Blue Bluebird SL Large-Diaphragm Condenser Studio Microphone
Features
- Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- Well Suited for Voices & Instruments
- Cardioid Polar Pattern
- Gold-Sputtered, Hand-Tuned Mylar Driver
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response
Description
Featuring a proprietary, hand-crafted capsule, the Blue Bluebird SL is a studio condenser microphone which builds upon its predecessor to offer a switchable 100 Hz high-pass filter and a -20 dB pad, thus ensuring a precise and nuanced sound. It utilises a large, gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm, replete with a sculpted rear backplate to emphasise resonances at higher frequencies; this creates the clarity of treble, smoothness of midrange, and richness of lows characteristic of Bluebird microphones, all while allowing sound sources to cut through a mix.
The Bluebird SL offers a cardioid polar pattern, giving you a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz—more than enough to record vocals, pianos, stringed instruments, and more. An SPL of 138 dB allows the microphone to capture a wide swath of dynamic material without damaging elements of the microphone. The microphone requires 48V phantom power to run, provides a dynamic range of 126.3 dB, and includes both a custom shockmount and a wooden storage box.
Features
- Emphasised upper clarity with smooth mid frequencies for voices and instruments
- Hand-built, large-diaphragm cardioid capsule
- High-pass filter and -20 dB pad to promote versatility
- Suitable for use with home-studio interfaces (USB, Thunderbolt, or otherwise)
Specifications
Analogue Performance | |
Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
Transducer | Condenser |
Tube | No |
Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
Signal to Noise Ratio | Cardioid: 82.3 dB A-Weighted |
Maximum SPL | Cardioid: 138 dB SPL Peak |
Pad | -20 dB |
THD | 0.5% |
Impedance | Cardioid: 50 Ohms |
Load Impedance | 1000 Ohms |
Sensitivity | Cardioid: 28.5 mV/Pa at 1 kHz |
Low-Cut Filter | 12 dB/Octave @ 100 Hz |
Dynamic Range | Cardioid: 126.3 dB |
General | |
Output Connectors | 1 x 3-Pin XLR |
Operating Voltage | 48 V |
Length | 222.5 mm |
Diameter | 47.5 mm |
Weight | 455 g |
In The Box
- Blue Bluebird SL Large-Diaphragm Condenser Studio Microphone
- Wooden Storage Box
- Custom Shockmount
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Details
- Product: Blue Bluebird SL Large-Diaphragm Condenser Studio Microphone
- Manufacturer: Blue
- Model: bird SL
- SKU: BLUEBIRD SL
- RM Product #: 42700
- Warranty: 2 year manufacturer warranty