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1. 4 MOUNTING MICROPHONE AND ELASTIC SUSPENSION Attach the enclosed elastic suspension to the microphone stand Fasten the screw once the suspension has been positioned properly Open the elastic suspension by pressing the two circular levers then insert the B 1 from above 5 AUDIO CONECTION LEVEL SETTING Use a balanced XLR microphone cable with the following pin assignment pin 1 shielding pin 2 pin 3 Since your B 1 features gold plated contact points throughout we recommend that you use only microphone cables with gold plated connectors Adjust the gain control in the microphone channel of your mixing console so that the peak LED lights up only occasionally or never at all The EQ controls in the microphone channel should be set to mid travel position to start with low cut filter and level attenuator should be off Try to achieve the desired sound by experimenting with the microphone position Often it will be useful to set up acoustic barriers gobos at various angles towards the signal source Only when the desired basic sound has been achieved should you start to use equalizers and signal processors if any at all Remember less is often more The B 1 provides a level peak around 12 kHz producing some kind of presence in this range so there is no need for high frequency EQing which could deteriorate the signal and raise the overall noise floor On the contrary the B 1 provides that much desired transparen2. these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated 4 7 SPECIFICATIONS
3. B 1 STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE www americanmusical com User s Manual Version 1 0 August 2001 uti BEHRINGER www behringer com ENGLISH STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE B 1 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Detailed safety precautions Please read all safety precautions and operating instructions before you attempt to operate the unit Keep all safety precautions and operating instructions for future reference 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 Power supply Always use the power supply specified in the operating instructions Damage Take care not to drop your microphone as this can lead to severe damage BEHRINGER assumes no liability for any damage caused by the user Maintenance and care When the microphone is not in use please take it out from its elastic suspension clean it with a soft cloth and then place it in its case Place the bag containing moisture absorbing crystals close to the microphone head Caution Never dismount the screen holding the capsule as this can damage the microphone Never try to modify the printed circuit board inside your B 1 This can lead to microphone damage that cannot be repaired Any s
4. cy which often gets lost during recording and mixing 6 WARRANTY IS Please find our current warranty terms on our web site under http www behringer com or send us a request by e mail support behringer de fax 49 0 2154 920665 or telephone 49 0 2154 920666 www americanmusical com 6 WARRANTY 3 STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE B 1 7 SPECIFICATIONS Transducer type Operating principle Polar pattern Connection Open circuit voltage at 1 kHz Open circuit sensitivity Frequency range Level attenuation Low Cut filter Max SPL 1 THD 1 kHz Equivalent SPL IEC 268 4 Signal to noise ratio re 1 Pa Nominal impedance Load impedance Supply voltage Supply current Dimensions Weight Polar pattern condenser 1 single diaphragm pressure gradient cardioid gold plated balanced XLR connector 34 2 dBV 0 dBV 1 V Pa 20 mV Pa 20 Hz 20 kHz 10 dB switchable 6 dB Octave at 75 Hz switchable 138 dB 0 dB 148 dB 10 dB 13 dB A 81 dB A weighted 50 Q gt 1kQ 48 V 3 mA 58 mm length 174 mm 0 461 kg dB 20 0 77 TTTTTT TT LITE ta 1 4 2 02 II 70 0 44 4 HH1 4 14 H Hl 1 14 HIH 4 II RATEN toe Pana fot 20 0 t j t 20 0 100 0 1000 0 10000 0 Hz Frequency response www americanmusical com BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards As a result of
5. uch attempt will void the warranty 2 POWER SUPPLY Your condenser mic B 1 needs a 48 V phantom power supply Behringer assumes no liability for any damage caused by a defective phantom power supply Always mute the sound reinforcement system before you switch on the phantom power supply After power up the B 1 needs about 6 seconds to stabilize 3 DIRECTIVITY LOW CUT FILTER AND LEVEL ATTENUATION The capsule used in the B 1 with cardioid characteristics is ideal for the directional recording of instruments or individual vocals Cardioid characteristics represent the most frequently used polar pattern in recording situations With this unwanted sound in reverse phase is not picked up www americanmusical com 2 3 DIRECTIVITY LOW CUT FILTER AND LEVEL ATTENUATION STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE B 1 The low cut filter can be activated with the switch on the front position left in order to filter low frequency interference such as pop sounds etc With the low cut filter on the B 1 provides an almost linear frequency response with signals picked up at close proximity to the source The built in shielding minimizes the microphone s sensitivity to high frequency interference Use the same switch to activate the 10 dB level attenuator position right which should be used with pulse type signal sources producing high sound pressure levels e g kick drum With the switch set to its center position both functions are disabled
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