Introduction to charging your Sound Capsule

Please read through this guide to get some useful tips on how to charge your Sound Capsule.

Charging the Sound Capsule

The Charging Case is the primary method for charging the Sound Capsule. It powers the Space Recorder and Stellar Mics from its internal battery or via pass-through when connected to a power adapter. To charge the whole unit at once, insert a USB cable into the Charge Case and connect the other end to a suitable adaptor.

A suitable charger would be one that meets the following voltage and current requirements:

• Charging Case: 5V-12V DC, 1.7A
• Space Recorder: 5V-12V DC, 2.6A

Typically, this would mean any USB adaptor with an output greater than 20W. However, due to the nature of some manufacturers stance on compatibility, you may have to test out a few different adaptors in order to find one powerful enough to charge the whole kit simultaneously. 

Luckily, there is a way to improve the charging speed and reduce output requirements from your charger. By charging the Space Recorder and the Charging Case separately, either simultaneously or one after the other, you will charge the Sound Capsule at a much faster rate. Simply connect a second USB cable to the Space Recorder, and you are good to go. 

Flight Mode

To prevent the Charging Case from powering the Space Recorder and Stellar Mics, you can enable “Flight Mode”. This is useful during travel by aeroplane, postage or for long term storage.

Please check out this video for more information on Flight Mode and travel.