NEUMANN BCM 705

Product overview

The NEUMANN BCM 705 is a dynamic broadcast microphone for broadcast, streaming and podcast applications, functionally optimised to convey emotion with technical perfection.

Its dynamic moving-coil capsule is voiced for a smooth yet clear sound with excellent speech intelligibility, and its hypercardioid pattern, together with the internal shock mount and pop filter, minimises extraneous noises. A gentle presence boost above 2 kHz enhances intelligibility while a soft bass roll-off compensates for the proximity effect, for a low end that is full but never boomy. Thanks to its elastic microphone mount and a newly designed internal capsule suspension, the BCM 705 is doubly protected against rumble. It needs no phantom power: connect it to a microphone input and you are ready to go on air. The headgrille twists off for quick cleaning, and the green Neumann logo marks the dynamic model of the BCM line.

Key features

• Functionally optimised design for standard studio boom arms
• Specially designed dynamic capsule, optimised for close speech
• Hypercardioid pattern to keep extraneous noise off the air
• Integrated pop screen and shock mount, plus an internal capsule suspension
• Headgrille twists off easily for quick cleaning
• Presence boost above 2 kHz and soft bass roll-off for close speech
• No phantom power required
• Handles high SPLs with ease

Emotion with perfection

Neumann developed the BCM line for radio DJs, announcers, newscasters, talk show hosts, podcasters and all those who guide us through the day. The characteristic shape of the BCM 705 is functionally optimised for industry-standard microphone boom arms.

Dynamic

While its sibling, the red-badged BCM 104, is a condenser microphone, the BCM 705 is a dynamic microphone with a moving-coil capsule, indicated by a green Neumann logo. Dynamic capsules are quite sturdy, and carefully designed specimens such as this one have a distinctive appeal.

For the radio station and the studio

The BCM 705 is particularly well suited for local radio stations and small studios as well as demanding streaming and podcast applications; its hypercardioid pattern helps keep extraneous noises off the air. In the recording studio it handles high SPLs with ease, which makes it an excellent choice for screaming vocalists, bright brass instruments and loud guitar cabinets.

Hygiene

An internal foam screen protects the capsule from pops as well as dirt, moisture and nicotine, and the headgrille twists off without tools for cleaning. Headgrilles are available separately, so each user can have his or her own.

In the box

• BCM 705 microphone with integrated elastic mount
• Thread adapter
• Quick guide
• Safety guide

NEUMANN BCM 705: frequently asked questions

Does the BCM 705 need phantom power?

No. It is a dynamic microphone and does not require a power supply.

What polar pattern does the BCM 705 have?

A hypercardioid pattern, addressed from the front marked with the Neumann logo.

How is the BCM 705 mounted?

It is designed to hang from standard studio boom arms; the mount has an integrated elastic suspension and a thread adapter is included. The SG 5 swivel mount is an optional accessory.

How do I clean the BCM 705?

Unscrew the headgrille with the pop screen without tools and wash it in lukewarm water with a little detergent; let it dry completely before refitting.

Where can I buy the NEUMANN BCM 705 in India?

The NEUMANN BCM 705 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Local radio studio

Presenters at local radio stations.

Connections

Setup

1. Screw the BCM 705 mount onto the boom arm.
2. Connect the XLR cable: no phantom power needed.
3. Address the front marked with the Neumann logo.
4. Set the gain and go on air.

Tip: The hypercardioid pattern helps where sound-proofing is less than perfect.

Workflow 2: Podcast in an untreated room

Podcasters at home.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount on a boom arm.
2. Speak close to the microphone.
3. Set the gain.
4. Record.

Tip: The soft bass roll-off keeps close speech full but never boomy.

Workflow 3: Live streaming

Streamers.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the microphone.
2. Position it close to your mouth.
3. Check that keyboard and room noise stay low.
4. Stream.

Tip: Internal shock mount and capsule suspension reduce rumble.

Workflow 4: Screaming vocals

Studios recording loud vocalists.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the microphone.
2. Place it in front of the singer.
3. Set the gain conservatively.
4. Record.

Tip: As a dynamic microphone it handles high SPLs with ease.

Workflow 5: Brass and guitar cabinets

Recording loud instruments.

Connections

Setup

1. Position the BCM 705 in front of the instrument or speaker.
2. Aim with the hypercardioid pattern.
3. Record.

Tip: Bright brass and loud guitar cabinets are named by NEUMANN as excellent uses.

Workflow 6: Shared studio hygiene

Facilities with several users.

Connections

Setup

1. Twist off the headgrille.
2. Wash it in lukewarm water with a little detergent and let it dry.
3. Refit it until it meets the stop.

Tip: Keep a dry spare headgrille ready for the next presenter.