The Ultra Clippy plugs directly into any XLR recorder or interface with 12 to 48 volt phantom power. No computer, tablet or phone is required. The device must be capable of recording audio above the audible range, so it needs a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or above and also an audio frequency response suitable for your application.
The Ultra Clippy uses a sensitive MEMS surface mount microphone with smooth frequency response and good signal to noise ratio.
The graph in the images was made using a ribbon tweeter with limited and uneven frequency response. The signal was measured simultaneously with both the Ultra Clippy and Sennheiser MKH 8020 as a reference.
The microphone has multiple uses, including:
- Recording of bat calls, insects and rodents
- Recording and analysis of the high-frequency noises emitted by electronic equipment and engines
- Sound design
Specifications:
Pickup Pattern – omni-directional at audible frequencies, becoming more directional above 20 kHz
Sensitivity -40 dB SPL @ 1 kHz
Frequency range 20 Hz – 110 kHz
Maximun SPL 117 dB SPL
Cable length from XLR to Microphone 1.5 metres (60 inches)
Suitable recorders include:
Zoom F3 and F6
Sound Devices Mix Pre 3 and 6
Tascam DR-100MKIII
Tascam Portacapture X8
Available as a single microphone or a stereo pair sensitivity matched at 1 kHz
What’s included:
- Single: 1 x Ultra Clippy XLR Microphone with captive clip: If your delivery address is within the EU, the delivery should be quicker and simpler if the order is placed with Veldshop in the Netherlands.
- Stereo Pair: 2 x Ultra Clippy XLR Microphones with captive clips: If your delivery address is within the EU, the delivery should be quicker and simpler if the order is placed with Veldshop in the Netherlands.
