Adphox BME-200 User manual

VIVIDLY RECORD AS YOU HEAR
7F, TOMI TOWER, 10-6-1, Kabe-machi,
Ome-city, Tokyo 198-0036 JAPAN
http ://www.adphox.co.jp [e-mail]
adphox CORPORATION
R&D/Manufacturing
Distributing Agent * Information in this brochure is current as of November 2018.
Appearance and specifications of the product
are subject to change without notice.
Binaural Microphone &Earphone
BME-200
Omnidirectional Electret Condenser
1.6k Ω
36.5dB
105dB S.P.L
30 -20,000Hz
Plug-in Power (1.5-10V)
Type
Impedance
Sensitivity
Max Input Sound Pressure Level
Frequency Characteristics
Power
Microphone
BME-200 Main Features
Type
Driver Diameter
Impedance
Sound Pressure Sensitivity
Max Input
Frequency Characteristics
Earphone
Plug
Gold-Plated Stereo Mini Plug
(Microphone / Earphone)
Accessories
•
Earpads 3 pairs 6 pcs
(Sizes : Large, Medium, Small)
•
Windscreens
•
Leather Pouch
A recording method to set two microphones
in ears to reproduce a 3-D stereo sound
through headphones.
Binaural recording can capture
exactly what you hear.
Microphone Features
Earphone Features
BME-200
BME-200
20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 (Hz)
10dB
Frequency Characteristics of Microphone Unit of BME-200
Microphone
Windscreen
Earphone
Actual Image
BME-200 & Accessories
Closed Dynamic Inner-Ear
13.5mm
19 Ω
112dB / mW
50mW
100-10,000Hz
What is Binaural Recording?
•Characteristics to capture the sound evenly from the low to high ranges,
even the dynamic sound of steam locomotives
•Windscreens essential for outdoor recordings are attached
•Highly sensitive microphones can capture not only the sound but also the
surrounding atmosphere
•Great delity even for the most complex sounds such as crashing waves and
zz of tiny bubbles
•Designed to tolerate amplication up to 50dB without howling,
enabling to monitor the stable sound while recording
•Highly sensitive to reproduce the sound even in the tiniest details

BME-200,a high-quality binaural microphone,enabling the recording of vibrant &dynamic sounds in different settings.
MOUNTAINS
OCEAN
THE
SKY
THE
RIVERS
CITIES
materials
researches
ceremonies
sports
recitals
birds
insects
animals
babbles
pets
sound of rain
airplanes
CASE1CASE 2CASE 3
whales
waves
ships
Making you feel as if you were there
At sports day - the announcements or cheers
exactly in the ways you heard.
Using the BME-200 as an external microphone for your camcorder
at sports day, you can enjoy the lively sound
through headphones; hearing the announcements
in front of you & the cheers echoing behind you.
Characteristics of high delity & at sound
enabling high reproducibility; suitable for recordings
of academic studies and musical instruments.
Suitable for ASMR* recordings such
as the sound of combing hair &
whispering voice by the ear.
Music asset &academic use ASMR
For sports day,performance,recital,academic use,musical asset,ASMR & more…
trains
cars
*Stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian
Response: An experience characterized by
tingling sensation or pleasant feelings triggered
by stimuli toward the auditory sense, etc.

Binaural Microphone/Earphone
BME-200
Instruction Manual / Warranty Card
Thank you for your purchase.
Please keep these instructions as the warranty card is attached.
Failure to comply with this mark could
result in injury or death.
Ignoring this mark and handling it
incorrectly may result in possible injury to
the user and the contents physically
damaged.
For safe use
Do not use while driving.
・This is a sealed and insulated earphone which makes
characteristics of ambient sound difficult to hear. Do not use
it while driving a motorcycle or car. Also stay alert when
using while walking.
Do not listen for long periods of time at high volume
・Permanent hearing damage may occur if listened at high
volume for long periods of time. Because of the sensitive
nature of this product please set the volume in a low position.
Handling Precautions
・This is a precision made product, do not disassemble, drop or
subject it to strong impact.
・Do not store in direct sunlight or in any area subject to high
temperatures or high humidity.
・Never immerse in water. Protect it from excessive moisture.
Always remove before showering, bathing, or swimming.
・If product gets dirty wipe it off with a dry cloth.
・Never use cleaning agents such as household detergents, soap,
alcohol, etc. for cleaning your product.
Accessories
Wind Screen 2 pieces
Ear pads L, M, S 2 each (M is pre-installed)
Carrying Pouch 1 piece
Instruction manual and warranty card 1
Features
Binaural recording microphone & earphone
・The microphone is set at the same time the earphone is
positioned in the ear.
・You can record the sounds that you hear as you listen.
・During playback you can distinguish between sounds from
the front and rear as well as left and right.
・Setting up the microphone is not necessary so the users hands
are free during recording.
Main Characteristics
◎Microphone
Back electret condenser
Directional Characteristics Omnidirectional
Impedance 1.6k Ω
Sensitivity ―36.5dB(1kHz 0dB=1V/Pa)
Maximum Input Sound Level
105dB S.P.L
Frequency Range 30～20,000Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio 60dB 以上
Power Supply Plug in power (1.5～10V)
◎Earphone
Sealed dynamic inner ear-earphone
Unit size Φ 13.5mm
Impedance 19Ω
Sound Pressure Level 112dB/mW
Maximum Input 50mW
Frequency Range 100～10,000Hz
◎Microphone/Earphone
Cord 2mm diameter (2 core shielded + 2 core
pair) x 2
Gold plated stereo mini plug x 2
Weight Approx. 35g
Read Before Use
Size M ear pads are pre-attached. If it does not fit replace
with either the size L or S until you receive a desired fit.
・Fit the ear pad to the opening of the
earphone.
・Firmly hold the earphone
microphone with the left (or right)
finger. Grab and hook a part of the
pad. While pressing with your left
(or right) index finger with your
other thumb and forefinger pull
towards you the ear pad until the
hole extends over the groove. Pinch
gently between your fingers to
assure it will not come off.
Connection
Earphone plug (green)
Connect headphone jack to
the audio equipment or video
camera.
Microphone Plug (red)
Connect microphone jack to
audio equipment or video camera.
This requires plug-in-power.
Please note that this jack cannot
be used unless it is plug in power.
Warning
Caution
Warning
Caution

Almost parallel
Listen for a click as it is set into place
Wearing
The microphone is colored white with the letter “L” which should
be worn in the left ear. The other earphone is colored red with the
letter “R” which should be worn in the right ear.
Adjustment
After attaching the microphone / earphone, connect it to your AV
equipment. If it is in the recording pause state, check the
recording level and monitor the volume level.
Set the monitor’s volume level to a lower level at first because
there may be a loud noise when turning on AV equipment. The
microphone is designed to be highly sensitive. You can adjust the
microphone sensitivity, AGC level, etc. with your AV equipment.
Please check the appropriate recording level. For more details,
please refer to your AV devices instruction manual.
Windscreen
When used outdoors there may be noise from wind. When the
windscreen is in use it does not affect the quality of the sound and
will greatly reduce the noise from the wind.
How to install
・Lightly press the clip of the windscreen from behind with your
finger. Gently push it onto the microphone / earphone.
・Please refer to the image for the mounting position
How to remove
Slide the windscreen off to remove it taking care not to forcibly
pull it as it may cause damage to the windscreen.
Troubleshooting
No sound
・Check the connection between the earphone and the AV equipment.
・Make sure the AV equipment connected to the earphone is turned on.
・Increase the volume of the AV equipment connected to the earphone.
Cannot Record
・Check the connection between the microphone and the AV equipment.
・Confirm that the AV equipment connected to the microphone is turned on.
・Make sure the microphone input of the connected AV device is not
“plug-in-power”.
Recording sound is distorted –Level is low
・Adjust the recording level of the AV equipment.
There are beeping sounds or howling
・Double check to assure the earphones are in the right ears
・Change the size of the ear pad.
・Decrease the monitor level.
Limited Product Warranty (U.S. Only)
Adphox Corporation (“Adphox”) warrants Binaural Microphone /
Earphone (BME-200) (the “Product”) against defects in material
or workmanship as follows when purchased directly from Adphox
or a Adphox retailer. For a period of one (1) year from the original
date of purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”), Adphox will,
at its option, (i) repair using new parts or (ii) replace with a new
Product, any Product determined by Adphox to be defective. Any
parts or Product replaced under this Limited Product Warranty
will become the property of Adphox. After the Warranty Period,
Purchaser shall pay all charges for repair or replacement. This
Limited Product Warranty covers only the hardware components
packaged with the Product. It does not cover technical assistance
for hardware usage. Warranty coverage by this Limited Product
Warranty is only valid within the United States, excluding
territories.
During the Warranty Period, to repair or replace the Product,
Purchaser will return the defective Product with Warranty Card
with complete information detailing the defect, freight prepaid to
the Adphox Customer Service below. The Product to be repaired or
replaced is to be returned in either its original carton or a similar
package affording an equal degree of protection. Adphox will
return the repaired Product or replacement freight collect to
Purchaser. Adphox is not obligated to provide Purchaser with a
substitute unit during the Warranty Period or at any time.
This Limited Product Warranty stated on this card is subject to all
of the following terms and conditions.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. NOTIFICATION OF CLAIMS: WARRANTY SERVICE: If
Purchaser believes that the Product is defective in material or
workmanship, then written notice using the Warranty Card with
an explanation of the claim shall be given promptly by Purchaser
to Adphox but all claims for warranty service shall be made within
the warranty period. If, after investigation, Adphox determines
that the reported problem was not covered by the warranty,
Purchaser shall pay Adphox for the cost of investigating the
problem at its then prevailing per incident billable rate. No repair
or replacement of any Product or part thereof shall extend the
Warranty Period as to the entire Product. The specific warranty on
the repaired part only shall be in effect for a period of ninety (90)
days following the repair or replacement, or the remaining period
of the Product parts warranty, whichever is greater.
2. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY: ACCEPTANCE: Purchaser's exclusive
remedy and Adphox's sole obligation is to supply (or pay for) the
replacement of or all labor necessary to repair any Product found
to be defective within the Warranty Period and to supply, at no
extra charge, new or rebuilt replacements for defective parts.
Purchaser's failure to make a claim as provided in paragraph 1
Shift downward
remove
clip
microphone / earphone
windscreen
Red
White
R
L

above or continued use of the Product shall constitute an
unqualified acceptance of such Product and a waiver by
Purchaser of all claims thereto.
3. EXCEPTIONS TO LIMITED WARRANTY: This Limited Product
Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material
or workmanship during ordinary consumer use. Adphox shall
have no liability or obligation to Purchaser with respect to any
Product requiring service during the Warranty Period which is
subjected to any of the following: abuse, improper use; product
issues due to commercial use; negligence, accident, modification,
failure of the end-user to follow the operating procedures outlined
in the Instruction Manual, failure of the end-user to follow the
maintenance procedures in the Instruction Manual for the
Product where a schedule is specified for regular replacement or
maintenance or cleaning of certain parts (based on usage) and the
end-user has failed to follow such schedule; attempted repair by
non-qualified personnel; damage due to smoke exposure (cigarette
or otherwise); operation of the Product outside of the published
environmental and electrical parameters, or if such Product's
original identification (trademark, serial number) markings have
been defaced, altered, or removed. Adphox excludes from
warranty coverage Products sold AS IS and/or WITH ALL
FAULTS and excludes used Products which have not been sold by
Adphox to the Purchaser.
4. CUSTOMER DATA: Purchaser shall be solely responsible for
maintaining backup data necessary to replace Purchaser data lost
or damaged from any cause.
5. PROOF OF PURCHASE: The Purchaser's dated bill of sale shall
be retained as evidence of the date of purchase and to establish
warranty eligibility.
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: ADPHOX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON
THIS PRODUCT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD
OF AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD, OR
FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to Purchaser. This Limited Product Warranty gives
Purchaser specific legal rights and Purchaser may have other
rights which vary from states to state.
The Address of the Adphox Customer Service is:
Primo Microphones, Inc.
1805 Couch Drive
McKinney, TX 75069 USA
Phone: [phone]
Website: www.primomic.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Warranty
Product name Binaural Microphone / Earphone BME-200
Product number PME2 –11001
Warranty Period 1Year from purchase date
Customer
Mr./Mrs.
Address
Phone Number
Date of Purchase (Year) (Month) (Day)
Purchase location