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2025-07-02T07:46:05
THIS HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL TO SAVE RECORDSING FROM WEDDINGS.
Maria I.
Accidents happen. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failures, and more.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for international or U.S. territories purchases. Plans on open box items do not cover pre-existing damage.
Adorama Protect plans are available for ABS clients. If you have any questions or require assistanse, please call 800-223-2500
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90 Degree XY stereo format
Directionality: Unidirectional
Sensitivity: -37 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
Maximum sound pressure input: 120 dB SPL
Connector: Stereo mini jack
Input impedance: 2 k Ohm or more
Plug-in power: 2.5 V
Connector: Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW(into 32 Ohm load)
Output impedance: 10 Ohm or less
Type: 20 x 30mm oval dynamic speaker
Practical maximum output: 250mW
WAV
44.1/48/96 kHz32-bit Float
Stereo / Mono
BWF and iXML formats supported
4-32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification
64GB-1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification
128 x 64
USB Type-C
Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
USB 2.0 High Speed
48 kHz, 24-bit
USB 2.0 High Speed
Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH
ZOOM AD-17: DC 5 V/1 A
About 10 hours
About 9 hours
About 18 hours
Optional, not included
Alkaline
AAA
2
5W maximum
2.12 x 5.37 x 1.14" (53.9 x 136.6 x 29mm)
With Batteries: 3.24 oz (92g)
4515260029235
LOVE LOVE LOVE
By Maria I.
THIS HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL TO SAVE RECORDSING FROM WEDDINGS.
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