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CardioidBlue Microphones Bluebird

MSRP: $699 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Blue Microphones Bluebird

Description

The Bluebird is a pressure gradient large diaphragm condenser which employs an edge-terminated 6 micron pure gold-sputtered mylar capsule membrane. Enclosed within its unique grille, the side-address capsule can be positioned in the smallest of spaces for very precise placement. Please note that unlike some Blue microphones, the Bluebird capsule is not designed to be removed or to rotate, swivel, or move in any direction.

Compared to similar microphones, the Bluebird has a very low self noise specification (>7.5dB) and an very high output level (+12dBV), making it the perfect choice for today’s high sample rate/deep word length digital platforms. Instead of integrated circuits (chips), the Bluebird employs a transformerless Class A discrete amplifier circuit to insure the most accurate and noise-free signal possible, with minimal distortion and coloration.

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The mic was released in 2002.

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Cardioid (20 - 20,000 Hz)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
n/a 50 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 138 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
480g (16.93oz) 222mm (8.74'') 45mm (1.77'')
    Power Specifications
    • Requires Phantom Power

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