User Manual

Welcome to the versatile and creative world of the Bumblebee.

The Bumblebee,

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is a newly-discovered

microphone species that is magniﬁcent in appearance, sonic quality,

and unmatched audio reproduction. A proud member of the

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sub-order of Bee recording tools, its predecessors

include many of the ﬁnest microphones ever created for studio, stage,

ﬁlm, and broadcast. Easily identiﬁed in the ﬁeld by its leading-edge

technology, innovative engineering, and distinctive looks, the Bumblebee

delivers the clearest, most accurate sound found anywhere, no matter

what type of recording hive you inhabit.

Adaptive by nature, the Bumblebee is the perfect all-purpose creature

for today’s digital environments. With its direct USB connection, integrated

articulating stand, and built-in control center, the Bumblebee easily

pairs with your favorite recording software for simple “plug and play”

operation. You can also choose three dierent Sonic Signatures, so for

any application—Vocals to Videos, Conferences to Concerts, Desktop

Demos to Hexadecimal Hits—the Bumblebee earns its stripes by

giving your recordings or podcasts the ﬁnest professional edge.

We know you’re antsy to activate, but before you begin recording,

please read through this guide and become familiar with the

Bumblebee’s features and setup. Not only will you learn all about the

Bumblebee’s audio anatomy, our experts will suggest many tips and

tricks, based on years of research and study of sound in the wild, that

will help you make even

better

recordings.

So … pull up a chair, and let’s get started!