BeoMic BM3 Microphone
Manufactured: 1955 - 1966
Designer: Erik Rørbæk Madsen
Colours:
Bang & Olufsen Beomic 3 (150 ohms) and Beomic 4 (multi- impedance) models were pressure-gradient full-bass microphones with a perfect figure-eight directional pattern.
Features: No resonance peaks. Extremely smooth response. Bi-Directional - no side pickup. No frequency discrimination, front to back. High efficiency Nu-Metal transformer placed in microphone housing. Switch for muting and voice/music conditions. The miniature non-corrosive duraluminium ribbon was only 0.0001" thick and its weight only 1.3 mg. This negligible mass prevented any resonance within the audio range. Shock and blast proof. Ball swivel for tilting to any position.
BeoMic BM3 Microphone Product Specifications
Specifications: Dimensions 195mm high, 30mm diameter
Impedance 50 ohms balanced
Response M position: 20-11000 c/s +/- 2,5 dB
T position: 10 dB lower at 100 c/s
Sensitivity M position, 50 ohms: 88 dB below 1V/µbar
T position: 4 dB lower
Response Frequency Characteristic:
M (Music) Position: From 20 till 11,000 c/s +/- 3 dB
T (Close Talk) Position (8-16") Rolled off below 100 c/s: 12 dB
RTMA Microphone Rating GM (sensitivity): -158dB; Hum Sensitivity (RTMA) GH: -145 dB. RTMA Standard SE - 105. BM 3. Open Circuit Voltage Level: -88 dB, OdB = 1 Volt per Microbar
Output Impedance: Nominal 80 ohms
Rating Impedance: 150 ohms
BM 4. Open Circuit Voltage Level:
"L"-Position: -88 dB
"M—Position: -81dB
"H"-Position: -60 dB
OdB = 1 Volt per Microbar
Output Impedance:
"L"-Position:
Nominal at 1000 c/s; 100 ohms
Rating Impedance: 150 ohms
"M"-Position:
Nominal at 1000 c/s; 450 ohms
"H" position:
Nominal at 1000 c/s; 60 k ohms
Rating impedance: 40 k ohms
Size: 7,75" x 1 3/16"
Weight: 15 ozs approx.
Cable: supplied with 20 feet twin cond. shld.
Transformer type: 8016-JS for matching BM3 to a high impedance amplifier input available on special order
mounting: Bayonette detach to 5/8" x 27 thread
Created: 24th February 2007
Modified: 1st March 2007
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