BP896 & BP896-TH
Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224
Audio-Technica Limited, Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG England
©2009 Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. audio-technica.com
0001-0179-00
apply a drop of rubbing alcohol to the cable/sleeve area.
CAUTION! To avoid possible injury, use caution when affixing the
microphone viper clip to clothing. The pins are sharp and may puncture
skin. For best results, ensure that pin ends rest on outside of clothing.
Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where
temperatures exceed 110° F (43° C) for extended periods. Extremely high
humidity should also be avoided.
Architect’s and Engineer’s Specifications
The microphone shall be a fixed charge condenser. It shall have an
omnidirectional polar pattern and a frequency response of 20 Hz to
20,000 Hz. The microphone shall operate from an external 11V to 52V
DC phantom power source. It shall be capable of handling sound input
levels up to 135 dB with a dynamic range of 104 dB. Nominal open-
circuit output voltage shall be 3.5 mV at 1V, 1 Pascal. Output shall be
low impedance balanced (250 ohms). The microphone shall be RoHS
compliant.
The microphone shall have a 1.4 m (55") permanently attached miniature
cable terminating in a locking 4-pin output connector. The output
connector shall connect to a jack on the included power module. The
output connector shall also connect to any Audio-Technica UniPak
®
body-
pack wireless transmitter. The power module shall contain a recessed
switch to permit choice of flat response or 80 Hz low-frequency roll-off.
The output of the power module shall be a 3-pin XLRM-type connector.
The microphone shall be 10.8 mm (0.43") long and have a diameter of 2.6
mm (0.10"). Weight shall be 0.14 grams (0.005 oz). The microphone shall
include a power module, two windscreens, six element covers (two each
in black, white and beige), a viper clip base, a clothing clip base, three
single mic holders, two double mic holders, a belt clip and a protective
carrying case. Finish shall be low-reflectance black [beige].
Wireless models of the microphone shall also be available, terminated
for use with Audio-Technica UniPak
®
body-pack transmitters and a
variety of other manufacturers’ wireless systems. The wireless models’
dimensions, polar pattern, finish, and included accessories (excluding
power module and belt clip) shall be identical to those of the wired
model. The microphone shall also be available unterminated.
The Audio-Technica BP896 [BP896-TH] is specified.
The Audio-Technica [BP896cW]; [BP896cW-TH]; [BP896cL4]; [BP896cL4-
TH]; [BP896cLM3]; [BP896cLM3-TH]; [BP896cT4]; [BP896cT4-TH];
[BP896cT5]; [BP896cT5-TH] (wireless version) is specified.
The Audio-Technica [BP896c]; [BP896c-TH] (unterminated) is specified.
Specifications
Fixed-charge back plate, permanently
polarized condenser
Omnidirectional
20-20,000 Hz
80 Hz, 18 dB/octave (wired only)
–49 dB (3.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
250 ohms (wired only)
135 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 3% T.H.D.
104 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL (wired only)
63 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
11-52V DC, 2 mA typical (wired only)
0.1 mA typical at 5V (wireless only)
2.5-11V (wireless only)
Flat, roll-off (wired only)
Microphone (less cable): 0.14 g (0.005 oz)
Power module (wired only): 85 g (3.0 oz)
Microphone: 10.8 mm (0.43") long, 2.6
mm (0.10") diameter
Power module (wired only): 97.6 mm
(3.84") long, 18.9 mm (0.74") diameter
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
1.4 m (55") long (permanently attached
to microphone), 1.6 mm (0.06") diameter,
2-conductor shielded cable with locking
4-pin connector (wired only)
M39
AT8539 power module (wired only); two
AT8157 windscreens; six element covers
(2 white, 2 beige, 2 black); viper clip
base; clothing clip base; 3 black single
mic holders; 2 black double mic holders;
belt clip (wired only); carrying case
AT8539 power module (wired only); two
AT8157-TH windscreens; six element
covers (2 white, 2 beige, 2 black); viper clip
base; clothing clip base; 3 beige single mic
holders; 2 beige double mic holders; belt
clip (wired only); carrying case
Element
Polar pattern
Frequency response
Low frequency roll-off
Open circuit sensitivity
Impedance
Maximum input sound level
Dynamic range (typical)
Signal-to-noise ratio
1
Phantom power requirements
Current Consumption
Voltage Range
Switch
Weight
Dimensions
Output connector (power module)
Cable
Audio-Technica case style
Accessories furnished
BP896
BP896-TH
In the interest of standards development, A.T.U.S.
offers full details on its test methods to other industry
professionals on request.
1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm
2
= 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL
1
Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Function
Wire Color
Pin 1
Ground/Shield Green
Pin 2
Instrument
Jumper to Pin 1
Pin 3
Mic Audio
Copper Color
Pin 4
Bias + In
Red
Function
Wire Color
Pin 1
Ground/Shield Green
Pin 2
Bias + In
Red
Pin 3
Mic Audio
Copper Color
Pin 4
Source Load
Jumper to Pin 3
Function
Wire Color
Pin 1
Ground/Shield Green
Pin 2
Bias + In
Red
Pin 3
Mic Audio
Copper Color
Pin 4
Source Load
Jumper to Pin 1
Pin 5
Line In
Open
Function
Wire Color
Pin 1
N/C
Open
Pin 2
N/C
Open
Pin 3
Bias + In,
Red
Mic Audio
Shell/Case Ground/Shield Green
Function
Wire Color
Sleeve Ground/Shield Green
Ring
Mic Audio
Copper Color
Tip
Bias + In
Red
BP896, cW, cW-TH
cT4, cT4-TH
cT5, cT5-TH
cL4, cL4-TH
cLM3, cLM3-TH
LEGEND
200 Hz
1 kHz
5 kHz
8 kHz
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
240˚
180˚
210˚
270˚
300˚
330˚
0˚
150˚
120˚
90˚
30˚
60˚
12" or more on axis
LEGEND
Frequency in Hertz
Response in dB
10 dB
100
50
200
10k
5k
1k
500
2k
20k
Roll-off
LEGEND
200 Hz
1 kHz
5 kHz
8 kHz
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
240˚
180˚
210˚
270˚
300˚
330˚
0˚
150˚
120˚
90˚
30˚
60˚
12" or more on axis
LEGEND
Frequency in Hertz
Response in dB
10 dB
100
50
200
10k
5k
1k
500
2k
20k
Roll-off
frequency response: 20–20,000 Hz
polar pattern
