Bogen HDU250, HDU150, HDO100, DDU250, MBS1000A Brochure

Bogen Microphones

High-Quality Sound Design

High-Quality
Microphones

Innovative Solutions for
Demanding Applications

Bogen’s selection of high-quality, portable microphones offer
clear, natural, intelligible sound. Engineered for accurate sound
reproduction, each microphone is ruggedly constructed to with­stand the demands of sound installations. A variety of types and
styles are available including gooseneck, desktop, handheld,
wireless handheld/lavaliere, overhead hanging, and surface­mount microphones. Both contemporary and traditional designs
provide accurate response and dependable performance, with
optimum clarity.

Bogen’s microphone models are crafted with professional-grade
features, including models with rubberized grips, dent-proof
screens, and quiet on/off glide switches. In addition, Bogen’s
handheld mics feel good in the hand and reduce resonance from
taps and handling.

A variety of accessories are available for Bogen’s line of micro­phones - including stands, mounting clips, and cables

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Cardioid (Uni-Directional)

This pickup pattern is sensitive to sound coming from one direc­tion - in front of the microphone - thus, it best serves a
single user. It is preferred for applications where there is likeli­hood of feedback, where the ambient noise is too high or
variable for a good clear signal, or where the user will be close
to the microphone. Microphones with a cardioid pickup pattern
greatly reduce the chance of reproducing unwanted sources of
noise that are at the back or sides of the microphone, such as
with an audience.

Omni-Directional

This microphone pickup pattern is sensitive to sound from all
directions - in front, back, and on the sides of the microphone

- thus, best serving a group of users. Omni-directional micro­phones are preferred for use in studios, offices, round-table dis­cussions, or other environments where there is no ambient
background noise (such as a conference room). Microphones
with an omni-directional pickup pattern provide a smoother re­sponse than microphones with a cardioid pickup pattern.

Cardioid

Omni-Directional

Dynamic vs. Electret Condenser

Microphones are transducers, or energy converters, which sense
acoustic energy (sound waves) and convert them into electrical
energy signals. There are two common methods for micro­phones to do this: 1) the electromagnetic technique used in dy­namic type microphones, and 2) the electrostatic technique used
in electret condenser type microphones.

Dynamic

Dynamic microphones consist of a coil of wire attached to a di­aphragm that sits in a magnetic field that is created by a small
magnet. When sound waves cause the diaphragm to vibrate, the
motion of the coil within the magnetic field creates electrical sig­nals that can be amplified or recorded.

These types of microphones produce a smooth, extended re­sponse, and provide good linearity. Their output level is high
enough to work directly with most microphone inputs and have
an excellent signal-to-noise ratio. They are rugged, reliable, and
do not require batteries or external power supplies to operate.

Electret Condensers

Electret condenser microphones use a lightweight, permanently­polarized membrane and a fixed plate to create a capacitor.
Sound waves cause the membrane to vibrate, which changes the
distance between the membrane and fixed plate causing a change
in capacitance. Using a built-in electronic pre-amplifier circuit, the
capacitance fluctuations are converted to electrical signals that
can be amplified or recorded. Because of the built-in pre-amplifier,
power must be supplied to the microphone externally. For conven­ience, the same shielded 2-conductor cable that carries the audio
from the microphone is used to supply the DC voltage to the mi­crophone’s pre-amp circuit. This method of supplying power to the
microphone is called “Phantom Power”.

Electret condenser microphones respond quickly, have excellent
linearity, and are very sensitive. They respond with clarity to tran­sient sounds, provide a very uniform frequency response, and
have an outstanding low-frequency pickup.

Sensitivity Patterns

Microphones pick up sound differently, based on the type of
sensitivity pattern. There are two main types of microphones
or patterns: Cardioid and Omni-Directional.

HANDHELDS

Handheld Public Address Microphone

HDO100

Delivers smooth, professional sound. Provides a custom-tailored balanced response
to complement any vocal style and timbre for singing, speech, or instrument sound
reproduction. Uniform pickup of sound from all directions with no deterioration in
frequency response. Clean, clear reproduction with minimal ambient sound. Low
sensitivity to handling noise and stage vibrations. Slim design provides optimum
handling and control. Features an internal rubber shock isolation system, a rigid low
noise cable mount system, and a lockable silent on/off reed switch. (6 -1/2" D x 1-

1/2" dia., 13 oz.)

• Durable all-metal zinc case w/rubberized black finish

• Omni-directional pickup pattern

• Moving coil dynamic element

• 500-ohm impedance

• Frequency response range

of 70 Hz - 15 kHz

• Sensitivity of -72 dB +/- 3 dB

Professional Handheld Stage Microphone

HDU250

Performs professionally in acoustically demanding environments. Capable of pro­jecting vocals with remarkable clarity and power. Excellent gain before audio feedback,
reduced pickup of unwanted signals, increased frontal sensitivity, low sensitivity to
breath/pop noise, and high sound pressure capability without distortion. Features
an efficient shock-mounted Neodymium capsule that prevents handling and cable
noise, a rigid low-noise cable-mount system, a multi-layer breath/wind filter, and
a lockable silent on/off reed switch. (7" D x 2" dia., 13 oz.)

• Durable all-metal zinc case w/rubberized black finish

• Heavy, rugged reliable construction

• Cardioid pickup pattern

• Moving coil dynamic element

• 250-ohm low impedance

• Wide frequency response range

of 50 Hz - 18 kHz

• Sensitivity of -72 dB +/- 3 dB

Handheld Stage Microphone

HDU150

Provides crisp, clear sound in any environment. Wide frequency range ensures audio
richness. Minimal audio feedback, excellent sound balance and tolerance,

reduced

pickup of unwanted signals, increased frontal sensitivity, and low sensitivity

to
breath/pop noise. Features a rubber shock-mount system for attenuation of han­dling and cable noises, a rigid low noise cable mount system, and a lockable silent
on/off reed switch. (6 -1/2" D x 1-1/2" dia., 13 oz.)

• Heavy all-metal zinc case w/rubberized black finish

• Durable ball-shaped construction

• Cardioid pickup pattern

• Dynamic element

• 500-ohm impedance

• Wide frequency response range

of 70 Hz - 15 kHz

• Sensitivity of -70 dB +/- 3 dB