Hydrophone Manalive Audio with 8m...
Hydrophone Manalive Audio with 8m...
Hydrophone Manalive Audio with 8m...
Hydrophone Manalive Audio with 8m...
Hydrophone Manalive Audio with 8m...

Hydrophone Manalive Audio with 8m cable, XLR tip

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HYDRO_8M_XLR

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€119.00
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The Manalive Audio hydrophone is a high-quality, submersible audio sensor, meticulously designed and hand-assembled in France. It is aimed at nature guides, researchers, and sound creators alike, delivering faithful reproduction of the underwater soundscape in diverse environments—seas, lakes, or rivers.

Key strengths and applications

  • Versatile use: Designed for nature interpretation, scientific monitoring, or creative audio recording (sound design), this hydrophone is suitable for both live listening via amplifier and recording with portable devices such as Zoom recorders or other professional audio interfaces.

  • Acoustic excellence: Featuring a resonance chamber optimized around 4 kHz, it excels at capturing marine sounds (cetacean vocalizations, fish movements, invertebrate activities, etc.), providing an immersive, vivid, and educational underwater sound experience beneath the boat.

  • A tool for outreach and immersion: Its use enables educators and guides to bring marine biodiversity to life for the public in real time, making every outing on the water captivating and memorable.

  • Scientific support: Thanks to its wide frequency range (20 Hz to 80 kHz), it allows ecologists and biologists to identify, study, and locate many marine species (whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, fish), thus contributing to a deeper understanding of the natural environment in a given area.

  • Sound designer’s ally: Audio engineers benefit from a broad sonic palette for original creations (cinema, podcasts, video games, art installations).

 

Technical Specifications — Manalive Audio Hydrophone

Microphone Type

  • Capsule: Low self-noise piezoelectric element
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 80 kHz
  • Resonance peak: 4 kHz (optimized for marine sounds)
  • Sensitivity: Adapted to weak underwater audio signals

Wiring & Connectivity

  • Cable length: 8 meters
  • Connector: Standard XLR (compatible with professional audio equipment)
  • Tested compatibility: Zoom H5, H4n, H6, H2, and other standard recorders or preamps
  • Phantom power: No 48V phantom power required

Housing

  • Manufacturing: Professionally 3D-printed
  • Body: Copper-plated with waterproof insulation
  • Water resistance: 100% submersible; suitable for fresh or saltwater; operating range from -30°C to +100°C
  • Sealing: Electronics fully encapsulated in a high-resistance resin
  • Included weighting module: Lead weight (additional accessories: suction cup, magnet, float, bait attachment, ground spike)

Audio Performance

  • Dynamic range: Wide
  • Sound reproduction: Accurate lows and highs, high clarity
  • Resonance box: Integrated for enhanced amplification
  • Noise floor: Minimal, suitable for scientific and sound design work

French Craftsmanship

  • Handcrafted: Each unit assembled and tested individually
  • Precision soldering: High reliability and robustness
  • Durable connectors: Designed for a long lifespan

Recommended Uses

  • Nature & educational animation: Live listening to marine mammals, fish, crustaceans, cetaceans from any kind of boat
  • Scientific observation: Species identification, monitoring, underwater sound level measurement, biodiversity inventories
  • Sound design: Creative audio capture for art, film, games, aquatic effects
  • Multi-purpose: Geophony, structural listening, R&D in audio

Compatibility

  • Devices: Portable recorders, mixing consoles, standard preamps (via XLR)
  • Direct use: Works with speakers, headphones, or audio interfaces (preamplifier recommended for optimum performance)

Usage Tips

  • Connection: Plug directly into a preamp or recorder via XLR
  • Power: Do not activate 48V phantom power (may cause damage)
  • Saltwater maintenance: Rinse thoroughly with fresh water after use
  • Storage: Dry cable thoroughly and store away from sunlight

Warranty & Support

  • Each hydrophone: Individually tested
  • Support & warranty: 1-year technical support and warranty
  • Repairs: Quotation-based repairs available after the warranty period
Brand
Manalive Audio
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