Audio-Technica BP3600: microphone for immersive audio applications

Available in Europe and the United Kingdom from this month, the BP3600 immersive audio microphone Audio-Technica allows you to capture stable and three-dimensional sound elements in sporting events, concerts, events, etc.

The development of the microphone BP3600 of Audio-Technica has required almost three seasons of exhaustive prototype testing in the MotoGP Grand Prix, in collaboration with the commercial rights holder el Mundial, Dorna Sports, company that has made it an essential audio component for future broadcasts (more data in Digital AV).

As stated Rod Thomaz, Audio-Technica project director for MotoGP, “as audiences expect and demand an increasingly realistic audio experience, The need for immersive live mixes will continue to grow. The continuous feedback “The technical and design feedback we received from the Dorna Sports audio team was invaluable and instrumental in the rapid development of the BP3600 and providing the tools necessary to kick-start that immersive signal chain.”.

This microphone has eight compact capsules with optimal high frequency characteristics integrated into the body, while still being light enough to be easily used and set up by a single operator.

It is also possible a direct routing, without the need for additional decoding or latency processing with high-end speaker arrangements. 5.1.4 canales. This streaming solution captures realistic sound that brings the ambiance of the recording location directly to listeners., without the need for large equipment.

The BP3600's eight microphone modules unfold from the body to form a cube with 15 cm (5,9”) between each set in the matrix, each equipped with a hypercardioid capsule 12 mm (0,47”) to produce discrete signals and deliver an immersive audio experience.

When used in a typical immersion system 5.1.4, the top four microphone channels can be assigned to the top speaker channels, just like the bottom four, making additional decoding or latency processing unnecessary during routing.

Ease of use is reinforced with main unit channel indicator rings, Numbered and color-coded for easy identification. For the installation on site easy when you have little time, Each microphone assembly is provided with a lock that ensures precise placement and prevents accidental dislocation.

These connector locks protect microphone terminals from the elements, including rain, and make disconnecting an assembly quick and reliable. Also included is a safety band which can catch on fall prevention cables when used above spectators in stadiums, auditoriums or other venues.

The end of the microphone grip includes a multi-pole output connector Lemon 2B to connect Lemo to XLRM breakout cable (x8) included to route all eight channels to a mixing console or audio interface.

Lemo to Lemo 2B multi-pin connector extension cables are optionally available for use between the microphone and the multi-connector cable., thus increasing the length of the cable. Phantom power required (48 VCC) for each channel.

The BP3600 model, available at a price of 5.140 € (VAT included), Includes eight dedicated windscreens and a microphone stand clamp as standard, with a 5/8 thread adapter″-27 a 3/8″-16. Quick and easy to disassemble, A case is included to protect it during storage or transportation.

Additional accessories, including the windproof Rycote BBG Windshield, for greater protection against noise, and synthetic fur covers Rycote BBG Windjammer to reduce extreme wind noise, sold separately.