Sound Shark

Benefits

THE SOUND SHARK PARABOLIC MICROPHONE WILL:

Rejects Ambient Noise Better Than A Shotgun Mic

The Sound Shark cuts through ambient noise better than a shotgun microphone.  In his video on the range and pick up pattern of the Sound Shark, Will Crockett says “One of the things I really like about Sound Shark is, it’s not what it does record but what what it doesn’t record.”

Extend Your Range

The Sound Shark can record quality audio from long distances. Normal conversations can be recorded from 30+ feet – usually more! A Sound Shark 30 feet away from the source provides almost the same signal level as a standard microphone 5 feet from the same source.

Enhance The Equipment You Already Own
The Sound Shark allows customers to use a standard lapel (lavaliere) microphone as a long distance microphone with performance that is comparable to, or better than, high-end shotgun microphones.

As any lavaliere microphone can be used with the Sound Shark, it can be used with any device with a microphone input.

Eliminate Those Embarrassing Moments
With the Sound Shark you will not need to thread mic cables through a subject’s clothing or worry about the “ugly bulge.”
Resist Wind Noise
The Sound Shark’s collector dish shields the microphone from the wind. This feature makes the Sound Shark less susceptible to wind noise than a shotgun microphone. And, the available “dead cat” wind screen provides even more resistance to wind noise.
Eliminate The Boom
The Sound Shark’s long range eliminates the need for a boom, and the boom operator, in most instances. It’s small size allows the unit to be mounted directly to a video camera using the hot shoe mount. The hot shoe adapter can also be removed which allows the Sound Shark to be mounted to a light stand, Magic Arm, or just about anything with a 1/4-20 thread.

If the situation calls for a boom, the Sound Shark can easily be mounted to a boom with a much greater pick-up range than a shotgun mic. Being further away from the speaker allows for a wider shot.

Expand Your Wireless
The Sound Shark can be used wirelessly with a wireless lapel (lavaliere) microphone system such as a body pack. Using a wireless microphone lets you place the Sound Shark nearly anywhere relative to your camera. The distance is limited only by your wireless system, not the microphone itself.

SOUND SHARK DESIGN FEATURES:

Proven Technology
The Sound Shark is based on the same technology that television networks have used to pick up the on-field sounds of professional sports for many years. Klover Products, our parent company, made the parabolic microphones used at the Super Bowl, MLB playoffs, and the World Series.
Durable Design
The Sound Shark’s frame is cut from aluminum plate and anodized. It will never rust and it will look great for years.

The Sound Shark’s dish is manufactured from clear polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is the material used to make bullet-proof glass.

Precision Manufacturing For Great Audio
The Sound Shark’s dish is manufactured to very tight tolerances, only a few thousandths of an inch, to insure the best possible audio signal. The inexpensive parabolic dishes that you see offered on eBay or in magazines will not provide the quality audio that the Sound Shark provides.
Break-Away Joint Protects Your Equipment
The Sound Shark’s design allows the frame and dish to break away from the mounting block, if a collision should occur, without damaging your video camera.

After testing the break-away joint in various situations we recommend leaving two screws in the joint if you are mounting the Sound Shark to your camera. If you are mounting your Sound Shark on a stand or bracket, using all four screws will provide a bit more stability. Obviously we can not take responsibility for damage to your camera that may occur if it is dropped or hits another object. The video below shows a sample of our testing.

Please Note:

  • A U.S. Patent has been issued covering the unique construction of the Sound Shark.

Sound Shark is Ideal For:

WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHERS

EVENT VIDEOGRAPHERS

INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS

PRODUCTION COMPANIES

EDUCATORS

VLOGGERS

AMATEUR VIDEOGRAPHERS

BIRD ENTHUSIASTS