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
• Ergonomic under-ear design—flexible, lightweight contoured loop
hooks behind the ear for an ultra-secure, comfortable fit with or
without glasses
• Locking 4-pin microphone output connector compatible with
included power module and all Audio-Technica UniPak
wireless transmitters
• Rugged design and construction for reliable performance
• 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
• RoHS-compliant—free from all substances specified in the EU
directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)
• 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 features a diameter of only 2.6 mm and offers an
ergonomic under-ear design: its flexible, lightweight contoured loop hooks
behind the ear for an ultra-secure, comfortable fit with or without glasses.
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, two
windscreens, two element covers, a moisture guard and a belt clip. A
protective carrying case is also included. The microphone is available in
black and beige.
Wireless MicroSet
The microphone is also available in a variety of wireless models, including
the BP892cW. The BP892cW includes a 1.4 m (55") permanently attached
miniature cable terminated with a locking 4-pin connector for use with
Audio-Technica UniPak
a variety of terminations for use with many other manufacturers' wireless
systems. 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
BP892cL4, BP892cL4-TH
BP892cLM3, BP892cLM3-TH
BP892cT4, BP892cT4-TH
BP892cT5, BP892cT5-TH
BP892c, BP892c-TH
Model numbers ending in "TH" are beige.
body-pack
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Audio-Technica
mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or service marks of their respective owners.
*For use with Sennheiser
shield lines, and a 2.2 nF capacitor between the bias + in and ground/shield lines.
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
® wireless 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
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.
® filter) to help 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 donut-shaped moisture guard is provided to protect the element from
sweat and moisture. Position the moisture guard as close to the element as
possible to provide maximum protection. To remove the moisture guard, first
broadcast & production microphones
Description
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body-pack transmitters. Models are also available in
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is a registered trademark of Audio-Technica. Other product and company names
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® wireless units, place a 15kΩ resistor between the mic audio and ground/
filter provides easy switching from
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filter, use the end tip of a paperclip or other small
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Terminated with locking 4-pin
connector for use with A-T
UniPak body-pack transmitters
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Terminated for Sennheiser
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wireless systems using Lemo
connector
Terminated for Sennheiser
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wireless systems using locking
3.5 mm connector
Terminated for Shure wireless
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systems using TA4F-type
connector
Terminated for Lectrosonics
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wireless systems using TA5F-
type connector
Unterminated*