
| Connection | Jack TRS 3,5 mm |
| Cord Length | 1,2 m |
| Speaker Driver | 10 mm |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Waterproof Standard | IPX-5 |
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