BLUE Kick Ball Dynamic Microphone

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Cardioid pattern. Class A discrete amplifier. Requires +48v phantom power.

Designed to be punchy and detailed with a larger-than-life sound, the Kickball delivers an acoustic balance far superior to conventional dynamic microphones.

The back of the mic features a three-position bass frequency switch allowing three distinct low-frequency equalization curves. This circuit is based on a unique active RC filter that attenuates sub-bass (below 20Hz) frequencies and contours the low end without any noticeable phase distortion. Ideal for both stage and studio use, the Kickball can be used on virtually any instrument: kick drum, snare drum, tom toms, electric bass, bass cabinets, and anywhere else you need a rugged mic that sounds unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. And like any good kick drum microphone, the Kickball can withstand extremely high sound pressure levels that would send even the toughest condensers back to the showers.

Give the Kickball a listen and you’ll see how well-rounded it really is.

Acoustical Operating Principal: Dynamic transducer with active Class A

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Frequency Range: 35Hz – 16kHz

Sensitivity: 3.0mV/Pa at 1 kHz; 1Pa = 94dB SPL

Rated Impedance: 50 ohm

Rated Load Impedance: 2k ohm

Maximum SPL: 162 dB SPL (2k ohm load at 1% THD)

Output noise Level: 18dB-A

Power Requirement: +48V DC phantom-power

Power Consumption: 2.5 mA

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 818-879-5200

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted July 21, 2008 by a customer from peoplepc.com

""KICK" your Sound up a Notch"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I will use this for a long time. I will always look for better products at a good deal. I need these sometimes in quantity, so price has some consideration. But good operations, sound, price, ease of use, and specific application will keep me using the "KICK" for a while.

Sound
The sound quality is fantastic. Even though it is billed for low frequency sound, it captures acurately the high end also. I have used it to mike drums (bodrhan,drumsets), and flute (native, tin whistle), all in the normal mode and it provides a very stable, clean reproduction of the source. Guitars and Tuba no problem, it can do them all.

Features
The great feature of the selectable switch for bass roll-off and addition adds versitility to the mike's use.

Ease of Use
This mike can be set up easily whether you are using just the mixer EQ, or add-on processors. It can be trimmed to give you the response you need. Adjusting is easy when all of the sound is present. Given the bandwith it is able to hear, it provides an acurate reproduction of what is placed before it.

Quality
Made well for what it is. Plastic is durable but not bulletproof. Reasonable care should keep these performing for quite a long time. Not dropping or tossing into cases should help keep them longer.

Value
I check prices on the BRAND NAMES and BRAND X. Always read the specs. read more They will usually (unless they lie) tell you what the mike is capable of. Price or name doesn't always guarantee that you have a perfect item. Do your homework, think outside the box, you will find deals. This is a deal.

Manufacturer Support
No need yet.

The Wow Factor
Looks great, conversation piece, along with sounding great. I have one.....want more!!

Musical Background:
Musician, Sound Engineer

Musical Style:
Country, Jazz, Worship
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