Audio Technica MicroSet BP892 Quick Start Manual

BP892 & BP892-TH
MicroSet Omnidirectional Condenser Headworn Microphones
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Features
• Industry-standard sound quality—extremely intelligible natural
audio for stage/television talent, lecturers, houses of worship
• Handles high sound pressure levels with ease
• Microphone diameter of just 2.6 mm for the ultimate in low-profile,
high-performance audio
• Comes equipped with AT8464 Dual-Ear Microphone Mount
that converts single ear-worn MicroSet to a dual-ear-worn unit for
maximum stability and comfort
• Locking 4-pin microphone output connector compatible with
included power module and all Audio-Technica UniPak
wireless transmitters
• UniSteep filter provides a steep low-frequency attenuation to
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improve sound pickup without affecting voice quality
• Offered in black and beige (-TH) models
• Also available in wireless models (without power module)
terminated for use with all Audio-Technica UniPak
systems and many other manufacturers' wireless systems
BP892 Description
The BP892 is a headworn condenser microphone with an omnidirectional
polar pattern. It is designed to provide intelligible natural audio for stage
and television talent, lecturers and houses of worship.
The microphone requires 11V to 52V phantom power for operation.
The microphone includes a 1.4 m (55") permanently attached miniature cable.
Its free end connects to the provided AT8539 power module via a locking
4-pin connector. The connector is also compatible with all Audio-Technica
UniPak body-pack transmitters. The output of the power module is a 3-pin
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XLRM-type connector.
A recessed switch in the power module permits choice of flat response or
low-frequency roll-off (via integral 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep
control undesired ambient noise.
The microphone comes equipped with a power module, a cable clip, a
dual-ear mount, two windscreens, two element covers, a moisture guard,
a belt clip and a protective carrying case. The microphone is available in
black and beige.
Wireless MicroSet Description
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The microphone is also available in a variety of terminations for use
with Audio-Technica and many other manufacturers' wireless systems
(see below). No power module or belt clip is included (or required) with
the wireless models. The wireless models' dimensions, polar pattern and
included accessories are otherwise identical to those of the BP892.
The BP892cW is also available unterminated as the BP892c.
Cable Terminations
BP892cW, BP892cW-TH – Terminated with locking 4-pin connector for use
with A-T UniPak body-pack transmitters
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BP892cH, BP892cH-TH – Terminated for ATW-T6001 body-pack transmitters
BP892cL4, BP892cL4-TH – Terminated for Sennheiser
using Lemo connector
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BP892cLM3, BP892cLM3-TH – Terminated for Sennheiser
using locking 3.5 mm connector
BP892cT4, BP892cT4-TH – Terminated for Shure
TA4F-type connector
body-pack
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wireless systems
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wireless systems using
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BP892cT5, BP892cT5-TH – Terminated for Lectrosonics
using TA5F-type connector
BP892c, BP892c-TH – Unterminated
Model numbers ending in "TH" are beige.
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Operation and Maintenance
The BP892 requires 11V to 52V phantom power for operation.
Output is low impedance (Lo-Z) balanced. The signal appears across
Pins 2 and 3; Pin 1 is ground (shield). Output phase is "Pin 2 hot"—
positive acoustic pressure produces positive voltage at Pin 2.
An integral 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep
a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The roll-off position reduces
the microphone's sensitivity to popping in close vocal use. It also reduces
the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling
systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations.
To engage the UniSteep filter, use the end tip of a paperclip or other small
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pointed instrument to slide the switch toward the "bent" line.
The flexible design of the BP892 MicroSet enables it to be worn on either
the left or right ear. Position the lightweight contoured loop around the
back of your ear, so that the boom extends from the bottom of your ear.
Bend the loop as needed to achieve a secure, comfortable fit, so that the
MicroSet is not dislodged by shaking your head. Remove the MicroSet and
bend a gentle curve in the microphone's boom. Hook the MicroSet back
around your ear, and adjust the boom as needed to follow the contour of
your face, positioning the microphone near the corner of your mouth. The
microphone has a large acoustical sweet spot; experiment with placement
near the corner of your mouth for optimal performance.
A cable clip is provided for strain relief, allowing the microphone to remain
securely in place without the weight of the cable pulling on the headset.
To install the cable clip, slip the cable into the snap-on connector and attach
the clip to clothing, leaving enough slack on the MicroSet side of the clip
to allow for free, comfortable motion.
The included AT8464 Dual-Ear Microphone Mount allows you to convert
your single ear-worn BP892 MicroSet
BP892 fits on either side of the Dual-Ear Microphone Mount, allowing
the microphone to be worn to either the left or right of your mouth. The
headband easily adjusts to fit both children and adults.
How to use the Dual-Ear Microphone Mount
1. Insert the rounded end of your BP892 ear hook into the larger
opening of your Dual-Ear Microphone Mount's left or right tapered
holder. Firmly seat ear hook in the tapered holder.
2. Insert the small rounded end of the additional supplied ear hook
into the larger opening of your Dual-Ear Microphone Mount's
remaining tapered holder. Firmly seat ear hook in the tapered holder.
3. Open the Dual-Ear Microphone Mount's adjustable behind-the-neck
headband to its maximum position by pushing the headband's
adjusting tabs together (a). Put the behind-the-neck headband on,
hooking the ear hooks over your ears. Adjust the fit of the headband
as needed, by sliding the headband's adjusting tabs until you arrive
at a secure, comfortable fit (a). Attach the microphone cable to the
cable clip positioned between the headband's adjusting tabs (b).
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broadcast & production microphones
wireless systems
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filter provides easy switching from
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to a dual-ear-worn unit. The
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