Halter Technical, the Los Angeles-based creator of headphones and headsets built for the broadcast and video production industry, has today announced the all-new Microsone Discreet Audio Monitoring System. The system represents a monumental shift in incognito listening, affording users flexibility and control never before seen in miniature wireless in-ear monitoring. The company will showcase Microsone in Booth C6820 at the 2022 NAB Show (April 23-27 in Las Vegas).
It all starts with the Microsone, the smallest rechargeable bluetooth earbud ever made. Designed for discreet listening, Microsone is designed as one singular, solid earpiece with no dials, buttons, lights, external antennas or anything sticking out of it. It has an internal rechargeable battery, eliminating the need for disposable, unreliable hearing aid batteries. With the included charging case and its OLED display, users will have reliable battery read outs for each Microsone. Each Microsone Discreet Audio Monitoring System comes complete with two Microsone earbuds, and is available in both light and dark skin tones.
To harness the power of the Microsone, is the Microsone Control Pack. The ultimate transceiver, the Control Pack is capable of receiving the analog audio signal and retransmitting the signal via bluetooth to the Microsone. It is compatible with all analog audio transmitters, regardless of brand, eliminating the need for expensive, proprietary solutions. It grants the user unprecedented remote control of their Microsone, including volume control. The Control Pack is powered by two AA batteries, which can even be recharged internally using the USB type C port. The color OLED display indicates all necessary information to work and troubleshoot on the fly in the field, where time is of the essence. It also includes a top-seated headphone jack for wired IFB use.
Microsone Discreet Audio Monitoring System will be sold complete with two Microsones, the Charging Case, Microsone Control Pack, and a USB wall charger and cable for $1200 retail price in Q4, 2022. It is being launched with an Indiegogo pre-order campaign beginning on May 24th, 2022. Early buyers will have the opportunity to purchase the System for as low as $800 each. Purchasing information can be found on both Indiegogo and Halter Technical’s own website.
“The introduction of the Microsone Discreet Audio Monitoring System is truly a special moment for both us and our customers – it is the fruit of years of research and development, and is the culmination of our experience on set without a compelling solution for imperceptible in-ear monitoring. Being able to offer Pros an unrivaled set of features and compatibility at this price was a goal of ours from the outset, and is a huge win for the entire industry” said Doc Justice, CEO of Halter Technical.
Microsone Discreet Audio Monitoring System Key Facts:
Microsone
Bluetooth Chipset: Bluetooth 5.0 QCC3020
Battery Charging: Wireless Contact Charging
Frequency Response: 100Hz – 9kHz
Size: 0.70″ (18.00mm)
Control Pack
Operating Frequencies: 174.000MHz – 217.000MHz and 470.000MHz – 608.000MHz
Frequency Steps: 0.025MHz
Compatible Transmitters: Analog FM
User Programming: 4 User Banks of 4 Channels Each
USB Protocol: USB Type C for Firmware Updates & Battery Charging
Battery Requirement: 2 AA Batteries (Rechargeable through USB Type-C)
Audio Output: Bluetooth & 3.5mm Headphone
Volume Knob: Controls Microsone & Headphone Output Concurrently
Antennas: Internal
Display: Color OLED
Meters: Radio Frequency, Audio Frequency, Battery
Display Timeout: 60 seconds
Size: 3.34″ x 2.67″ x 0.86″ (85mm x 68mm x 22mm)
Charging Case
USB Protocol: USB Type C for Internal Battery Charging
Display: Indicates Internal Battery and Charging
Size: 1.22″ x 2.79″ x 1.45″ (31mm x 71mm x 37mm)
Patent Pending: #17/581,750
Indiegogo Information: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/microsone-discreet-audio-monitoring-system–2/coming_soon/x/22657560
About Halter Technical:
Located in Los Angeles, CA, Halter Technical is the creator of professional audio monitoring solutions for the world’s broadcast, film, and video production markets. Halter Technical was founded by Doc Justice, CAS, a veteran IATSE Production Sound Mixer and Audio Supervisor. For more information, please visit https://www.haltertechnical.com
