The H2a-XLR hydrophone is designed to work with any PA system or recording device that offers a balanced, phantom-powered, microphone input. It uses the same low-noise, robust transducer assembly as our H1 hydrophone, but includes a low noise internal buffer amp. Operation is very simple: just connect to your mic preamp, switch on phantom power and use. No additional power supply is required.
The H2a-XLR offers the following advantages:
Low cost
Low self noise
Good sensitivity
High dynamic range
Works with any common phantom power voltage
Robust design handles accidental drops and temperature extremes
Compact (4.5mm OD) Low-noise cable with tough urethane jacket
Connects directly with pro condenser microphone circuits.
High-quality Neutrik gold output connector
Compact size and easy hand of cable
High specific gravity and streamlined shape keeps hydrophone down in currents
1-year limited warranty
Aquarian Audio Contact Mic Adapter
Molded rubber cup fits over the end of your H1a, H2a, or H2a-XLR hydrophone. Made from the same acoustically-transparent rubber used to encapsulate the transducer assembly of our hydrophones. The inside is molded to the same size as the hydrophones. Simply place the hydrophone inside, bed with water for maximum efficiency, and set the flat surface of the cup on the media to which you want to listen. This will create a very sensitive contact microphone. Outperforms most contact mics at very low frequencies. Use for sound effects, leak detection, surveillance, terrestrial studies, sporting events, or general phonography.