User manual BEHRINGER B-5

[. . . ] Water and moisture: Condenser microphones are extremely moisture-sensitive. Never use your microphone in close proximity to water (e. g. bath tubs, wash basins, sinks, washing machines, pools, etc. ). When doing voice recordings, always use the enclosed popscreen to safely protect the capsule from moisture. [. . . ] Since this capsule selectively tones down the pickup of sounds located to the side of the microphone, this way you can achieve good separation of sound sources, thus easily avoiding feedback. The so-called proximity effect is typical for microphones with the cardioid pickup pattern. Depending on the distance between the microphone and the sound source, a slight increase in the lower frequency range occurs. The shorter the distance, the more pronounced this effect. By cleverly selecting the position and the angle of your microphone, you can effectively manipulate the proximity effect and thus affect how your recording sounds. Experiment with various positions in order to gain more experience. The proximity effect does not occur with the capsule featuring the omnidirectional pickup pattern; its strength is its ultra-linear frequency response. With this pickup pattern, your B-5 picks up a large portion of diffuse ambience sound and is therefore particularly well suited for atmospherical, natural-sounding recordings. Similarly, you can also use the omnidirectional pickup pattern capsule in situations in which several sound sources (e. a group of singers) need to be picked up together. 4. LOW CUT-FILTER AND LEVEL ATTENUATION (-10 dB) The B-5 features a switchable low-cut filter that eliminates lowfrequency noise such as floor rumble. Set the switch to its middle position to activate the low-cut filter. For situations in which the microphone is exposed to extremely high sound pressure levels, the B-5 features a switchable level attenuation (pad). When the switch is in its -10 dB position, the level attenuation is activated. When the switch is in its top-most position, the signal is not influenced in any way. 4. LOW CUT-FILTER AND LEVEL ATTENUATION (-10 dB) 3 STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE B-5 STUDIO C 5. MICROPHONE INSTALLATION To properly attach your microphone to a microphone stand, a clamp is included. First screw this clamp onto your stand before attaching the microphone itself. 6. CHANGING MICROPHONE CAPSULES When your B-5 leaves the assembly plant, it has the cardioid pickup pattern capsule screwed onto its shaft. To loosen the capsule, hold the shaft firmly and unscrew the capsule turning it counter-clockwise. + When installing a capsule, please make sure to handle both the capsule and the microphone shaft with attention and care to avoid damaging the screw thread. [. . . ] SPL (1% THD @ 1 kHz): Equivalent SPL (IEC 651): Signal-to-noise ratio: cardioid: omnidirectional: Nominal impedance: Load impedance: Supply voltage: Supply current: Dimensions: Weight: true condenser, 18 mm (0. 71") single diaphragm pressure gradient pressure operated 1 x cardioid 1 x omnidirectional, exchangeable gold-plated balanced XLR connector -38 dBV (0 dBV = 1 V/Pa), 12. 6 mV/Pa -40 dBV (0 dBV = 1 V/Pa), 10 mV/Pa 20 Hz - 20 kHz -10 dB (switchable) 6 dB/oct. at 150 Hz (switchable) 140 dB (0 dB) 150 dB (-10 dB) 16 dB-A (cardioid) 18 dB-A (omnidir. ) 78 dB A-weighted 76 dB A-weighted 70 >1 k +48 V 3 mA shaft: 20 mm, length: 120 mm approx. 0. 09 kg (0. 21 lbs. ) BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. [. . . ]