e-spool® microphone and e-spool® microphone stereo

Slip-ring-free and compact up to 30m travel

The e-spool® microphone fills a gap in the field of sound technology and is particularly versatile thanks to its compact size and lightweight design. The twisterband eliminates the need for a slip ring, ensuring uninterrupted sound transmission with an extension length of 30m. The e-spool® microphone is available with one cable or as a stereo version with two cables for connecting two microphones. Both systems are supplied complete with motor and control system; the e-spool® microphone stereo has an additional microphone rail for two microphones.

Uninterrupted sound transmission without slip ring
Cable easy to replace
No additional support required
No manual work at height

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Operating environments:
The environment and dynamics of the e-spool® microphone are optimised for indoor use. For outdoor applications, the system must be protected against wind and weather.

Technical details:

Max. speed: 0.4m/s

Max. acceleration: 0.4m/s²

Temperature range: +10°C to +50°C

Max. cable diameter: 8.5mm

Equipment: microphone cable with XLR connectors 2x(2x0.14mm²)C

Not included in the scope of delivery: microphone

Try it out at home or in the office and get a first impression

With our new, free augmented-reality service, you can test the e-spool® microphone immediately. Access the service with your PC and scan the QR code with your smart device for the AR model or click on the link with your smart device.

Test the augmented-reality service here

Tech up

Best audio quality without cable interruption/slip ring
No cable interruption as there is no slip ring
Different media and diameters possible in one drum
Can be adapted to technological developments thanks to simple replacement of the cables in use
No manual work at height
Space-saving, as the cable is reeled up in the starting position

Cost down

No additional support required for the microphone
Low use of raw materials as no slip ring and less copper
No additional copper components in the system (except for copper conductors)
No need to replace/maintain contact points or sliding contacts

Proof

twisterband successfully used as a slip ring alternative in hundreds of e-spool® applications
Fulfils the requirements of DIN EN17206 and DGUV Principle 315-390
Individually designed and tested system

Sustainability

Replacement/maintenance of contact points or sliding contact is not required
Have your energy chain recycled at the end of its life cycle at igus chainge. You will receive a voucher, irrespective of the manufacturer.

e-spool® microphone stereo

Our well-known e-spool microphone gets a variant that enables the guidance of two shielded special cables. The e-spool microphone stereo therefore offers a connection for two microphones.

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