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Audio Technica BP3600 User Manual

Audio Technica BP3600 User Manual

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  • Page 1 BP3600 Immersive Audio Microphone User Manual English...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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.

  • Page 3: Notes On Use

    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.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    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. Case 5 m (16') microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE) Windscreen × 8 (AT8172) Caution Guide...

  • Page 5: Accessories (Sold Separately)

    Accessories (sold separately) 20 m (66') microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE20EXT) Use this accessory to extend the microphone cable. Windshield (× 1) (BP3600/WS) Use this accessory to reduce wind and other noises when outside, etc. Windjammer (× 1) (BP3600/WJ) Use this accessory with the windshield to further reduce wind and other noises.
  • Page 6 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. Windscreen × 8 Core body Microphone module × 8...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

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

  • Page 8: Using The Product

    Using the product Assembling the microphone Attach the windscreen to the microphone module. Push the windscreen all the way on. Attach the microphone module to the core body. Check the connector orientation before attaching the microphone module. Rotate 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.
  • Page 9 Using the product Repeat steps 1 to 3 to attach all eight microphone modules to the core body. Connect the microphone cable to the core body output connector. Connect the microphone cable to a device (mixer or recorder) that has a microphone input (balanced input) compatible with a phantom power supply.
  • Page 10 Mixer 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. 20 m (66') microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE20EXT) (sold separately) 5 m (16') microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE)
  • Page 11 If the marking on the microphone module is aligned with the marking on the core body, the lock is disengaged. Remove 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.
  • Page 12 Using the product Hold the top and bottom sections of the windshield and rotate them to take the windshield apart. Attach the bottom section of the windshield to the microphone module. Attach the top section of the windshield to the bottom section, then rotate it to secure the two halves.
  • Page 13 Using the product Attach 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. Rotate the top section of the windshield to take it off.
  • Page 14 Using the product Push 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. Attach the windjammer to the windshield.
  • Page 15 Using the product...

  • Page 16: Connection Procedure

    The output connector is a 16-pin LEMO 2B series type (female) with polarity as shown in the figure below. Pin number Polarity Odd-numbered pins 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. PIN1 (ground) PIN2 (hot) PIN3 (cold) Microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE) connection diagram...
  • Page 17 The output connector is a 16-pin LEMO 2B series type (female) with polarity as shown in the figure below. Pin number Polarity Odd-numbered pins Even-numbered pins Cold Microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE20EXT) (sold separately) connection diagram Ground Chassis Chassis Ground Cold...
  • Page 18 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 Channel ID color ring Channel number marking Microphone cable (BP3600/CABLE) Channel ID color ring...
  • Page 19 Identifying channels Channel Color Channel 1 Brown Channel 2 Channel 3 Orange Channel 4 Yellow Channel 5 Green Channel 6 Blue Channel 7 Purple Channel 8 Gray...

  • Page 20: Microphone Orientation

    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.

  • Page 21: Installation Procedure

    Installation procedure Installing to the microphone stand Attach a microphone stand to the core body stand clamp. Suspending the product from the ceiling Attach the microphone bar suspended from the ceiling to the core body stand clamp. Do not suspend the product from the seismic cable.
  • Page 22 Installation procedure Seismic cable (not included) Strap for seismic cable (included with the core body) 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.
  • Page 23 Cleaning Get into the habit of regularly cleaning the product to ensure that it will last for a long time. Do not use alcohol, paint thinners, or other solvents for cleaning purposes. Wipe dirt off the product with a dry cloth. If the cables become dirty because of sweat, etc., wipe them with a dry cloth immediately after use.
  • Page 24 Dimensions BP3600/MIC 160.4 160.4 φ 22.5 Distance from center of grip to center of screw hole (Unit: mm)
  • Page 25 Dimensions BP3600/CABLE 5000 (Unit: mm) BP3600/CABLE20EXT (sold separately) 20000 (Unit: mm)
  • Page 26 Dimensions BP3600/WS (sold separately) (Unit: mm) BP3600/WJ (sold separately) (Unit: mm)

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications BP3600/MIC Microphone module specifications The specifications are the same for all eight microphone modules. Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser Element Polar pattern Hypercardioid Frequency response 40 to 20,000 Hz Open circuit sensitivity -41 dB (8.9 mV) (0 dB = 1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
  • Page 28 For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice. BP3600/WS (sold separately) Compatible microphone 12.7 mm (0.5”) (exclusive for BP3600/MIC) diameter Dimensions 109 mm (4.3”) × 109 mm (4.3”) × 113 mm (4.4”) (W × D × H) Weight 57 g (2.0 oz)

  • Page 29: Polar Pattern/Frequency Response

    Polar pattern/Frequency response Polar pattern 0˚ 330˚ 30˚ 300˚ 60˚ 270˚ 90˚ 120˚ 240˚ 150˚ 210˚ 180˚ LEGEND 200 Hz SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS 1 kHz 5 kHz PER DIVISION 8 kHz Frequency response 40 - 20,000 Hz 10 dB Frequency in Hertz LEGEND 0°, 50 cm...
  • Page 30 株式会社オーディオテクニカ 〒194-8666 東京都町田市西成瀬2-46-1 www.audio-technica.co.jp Audio-Technica Corporation 2-46-1 Nishi-naruse, Machida, Tokyo 194-8666, Japan www.audio-technica.com ©2023 Audio-Technica Corporation Global Support Contact: www.at-globalsupport.com 142316371-02-01 ver.1 2023.1.15...

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