Audio Technica BP3600 User manual

BP3600
Immersive Audio Microphone
User Manual
English

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Safety precautions
Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an accident. To ensure
safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product.
Cautions for the product
Do not subject the product to strong impact to avoid malfunction.
Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the product.
Do not handle the product with wet hands to avoid electric shock or injury.
Do not store the product under direct sunlight, near heating devices or in a hot, humid or dusty place.
Do not place the product on an unstable surface to avoid injury or malfunction due to falling or the like.

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Notes on use
Be sure to read the connected device’s user manual before use.
When the product is used for a long time, the product may become discolored due to ultraviolet light (especially
direct sunlight) and wear.
Make sure to hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting the cable. The cable may become severed or an
accident may occur if you pull on the cable itself.
When using the cable, be careful not to twist it to prevent damage to the cable.
Do not wind the cable at the base of the plug. Doing so may result in disconnection.
When plugging the cable into the microphone and the connected device, check that the connector is facing in the
correct direction before inserting it straight. Inserting the connector or plug diagonally may cause a malfunction.
For important recordings, perform a trial recording beforehand to make sure that the sound is recorded correctly.
Audio-Technica will not be liable in any way for any loss or damage to software or data connected to the product.
Do not apply excessive force to the connector by rotating the microphone module.
When installing the product in a suspended position, be sure to attach a wire to prevent the product from falling.
When installing the product in a suspended position, Audio-Technica will not be liable in any way for accidents such
as falling due to inadequate strength of the installation or equipment.

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Package contents
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5
2
6
3 4
1
Microphone module × 8
2
Core body
The AT8476 stand clamp for 5/8”-27 threaded stands and the 5/8”-27 to 3/8”-16 threaded adapter are attached to
the core body in advance. The stand clamp cannot be removed.
3
Case
4
5 m (16') microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE)
5
Windscreen × 8 (AT8172)
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Caution Guide

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Accessories (sold separately)
1 2 3
1
20 m (66') microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE20EXT)
Use this accessory to extend the microphone cable.
2
Windshield (× 1) (BP3600/WS)
Use this accessory to reduce wind and other noises when outside, etc.
3
Windjammer (× 1) (BP3600/WJ)
Use this accessory with the windshield to further reduce wind and other noises.

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Storage in the case
The case contains the microphone modules, core body, and windscreens. Make sure to check the storage direction
indicators on the bottom of the case before storing parts.
2
3
1
1
Windscreen × 8
2
Core body
3
Microphone module × 8

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Part names and functions
Microphone (BP3600/MIC)
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8
9
2
3
4
6
5
7
1
Windscreen (AT8172)
2
Microphone module
3
Connector lock
4
Core body
5
Channel ID color ring
6
Grip
7
Output connector
8
Strap for seismic cable
9
AT8476 stand clamp for 5/8”-27 threaded stands
The 5/8”-27 to 3/8”-16 threaded adapter is attached in advance.

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Using the product
Assembling the microphone
1Attach the windscreen to the microphone module.
Push the windscreen all the way on.
2Attach the microphone module to the core body.
Check the connector orientation before attaching the microphone module.
3Rotate the connector lock clockwise to secure the microphone module to the core body.
If the marking on the microphone module is aligned with the marking on the core body, the lock is
disengaged. Rotate the connector lock to misalign the marking and engage the lock to secure the microphone
module to the core body.

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4Repeat steps 1 to 3 to attach all eight microphone modules to the core body.
5Connect the microphone cable to the core body output connector.
6Connect the microphone cable to a device (mixer or recorder) that has a microphone input (balanced
input) compatible with a phantom power supply.
Before recording, make sure an audio signal is being output from all eight channels.

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1
2
1
Mixer
2
Recorder
Extending the cable
When using the 20 m (66') microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE20EXT) (sold separately) to extend the cable, connect
them as shown in the figure.
1 2
1
20 m (66') microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE20EXT) (sold separately)
2
5 m (16') microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE)

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Removing the microphone module
1Rotate the connector lock counterclockwise to align the markings on the microphone module and
core body.
If the marking on the microphone module is aligned with the marking on the core body, the lock is
disengaged.
2Remove the microphone module.
Do not apply excessive force to the connector by rotating the microphone module.
Attaching the windshield (BP3600/WS) (sold separately)
Make sure to attach the windshield before attaching the microphone module to the core body.

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1Hold the top and bottom sections of the windshield and rotate them to take the windshield apart.
2Attach the bottom section of the windshield to the microphone module.
3Attach the top section of the windshield to the bottom section, then rotate it to secure the two
halves.

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4Attach the microphone module to the core body.
Removing the windshield (sold separately)
Make sure to remove the windshield after removing the microphone module from the core body.
1Rotate the top section of the windshield to take it off.

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2Push the microphone module out from the inside of the windshield.
Attaching the windjammer (BP3600/WJ) (sold separately)
Make sure to attach the windjammer after the microphone is completely assembled and the windshields are attached.
1Attach the windjammer to the windshield.
Use the cord lock to secure the opening, and then tuck the cable inside the windjammer.

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Connection procedure
Microphone (BP3600/MIC) output connector
The output connector is a 16-pin LEMO 2B series type (female) with polarity as shown in the figure below.
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2
3
4
567
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 15
16
Pin number Polarity
Odd-numbered pins Hot
Even-numbered pins Cold
Microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE) output connector
The output connector is an XLR-M type with polarity as shown in the figure below.
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3
1
PIN1 (ground)
2
PIN2 (hot)
3
PIN3 (cold)
Microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE) connection diagram
1
Hot 2 Ch1
ChassisGround
Hot
2
Cold 3Cold
Ground
1
3
Hot 2 Ch2 Hot
4
Cold 3Cold
Ground
1
15
Hot 2 Ch8 Hot
16
Cold 3Cold
Ground
1

Connection procedure
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Microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE20EXT) (sold separately)
output connector
The output connector is a 16-pin LEMO 2B series type (female) with polarity as shown in the figure below.
1
2
3
4
567
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 15
16
Pin number Polarity
Odd-numbered pins Hot
Even-numbered pins Cold
Microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE20EXT) (sold separately) connection
diagram
1
Hot 1
Chassis ChassisGround
Hot
2
Cold 2Cold
Ground
3
Hot 3Hot
4
Cold 4Cold
15
Hot 15 Hot
16
Cold 16 Cold

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Identifying channels
The core body to which the microphone modules are attached is marked with numbers and colored rings that identify
each channel. The microphone cable is equipped with matching colored rings.
Core body
2
1
1
Channel ID color ring
2
Channel number marking
Microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE)
1
1
Channel ID color ring

Identifying channels
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Channel Color
Channel 1 Brown
Channel 2 Red
Channel 3 Orange
Channel 4 Yellow
Channel 5 Green
Channel 6 Blue
Channel 7 Purple
Channel 8 Gray

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Microphone orientation
This product is capable of 360° 3D audio recording using its eight microphone modules. Although it does not have a
designated front, make sure to check the recording orientation of each channel before installation.
Microphone orientation example
The figure shows an example of the product installed to a microphone stand, with the Audio-Technica logo on the grip
as the front with the microphone pointed toward the subject to record. This product is designed with a 5.1.4 channel
speaker layout in mind. Recording as shown in the figure with the four upper channels of the microphone module
assigned as upper speaker channels, and the four lower channels assigned as lower speaker channels results in three-
dimensional audio with presence.
Image viewed from above
Ch1
Ch5
Ch2
Ch6
Ch3
Ch7
Ch4
Ch8
Ch5
Ch1
Ch6
Ch2
Ch3
Ch7
Ch4
Ch8
1 2
Front of recording
TV
(Upper)
(Lower)
(Upper)
(Upper) (Upper)
(Lower)
(Lower) (Lower)
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Speaker installed on the ceiling (upper section)
2
Speaker installed on the floor (lower section)