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ASF-G
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  • Page 1 Hydrophone ASF-G experience quality.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ASF-G Table of contents page Introduction Package Contents Safety Instructions Powering / Electrolysis Description Mains Hum Underwater Acoustics Acoustic Specifications Physical Specifications Cables Wiring Available Accessories Warranty & Approvals CE Declaration www.ambient.de/en...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    M14 thread, and easily mounted on standard bulkhead ports. Due to its compact size, the ASF-G only adds 4 cm to the housing. The ASF-G is made out of high quality Aluminum, anodized and can easily withstand the water pressure of 100m depth.
  • Page 4 ASF-G » The ASF-G is available in 3 different kits« ASF-G Purchased parts package ASF-G: Enclosure hydrophone (M14) Cable: ASFG35DC ASF-G XLR Purchased parts package ASF-G: Enclosure hydrophone (M14) Cable: ASFG35DC Cable: ASFGPH ASF-G Epic Purchased parts package...
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    This is a natural process which won’t damage the unit nor affect the usability. If the corrosion is starting to dissolve the metal, stop using the ASF-G immediately and check if the housing is connected to any ground. (More info in “4. Powering”) Never use the hydrophone within acids or bases.
  • Page 6: Powering / Electrolysis

    The ASF-G can be powered by various ways, depending on the cables used: ASF-G With ASF-G the kit the hydrophone includes a Y-cable from Binder to TRS for audio, and to a 9V battery connector (ASFG35DC). The ASF-G can be powered with a DC supply between 3V-12V.
  • Page 7: Description

    ASF-G 5. Description ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
  • Page 8: Mains Hum

    6. Mains Hum When using the ASF-G indoor, some general details have to be considered:  The ASF-G is working with highly sensitive piezo sensors and therefore also sensitive to electromagnetic and electrostatic fields.  Water picks up electrostatic radiation. Therefore, electronic devices known for electromagnetic radiation should be kept away from the water to be recorded in.
  • Page 9: Underwater Acoustics

    (reefs, wave-breakers, e.g.) you can use them as acoustic barriers, independent of the current depth. This way you may find acoustic cover in a pool with 1m depth behind an 80cm wooden block, even though the wavelength underwater wouldn’t suggest this. ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
  • Page 10: Acoustic Specifications

    ASF-G 8. Acoustic Specifications  Frequency response: 70Hz- 20kHz (-3dB)  THD: 0,1% (70Hz-20kHz)  Horizontal Polar Pattern at 20 kHz (omni directional) www.ambient.de/en...
  • Page 11: Physical Specifications

    (L / W / H): 47 x 30 x 30 mm incl. thread 39.5 x 30 x 30 mm visible Weight: 50 g Power consumption: 1,2 mA (3 Volts, typical) Max depth: 100 m Housing material: anodized aluminum Encapsulating material: Special formulated NBR ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
  • Page 12: Cables Wiring

    1: ground pin 2: audio out pin 3: + V ASFG35DC ASF-G adaptor with 3.5 mm right angle plug and 9 V battery connector for unpowered camera inputs No Phantom power required Unbalanced audio wiring Length approx. 20 cm Weight approx.
  • Page 13 Weight approx. 34 g XLR cap: blue ASFGEPIC ASF-G adaptor with 3.5 mm right angle plug for Red Epic cameras Balanced audio wiring Active cable for 48 V Phantom powering Binder 3-pin to 3.5 mm right with EMP voltage converter Length approx.
  • Page 14: Available Accessories

    ASFG35DC cable - Hydrophone cable for ASF-G to 3,5mm stereo mini jack Binder 3pin female to 1/8" jack and 9v battery DC terminal ASFGPH - Hydrophone cable for ASF-G to XLR jack ASF-G active cable; Binder 3pin female to XLR 3 pin male PH 48V microphone input www.ambient.de/en...
  • Page 15 ASF-G ASFGEPIC - Hydrophone cable for ASF-G to 3,5mm with 48V PH ASF-G active cable; Binder 3 pin female to TRS 3.5mm mini jack ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
  • Page 16: Warranty & Approvals

    For all service, including warranty repair, please send the ASF-G, along with proof of purchase date to your retailer, or, if not applicable, to: Ambient Recording GmbH Schleissheimer Str.
  • Page 17: Ce Declaration

    2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union from 8th of July in 2011 for the limited usage of certain dangerous substances in electronic devices. Updated May 2015 Sebastian Fell Ambient Recording GmbH ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
  • Page 18 MADE IN GERMANY Ambient Recording GmbH Schleissheimer Straße 181 C | D – 80797 Munich | vox +49 89 36005510-0 | fax +49 89 651855 www.ambient.de/en | info@ambient.de © 2015, Ambient Recording GmbH...

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