Behringer Microphone A50 26313 00002 User Manual

User Manual  
A50-26313-00002  
 
STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES C‑2  
4. Pickup patterns  
Both microphones feature a capsule with a cardioid pickup pattern.  
Microphones with this polar pattern are most sensitive to sound coming  
from in front of the microphone, and also to a lesser extent from the sides.  
Sound coming from behind the microphone will be greatly attenuated. This  
makes the caqrdioid polar pattern most suitable for recording individual  
instruments or vocals within a group.  
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.  
5. Possible applications  
Both microphones have been matched to one another (matched pair).  
Therefore, they are particularly well-suited for stereo recordings. Regard-  
less of whether you are miking an entire ensemble or a single sound  
source (e.g. drums, piano or background vocals), this pair of condenser  
microphones lets you achieve outstanding spatial impressions in every  
recording session.  
Of course, you can use your microphones individually as well. A cardioid  
pattern capsule is often used in recording situations in which several sound  
sources are present. 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.  
6. Low cut-filter and signal level  
attenuation (−10 dB)  
The C-2 studio microphones feature a switchable low-cut filter that lets  
you eliminate low-frequency disturbances such as subsonic noise. Set  
the switch to its middle position to activate the low-cut filter.  
A switchable level attenuation is provided on your C-2s for applications  
in which the microphones are exposed to extremely high sound pres-  
sures. 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.  
Low cut-filter and signal level attenuation (−10 dB)  
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STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES C‑2  
7. Microphone installation  
To attach the microphones to the microphone stands, two clamps are  
included with the delivery. First screw a clamp onto the stand before  
attacting the microphone itself.  
8. Audio connection  
Use a balanced XLR microphone cable with the following pin assignment:  
pin 1 = shielding; pin 2 = +; pin 3 = -. Since your C-2 features gold-plated  
contact points throughout, we recommend that you use only microphone  
cables with gold-plated connectors.  
9. 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  
controls in the microphone channel should be set to mid-travel position to  
start with; low-cut filter and signal level attenunation 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, should you start to use equalizers and signal processors, if any  
at all. Remember: less is often more!  
10. Warranty  
behringer.com, or call +49 2154 9206 4166.  
11. Specifications  
Transducer type  
condenser, 16 mm (0.63'')  
pressure gradient  
cardioid  
Operating principle  
Polar pattern  
Connector  
gold-plated balanced XLR connector  
−41 dBV (0 dBV = 1 V/Pa)  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
−10 dB, switchable  
6 dB/oct. @ 120 Hz (switchable)  
140 dB (0 dB), 150 dB (−10 dB)  
19 dBA  
Open circuit sensitivity (@ 1 kHz)  
Frequency response  
level attenuation  
Low-cut filter  
Max. SPL (≤ 1 % THD @ 1 kHz)  
Equivalent noise level (IEC 651)  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Nominal impedance  
Load impedance  
75 dB  
75 Ω  
> 1 kΩ  
Supply voltage  
+48 V  
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Specifications  
 
STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES C‑2  
3 mA  
Supply current  
Dimensions  
Æ shaft: 0.8", length: 3.7"  
(Æ shaft: 20 mm, length: 94 mm)  
Weight  
approx. 0.2 lbs (approx. 0.09 kg)  
Fig. 11.1: Polar pattern  
Fig. 11.2: Frequency response  
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