Q: How much does the SoundCatcher™ reduce my volume?

A: In tests with a decibel meter, it reduced the volume of the trumpet to just 15% of the original volume! The numbers behind that are that it reduced the decibels from 115dB down to 85dB. Loudness doubles with every 10dB increase. To illustrate, this means that:

• 95dB is twice as loud as 85dB.

• 105dB is four times as loud as 85dB.

• 115dB is eight times as loud as 85 dB!

  The SoundCatcher makes a MASSIVE difference.

Q: How big is the SoundCatcher?

A: The SoundCatcher is just under 12”W x 12”D x 12”H

Q: How do I set up my SoundCatcher?

A: We include a QuickStart guide in every box, outlining a few simple steps:

• Set up the included stand, pulling the lever on the mounting receiver out. Attach the mixer tray mount to stand.

• Put the SoundCatcher onto the stand, making sure the mounting plate is fully seated in the receiver. Slide the locking lever back to secure the SoundCatcher to the stand

• Plug the microphone cord into the back of the SoundCatcher, and into channel 1 of the included mixer. See the diagram below for recommended settings, but you can adjust the mixer to your own personal preferences

• Plug your own headphones into the 1/8” Phones jack on the mixer

• Plug in the power block, and connect the USB cord to power the mixer.

• Adjust gain, levels, EQ, and effects, and start making music!

Q: How soon will I receive my order?

A: SoundCatcher™ is in stock and ships the business day after you place your order! You’ll receive an order confirmation immediately, and a shipping confirmation email with tracking information as soon as your shipping label has been printed.

Q: Can I use my own microphone?

A: Yes! Any XLR microphone can be plugged into the SoundCatcher. The included sound board also supplies phantom power.

Q: Can you do custom colors?

A: Yes! Just use our contact form and reach out, we can do nearly any color for you.

Q: What if the bell of my instrument is too big / too small for the opening in the cap of my SoundCatcher?

A: We offer additional caps designed to fit any size bell, graduating in 1/2” increments. Choose a cap with an opening that is 1/2” larger than your bell diameter. SoundCatcher can be used with any brass instrument with a bell up to 11” in diameter.

Q: What are the microphone specifications?

A: The microphone specifications are:

• Pencil condenser hypercardiod microphone

• Frequency Response: 30Hz-18 kHz

• Sensitivity:-38±3dB (0dB=1V/Pa at 1 kHz)

• Output Impedance: 100Ω±30% (at 1 kHz)

• Self Noise: 24dB A

• Max. Input SPL: 135dB (at 1kHz≤1% T.H.D)

• S/N Ratio: 70dB

• Power requirement: 9v-52v Phantom Power

Q: What are the mixing board specifications?

A: The mixing board specifications are:

• 4-channel ultra low-noise, high headroom mixer

• Inputs: 2x XLR Mic/Line, 2× RCA / 1/4” unbalanced input

• Bluetooth & USB inputs

• +48v Phantom Power to XLR Inputs

• EQ and onboard delay and reverb EFX

• Unbalanced 1/4” output

• Separate 1/8” headphone output