M 201 - Microphone BEYERDYNAMIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL M 201 BEYERDYNAMIC

You have chosen the M 201 dynamic moving coil microphone from beyerdynamic. Thank you for your confidence in our M series. In this user manual you will find impoant information on the use of your product. Please take suicient time to read them. ENJOY THE SOUND! Your beyerdynamic Microphone Team SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read this user manual and the safety inructions carefully before using the product. Do not use the product if it is damaged. Lay cables in such a way that no one can trip over the cables and that the device cannot be damaged. Repairs may only be carried out by authorised specialis. Never open the microphone yourself. For devices that have been opened by the cuomer the warranty will invalidate. Do not expose the product to rain, snow, liquids or moiure. Use the device only under the conditions specified in the technical specifications. Only use accessories and spare pas approved by the manufacturer. Reduce the volume on the connected playback devices to prevent hearing damage, acouic feedback and damage to the loudspeakers. Intended use Do not use the product in any way other than as described in this product manual. beyerdynamic accepts no liability for improper use of the product or its accessories. Liability beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG accepts no liability for damage to the product or injury to persons due to careless, improper or incorrect use, that is not in accordance with the purpose ated by the manufacturer. BOX CONTENTS 1 χ M 201 microphone 1 χ MA-CL 25 microphone clamp Storage case Individual measurement cha “M Series Guide” info sheet Technical specifications on the M series OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES EA 19/25 Elaic suspension 19-25 mm, incl. MA-CL 36 microphone clamp ............Order # 407.194 WS 101 Wind shield, Colour: charcoal-grey .........Order # 111.244 FEATURES Flexible application options Outanding clear and detailed sound High speech intelligibility Defined hypercardioid polar pattern Hum-bucking coil to eliminate background noise Handcraed in GermanyM 201 — Dynamic Moving-Coil Microphone 4

This polar pattern and frequency response curve correspond to a typical production sample for this microphone. Frequency response curve ± 2.5 dB M 201 0 dB = 1.2 mV/Pa +20+100 dB-10-20-30 20 200 2k 20k100 1k 10k50 500 5k Hz Sollfrequenzkurve ±2, 5dB 0 dB = 1, 2mV/Pa M 201-------2cm Abstand10cm Abstand1m Abstand+

APPLICATION Whether in the udio or on age, the precise sound and linear frequency response of the M 201 result in a signal that consiently ands out in the mix and leaves all po-processing options open. The M 201‘s slim design also makes it easy to position the microphone, giving the users the be possible suppo in their search for the peect sound. Due to its hypercardioid polar pattern and the hum-bucking coil, the M 201 is ideal to successfully avoid noise and feedback. In addition to this, crosalk is reduced as be as possible. This is another reason why this microphone is a popular companion for drums. The M 201 is appreciated for the use with acouic guitars because of its clear and detailed sound reproduction. The M 201 can also be used for vocals or speech. +20 +10 0 dB

Connection The M 201 is equipped with a 3-pin XLR connector. You can connect it to any microphone input using a suitable microphone cable. Caution: Carelessly laid cables are a trip hazard. People can be injured and the microphone can be damaged. Operation The M 201 features a hypercardioid polar pattern and a high gain before feedback. In order to avoid feedback and other diurbing noise as be as possible, you should position the microphone so that monitor speakers and other sound sources radiate laterally from behind (angle approx. 120°) onto the microphone. The M 201 is supplied with the MA-CL 25 microphone clamp for tripods with 3/8“ thread. For tripods with a 5/8“ thread, you can unscrew the threaded inse. Caution: A tripod with an insecure and can fall over and damage a microphone mounted on it. Make sure the tripod ands able. MAINTENANCE Use a so cloth moiened with water to clean the microphone sha and grille. Make sure that no water enters the microphone. Do not use cleaning agents containing solvents. DISPOSAL This symbol on the product, in the operating inructions or on the packaging means that electrical and electronic devices mu be disposed of separately from household wae at the end of their life cycle. Always dispose of used equipment in accordance with applicable regulations. Dealers for electronic equipment are generally obliged to take back wae electrical/electronic equipment free of charge. This obligation also applies to sales via remote communication. For fuher information, please contact the local authorities or the dealer from whom the product was purchased.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE

Should you have technical problems when using the microphone or should you need more inructions, please visit our FAQ website at https://suppo.beyerdynamic.com In case of service, please contact authorised service personnel. Never open the microphone yourself, as this could invalidate all warranty claims. Please visit our website https://www.beyerdynamic.com for service and replacement pas. FURTHER INFORMATION If you need fuher information, please visit our website. On our product detail page https://www.be- yerdynamic.com/m-201.html you will also find sound samples. If you would like to learn more about beyerdynamic microphones for various applications, please visit https://www.beyerdynamic.com/microphones-ma- de-in-germany WARRANTY beyerdynamic oers a limited warranty of 2 years on the purchased beyerdynamic product. The exact warranty conditions can be found on our website at https://www.beyerdynamic.com/service/warranty CONFORMITY Information on the conformity of the product can be found on our website at https://www.beyerdynamic. com/downloadsM 201 — Dynamisches Mikrofon 6