Behringer T-47 User's Manual
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1. 6 mm 0 63 cardioid vacuum tube 12AX7 gold plated balanced XLR connector 40 dBV 0 dBV 1 V Pa 20 Hz to 20 kHz 12 dB oct 100 Hz switchable 130 dB 110 dB approx 2000 gt 1 kQ adapter BEHRINGER PSU T T 250 mA H 250 V T 125 mA H 250 V standard IEC receptacle shaft 2 4 length 8 5 shaft 62 mm length 215 mm approx 1 Ib approx 0 47 kg 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 Specifica tions and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated Technical specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing BEHRINGER accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description photograph or statement contained herein Colors and specifications may vary slightly from product Our products are sold through authorized dealers only Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER and have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation This manual is copyrighted No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind for any purpose withou2. T 47 TUBE CONDENSER MICROPHONE User Manual A50 72033 00001 www behringer com JUST LISTEN TUBE CONDENSER MICROPHONE T 47 1 At a glance 4 Connect the mains cable 5 Switch on m ans the PSU T 17 a0 2 Connect the microphone 7 And you re to the PSU T good to go 6 Allow the tube to warm up 1 Mount the microphone 3 Connect the PSU T to the mixer 2 Safety precautions Please read all safety precautions and operating instructions before at tempting to operate the unit Keep all safety precautions and operating instructions for future reference Mechanical interferences Always keep in mind that the contained tube is a highly sensitive component Avoid impact and other mechanical interferences BEHRINGER assumes no liability for any damage caused by the user If possible keep a spare tube of the same type 12AX7 at hand Water and moisture The T 47 is extremely sensitive to moisture Both the microphone and the PSU T power supply should not be used near water for example near 2 Safety precautions TUBE CONDENSER MICROPHONE T 47 a bathtub washing machine swimming pool etc When doing voice recordings always use the enclosed windscreen to protect the capsule from moisture PSU T power supply To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groun
3. ding type plug You should only connect the T 47 to the provided power supply Service and care After each use wipe the microphone down with a soft cloth and place it back into its protective casing included with the microphone 3 Control elements and connections 3 1 Microphone You can tell that the T 47 is switched on when the small window glows red There is an XLR connector on the bottom end of the microphone Connect it to the power supply PSU T 3 2 Power supply The included BEHRINGER PSU T not only provides the supply volt age for the tube preamplifier but also employs a circuit that reduces the low frequency response This is activated on the front panel with the LOW CUT switch Control elements and connections 3 TUBE CONDENSER MICROPHONE T 47 The POWER switch on the unit s rear panel turns on the power supply x we om FUSE OUTPUT GND LIFT Here you also find the following A aseven pin XLR connector to connect to the T 47 MIC A athree pin XLR connector to transmit the signal OUTPUT A a switch to suppress signal humming noise GND LIFT A an EC power receptacle A anda fuse holder gt Use the provided cable to connect the T 47 to the power sup ply unit 4 Set up Mounting the microphone The microphone comes with an elastic shockmount The advantage to a conventional microphone stand mount is that mechanically induced noise is virtually absorbed To mount t
4. he microphone attach the shockmount to the microphone stand and from above slide the T 47 into the shockmount Caution t The provided shockmount is not intended to be used for sus pending the T 47 Alternatively you can also mount the T 47 on a microphone stand mount There is a screw adapter on the bottom side of the microphone Warming up The T 47 can basically be used a couple of seconds after the PSU T has been switched on However the typical sound of the the T 47 only unfolds a while after activating the power supply We recommend allowing the microphone to warm up 30 minutes before use Level setting adjusting the basic sound 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 4 Set up TUBE CONDENSER MICROPHONE T 47 controls in the microphone channel should be set to mid travel position to start with low cut filter and signal level attenuation should be switched off To get the sound you want try changing the mic position relative to the sound source or even move the microphone around in the recording room of your studio Adjusting the angle at which walls face the sound source can also be helpful Only when the desired basic sound has been achieved you should start to use equalizers and signal processors if any at all Remember less is often more 5 Directivity Your T 47 features a capsule with a cardioid pick
5. t the express written permission of BEHRINGER International GmbH ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2008 BEHRINGER International GmbH Hanns Martin Schleyer Str 36 38 47877 Willich Muenchheide Il Germany Tel 49 2154 9206 0 Fax 49 2154 9206 4903 6 Specifications
6. up pattern and is ideal for recording individual instruments vocals and speech Cardioid pickup pattern means that the sound produced by sources located in front of the mic is strongly picked up It is often used in recording situations since this directivity pattern tones down the pickup of sounds located to the back of the microphone To place the microphone correctly the BEHRINGER logo needs to face the sound source being recorded 6 Audio connection To transmit a preamplified signal OUTPUT connector on the PSU T use a balanced microphone cable with the following pin assignment pin 1 shielding pin 2 pin 3 Since your PSU T features gold plated contact points we recommend that you use only microphone cables with gold plated connectors Balanced use with XLR connectors input output 1 ground shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig 6 1 XLR connectors 7 Warranty Find our terms of warranty at http www behringer com Warranty 5 TUBE CONDENSER MICROPHONE T 47 8 Specifications Transducer type Polar pattern Preamplifier Output PSU T Open circuit sensitivity Frequency response Level attenuation Low cut filter Max SPL 3 THD 1 kHz Dynamic range Nominal impedance Load impedance Supply voltage MAINS VOLTAGE FUSE 100 120 V 50 60 Hz 220 230 V 50 60 Hz Mains connector Dimensions Weight net condenser 1
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