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using the USB-C port on the side of the Control Pack. That USB port can also power the Control Pack without batteries, which is great for permanent installations or powering off a bag kit. Anyone who has used an earpiece that takes hearing-aid batteries knows how frustrating they can be. The Microsone has a built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery that lasts for five hours of continuous music. It recharges in the charging case from 0%-100% in just forty minutes. Two Microsones are included with each system. You can transmit to both Microsones simultaneously or have a spare ready to be deployed on demand. What else makes this a better investment than something from one of the other audio companies out there? The Microsone itself is built as one, completely sealed device. It can withstand a drop with anything breaking off it. It can be completely painted with makeup to match the talent without worry about sealing a battery door or corroding the inside. Beyond that, you've got all the versatility and power of the Control Pack as well. Oh, that's handy. I assume you don't wash it in water afterward? Cleaning it is as easy as wiping it with an alcohol pad. Q: That makes more sense. But let's bottom line it. How much does the system cost? The entire Microsone D.A.M.S. kit, which includes two Microsones, the Control Pack, the charging case, a wall charger, and a USB Type C cable retails for US $1,200. Production sound professionals know that this is an incredible value, and something that can earn themselves a significant rental on. Q: How does the Microsone fit in with the rest of the products you make at Halter Technical? All our audio monitoring solutions are built for professional use. Everything we do, and everything I do personally, is done with the goal of solving problems on set. Microsone is a great problem solver, and fits in place with a line of great tools that are developed specifically for us. That all sounds awesome. And where can folk buy this gear? All our products are available from our wonderful retail partners. The full list of dealers can be found at our website at https://www. haltertechnical.com Any sneak peaks at whatever your team is working on next? I can't give away any secret recipes or anything, but I will say that all of our products exist due to user feedback. The only way we're solve users' needs is if people tell us what those needs are. I know from my own experience on set, the products I think would benefit people, but everyone's experiences are different and diverse feedback is paramount for the company. That's why we've tried to make ourselves extremely reachable through social media and through the website. For anyone who wants to talk shop, please reach out! I would like to thank Doc Justice for his time and for sharing the latest from his company with us here at Local 695. From the time I spent with the Microsone, I would say that it really is a useful tool for a production sound mixer's kit and, if this is an example of what's to come at Halter Technical, I look forward to seeing what Doc and his team will bring to the table next.