Blue Microphones Bluebird SL

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Large diaphragm condenser microphone

Polar pattern: Cardioid
Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 28.5 mV / Pa at 1 kHz (1 pa = 94 dB SPL)
Output impedance: 50 ohms
Boundary sound pressure level: 138 dB SPL (0.5%)
S / N ratio: 82.3 dB-A
Dynamic range: 126.3 dB
Requires 48 V phantom power
HPF: 100 Hz, 12 dB per octave
PAD: -20 dB
Dimensions: 222.5 x 47.5 mm
Weight: 455 g
Including spider and wooden box

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Tube No

Switchable Polar Pattern No

Omnidirectional No

Cardioid Yes

Figure-8 No

Low Cut Yes

Pad Yes

shockmount included Yes

USB Microphone No

$144

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Modern sound in a classic package

The Blue Microphones Bluebird SL is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone that combines retro looks with a contemporary sound characterised by a detailed treble response with smooth mids and a punchy low end. Thanks to its cardioid polar pattern, this mic primarily picks up sound signals from in front of the diaphragm while suppressing sounds coming from the rear and sides. The Bluebird SL’s capsule is hand-built and equipped with a mylar diaphragm that is vapour coated with gold, and the mic also comes in an elegant wooden box. Those looking for the type of sound that this microphone delivers can therefore expect a modern piece of studio equipment with a good price-performance ratio.

An all-rounder with a broad frequency response

The Blue Microphones Bluebird SL has a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, so this microphone captures all of the important information within the normal range of human hearing. The main focus here is on producing crystal-clear highs and a punchy vocal sound that will find its place in virtually any mix. Its sensitivity of 28.5 mV/Pa and signal-to-noise ratio of 82.3 dB(A) make this microphone an all-rounder that will capably handle a wide range of recording situations. And its impedance of 50 ohms means it is compatible with the majority of the microphone preamps that are currently on the market.

For home recording and project studios

The Blue Microphones Bluebird SL can be operated with any microphone preamp that can supply 48-volt phantom power, which makes it a suitable choice for almost everyone. It comes with a 100 Hz high-pass filter with a slope of 12 dB per octave, which allows is to filter out the lower frequencies without compromising the range that is essential to vocal recordings. The Bluebird SL also comes complete with an elastic shock mount that eliminates the sound of footsteps and other low-frequency noise interference, making this mic perfect for home recording and small project studios that have not received expensive acoustic treatment.

About Blue Microphones

Blue Microphones is a US-based manufacturer whose eye-catching products never fail to make an instant impression. The company’s microphones, which include the stylish Yeti and the ultra-streamlined Snowball sound converter, are always quick to win over microphone afficionados. The company behind these creative ideas is Baltic Latvian Universal Electronics (“BLUE” for short), whose product range includes handheld, large-diaphragm, and small-diaphragm microphones in both USB and XLR formats and has recently been expanded to include headphones. The Bottle, a microphone with a selection of interchangeable capsules, is a high-end classic in the Blue Microphones range. Swiss firm Logitech acquired Blue Microphones in 2018. Since then, streaming bundles that include Blue Microphones mics and Logitech webcams have also been available.

Great in many situations

As a vocal mic, the Blue Microphones Bluebird SL provides a punchy, professional-quality sound, but it also performs equally well when used for instrument miking thanks to its pad function, which provides 20 dB of attenuation and thus makes it ideal for louder sources like pianos, drums, and brass instruments in addition to quiet instruments like acoustic guitars and similar. Whatever the instrument, however, you can be sure of a brilliantly clear tonal response with a well-defined upper range – in other words, a modern sound with a solid presence.

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Great mic for it's price

Tiappa 02.10.2017

I love this mic and have used it a lot for acoustic guitars and vocals. In my opinion (and I'm really not a sound or recording expert, more of a composer/songwriter) it sounds great, especially for the price. But it's a somewhat specific sound: warm, without as much headroom and not as neutral as the more expensive Blue models like the dragonfly etc.

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wasted money, do not buy

mariozeppe 23.01.2019

i needed 3 substitution before getting one that could work without buzzing or intereferences. the 4th eventually seemed to work for a while than all all the sudden the volume dropped and it was unmanageable to do any clear recordings. Thomann has been absolutely spot on to do all the possible and replacing the order 3 times, is the mic itself that is really garbage. never again Blue Micropohones. buy some trusted brands and never mind this new entries in the market.

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Great quality for it's price

Paul Tsai 22.05.2018

Crystal, futuristic sounds. I found it's great to record female vocal in those modern electronic pop songs, or even certain hip-hop rapper.
Though it still can't beat those high-end microphone. Consider it's price, it's still a great microphone

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Wenn es passt tolles Mikro

thecount 06.12.2017

Hatte das Mikrofon zum Testen im direkten Vergleich mit Aston Origin und Sennheiser MK4 da und wollte es hauptsächlich zur Gesangsaufnahme nutzen.

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Zum Mikro dazu gibts ne Spinne die einen ordentlichen Eindruck macht und eine Holzbox. Nicht unbedingt nötig aber macht ein bisschen was her. Einen sehr positiven Eindruck macht natürlich auch das Vintage Design. Es gibt Schalter für Pad und HPF, wenn man es braucht natürlich nützlich.

Verarbeitung macht auf mich auch einen guten Eindruck für die fernöstliche Herstellung. Das Gewinne der Spinne geht natürlich nicht so schön flüssig wie das des Sennheisers aus deutscher Herstellung, aber wen kümmerts. Hatte das Mikro aber wie gesagt nicht all zu lange da.

Das wichtigste: Der Sound:
Auffällig sind sehr betonte Höhen, diese wirken aber nicht billig. Weiterhin sind die Mitten im Vergleich mit anderen Mikros etwas zurückhaltend. Eigenrauschen ist sehr gering.

Rein Subjektiv hat das Mikro leider nicht zu meiner Stimme gepasst, deswegen ging es zurück. Ich kann mir allerdings vorstellen dass manche Stimmen und Instrumente vom "modernen" Sound sehr profitieren. Es klang also nicht schlecht, nur nicht passend.

Wer also nach Testkandidaten für Großmembraner im Bereich bis 300 ¤ sucht, nur zu!

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Blue Microphones Bluebird SL

Large diaphragm condenser microphone

Modern sound in a classic package