behringer V 4.0 Gold Sputtered Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone User Manual

behringer V 4.0 Gold Sputtered Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone

Product Specifications

• Model: B-5
• Type: Gold-Sputtered Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone
• Features: 2 Interchangeable Capsules
• Version: 4.0

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions carefully before use.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference.
3. Follow all warnings provided with the product.
4. Adhere to all usage instructions outlined in the manual.
5. Avoid using the microphone near water to prevent damage.
6. Clean the microphone only with a dry cloth to maintain its quality.
7. Ensure ventilation openings are not blocked during use.
8. Install the microphone as per the manufacturer’s guidelines.
9. Avoid placing the microphone near heat sources to prevent damage.
10. Use only attachments and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
11. When using a cart or stand, be cautious to prevent tip-over accidents.
12. Dispose of the product correctly following local regulations for electronic waste recycling.
13. Avoid installing the microphone in confined spaces to prevent overheating.
14. Do not place any sources of naked flames on or near the microphone.

Safety Instruction

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 by 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.

Power Supply

Phantom power (+48 V) is required to operate your microphone. We assume no liability for damage caused to your B-5 through defective phantom power. Before activating phantom power, mute your playback system and connect the B-5 to the microphone input of your mixing console. After activating phantom power, the B-5 requires several seconds to stabilize itself.

Characteristics

Your B-5 was delivered with two capsules allowing different pickup patterns:
cardioid ( ) and omnidirectional ( ).

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.

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 topmost position, the signal is not influenced in any way.

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.

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.

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-p

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!

Frequency response (cardioid)

Polar pattern (omnidirectional)

Frequency response (omnidirectional)

Specifications

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

• Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss that 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. 2024 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/support.

MORE INFORMATION

Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product complies 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/

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• Address: Gammel Strand 44, DK-1202 København K, Denmark
• UK Representative: Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd.
• Address: 8th Floor, 20 Farringdon Street London EC4A 4AB, United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Can I use the microphone near water?
  • A: No, it is advised not to use the microphone near water to prevent damage.
• Q: How should I clean the microphone?
  • A: Clean the microphone only with a dry cloth to avoid any damage to the components.
• Q: What should I do with the product when I no longer need it?
  • A: Dispose of the product correctly following local regulations for electronic waste recycling to prevent any negative impact on the environment and human health.

References

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