Devine BM-1000 User manual

BM-1000
Professional studio recording microphone
User manual
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User manual version: 1.0 Creation date + author initials: 27-01-2014 RV Revision date + author initials: 27-01-2014 RV

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Devine BM-1000 broadcasting and recording microphone. Before you unpack
all the received items, carefully read this manual to become familiar ith the functions of the microphone.
Also check the contents of the box to make sure all necessary parts are included. If the microphone fails to
operate properly, or if you have any problems hile using it, disconnect it and contact your local dealer for
more information and help.
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Box contents
Box contents:
1x Devine BM-1000 microphone
1x metal popshield
1x shockmount
1x XLR – 3.5 mm jack cable for direct computer recording
Unit and accessory inspection
- If the unit is not going to be used for a longer period of time, disconnect it and store it in a dust-free
environment.
- Al ays check the unit for possible damage before use. If you suspect that something is rong ith the unit,
do not connect it! When you suspect that your unit is broken or damaged, contact your local dealer or a
certified technician to inspect the unit.
Note: Illustrations shown in this manual may vary from the actual product.
Any information and illustrations shown in this user manual are subject to change without further notice.
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Use of the microphone
The Devine BM-1000 studio microphone is suitable for most recording applications in your studio.
The Devine BM-1000 has an unidirectional (cardioid) polar pattern. This is the most used polar pattern for
most vocal and instrument recording applications. Most of the sound is captured at the front of the
microphone, hile reducing pickup of sound at the sides and especially the rear. This is the best choice
hen you use (studio)monitors directly behind the microphone, to avoid feedback problems hen using live
monitoring.
The BM-1000 microphone is equipped ith a special capsule ith pure aluminum plating (patented), to
improve the sound to a arm, pleasant character.
The polar pattern and frequency response of the microphone are visible in the figures belo :
The BM-1000 microphone has a slight boost in the higher frequencies (around 10 kHz) for clear vocal
recording.
IMPOR AN : Phantom power
The BM-1000 microphone is equipped ith a dual orking system, as described belo :
1. Dynamic mode (5V mode). This mode is for use ith mixers and audio interfaces hich do not have the
ability to supply phantom po er.
+ No separate phantom po er needed
- Less dynamic capturing of sound, quality loss
2. Condenser mode (48V mode). This mode is for use ith mixers and audio interfaces hich are able to
supply phantom po er, or for use ith external phantom po er supplies.
+ Better sound quality and more dynamic sound
- requires +48V phantom po er to ork.
To change the status of the microphone, an internal s itch is provided to change settings.
Pressed in = Phantom po er mode
Pressed out = Dynamic mode
Do not change the status during use, as this might damage your microphone and speaker system (as the
s itch creates a short circuit during s itching). This may permanently damage your speaker system and
doing so ill void any arranty. Al ays unplug the microphone hen s itching modes.
To s itch to a different mode, loosen the bottom cap of the microphone (bottom chrome piece, surrounding
the XLR connector.
After this, detach the black body housing hile holding the head of the microphone firmly. You ill see all
internal components of the microphone and the hite s itch hich is used to change the setting. Press the
s itch gently and select the desired orking mode. After this, re-assemble the microphone in reverse order.
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Close-up of the mode switch, to change from dynamic mode
condenser mode and vice versa.
Protect your microphone:
This Devine microphone is equipped ith very sensitive electronics to provide optimal audio performance.
Make sure the microphone is not exposed to severe shocks, collision, drops from high altitude or any
situations that may cause permanent damage. Improper use of the microphone is not covered by arranty.
Al ays transport the microphone in the original package, or in a flightcase ith proper foam inlay.
Transporting the microphone ithout proper protection may cause permanent damage and ill not be
covered by arranty.
Positioning and using the included accessories:
The BM-1000 includes a shock mount and metal pop filter for optimal audio performance. Devine
recommends to al ays use the included shock mount, to prevent audio distortion and background or
handling noise. The metal pop screen is optional and is mostly used hen recording vocals. The indscreen
breaks up airflo caused by vocal expressions, hich prevents distortion.
Connect your microphone to a mixer or audio interface:
This microphone comes ith a XLR – 3.5mm TRS jack cable for direct connection ith a computer
microphone input. It is also possible to use a 3-pin XLR cable for connection ith your mixer or audio-
interface (XLR-XLR cable not included). It is recommended to check the settings on your audio equipment
before connecting the microphone, regardless of the selected orking mode. Check your equipment for the
follo ing settings:
Mixer/Audio interface:
- Gain set to the 0-point (in the most final counter-clock ise position)
- Compression/lo cut settings positioned in the off or most neutral position
- EQ settings on the most neutral position
- Pan/Balance settings on the most neutral position
- Volume fader or potentiometer set to the lo est possible position
- Phantom po er in the ‘on’ position hen used in this mode (mostly a button per channel, or a group of
channels)
Microphone:
- Steady positioning on a microphone stand (sold separately), ith the included shock mount
- Make sure the audio source (vocalist or instrument) is positioned as close as possible to the microphone
After you checked the settings above, you may start recording the audio source. Placing the audio source as
near to the microphone as possible, provides the best audio quality and grants you the ability to reduce
overall gain settings, hich prevents audio feedback and noise.
Turn the volume parameter (potentiometer or fader) on the ‘0 dB’ position for the best audio performance and
slo ly increase the gain, until slight clipping (mostly indicated ith a (LED) VU meter or LED) or distortion is
noticed.
Placement on a microphone stand or boom arm
The shockmount of the BM-500 microphone is equipped ith a 5/8” thread, suitable for most microphone
stands. If your microphone stand has 3/8” thread, adapters can be purchased separately. For easy
positioning, mount the shockmount ith the thread mount before mounting the microphone.
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roubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
No sound, or very lo sound
signal
No phantom po er Connect or activate phantom
po er supply
Volume set too lo Increase incoming volume and
gain on your mixer, interface or
other sound processing device
Microphone positioned too far
a ay
Place the microphone closer to the
sound source
Rattling and cracking sounds Moist inside the microphone Let the microphone dry on room
temperature and avoid use of the
microphone in humid or moist
environments. Do not let the
microphone come in contact ith
ater or liquids.
Loud high frequencies coming
from the speakers
Microphone positioned too close to
the speakers, hich causes
feedback
Move the microphone further a ay
from the speakers, or change the
position to prevent the microphone
to be aimed directly at the
speakers.
Interruptance of the microphone
signal
Loose cable or broken cable Check if the cable is plugged into
the microphone correctly. If that
does not solve the problem, try to
change the cable.
Distortion and/or noise in the
captured sound
Too much airflo caused by vocal
airflo s
Use the pop screen (included)
Too much airflo caused by ind
(outdoor use)
Use a indscreen (sold
separately)
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User manual version: 1.0 Creation date + author initials: 27-01-2014 RV Revision date + author initials: 27-01-2014 RV

echnical specifications
- small diaphragm condenser recording microphone
- cardioid polar pattern
- high sensitivity for clear and detailed recordings
- lo self noise
- ide dynamic range
- patended pure aluminum-plating diaphragm
- solid construction, modern appeal
- reflective nickel plated parts for a stylish appearance in every setup
Details:
- frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- sensitivity: -37 dB (+/- 2 dB) at 0dB = 1V/Pa on 1 kHz
- output impedance: 200 Ohms ( +/- 30%) on 1 kHz
- load impedance: ≥ 1000 Ohms
- self noise level: 16 dBA
- max. SPL: 136 dB ( at 1 kHz, 1% T.H.D.)
- S/N ratio: 78 dB
- po er requirements: 5V or 48V phantom po er (s itch)
Physical:
– dimensions: 50 x 50 x 230 mm (microphone ithout shock mount)
– eight: 0.455 kg
Included accessories:
- nickel plated shock mount
- metal pop filter ith mounting hard are
- XLR to 3.5 mm jack cable (2.5 m)
Any information and illustrations shown in this user manual are subject to change without further notice.
User manual version: 1.0 Creation date + author initials: 27-01-2014 RV Revision date + author initials: 27-01-2014 RV