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Barcus Berry 4000: Planar Wave System

Item ID: 4000XL

Condenser Boundary Microphone for Recording Piano and Harp

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From Our Research Team:

Provides Full-spectrum Frequency Response and Perfect Amplitude Balance!

Provides full-spectrum frequency response and perfect amplitude balance across the entire instrument while achieving an excellent degree of isolation from ambient sounds together with outstanding feedback rejection. The system can be quickly and easily installed on any piano or harp and can be just as simply removed without leaving any visible evidence of its use.

Barcus Berry 4000: Planar Wave System Piano/Harp Pickup System Features at a Glance:
  • 1/4" connector
  • XLR Output
  • Includes adhesive for installation
  • 1 yr parts/labor warranty

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Specification Detail
Max SPL 110 dB S/N
Manufacturer Part Number 4000

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Reviews

based on 4 reviews

Barcus Berry 4000 on Yamaha C7

by Tim Nicholson from Columbia, SC
October 31, 2011
Music Background: Pro Musician
Clarity is much better than the mic we had. Overall good sound ... it's going to take some more time from sound engineers to balance the pickup to the room to combat some of the tinniness. Overall, ... read more [+]we're happy though. close [-]

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by John Deards from California
September 20, 2006
Music Background: Live Audio Engineer
I like using the BBE on Piano because I can use it to feed the pianist monitor and not have a feedback issue. Sometimes the piano needs to be shut, using a couple SM91 and the BBE I can acheive a very... read more [+] warm not electric sounding Grand Piano. close [-]

too bright and thin

by from
March 1, 2012
Music Background: Live Sound Engineer, Pro Musician
I was looking for something to mount inside a grand piano so that when we moved it we wouldn't have to worry about repositioning the mic. I followed the installation instructions and the tone was very... read more [+] thin and bright with little to no low end. Tried placing the mic in different spots and doing some dramatic eq-ing on the board to no avail.

I quickly returned it and will take a look at mounting a boundary mic or using a small diaphragm condenser since that's what we were using in the past and it sounded much better. close [-]

by Richard Riley from Sacramento, CA
November 1, 2005
Music Background:
This is a great product for the price. Hi output and lo noise. You can just leave it attached, very handy. It sounds excellent, I'm having trouble deciding whether I like it better than my large diaph... read more [+]ram condenser or not. I also have an amt m-40.
I like this mic better. close [-]

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