RODE VideoMicME Condenser Microphone

Audio-Technica's AT897 is designed for field audio acquisition in film/TV/video production, professional recording, wildlife recording and broadcast applications. It mounts conveniently on a DV camcorder without adding noticeable heft, and remains out of the frame even with compact digital cameras. This high-performance short shotgun offers outstanding long-distance audio pickup due to narrow acceptance angle of line + gradient design. It also features smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality and excellent off-axis rejection of sound arriving from the sides and rear of mic.

Designed for video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition
Short length (11“) ensures mic stays out of the shot -- even when used with compact digital cameras
Smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality
Provides the narrow acceptance angle desirable for long-distance sound pickup
Excellent sound rejection from the sides and rear of mic
Switchable low-frequency roll-off
Operates on battery or phantom power
RoHS compliant - free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances

Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar Pattern: Line + gradient
Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Open Circuit Sensitivity: Phantom: -40 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: -41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Impedance: Phantom: 200 ohms Battery: 300 ohms
Maximum Input Sound Level: Phantom: 129 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. Battery: 115 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Dynamic Range: Phantom: 112 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery: 98 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Signal to Noise Ratio: 77 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Phantom Power Requiremens: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
Battery Type: 1.5V AA/UM3
Battery Current Life: 0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
Switch: Flat, roll-off (recessed)
Weight: 5.1 oz (145 g)
Dimensions: 10.98" (279.0 mm) long, 0.83" (21.0 mm) diameter
Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Accessories: AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8“-27 threaded stands; AT8134 windscreen; battery; 5/8“-27 to 3/8“-16 threaded adapter; protective carrying case

The MD 46 is a high-quality reporter's microphone with cardioid pick-up pattern. It has been specially optimised for rough use in live reporting and broadcasting environments. The MD 46 is a very 'good-natured' microphone whose design avoids wind and handling noise problems. Colour: black, sound inlet basket: refined steel, black.

• Two-ply sound inlet basket provides increased protection from wind and pop noise
• Rugged metal housing
• Rubber mounted capsule ensures low sensitivity to handling noise
• Cardioid pick up pattern ensures excellent speech intelligibility even with high ambient noise levels

This product, like the VideoMic (VM), now the worldʼs biggest selling on camera shotgun microphone, is also destined to become an Industry standard and not only offers the same sound quality & performance as itʼs predecessor, but also meets the industry demand for stereo recording.

Now videographers may use true ʽstudioʼ stereo recording techniques in the field with ease. The X/Y configuration enables the SVM to capture the true ambience of the recording space, while still offering a high level of rear rejection and low noise.

Fitted with a shoe mount, the SVM has the same low noise circuit design as the VM. The SVM offers 9V battery operation, an LED battery status indicator, a high pass filter switch, and a -10dB pad switch which allows for the mic to be used on most cameras with perfect level control.

You can also use the SVM as a remote mic on a stand, or a RØDE boom pole (Optional Accessory), which truly makes this versatile product well suited for all video applications including Electronic News Gathering (ENG), Weddings, Sports Events & Interviews. Rode Stereo Video Mic Features

• Stereo X/Y condenser microphone
• Broadcast sound quality
• Two stp high-pass filter - flat or 80 Hz
• Rugged cast aluminum body
• 9V battery operation
• Custom designed integral windshield
• Low noise circuitry
• Low handling noise
• Integral camera-shoe mount
• Includes Dead Kitten windscreen

• Acoustic Principle: Pressure Gradient
• Directional Pattern: Super Cardioid
• Frequency range: 40 Hz - 20 kHz
• Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Signal/Noise Ratio: 74 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
• Equivalent Noise: 20 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
• Maximum SPL: 134 dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1 Ohm load)
• Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1Volt/Pascal (15 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
• Power (Supply voltage): 7 mA, 9 V DC Alkaline Battery, (NSI: 1604A or IEC:6LR61)
• Battery Life: 60+ hours
• Output Connection: Stereo mini jack plug - ø3.5mm (Right Channel - Ring, Left Channel - Tip)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 6.75 x 3.9 x 2.5 Inches (172 x 100 x 64 mm)
• Weight: .72 lbs (330 grams)

Internally switchable proximity effect compensation and sensitivity reduction.

The BCM 104 condenser microphone is the first product in the new Broadcast Line,
which is especially tailored to the demands of professional radio announcing.
What sets the Broadcast Line apart is a completely independent, functionally-
optimized design derived from extensive 3D simulations.
The large-diaphragm condenser capsule used in the BCM 104 has a cardioid directional
pattern with internally switchable proximity effect compensation. A second switch allows
the sensitivity to be reduced by 14 dB.
The microphone headgrill twists off easily for quick cleaning. Neumann offers optional,
color-coded headgrills so that, for reasons of hygiene, each announcer working at an
announcing desk can use his or her individual headgrill.
Directly in front of the capsule, mounted on a frame holder, is a piece of fine gauze that
serves as a built-in popscreen.
The BCM 104 has an elastic mount against structure-borne noise, that is compatible with
standard broadcast-segment microphone arms.

Features:
Cardioid microphone for broadcast & studio
Large diaphragm condenser capsule with
switchable proximity compensation
Distinctive design
Integrated pop screen
Quick release head grille for easy cleaning
Individual head grilles available for each user

Acoustic features
The microphone headgrill houses the K 04 large-diaphragm capsule, which has a flat frequency
response up to 3 kHz. Higher frequencies have an increased presence of 2 dB maximum.
Since the above-mentioned microphone characteristics are obtained without the use of resonance
effects, the microphone features excellent transient response and transmits all transient phenomena
of music and speech without any coloration.
The integrated Pop Screen
A pop screen not only prevents the occurrence of plosive pop noises in vocal recordings, but also
efficiently prevents unwanted particles, from respiratory moisture, nicotine, to food remnants, from
settling on the diaphragm.
The pop screen can be removed for cleaning without the use of tools.

Electrical features
Instead of a transformer to couple the microphone output to the supply voltage, the BCM 104
has an electronic circuit which, like a transformer, provides for good common mode rejection.
Interference induced in the balanced modulation line is thus suppressed as usual.
With a very low self-noise of 7 dB(A), and an overload capability extending to 138 dB SPL,
the BCM 104 has a dynamic range of 131 dB (DIN/IEC 651).
Filter and Preattenuation
The BCM 104 amplifier has a linear operation down to 20 Hz. An active filter efficiently suppresses
signals below this frequency. In order to compensate for the proximity effect, a high-pass filter,
electronically activated by a switch, is built into the microphone. This filter reduces frequencies
below 100 Hz by 12 dB/octave.
A 14-dB preattenuation switch is provided in order to adjust the sensitivity, if necessary,
to transmission circuits designed for dynamic microphones. But this will increase the
self noise by 14 dB.Both switches are located inside the microphone housing, since they
will normally be operated only once, when the broadcasting facility is set up.
Mounting
The preferred mode of operation is to suspend the BCM 104 from a standard studio boom arm.
A thread adapter to fit different connector threads is included.
In order to provide protection from structure-borne noise, both the capsule and the microphone
in its mount are elastically suspended.
The optional SG 5 swivel mount allows additional angling of the BCM 104 by +/-90 degrees.

Application hint:
While designed to be an announcer's mic for broadcasting and studio, this is
just one of the most common applications. With additional experimentation,
you will gain maximum use from this microphone.

Technical Description:
Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
Directional pattern: Cardioid
Frequency range: 20 Hz -- 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 22 mV/Pa
-14 dB attenuation: 4.4 mV/Pa
Rated impedance: 50 ohms
Rated load impedance: 1000 ohms
Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3: 18 dB
Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651: 7 dB-A
S/N ratio CCIR 468-3: 76 dB
S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651: 87 dB
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 138 dB
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation: 152 dB
Maximum output voltage: 10 dBu
Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier DIN/IEC 651: 131 dB
Supply voltage: 48 V +/- 4 V
Current consumption: 3.2 mA
Matching connector: XLR 3 F
Weight: 500 g
Diameter: 64 mm
Length: 85 mm