behringer BU5 Premium Desktop Condenser USB Microphone User Guide

June 9, 2024
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Quick Start Guide

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BU5
Premium Desktop Condenser USB Microphone

Important Safety Instructions

  1. Read these instructions.
  2. Keep these instructions.
  3. Heed all warnings.
  4. Follow all instructions.
  5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
  6. Clean only with dry cloth.
  7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  9. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the  cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
  11. Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use  of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.
  12. Do not install in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar unit.
  13. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

BU5 Assembly

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Features

  • Professional multi-purpose USB microphone for clear VoIP and conference calls
  • Low-profile, non-intrusive design fits into home office setup
  • Noise-canceling capsule eliminates background noise
  • Directional pattern for increased voice isolation and minimized room reverberation
  • Plug-n-play for easy setup on your desktop computer, laptop, and other USB-enabled audio devices
  • Zero-latency direct monitoring headphone output
  • Easy on / off switch with LED power indicator
  • Tripod with tilting neck for easy positioning
  • High-quality fur and foam windscreens included
  • 2 m (6.5 ft) high-quality shielded USB cable included

Accessories List

  • Tripod
  • Fur and foam windscreens
  • Shielded USB cable

Assembly

  1. Take the tripod, nut, neck and microphone head out of the box.
  2. Place the ball joint end of the neck through the nut.
  3. Gently press the neck’s ball joint into the matching socket on the tripod.
  4. Lower the nut down to the tripod and gently screw down the nut until secure.
  5. Gently press the neck top into the socket on the bottom of the microphone head until secure.
  6. Plug the USB cable into the USB connection on the back of the microphone head.
  7. Plug your headphone connector into the headphone jack on the back of the microphone head.
  8. If desired, place the windscreen of your choice over the microphone grille.

Frequency Response Curve

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Polar Pattern

Specifications

Transducer type 14 mm (0.55″)
Diaphragm size Cardioid
Polar pattern 50 Hz – 10 kHz
Frequency range 94 dB
Maximum Input SPL  32-bit
Resolution Sensitivity (-38 dB) ±3 dB, 0 dB=1 V/Pa @ 1 kHz
Headphone out 3.5 mm TRS (Stereo)
S/N ratio 60 dB
Interface USB Type C

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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Music Tribe 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. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Aston Microphones and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2022 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at community.musictribe.com/pages/support#warranty.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Behringer BU5

Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address:
122 E. 42nd St.1,
8th Floor NY, NY 10168, United States
Email Address: legal@musictribe.com

BU5
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important information:

Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

**** Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/30/
EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/EU, Directive 2012/19/EU,
Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.
Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/
EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S
Address: Gammel Strand 44, DK-1202 København K, Denmark
UK Representative: Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd.
Address: 6 Lloyds Avenue, Unit 4CL London EC3N 3AX, United Kingdom

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