As a small company, it made no sense for BPM to outlay hundreds of thousands of dollars to have all the necessary machines and employees for the production to be done in house, so they had to expand in a different way. They gave most of the work to companies around Berlin and in Germany that did work for other leading German Microphone companies. The fact is BPM still gets some of the capsules from China, some are made in house, and some are made by a very well known German company, who's name we are not allowed to mention by contract. BPM does many of their own capsules in house, and they are now focusing on doing all of them in house in the near future. It is not a question of technique or know how, it is still an economical question for BPM.

After all, the only way to get a BPM to sound like a U47, or U87, is to be able to build it economically. After listening and comparing BPM with any German made microphone, we contend you will agree that they are every bit as good or better, for less than half the price.

1992       

In April 1992, with over 25 years of microphone experience, Udo Bekemeier establishes the company in the Steglitz district, with a goal in mind to manufacture professional studio microphones at reasonable prices. With many years of experience designing microphones for those "other" German Microphone companies, Udo was convinced he could design and build as good a product as any coming out of Germany for a lot less money. Set up of the distribution network in Germany begins. The team consists of three people.

1993        

Set up of the distribution network in Europe begins. The company participates for the first time in Frankfurt's Musikmesse. Due to increased inquiries the company moves from Steglitz to Wattstrasse in Berlin-Wedding, which is now the company's headquarters. The team now consists of 22  employees: 12 freelancers and 10 full-time employees For the first time, in the fall of '93, the company BPM - Studiotechnik equips the Berlin jazz festival with microphones. Thereafter, the Chick Corea Electric Band starts its world tour with BPM - microphones. This is  BPM's big breakthrough in the world market and since then models CR73 and CR76 have gained their worldwide acclaim.

1994        

Completion and improvement of the technical aspects of the models: CR7311 and TB94. The company's second participation in Frankfurt's Musikmesse turns out to be highly successful. In Germany alone 156 dealers are part of the distribution network and worldwide there are 392  dealers.

1995        

The company participates a third time in Frankfurt's Musikmesse. In March of '95 the company is being incorporated. Completion of  the models CR95 and TB95. Both microphones distinguish themselves by a broadened frequency range and an additional directional pattern;  also, the BPMCR95 is B.P.M - Studiotechnik's first transformerless microphone. By now 456 dealers are part of the worldwide distribution network.

1996        

Completion of the portable microphone amplifier Roadstar. The company participates for the fourth time in Frankfurt's Musikmesse. Opening of B.P.M. - USA in Florida. The CR73 has sold 2000 units worldwide. Well-known artists work with B.P.M's microphones.  By the end of '96 the number of dealers increased to 593.

1998        

The company enters into an agreement to have PMI AUDIO GROUP, in Torrance California to take over  distribution for the United States. PMI AUDIO GROUP is a large US distributor with big stocking levels of BPM Microphones. PMI AUDIO will display BPM Microphones at all US trade shows and has exclusive rights for distribution in North America.

1998        

The first BPM USA reviews hits the streets. Recording Magazines gives BPM an excellent review with the reviewer purchasing the microphones. Electronic Musician is do a shoot out comparrision as of June 1998 to be released by AES in November. There are now Six BPM Dealers in the USA.

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