Behringer Microphone B 5 User Manual

User’s Manual  
Version 1.0 June 2003  
 
STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE B-5  
If you use the cardioid pattern capsule, the pickup pattern is  
such that the sound produced by sources located in front of the  
mic is strongly picked up, while sound sources to the side are  
picked up less pronouncedly. Therefore, the cardioid pattern  
capsule is ideal for directional pickup of acoustic instruments. It  
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.  
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.  
g. 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 low-  
frequency 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-FILTERAND LEVELATTENUATION (-10 dB) 3  
 
STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE B-5  
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.  
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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. In no situation should you ever  
apply excessive force.  
7. AUDIO CONNECTION  
To connect the B-5 to your equipment, use a balanced XLR  
microphone cable with the following pin assignment: Pin 1 =  
shielding, pin 2 = +, pin 3 = -. Since all contact points of the B-5  
are gold-plated, your microphone cable too should feature gold-  
plated connectors, if possible.  
8. 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 level attenuation  
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 (“baffles”) at various angles towards the signal  
source. Only when the desired basic sound has been achieved,  
should you start using equalizers and signal processors, if any  
at all. Remember: less is often more!  
9. WARRANTY  
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For our current warranty terms and conditions,  
please visit our website at http://  
e-mail ([email protected]), fax (+49 2154 9206  
4199), or telephone (+49 2154 9206 4166).  
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9. WARRANTY  
 
STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE B-5  
10. SPECIFICATIONS  
Transducer type:  
true condenser, 18 mm  
(0.71") single diaphragm  
Operating principle:  
cardioid:  
omnidirectional:  
Polar pattern:  
pressure gradient  
pressure operated  
1 x cardioid  
1 x omnidirectional,  
exchangeable  
Connection:  
gold-plated balanced  
XLR connector  
Open circuit sensitivity (at 1 kHz):  
cardioid:  
-38 dBV (0 dBV = 1 V/Pa),  
12.6mV/Pa  
omnidirectional:  
-40 dBV (0 dBV  
= 1 V/Pa), 10 mV/Pa  
20 Hz - 20 kHz  
-10 dB (switchable)  
6 dB/oct. at 150 Hz  
(switchable)  
Frequency response:  
Level attenuation:  
Low-cut filter:  
Max. SPL (1% THD @ 1 kHz):  
Equivalent SPL (IEC 651):  
140 dB (0 dB)  
150 dB (-10 dB)  
16 dB-A (cardioid)  
18 dB-A (omnidir.)  
Signal-to-noise ratio:  
cardioid:  
78 dB A-weighted  
76 dB A-weighted  
70 Ω  
omnidirectional:  
Nominal impedance:  
Load impedance:  
Supply voltage:  
Supply current:  
Dimensions:  
>1 kΩ  
+48 V  
3 mA  
shaft: 20 mm,  
length: 120 mm  
approx. 0.09 kg (0.21 lbs.)  
Weight:  
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. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.  
10. SPECIFICATIONS  
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STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE B-5  
Polar pattern (cardioid)  
Frequency response (cardioid)  
Polar pattern (omnidirectional)  
Frequency response (omnidirectional)  
10. SPECIFICATIONS  
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