Unboxing Nomono Sound Capsule Audio Recording Device - Part 1

Rob Greenlee provides an unboxing and initial impression of the Nomono.co Sound capsule, a cutting-edge audio recording device shipped from Norway. This new technology promises to revolutionize podcasting by delivering exceptional audio quality in challenging audio recording environments.
Key Takeaways:
Origins and Promise: The device, received directly from Norway, has been developing for over a year. Nomono is now ready to start large-scale production, fulfilling the existing pre-orders.
Packaging: The capsule arrives in a protective deep box. Inside, there's the primary sound capsule, a charging and transfer wire (USB-C), and instructions. The box is reusable, offering secure storage for the device.
Device Components: The main sound capsule features:
- A strap for support.
- A base unit for battery storage and charging, providing fast transfer and charging speeds.
- Spatial audio functionality: Microphones placed around the unit and an intuitive control pad.
- Clip-on microphones (up to four) that can be hidden under clothing. Each microphone has its memory, allowing for individual audio recording.
- A magnet to hold the microphone if clipping isn't possible.
Special Features:
The device is wireless and records locally inside the microphones. After recording, the audio is transferred to the base unit. The base unit captures ambient sounds, which can be either retained or filtered during post-production.
Users can adjust the noise level, achieving either a studio-like quality or a spatial audio experience.
Versatility: Ideal for podcasters who want high-quality audio on the go, the device is also perfect for conference settings with multiple speakers in potentially noisy environments.
Post Production: Audio recorded is transferred to the "Nomono cloud," which can be optimized, noise-reduced, and adjusted to produce the desired output.
Future Prospects: Rob Greenlee expresses enthusiasm about showcasing the product at the Podcast Movement conference. He believes that devices like the Nomono Sound capsule will be increasingly employed at conferences to capture high-quality audio, even in noisy surroundings.
Final Thoughts: Compared to traditional recording setups involving complex mixers, expensive microphones, and extensive wiring, the Nomono Sound capsule simplifies the process. One only needs to clip the microphone onto the subjects, press the record button, and the audio is recorded and ready for cloud uploading.
Rob Greenlee concludes his video by encouraging viewers to share it and subscribe to his channel for more updates on the Nomono.co platform and other projects in the audio and media space.

[@scottedelman]

I look forward to learning more about how the Sound Capsule performs in action. I'm the host of Eating the Fantastic, a podcast which records in restaurants, and it seems this would be prefect for me, but I'm hesitating until I hear more ... and also because of the price.

[@RobGreenlee]

Where are you located?

[@scottedelman]

​@@RobGreenlee I'm in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The CEO of Nomono saw a comment of mine on Twitter and offered to loan me one to give a test run if I was in the London area, but alas, I'm not. One reason I’d love to record a test episode with the device is I believe I’d then better be able to convince my listeners to contribute to the purchase of one. If they heard the before and after, they might be more likely to do so.

[@scottedelman]

I told him if there was ever one floating around the D.C or Baltimore area, which I visit every month, or the wider East Coast area such as Philadelphia or NYC, where I have friends and would be willing to pop by, I'd love to test one. BTW, I put in a plea to my listeners in the latest episode of Eating the Fantastic, Episode 205, to help pay for one of these. Fingers crossed they help out, as if the product works as promised, it would greatly improve my audio.

[@RobGreenlee]

I will be at IndiePodCon.com in Philadelphia on Sept 9th.

[@RobGreenlee]

Best Western Philadelphia South - West Deptford, NJ

[@360graderstlund8]

You never made a part 2 testing the NoMono? Hi from Denmark.

[@RobGreenlee]

Is coming soon

[@360graderstlund8]

Can roy recommend to buy it? ;O)

[@RobGreenlee]

Yes, it is very good portable recording studio.