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BLUE BlueBird Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphone
Cardioid. Class-A discrete circuitry. Includes shockmount and pop filter.
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With it’s unique look and highly versatile performance, the Bluebird has been designed to deliver the same high-quality, no-compromise audio that Blue users have come to expect. The Bluebird is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser, utilizing Blue’s renowned microphone technology and Class-A discrete circuit.
In a departure from its normally application-specific designs, Blue engineered the Bluebird to be as versatile as possible, with applications ranging from vocals to electric and acoustic guitars, close-miking of drums, drum overheads, percussion, piano, horns, strings, and any other application where crystal-clear sound quality and detail is of the utmost concern. In addition to the microphone itself, the Bluebird also includes a specially designed shockmount - The BirdCage, and a metal mesh pop filter - the BirdNest. So no matter what your sound, the complete Bluebird package offers today’s musician a top-notch recording experience at an outstanding price — all in one nest.
Directional Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity (1kHz into 2.5k ohm): 27mV/Pa
Rated Impedance: 50 ohm
Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1k ohms
Noise Level A-weighted (IEC 651): Not more than 7.5dB
Max Output (1% THD into 2.5k ohm): 12dBV = 3.1V
Max SPL (0.5% THD into 2.5k ohm): 138dB
Dynamic Range (2.5k ohm load): 130dB
Supply Voltage (IEC 268-15): +48V phantom power (+35V min.)
Current Draw (typical ai +48V): 1.8mA
In a departure from its normally application-specific designs, Blue engineered the Bluebird to be as versatile as possible, with applications ranging from vocals to electric and acoustic guitars, close-miking of drums, drum overheads, percussion, piano, horns, strings, and any other application where crystal-clear sound quality and detail is of the utmost concern. In addition to the microphone itself, the Bluebird also includes a specially designed shockmount - The BirdCage, and a metal mesh pop filter - the BirdNest. So no matter what your sound, the complete Bluebird package offers today’s musician a top-notch recording experience at an outstanding price — all in one nest.
Technical Info
Acoustical Operating Principal: Pressure GradientDirectional Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity (1kHz into 2.5k ohm): 27mV/Pa
Rated Impedance: 50 ohm
Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1k ohms
Noise Level A-weighted (IEC 651): Not more than 7.5dB
Max Output (1% THD into 2.5k ohm): 12dBV = 3.1V
Max SPL (0.5% THD into 2.5k ohm): 138dB
Dynamic Range (2.5k ohm load): 130dB
Supply Voltage (IEC 268-15): +48V phantom power (+35V min.)
Current Draw (typical ai +48V): 1.8mA
A quality Class-A condenser mic for all-around performance! Wide dynamic range of 130 dB captures expressive audio for vocals, guitars, drums, piano, and more. Cardioid pattern rejects unwanted sound. Requires phantom power. Includes shockmount and pop filter.
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BLUE BlueBird Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphone Reviews
9 out of 10
"Best mic for a lot of situations."
Feature:
There isn't a roll off switch or anything like that but it's a mic. . .it picks up sound. . . well
Quality:
I love when a product feels "solid", and that was the first word that came to mind when I first held it. The body is a tank HOWEVER the neck piece is so tiny that I think a nice drop would break off the diaphram in an instant, so be careful.
Value:
This is my only 10 because now after the price drop of $100, it is the best bang for the buck. It's cheaper then the baby bottle and in my A/B comparison, I still chose the BB even though I was intimidated by the cheaper price. The reason for the price is that unlike most BLUEs, it's made overseas then expected in the states. Full warranty and support still applies so I guess it doesn't make a difference even though usually I always by U.S. goods i.e. Fenders
Desirability:
It looks great, but it's a BLUE. . . that's what they do; build beautiful mics.
Sound:
The sound is incredibly natural. It'll pickup the nuances of whatever you're recording. I use the word whatever because it's incredibly versatile. I've used it for pretty much everything; Piano, Drums, acoustic guitar, guitar cabs, drum overhead, Viola and vocals. It's a good mic to have in the arsenal, especially if you only have the budget to get one mic for the time being.
Support:
It's BLUE. . . they're as personal as a company outside of an endorsement can get.
Overall:
The only reason I don't give it a 10 is because you can expect more from BLUE. I'd give the BLUE mouse a ten for sure, because that sounds like a $2,000 mic. I love this mic, and it's my "go to" mic for most situations.
There isn't a roll off switch or anything like that but it's a mic. . .it picks up sound. . . well
Quality:
I love when a product feels "solid", and that was the first word that came to mind when I first held it. The body is a tank HOWEVER the neck piece is so tiny that I think a nice drop would break off the diaphram in an instant, so be careful.
Value:
This is my only 10 because now after the price drop of $100, it is the best bang for the buck. It's cheaper then the baby bottle and in my A/B comparison, I still chose the BB even though I was intimidated by the cheaper price. The reason for the price is that unlike most BLUEs, it's made overseas then expected in the states. Full warranty and support still applies so I guess it doesn't make a difference even though usually I always by U.S. goods i.e. Fenders
Desirability:
It looks great, but it's a BLUE. . . that's what they do; build beautiful mics.
Sound:
The sound is incredibly natural. It'll pickup the nuances of whatever you're recording. I use the word whatever because it's incredibly versatile. I've used it for pretty much everything; Piano, Drums, acoustic guitar, guitar cabs, drum overhead, Viola and vocals. It's a good mic to have in the arsenal, especially if you only have the budget to get one mic for the time being.
Support:
It's BLUE. . . they're as personal as a company outside of an endorsement can get.
Overall:
The only reason I don't give it a 10 is because you can expect more from BLUE. I'd give the BLUE mouse a ten for sure, because that sounds like a $2,000 mic. I love this mic, and it's my "go to" mic for most situations.
Submitted: 08/18/2009
Style of Music: Piano/strings, bass
8 out of 10
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"Great Mic For the Studio"
Quality:
Hand made so its easy to break but it stands up to all of the above damaged that i listed and still produced the same awesome sound. I sent it to Blue and got it back within 2 weeks. Very well crafted.
Value:
Lowest price profesionnal microphone you can find.
Desirability:
I own it its smooth.
Sound:
Professional enough to cut an album on it. Released many records on iTunes and other online venue's. The sound is a solid smooth and warm sound. Not Pitchy at all, like the dragonfly and the Baby Bottle. This is a completly different sound then those 2 microphones. Thats why i have both. This works best with Higher tone you can then add the Focusrite Red or D2/D3 and eq it the way it needs to be done, without adding any limiter on the vocals. This has an awesome sounds.
Ease of Use:
Very easy to use just becareful if using the bird cage with this microphone do not over tighten the srcews you could damage the capsule, and if you pull the XLR's out of the bottom you could damage the mic base as well. But all of this will be fixed by blue cause thats what happened to me.
Support:
Like i said after breaking my microphone they took care of everything for free.
Overall:
I will be satisfied with this product forever. I will always have it in the studio. Bluebird, Dragonfly, NTK, Nueman TL103
Hand made so its easy to break but it stands up to all of the above damaged that i listed and still produced the same awesome sound. I sent it to Blue and got it back within 2 weeks. Very well crafted.
Value:
Lowest price profesionnal microphone you can find.
Desirability:
I own it its smooth.
Sound:
Professional enough to cut an album on it. Released many records on iTunes and other online venue's. The sound is a solid smooth and warm sound. Not Pitchy at all, like the dragonfly and the Baby Bottle. This is a completly different sound then those 2 microphones. Thats why i have both. This works best with Higher tone you can then add the Focusrite Red or D2/D3 and eq it the way it needs to be done, without adding any limiter on the vocals. This has an awesome sounds.
Ease of Use:
Very easy to use just becareful if using the bird cage with this microphone do not over tighten the srcews you could damage the capsule, and if you pull the XLR's out of the bottom you could damage the mic base as well. But all of this will be fixed by blue cause thats what happened to me.
Support:
Like i said after breaking my microphone they took care of everything for free.
Overall:
I will be satisfied with this product forever. I will always have it in the studio. Bluebird, Dragonfly, NTK, Nueman TL103
Submitted: 10/06/2009
Style of Music: Hip Hop
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