Beecaster

Common name: Neat Audio Beecaster

Production Status: In production

The Beecaster is a medium diaphragm multi-pattern USB desktop condenser microphone. It is ideal for podcasting and narration. It can record with four switchable patterns: mono cardioid, stereo X/Y, wide stereo Blumlein and focused stereo Mid/Side. It features an integrated headphone amplifier with volume control, microphone gain control, adjustable boom arm with swivel capsule and built-in pop filter. The Beecaster supports 24 bit 96 kHz recording. It is USB compliant with Mac OS 10.6 or higher and Windows 7 or higher. Includes a custom USB cable designed for digital audio.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
16 mV/Pa
Max SPL
128
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
14 dB-A
Output Impedance
-
Recommended Load
Powering
USB
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
USB-B
Connector notes
Available Colours
Yellow and black
Weight
1900 g
Length
330 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
127 mm
Depth
203mm

Accessories

Included
1.8 m. USB B to USB A cable
Optional