Use and Care Manual

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. Raise the arm as high as possible, switch
to a Stereo image, and aim the capsule down towards the desk. For balance, arrange the instruments so that the loudest ones are farthest from
the mic and the softer ones are closer. Try switching to the Wide Stereo image to widen the table or to emphasize the motion of a Mark Tree.
Podcasts and Voiceover Sonic Image: Mono
A Mono image delivers outstanding presence and clarity for all spoken word applications.
Start with the mic at lip level at a distance of 4-6” (10 - 15 cm), but remember that proximity plays an important role in creating the “mood” of
your spoken word. Move closer for more intimacy, or further back for a conversational tone. If your podcast requires the calm, reassuring voice
of a public radio host, speak softly, and get very, very close to the mic. However, if your tone is MONSTER TRUCK BATTLES! . . . BATTLES! . . .
BATTLES! . . . , move back and let loose!
Conferences and Video Chat Sonic Image: Mono or Stereo
For online conversation applications such as Skype, use the Beecaster much as you would for podcasts or narration. For a single voice, use the
Mono image. For more participants, choose Stereo.
If you don’t want to monitor using headphones, open your computer’s control panel (refer to the setup instructions above) and change the
output setting to your computer’s audio output. Our beekeepers recommend not using the Beecaster’s headphone output to power speakers,
which can cause feedback and poor voice quality.
We hope you enjoy your Beecaster—it’s a honey of a mic for a wide spectrum of multimedia recording needs. With proper care and usage, the
Beecaster will provide a lifetime of creative cross-pollination no matter what—or where—you record!
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