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Blue Microphones Woodpecker
MSRP: $1,299 Bidirectional Active Ribbon Microphone
Description
The Woodpecker is a phantom-powered ribbon mic, following the model of Royer’s R122 (which was the first “active” ribbon design).
The pickup pattern is bidirectional. The ribbon is not offset, so the sound from the front and back of the mic is the same.
The frequency response plot shows an exaggerated low-end response, peaking around +6dB at 30Hz, and a bump between 5k and 10k.
Reviewers commend the mic’s low noise floor; due to the active electronics, less preamp gain is needed for typical uses.
The mic ships in a “gorgeous” Cherry wood box with a brass shockmount.
MIXWith the Woodpecker, the company nailed its first foray into the ribbon category. It rendered nearly anything that I threw at it with such personality and tone that it practically gave me shivers.
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The mic was released in 2007.
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| Ribbon Construction | Impedance | Max SPL |
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| Aluminum ribbon | 50 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) | 136 dB |
| Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
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| 725g (25.57oz) | 227mm (8.94'') | 45mm (1.77'') |
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