cealabedeeesd 2 ot Pe Tee ent oa ey feet © Low impodan BetaGreen MODEL BG 5.0 UNIDIRECTIONAL CONDENSER MICROPHONE The BG 5.0 microphone represents the latest in mi cerophone technology, utilizing an advanced condenser transducer design. The BG 5.0 delivers the high perfor. mance and rugged construction that you need for de- manding applications such as live music, sound reintorce- ment and home studio recording, ‘The BG 5.0/s the ideal choice for laying down vocal tracks in the home studio environment. Its electret con denser design provides high sensitivity and low noise for producing quality demo tapes, while its specially shaped frequency response helps vocals to sound vibrant and clear. Features: © Highly sensitive and reliable electret c sign for high quality vocal recording ‘© Cardioid pickup pattern reduces feedback and pickup of unwanted noise * Wide frequency response, specially shaped for crisp, clear voice reproduction * Internal shock mount for reduced pickup of handling noise and stand vibration ‘+ On/Off switch for convenient control of audio signal by performer ‘* Operates on internal AA battery for one year of contin- Uuous use, or on phantom power from mixer jenser de. Copyright 1995, Shure Brothers ine. 2T7A2656 (OA) eeten na Somer ares + Sturdy open-mesh type grille with builtin wind and pop fiter ‘+ Padded Nylon carrying case and unbreakable swivel adapter included Basic Microphone Technique Good microphone technique will addto your effective- ness as a performer. Keep the following points in rind when using your Shure BetaGreen Microphone. 1. The distance trom the performer or instrument to the microphone has a significant effect on the sound. For increased bass response, get close to the micro- phone (within 6 inches or ess). The closer the micro Phone is to the sound source, the more the bass re sponse will be increased DOr DISTANCE FROM MICROPHONE AFFECTS PERFORMANCE FIGURE 1 Printedin USA,2. 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