Audio-Technica BP896

With a capsule diameter not much bigger than the head of a pin, Audio-Technica’s smallest-ever lavalier microphone virtually disappears in props or clothing to create highest-quality audio for broadcast and theater sound reinforcement.

The BP896 MicroPoint™ omnidirectional lavalier delivers extremely intelligible natural audio and handles high sound pressure levels with ease. Its subminiature omni element is enclosed in a durable housing designed to minimize noise from handling, clothing and wind. Flip a switch to eliminate low-frequency hum without affecting intelligibility.

Offered in wired & wireless models, the BP896 comes generously equipped with an extensive accessory kit—mic holders, windscreens, element covers & more.

• Inconspicuous, lightweight capsule
• Extremely intelligible natural audio
• Handles high sound pressure levels with ease
• Rugged built for long-lasting performance
• High-pass UniSteep® filter provides a steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound pickup without affecting voice quality
• Requires 11V to 52V DC phantom power
• Includes generous accessory kit & protective case
• RoHS compliant—free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances
• Available in black and beige, wired and wireless models:

      BP896 – includes AT8539 power module
      BP896-TH – same as BP896, but in “theater” color (beige)
      BP896c – less power module; 1.4 m (55”) cable, unterminated
      BP896c-TH – same as BP896c, but in “theater” color (beige)
      BP896cW – less power module; 1.4 m (55”) cable terminated with locking 4-pin connector for A-T UniPak® wireless systems
      BP896cW-TH – same as BP896cW, but in “theater” color (beige)
      BP896cL4 – less power module; 1.4 m (55”) cable terminated for Sennheiser wireless systems using Lemo connector
      BP896cL4-TH – same as BP896cL4, but in “theater” color (beige)
      BP896cLM3 – less power module; 1.4 m (55”) cable terminated for Sennheiser wireless systems using locking 3.5 mm connector
      BP896cLM3-TH – same as BP896cLM3, but in “theater” color (beige)
      BP896cT4 – less power module; 1.4 m (55”) cable terminated with TA4F-type connector for Shure wireless systems
      BP896cT4-TH – same as BP896cT4, but in “theater” color (beige)
      BP896cT5 – less power module; 1.4 m (55”) cable terminated with TA5F-type connector for Lectrosonics wireless systems
      BP896cT5-TH – same as BP896cT5, but in “theater” color (beige)

Specifications:

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
• Frequency Response:  20Hz-20kHz
• Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80Hz, 18dB/octave (wired only)
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: –49 dB (3.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance:  250 ohms (wired only)
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 104 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 3% T.H.D.
• Dynamic Range (Typical): 104 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL (wired only)
• Signal-To-Noise-Ratio: 63 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements:  11-52V DC, 2 mA typical (wired only)
• Switch:  Flat, roll-off (wired only)
• Current Consumption: 0.1 mA typical at 5V (wireless only)
• Voltage Range:  2.5-11V (wireless only)
• Weight (microphone):  0.14 g (0.005 oz)
• Weight (power module):85 g (3.0 oz)
  (wired only)
• Dimensions: Microphone: 10.8 mm (0.43") long,
  2.6 mm (0.10") diameter
• Dimensions (power module): 97.6 mm (3.84") long, 18.9 mm (0.74") diameter
  (wired only)
• Output Connector (power module): Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Cable:  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)
• Accessories Furnished: BP896: 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  BP896-TH: 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
• Audio-Technica Case Style: M39
  

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