Neat Microphones King Bee Solid State Condenser Microphone
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The Neat King Bee large-diaphragm cardioid condenser earns its stripes with super-low self-noise of only 6 dB-A and a response that's flattering on vocals.
Overview
Just like a bee hive, the King Bee is all about reproduction. Its large-diaphragm condenser design is ideal for applications requiring low noise and high sensitivity -- the King Bee excels for vocals, drums, electric guitar, piano, and most acoustic instruments, including complex sources like saxophones, flutes, and strings. Thanks to custom Class A discrete electronics, careful mechanical design, and a precision, gold-sputtered microphone capsule, what you hear at the output is what the King Bee hears at its input.
The King Bee package includes the Honeycomb pop filter and Beekeeper custom shockmount, and is also compatible with the optional Beeline quad conductor XLR mic cable. With outstanding versatility and sound quality, the King Bee will quickly become one of the most useful -- and commanding -- mics in your hive.
- Class A discrete electronics
- Gold microphone capsule
- Perfect for vocals, drums, guitar, piano, and more
- Includes pop filter and shock mount
Honeycomb Bee Pop Filter:
- Eliminates/reduces "P" popping sounds
- Protects against the accumulation of moisture on the microphone element
Immediately improves the sound of vocal recordings
- Simple and easy to set up
- Stops plosives from reaching the microphone while leaving the sound uncolored
- Designed for transparency of audio passage and does not interfere with the movement of sound towards the microphone
Beekeeper Shockmount:
- Eliminates unwanted low… read more frequency rumble and vibrations that are physically transmitted via direct surface-to-surface contact with the microphone
- Simple and easy to set up
- Perfect for isolating the mic from vibrations transmitted through the mic stand
- Adjustable angles lock the into place read less
The King Bee package includes the Honeycomb pop filter and Beekeeper custom shockmount, and is also compatible with the optional Beeline quad conductor XLR mic cable. With outstanding versatility and sound quality, the King Bee will quickly become one of the most useful -- and commanding -- mics in your hive.
Features:
- Large-diaphragm condenser mic- Class A discrete electronics
- Gold microphone capsule
- Perfect for vocals, drums, guitar, piano, and more
- Includes pop filter and shock mount
Honeycomb Bee Pop Filter:
- Eliminates/reduces "P" popping sounds
- Protects against the accumulation of moisture on the microphone element
Immediately improves the sound of vocal recordings
- Simple and easy to set up
- Stops plosives from reaching the microphone while leaving the sound uncolored
- Designed for transparency of audio passage and does not interfere with the movement of sound towards the microphone
Beekeeper Shockmount:
- Eliminates unwanted low… read more frequency rumble and vibrations that are physically transmitted via direct surface-to-surface contact with the microphone
- Simple and easy to set up
- Perfect for isolating the mic from vibrations transmitted through the mic stand
- Adjustable angles lock the into place read less
Specs
- Transducer Type: 34mm center-terminated condenser capsule, with external polarization
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 16Hz - 20kHz
- Sensitivity: 26.0mV/Pa at 1kHz (1 Pa=94dB SPL)
- Output Impedance: 150 ohms
- Rated Load Impedance:1k ohms
- Maximum SPL: 140 dB SPL (2.5k ohms, 0.5% THD)
- S/N Ratio: 89 dB-A (IEC 651)
- Noise Level: 6 dB-A (IEC 651)
- Dynamic Range: 134 dB (@ 2.5k ohms)
- Transformer Output: Balanced
- Power Req: +48V DC Phantom Power (IEC 268-15)
- Weight: 785g
- Dimensions: 216 x 76mm
- Accessories: Honeycomb Bee Pop Filter, Beekeeper Shockmount
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 16Hz - 20kHz
- Sensitivity: 26.0mV/Pa at 1kHz (1 Pa=94dB SPL)
- Output Impedance: 150 ohms
- Rated Load Impedance:1k ohms
- Maximum SPL: 140 dB SPL (2.5k ohms, 0.5% THD)
- S/N Ratio: 89 dB-A (IEC 651)
- Noise Level: 6 dB-A (IEC 651)
- Dynamic Range: 134 dB (@ 2.5k ohms)
- Transformer Output: Balanced
- Power Req: +48V DC Phantom Power (IEC 268-15)
- Weight: 785g
- Dimensions: 216 x 76mm
- Accessories: Honeycomb Bee Pop Filter, Beekeeper Shockmount
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Email: info@neatmic.com
Web: https://www.neatmic.com/support/
Email: info@neatmic.com
Web: https://www.neatmic.com/support/
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(4 ratings)
Submitted September 12, 2019 by Kevin S in Stockton, CA
"Beautiful Piece of Gear"
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Honestly, I'm blown away by how delicious this microphone sounds. I remember this mic being around $300 when it first debuted and I was intrigued once I found out some guys from Blue Microphones got together and made this thing. I hadn't heard much about it and it does look funny.It's a great sounding mic. I've been using the Blue Bluebird for about 7 years both while in audio school as well as in my personal home studio. This mic sounds so much better. Amazing, rich, velvety sound.Well built piece of gear. And it comes in beautiful packaging as well.Get it before it's gone.
Musical Background:
Songwriter, Producer
Musical Style:
Gospel, Worship, CCM
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