“BRESSON”

The ultimate creator tool for sound and camera

A STUDIO IN YOUR POCKET

60 seconds to production

The SWISS RIG Bresson is a breakthrough device designed to solve the sound and video recording limitations when using iPhones. WIRED Magazine calls it the “Swiss Army knife for creators” because of its many hidden, flip open, slide out tools including:

Hypercardioid
condenser mic

2CH pro audio with phantom

Cine-style controls

Advanced power management

MagSafe mount

  • Whether pro or hobbyist, your iPhone is always with you and ready to create with amazing camera sensors, processors and memory. What iPhones and in fact all smartphones lack are: organic ergonomics, quality sound recording, physical camera controls and powerful batteries - these limitations are finally solved with SWISS RIG’s Bresson handgrip and Nano60 microphone.

    Designed by filmmakers, sound recordists, designers, artists and engineers, its just as beautiful on the outside as it is sophisticated on the inside.

BEAUTY IN THE HAND OF THE BEHOLDER

The ultimate handholding experience for your iPhone

Based on 70 years of cine camera handgrips from Aaton, Arri and Eclair, the Bresson is ergonomic, lightweight and tough.

Our custom MagSafe magnet attaches to any modern iPhone securely. Designed for easy and fast operation for both pros and enthusiasts.

  • Bresson comes in two versions: all carbon fiber or carbon fiber with aluminum chassis. We use a custom recycled carbon fiber developed by Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials that is also recyclable achieving a low-impact carbon footprint.

ELECTRONIC HEART NOT FOR THE FAINT

The next (r)evolution in portable sound and video recording

The heart of the Bresson is the “MacGuffin v1,” our custom electronics and SoC (System on a Chip).

  • A creative tool designed to solve sound and video recording limitations requires custom electronics and firmware to add features that interface with iPhone camera lenses, sensors, processor and memory. MacGuffin v1 includes:

    • highest quality components in the smallest dimensions imaginable

    • “ultra-low” noise from input to headphone across mic pre-amps, ADCs and DACs

    • record sound to any a/v iOS app with advanced features using SWISS RIG’s SuperContent app

    • upgradeable firmware

A HIDDEN TALENT THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

Secret compartment with professional mic, cable and shock mount

The AUDIO CADDY slides in/out of the Bresson confidently and securely mounts a complete sound package.

  • Nano60 is the best all-around mic for today’s sound and video creatives. We’ve designed the Nano60 to be the smallest mic that has performance that can compete with >$1500 microphones (ie Schoeps, DPA, etc) and features:

    • 20Hz-20kHz FR, 137dB SPL, 80dBA S/N, 123dBA DR, P48, 60mm x 22mm, 67g

    • Boom, On-Camera or Stand for Vocal, music, EFX and podcasts

    • Omni and cardioid capsules are also available

    Audio Caddy includes:

    • Nano60 mic amplifier + hyper-cardioid capsule

    • LEMO to LEMO audio cable with Mogami cabling, hand-made by Gotham Sound

    • Mic shock mount

HEAD AND DECIBELS ABOVE THE REST

Phantom power and 42dB of analog gain

Any mic/line can be connected to the Bresson with our other audio cables. The Bresson is the most advanced pro audio field interface designed for iPhone.

  • Bresson took inspiration from the high-end performance of Nagra audio recorders, in particular the diminutive size of the Nagra SN. To get even smaller than the original “spy recorder” and yet interface with any mic/line easily, the audio path of Bresson is all LEMO (5 in total). Compared to XLRs, LEMOs are smaller, lighter, easier and have higher performance.

    Bresson is an audio powerhouse:

    • 2CH mic/line, P48, 20dB accentuation pads, 3.5mm headphone output

    • Pro audio mic preamp with 42dB of analog gain, -127dBu EIN, THD+N 0.0015

    • Perfect sync-sound recording or record sound only

    • Accepts iPhone to Lightning (cable included) now and iPhone to USB-C in the future

    SWISS RIG audio cables include:

    • Music/Line-in: LEMO to 1/4”

    • Boompole: LEMO to LEMO or XLR - 25’

    • Wireless: LEMO to Sony/Lectro/etc wireless receiver

    • Podcast: (2) LEMO or mixer

    • Vocal/Interview/Lav: LEMO to 10’ XLR

    • Custom lengths and connectors - made to order

YOUR CONTENT UNDER YOUR THUMB

Intuitive controls for a true camera experience

Amazing iPhone camera duly noted, it comes bundled under a “phone experience.” Pinch, tap, slide, argh.

A “camera experience” is completely different. A creative tool is a thoughtful design system between attention (eyes and ears); grip (hand and digits); and relationship (subject and object).

  • Bresson’s physical controls work with SuperContent, SWISS RIG’s iOS app, the world’s only video app with a 10-speed zoom controller (patent pending). Using the ergonomic controls, everything can be controlled with your thumb and index finger including:

    PROFESSIONAL SOUND RECORDING

    • Analog gain + audio settings

    • 3.5mm headphone volume (monitoring/rec)

    REPEATABLE AND PRECISE ZOOMS

    • Crash zooms a la Leone and Tarantino

    • Cool zooms to move through a scene

    • Creep zooms for 60s wide to tele

    • Magic zooms with timer and start/end focal range

    CAMERA

    • Focus

    • ISO

    • Shutter

    • Exposure Value

    • Camera light

BRESSON NOIR EDITION

Big Impact for Content,
Low Impact for Earth

SWISS RIG Bresson aspires to be one of the first electronic devices that considers the best solutions for both its users and the Earth. We asked ourselves: is it possible to produce a device that uses mostly recycled materials that can then also be recycled years later at end of life?

  • SWISS RIG Bresson Black Edition is entirely made of recycled carbon fiber. All enclosures can be completely recyclable as well. We believe it's a first for the industry. The added advantage of carbon fiber is that it allows for us to produce the lightest - and strongest - device built to withstand years of use.

    The MacGuffin v1 includes some of the highest end components available. From a sustainability point of view, using these components is advantageous as these parts can be easily recycled as well.

    Finally, SWISS RIG Bresson is designed for servicability to extend an even longer product lifecycle.

TO BATTERY OR NOT TO BATTERY

Sophisticated power management modes

  1. Power included 2300mA battery powers Bresson, Nano60, iPhone

  2. Consume iPhone battery powers the ultra-low power Bresson and Nano60

  3. Charge Bresson via USB-C with iPhone passthrough

  4. Interface direct computer recording with power/charge via USB-C

“…weird and wonderful device…”

“The Bresson…aims to be “the Swiss Army knife for creators.” Its two key functions are its audio capabilities and the thumbstick control for shooting video. The former includes a short condenser mic, high-end cable, studio-grade headphone jack, and more. The latter lets you use a 5-axis thumbstick to precisely control your zoom inside the dedicated app. The bright red block also offers up a built-in battery pack and, importantly, slaps securely onto your MagSafe-enabled iPhone.”