User Manual

Species
Native Range
Preferred Habitat
Description
Morphology
Related Species
Additional
Markings
Apis mellifluora
Worldwide
Professional and home recording studios,
broadcast centers, houses of worship, clover
The King Bee has an externally polarized
pressure-gradient, large-diaphragm condenser
mic element with a center-terminated, 6μ pure
gold-sputtered mylar capsule membrane.
The King Bee’s very low noise rating (>7.0 dB)
and high output make it the perfect choice for
ultra-high resolution digital recording. Instead of
integrated circuits (chips), the King Bee’s Class
A discrete amplifier circuitry ensures the most
accurate and noise-free signal possible, with
minimal distortion and coloration. You can posi-
tion the side-address capsule, enclosed within
its unique grille, for very precise placement.
Caution: Do not remove, rotate, swivel, or move
the King Bee capsule in any direction—mortal
injury may result from any attempt to position
the capsule!
Worker Bee (Apis myriadalis)
The Beekeeper (shockmount), Honeycomb (pop fil-
ter), and Beeline (optional 22-AWG XLR mic cable)
!
B
A
C
A: Capsule address side
B: Power indicator light
C: XLR input (underside)
scientific nomenclature
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