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Blue Essential Series Microphones

Blue Essential Series Microphones

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Description

Just Hit Record
The Bluebird SL flatters any sound source. Its proprietary hand-tuned capsule and transformerless design deliver tremendous upper-end clarity, smooth midrange frequencies, and rich lows that make every detail of your sound come to life. It features a high-pass filter and -20dB pad, which expands it versatility greatly. It can accommodate loud instruments and singers, and can help mitigate harsh input signals at the source. Bluebird SL helps you capture standout male or female lead vocal performances, express the true tone of guitars, piano and percussion, and enhance the warmth of stringed instruments and brass

Behind The Mic
With the original Bluebird microphone, Blue set a new standard for modern recording mics. Bluebird SL advances that legacy with refined sonics and versatile switches to capture exceptionally clear and powerful sound that makes ears perk up and listen. Add in an updated design to inspire your best performances, and what you get is a best-selling Essential Series condenser mic.
The Sound
Every component of Bluebird SL is specially designed to deliver modern, crystal-clear tone. The hand-built capsule utilizes a fine, gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm that delivers superior resonance at higher frequencies to help vocals cut through the mix. The sculpted rear backplate ensures balanced sound across the entire frequency spectrum. And discreet Class-A circuitry maximizes the accuracy of your sound.

Make The Switch
Bluebird SL is a one-of-a-kind mic for every kind of performance. The new onboard switchable 100Hz high-pass filter and -20dB pad give you the flexibility to track a wide variety of sound sources with nuance and power. Use Bluebird SL to capture a singer’s unique vocal character in stunning detail, achieve full-frequency guitar recordings and more.

Features

  • Extended upper clarity with smooth mid frequencies for any voice or instrument
  • Hand-built proprietary large-diaphragm cardioid capsule for full, open sound
  • High-pass filter and -20dB pad for ultimate versatility
  • Works great with home studio USB audio interfaces

Specs

Audio
  • Analog or digital: Analog
  • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz
  • Max SPL: 138dB
  • Connectivity: XLR
Pattern and Type
  • Capsule: Condenser
  • Polar pattern: Cardioid
  • Type: Mounted
  • Switches: 20dB pad, HPF
  • Phantom power required: Yes
Size and Weight
  • Diameter: 1.9"
  • Length: 8.8" 
  • Weight: 16 oz.
Included Accessories
  • Case: Yes
  • Clip: Yes
  • Shockmount: Yes
  • Power supply: N/A
  • Cable: No
  • Stand: No

Reviews

4.64

11 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Beautiful mic with studio sounding quality!

I've had my Bluebird for over a year and am still in love with its retro vibe, the sound quality and the durability this mic has. If you are looking for a more "professional" sound quality, this is what you need! Perfect for a home studio, mine is used in conjunction with a phantom power audio interface and can then be used directly on my iPhone/iPad to record straight vocals or on the app Smule.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Didn't Work

Bought this used on Guitar Center, item came in not working...had to return it.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Home Studio9
  2. Amateur Recording8
  3. Professional Recording7
  4. Performances3
  5. Outdoor Events / Games1
Cons
  1. Bulky/Heavy1
  2. The bottom unscrews easily...be careful1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced6
  2. Professional Musician3
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Good Audio9
  2. Easy To Use6
  3. Durable5
  4. Versatile5
  5. Compact1
  • A must buy product

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byJacob H

    fromMesquite, TX

    I like it

  • i would highly recommend the Bluebird.

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byCheryl

    fromSt. Louis, MO

    In home studio and on line classes.

  • i would recommend this mic.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byC C.

    fromSan Francisco Bay Area

    When it arrived I took it out of the box and put it on the stand and started cutting vocals. Great frequency response and clean and accurate reproduction.

  • Amazing

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byRyan

    fromAnderson SC

    Amazing sound

  • Great microphone...

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byDon R

    fromCalifornia

    Delivers faithful reproductions of voices. Even better was that it was $60.00 less on sale over President's Day. This will become my new go to mic for recording.

  • Perfect for my needs

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byBille

    fromMarietta ga

    Love it

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byLynna

    fromLongview WA

    I would like advice on getting phantom power for my bluebird.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Sterling Audio PHP1 48V Phantom Power Supply
  • asked byManny

    fromTucson,AZ

    Is the product new or used

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's new
  • asked byDebbie

    fromSan Rafael CA 94903

    What does the bluebird microphone come with?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This does not include any accessories
  • asked byBanjodude

    fromCorinth, Mississippi

    Does this miv have xlr ?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This mic does have an XLR connection.
  • asked byFranco DT

    fromTigre, Argentina

    Have you a diler in argentina?

    Open Reply - Beau
    Unfortunately, we don't deliver to Argentina at this time.