{"title":"NEUMANN","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"neumann-bcm-104-large-diaphragm-condenser-broadcast-microphone","title":"Neumann BCM-104 - Large Diaphragm Condenser Broadcast Microphone","description":"\u003cp class=\"a-size-mini a-spacing-none a-color-base s-line-clamp-4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base-plus a-color-base a-text-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eNeumann BCM-104 - Large Diaphragm Condenser Broadcast Microphone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEmotion conveyed with technical perfection. This is the ideal which the Neumann microphones in the Broadcast Line have been designed to fulfill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe fine-tuning to the requirements of professional broadcast studios and the individual, functionally optimized design* ensure that these are microphones of character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWith its large-diaphragm condenser capsule and cardioid directional characteristic, the BCM 104 is ideal for the faithful reproduction of speech and music. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis is due, for instance, to the frequency response that is flat up to 3 kHz and then gradually boosted in the higher frequencies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf required, internal switches can be used to compensate for the proximity effect and to reduce the sensitivity by 14 dB.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe versatility of the BCM 104 can be seen in its wide range of applications, from news, to round-table discussions, to radio plays, to musical recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"headline\"\u003eMechanical Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe microphone headgrille twists off easily for quick cleaning. Neumann offers optional color-coded headgrilles so that, for reasons of hygiene, each announcer can use his or her individual headgrille.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIn front of the capsule, mounted on a frame holder, a fine gauze serves as a built-in popscreen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe microphones of the Broadcast Line have an elastic mount against structure-borne noise, that is compatible with standard broadcast-segment microphone arms.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"headline\"\u003eAcoustic features\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe microphone headgrille houses the K 04 large-diaphragm capsule, which has a flat frequency response up to 3 kHz. Higher frequencies have an increased presence up to 2 dB. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"headline\"\u003eThe integrated Pop Screen\u003c\/h2\u003e\nA 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe pop screen can be removed for cleaning without the use of tools.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"headline\"\u003eElectrical features\u003c\/div\u003e\nInstead 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterference induced in the balanced modulation line is thus suppressed effectively.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 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 (A-weighted).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"headline\"\u003eFilter and Preattenuation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe 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, an electronic high-pass filter, activated by a switch, is built into the microphone. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis filter reduces frequencies below 100 Hz by 12 dB\/octave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 14-dB preattenuation switch is provided in order to adjust the sensitivity, if necessary, to circuits designed for dynamic microphones. But this will increase the self noise accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth switches are located inside the microphone housing, since they will normally be operated only once, when the broadcasting facility is set up.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"headline\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe preferred mode of operation is to suspend the BCM 104 or BCM 705 from a standard studio boom arm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe optional SG 5 swivel mount allows additional angling of the microphone by +\/-90 degrees.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textBlock\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e* The design of the microphone is a registered design of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Neumann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35114952818842,"sku":"SKU0239","price":1080.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/1291\/7402\/products\/neumann_bcm_104_1__75312.jpg?v=1599579726"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.305broadcast.com\/collections\/neumann.oembed","provider":"305broadcast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}