The French company TDM Audio Pro has created an IP67 certified rigid hermetic and shock-proof 34L UVC case with 2x UVC 24W bulbs claiming to eradicate bacteria and viruses. There is of course a need to “clean” wireless transmitters or lavalier microphones, especially amid the current pandemic. Disclaimer: Whether this works with SARS-CoV2 (referring to COVID-19), the author of this article does not know. Technical Overview Inside a case enclosure (int. dimensions: 465 x 335 x 220 mm), running on 220-240V AC power, objects suitable for the purpose up to a usable height of 8cm may be placed among the UVC lamps. The estimated lifespan of each of the lights is ca. 8,000 hrs. The manufacturer calculates and advises to change those lamps after roughly 4,000 hrs to sustain the product’s effectiveness. When the UVC case is powered on for the first time, a 5-minute self-test function is started, after which the product can be used. The manufacturer provides a detailed “How to use it” section in the respective user manual (TDM Audio Pro UVC CASE User Manual, 2020). This section includes recommendations on how and which gear to place inside, describing LED functionality and the 5 min running time of the “cleaning” process. In a nutshell, 5 min after pressing the red front-facing button, the red LED turns off, signaling the completion of the process. Ultimately the main idea is to eradicate most if not all of the viruses that could lurk around on clip-on mics and similar interchangeable...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 2 December, 2020