Devine BM-600 User manual

BM-600
Professional studio recording microphone
User manual
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User manual version: 1.0 Creation date + author initials: 27-03-2014 RV Revision date + author initials: 27-03-2014 RV

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Devine BM-600 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-600 microphone
1x indscreen
1x shock mount
1x storage/transport case ith foam inlay
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.
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Use of the microphone
The Devine BM-600 studio microphone is suitable for most recording applications in your studio. Thanks to
multiple selectable polar patterns, there is a suitable pattern for almost every application.
The Devine BM-600 has three user selectable polar patterns:
Unidirectional (cardioid):
The most used polar pattern for most vocal and instrument recording applications. The most sound is
recorded at the front of the microphone, hile reducing pickup of sound at the sides and the rear. This is the
best choice hen you use (studio)monitors directly behind the microphone and prevents feedback.
Bidirectional (figure eight):
This polar pattern carries the ‘figure eight’ name because of the shape of the polar pattern. This pattern
causes the microphone to record the most sound directly at the front and the rear of the microphone, ith
hardly any sound from the sides.
mnidirectional:
This pattern is mostly used hen you ant to record sound in a 360 degrees setting. This pattern captures
almost every sound in its direct environment, hich exterminates the need of aiming the microphone in the
right position. A negative consequence of this pattern could be that it is difficult to keep the microphone a ay
from audio sources that may cause feedback, such as (studio) monitors.
To select the right polar pattern for your application, experiment ith several settings to see hich pattern
gives the best results.
IMP RTANT: Phantom power
This large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone requires +48V phantom po er from a PA-mixer, studio-
mixer, audio-interface or phantom po er supply. Consult the manual of your equipment or contact your local
dealer hen in doubt if your equipment is capable of providing a +48V voltage.
This microphone ill not ork properly hen there is no proper +48V voltage activated. Al ays check this if
you suspect that your microphone might be damaged or broken.
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. The
microphone is not intended for on-the-road use.
Positioning and using the included accessories:
The BM-600 includes a shock mount and indscreen for optimal audio performance. Devine recommends to
al ays use the included shock mount, to prevent audio distortion and background or handling noise. The
included indscreen is optional and is mostly used hen recording outdoor.
Connect your microphone to a mixer or audio interface:
This microphone uses a 3-pin XLR connector for connection ith your mixer or audio-interface (cable not
included). It is recommended to check the settings on your audio equipment before connecting the
microphone. 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
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- 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 (mostly a button per channel, or a group of channels)
Microphone:
- Steady positioning on a microphone stand, ith the included microphone clip
- Select the polar pattern hich you ant to use
- Turn off functions such as the -10 dB pad and lo -cut filter
- 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.
Put 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.
Low cut
When recording vocals or instruments, it is possible to use the lo -cut filter to reduce lo frequency capture
of the microphone diaphragm, hich prevents lo -frequency rumble and/or turbulence. This may have slight
influence on the sound characteristics of the microphone, as lo frequencies ill be decreased
-10 dB pad
When recording loud audio sources, such as trumpets or drums, high SPL (sound pressure levels) may
cause distortion, as the maximum SPL of the microphone is 130 dB SPL. To increase the maximum SPL
level of the microphone, it is possible to activate the -10 dB pad, to decrease the microphone sensitivity
slightly, thus creating a maximum SPL of 140 dB, hich in most cases is enough to capture loud audio
sources ith optimal quality.
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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Polar pattern and frequency response
The Devine BM-600 has three selectable polar pattern settings, each ith its o n characteristics.
Belo you ill find the polar pattern and frequency response graph for each selectable pattern. Please note
that the several pattern graphics are based on a measured frequency of 1 kHz. The frequency response
graph is measured from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Uni-directional - cardioid (measured at 1 kHz):
Bi-directional – figure eight (measured at 1 kHz)
mnidirectional (measured at 1 kHz)
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Troubleshooting
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 a pop filter (sold separately)
Too much airflo caused by ind
(outdoor use)
Use the indscreen (included)
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Technical specifications
- condenser studio microphone
- pressure gradient transducer
- gold-plated 34 mm diaphragm
- gold-plated XLR connector
- suitable for vocal and instrument recording
- -10 dB pad, for clear capture of loud sources, such as drums
- high-pass filter, to eliminate lo frequency rumble and turbulence
3 selectable pick-up patterns
- cardioid
- figure-eight
- omnidirectional
Polar pattern: cardioid
- frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- sensitivity: -31 dB (+/- 2 dB) at 0 dB=1V/Pa at 1 kHz
- output impedance: 150 Ohms (+/- 30%) at 1 kHz
- load impedance: 1000 Ohms
- self noise: 14 dB (A- eighted)
- maximum SPL: 130 dB (at 1 kHz, < 1% T.H.D.)
- signal/noise ratio: 80 dB
- +48V phantom po er required
- electrical current: 3 mA
- -10 dB pad (increases the max. input SPL from 130 to 140 dB)
Polar pattern: figure-eight
- frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- sensitivity: -34 dB (+/- 2 dB) at 0 dB=1V/Pa at 1 kHz
- output impedance: 200 Ohms (+/- 30%) at 1 kHz
- load impedance: 1000 Ohms
- self noise: 15 dB (A- eighted)
- maximum SPL: 130 dB (at 1 kHz, < 1% T.H.D.)
- signal/noise ratio: 79 dB
- +48V phantom po er required
- electrical current: 3 mA
- -10 dB pad (increases the max. input SPL from 130 to 140 dB)
Polar pattern: omni-directional
- frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- sensitivity: -35 dB (+/- 2 dB) at 0 dB=1V/Pa at 1 kHz
- output impedance: 200 Ohms (+/- 30%) at 1 kHz
- load impedance: 1000 Ohms
- self noise: 16 dB (A- eighted)
- maximum SPL: 130 dB (at 1 kHz, < 1% T.H.D.)
- signal/noise ratio: 78 dB
- +48V phantom po er required
- electrical current: 3 mA
- -10 dB pad (increases the max. input SPL from 130 to 140 dB)
Included shock mount
- shock mount reduces un anted noise
- padded microphone holder, prevents scratches
- angle adjustable
- 5/8” thread
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Included indscreen
- suitable for outdoor environments
- prevents ind noise
Included storage and transport case
- foam padded interior
- protects against shocks, collision, scratches
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: 27-03-2014 RV Revision date + author initials: 27-03-2014 RV