Neat Microphones MIC-BBDU User manual

Welcome to the versatile and creative world of the Bumblebee.

The Bumblebee,

Bombus aura nirvanus,

is a newly-discovered

microphone species that is magnificent in appearance, sonic quality,

and unmatched audio reproduction. A proud member of the

Cardiodigitum euessbi

sub-order of Bee recording tools, its predecessors

include many of the finest microphones ever created for studio, stage,

film, and broadcast. Easily identified in the field by its leading-edge

technology, innovative engineering, and distinctive looks, the Bumblebee

delivers the clearest, most accurate sound found anywhere, no matter

what type of recording hive you inhabit.

Adaptive by nature, the Bumblebee is the perfect all-purpose creature

for today’s digital environments. With its direct USB connection, integrated

articulating stand, and built-in control center, the Bumblebee easily

pairs with your favorite recording software for simple “plug and play”

operation. You can also choose three dierent Sonic Signatures, so for

any application—Vocals to Videos, Conferences to Concerts, Desktop

Demos to Hexadecimal Hits—the Bumblebee earns its stripes by

giving your recordings or podcasts the finest professional edge.

We know you’re antsy to activate, but before you begin recording,

please read through this guide and become familiar with the

Bumblebee’s features and setup. Not only will you learn all about the

Bumblebee’s audio anatomy, our experts will suggest many tips and

tricks, based on years of research and study of sound in the wild, that

will help you make even

better

recordings.

So … pull up a chair, and let’s get started!

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scientific nomenclature

Species

Native Range

Preferred Habitat

Description

Morphology

Related Species

Additional Markings

Bombus aura nirvanus

Worldwide

Professional and home recording studios,
broadcast centers, wildflowers

The Bumblebee features Neat’s unique implemen­tation of a pressure-gradient, large-diaphragm
condenser mic element with an edge-terminated
6μ pure gold-sputtered mylar capsule membrane.

The Bumblebee delivers pristine sonic fidelity
directly to your Mac or Windows computer,
without the need to install pesky drivers, thanks
to a built-in, high-quality analog-to-digital con­verter. The fingertip controls at the base of the
integrated stand provide quick access to the
Bumblebee’s onboard audio features: a three­position Sonic Selector, a Gain Control to adjust
the microphone output level, and a Volume
Control for the built-in zero-latency (geek talk for
“you hear things the same time you say or play
them, not later”) headphone amplifier. Setup is
easy—just plug in the Bumblebee, open up your
favorite audio software, and start recording!

Beecaster

(Bombus voce thundorum)

The Honeycomb (pop filter); USB 2.0 Type A/B cable.

A

B

C D

F

A: Capsule Address Side
B: Adjustable Boom Arm
C: Three-position Sonic Selector
D: Gain Control
E: Headphone Volume Control
F: Headphone Input Jack
G: USB Cable Input

G

E

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