Welcome to the sweet and spacious world of the Beecaster. The Beecaster, Bombus voce thundorum, is a newly-discovered microphone species that is magnificent in appearance, sonic quality, and unmatched audio reproduction. A proud member of the Cardiodigitum euessbi sub-order of Bee recording tools, its predecessors include many of the finest microphones ever created for studio, stage, film, and broadcast.
scientific nomenclature Species Native Range Preferred Habitat Bombus voce thundorum Worldwide Professional and home recording studios, broadcast centers, wildflowers Description The Beecaster features Neat’s unique array of four fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized 24 mm diameter condenser capsules.
technical specifications MICROPHONE Transducer Type: Proprietary 24 mm condenser capsule, internally shockmounted Polar Pattern: Selectable – Mono (cardioid), Stereo (XY), Wide Stereo (Blumlein), or Focused Stereo (M/S) Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz Sample Rate/Bit Depth: 96 kHz/24 bit Sensitivity: 16.0 mV/Pa at 1 kHz (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL) Maximum SPL: 128 dB SPL (0.5% THD) S/N Ratio: 98.0 dB-A (IEC 651) Noise Level: 14.0 dB-A (IEC 651) Dynamic Range: 98.0 dB (@ 2.
care & feeding The Beecaster arrives fully assembled on a low-profile articulating stand and base, making it the perfect choice for today’s desktop multimedia applications. With minimal distortion and variable sonic signatures, the Beecaster is an ideal microphone for recording a wide variety of sources in multiple applications. The two-piece articulating arm adjusts in three directions, allowing optimum capsule placement for any source.
Your Beecaster is friendly, and assimilates well with all species when properly introduced. The following instructions will ensure the Beecaster’s gracious acceptance into its new colony. Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista 1. Connect the Beecaster to your computer with the included cable. The square end (Type B) connects to the back of the Beecaster’s base, while the flat end (Type A) connects to a USB port on your computer.
pollination Exploring Sonic Signatures Scientists studying the behavior of the Beecaster were astonished to discover that the species exhibited certain shape-shifting abilities, not normally seen in nature. Extensive research led to the identification of four distinct shapes, called Sonic Images. These allow the Beecaster to adapt quickly to any environment, thus bypassing years of evolutionary change.
Background Vocals Sonic Image: Stereo or Wide Stereo For group background vocals, move the singers in as close as possible, in a semi-circle around the front half of the mic. The stereo width will add dimension to the voices, while allowing sonic space for the lead. Wide Stereo allows even more separation, if needed. Acoustic Guitars Problem: Most desktop stands place the mic high on the desk.
Use the Mono image with a close mic for maximum presence. For greater dimension, move the mic back and switch to Stereo. And for huge sound, place one Mono Beecaster in close, and add a second Wide Stereo Beecaster at a distance of 3 to 10 feet. Use the close mic for presence, and blend in the room mic for size. Here’s a nifty trick: the next time you record a “Jazz Box” guitar through a direct (D.I.) setup, place your Beecaster in front of the guitar, toward the fingerboard.
the bee family king bee bumblebee worker bee beecaster With its sparkling high-end qualities, the Beecaster is an excellent choice for shakers and small hand percussion. For shakers, extend the arm up and tilt the capsule forward. Play the shaker at a distance of about 12” (30 cm). Use a Mono image for best definition. For small percussion, arrange the instruments on your table, using a towel to reduce unwanted noises.
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