Behringer STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE C-3 Manual - Page 3

LARGE-DIAPHRAGM STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE C-3 3.1 Cardioid Microphones with this polar pattern (switch position: middle, ) are most sensitive to sound coming from in front of the microphone, and also to a lesser extent from the sides. Sound coming from behind the microphone will be greatly attenuated. This makes the cardioid polar pattern most suitable for recording individual instruments or vocals within a group. 3.2 Figure Eight Microphones featuring the figure eight polar pattern (switch position: left, ) are most sensitive to sound coming from either directly in front of or directly behind the microphone. Sound coming from either side or above / below is greatly attenuated. This polar pattern is perfectly suited as a reporter mic for two speakers. This pattern can also allow you to create a natural reverb or delay effect. This is achieved by placing the microphone between the sound source and a wall. The direct sound reaches the „front" membrane first, the reflected sound reaches the „rear" membrane a short time later. You can adjust the delay / reverb time by changing the distance from the mic to the wall. 3.3 Omnidirectional If you use the C-3 with the omnidirectional polar pattern selected (switch position: right, ), the microphone is equally susceptible to sound coming from all directions. This polar characteristic is particularly well suited to sessions in which a natural sounding recording is sought, or when several sound sources surround the C-3. 4. LOW CUT-FILTER AND SIGNAL LEVEL ATTENUATION The low cut filter is activated via the left switch located at the front of your C-3 (switch position: left, ). Disruptive, lowfrequency sounds such as subsonic noise, snapping and wind sounds can be filtered out. When the low cut filter is active, when recording a voice from a close distance, you get an almost entirely linear frequency response. The switch located on the front right side of your C-3 activates the -10 dB signal level attenuation (switch position: right, -10 dB). This function is particularly recommended when recording impulse sound sources with high sound pressure (e.g. a bass drum). 4. LOW CUT-FILTER AND SIGNAL LEVEL ATTENUATION 3