Behringer B-2PRO User Manual

Users Manual

Version 1.0 September 2002

ENGLISH

STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE B-2 PRO

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STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE B-2 PRO

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Detailed safety precautions:

Please read all safety precautions and operating instructions before you attempt to operate the
unit. Keep all safety precautions and operating instructions for future reference.

Water and moisture:

Condenser microphones are extremely moisture-sensitive. Never use your microphone in close
proximity to water (e.g. bath-tubs, wash-basins, sinks, washing machines, pools, etc.). When
doing voice recordings, always use the enclosed popscreen to safely protect the capsule from
moisture.

Power supply:

Always use the power supply specified in the operating instructions.

Damage:

Take care not to drop your microphone as this can lead to severe damage. BEHRINGER assumes
no liability for any damage caused by the user.

Maintenance and care:

When the microphone is not in use, please take it out from its elastic suspension, clean it with a soft
cloth, and then place it in its case. Place the bag containing moisture-absorbing crystals close to the
microphone head.

Caution:

Never dismount the screen holding the capsule, as this can damage the microphone! Never try to
modify the printed circuit board inside your B-2 PRO! This can lead to microphone damage that
cannot be repaired. Any such attempt will void the warranty.

2. POWER SUPPLY

Your condenser mic B-2 PRO needs a +48 V phantom power supply. BEHRINGER assumes no
liability for any damage caused by a defective phantom power supply. Always mute the sound
reinforcement system before you switch on the phantom power supply. After power-up, the
B-2 PRO needs about 6 seconds to stabilize.

3. DIRECTIVITY

With the switch on the front, you can set your B-2 PRO to provide a cardioid, omnidirectional or
figure eight directivity pattern. If the microphone is used to pick up both the signal source and
ambient signals, we recommend to use an omnidirectional directivity (switch position: left). However,
to pick up specific instruments or voices, please set the switch to the cardioid position (right). The
figure eight directivity pattern (center) is recommended, for example, for choir miking. Thanks to the
figure eight directivity pattern, your B-2 PRO picks up more ambient signals than when it is set to the
omnidirectional directivity.

4. LOW-CUT FILTER AND LEVEL ATTENUATION

The low-cut filter can be activated with the left switch on the rear, in order to filter low-frequency
interference such as pop sounds, etc. With the low-cut filter on, the B-2 PRO provides an almost
linear frequency response with signals picked up at close proximity to the source. The built-in
shielding minimizes the microphones sensitivity to high-frequency interference.

Use the right switch on the rear to activate the -10 dB level attenuator, which should be used with
pulse-type signal sources producing high sound pressure levels (e.g. kick drum).

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS