Welcome to the versatile and creative world of the Bumblebee. The Bumblebee, Bombus aura nirvanus, is a newly-discovered microphone species that is magnificent in appearance, sonic quality, and unmatched audio reproduction. A proud member of the Cardiodigitum euessbi sub-order of Bee recording tools, its predecessors include many of the finest microphones ever created for studio, stage, film, and broadcast.
scientific nomenclature Species Native Range Preferred Habitat Description Morphology Related Species Additional Markings Bombus aura nirvanus Worldwide Professional and home recording studios, broadcast centers, wildflowers The Bumblebee features Neat’s unique implementation of a pressure-gradient, large-diaphragm condenser mic element with an edge-terminated 6μ pure gold-sputtered mylar capsule membrane.
technical specifications MICROPHONE Dynamic Range: 98.0 dB (@ 2.5k ohms) Transducer Type: Proprietary 24 mm condenser capsule, internally shockmounted Power Requirement: 5V USB Weight: 3.6 lb (1kg) Polar Pattern: Cardioid Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER Sample Rate/Bit Depth: 96 kHz/24 bit Impedance: 16 ohms Sensitivity: 16.0 mV/Pa at 1 kHz (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL) Power Output (RMS): 100 mW Maximum SPL: 128 dB SPL (0.5% THD) THD: 0.05% S/N Ratio: 98.
care & feeding The Bumblebee arrives fully assembled on a low-profile articulating stand and base, making it the perfect choice for today’s desktop multimedia applications. With minimal distortion and variable sonic signatures, the Bumblebee is an ideal microphone for recording a wide variety of sources in multiple applications. The two-piece articulating arm adjusts in three directions, allowing optimum capsule placement for any source.
Your Bumblebee is friendly, and assimilates well with all species when properly introduced. The following instructions will ensure the Bumblebee’s gracious acceptance into its new colony. Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista 1. Connect the Bumblebee to your computer with the included cable. The square end (Type B) connects to the back of the Bumblebee’s base, while the flat end (Type A) connects to a USB port on your computer.
pollination Exploring Sonic Signatures Scientists studying the behavior of the Bumblebee were astonished to discover that the species exhibited certain chameleon-like traits, not normally seen in nature. Extensive research led to the identification of three distinct characteristics, called Sonic Signatures. These allow the Bumblebee to adapt quickly to any environment, thus bypassing years of evolutionary change.
Acoustic Guitars Sonic Mode: Music Problem: Most desktop stands place the mic high on the desk. While this is fine for speaking, it does little to capture the brilliant sound of a guitar that sits at chair level in front of the desk. Enter the Bumblebee, and...problem solved! Move your Bumblebee’s base to the edge of your desk. Bring the articulating arm all the way forward and down to position the capsule below the edge of the desk, facing forward. This will be the perfect height to record your guitar.
For curved horns—alto, tenor, and baritone saxes, bass clarinets, and similar—place your Bumblebee 8 to 12 inches (20 - 30 cm) in front of, and to the side of, the bell. Angle the capsule up toward the mouthpiece to capture more air, brightness, and high notes. For a mellower sound, orient the capsule toward the floor to emphasize the sax’s low range as well as tame the biting upper mids that project straight out of the bell.
the bee family king bee Conferences and Video Chat bumblebee worker bee beecaster Sonic Mode: Vocal For online conversation applications such as Skype, use the Bumblebee much as you would for podcasts or narration. However, 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.
neatmic.com warranty This Microphone or related part is warranted under the conditions outlined below to its original, registered owner, provided the purchase was made from an authorized (NEAT) dealer. This Microphone or related part is guaranteed to remain free from operating defects for three (3) years from the date of purchase. In the event that service is required, all necessary parts and labor will be furnished free of charge.