Blue Microphones Bluebird Cardioid Condenser Microphone
If you’re looking for a value priced large-diaphragm condenser microphone but are staggered by the choices — and these days there are tons of ’em — stop pulling your hair out and start tracking in rich, high fidelity. The Blue Bluebird is an affordable solution for recording vocals, acoustic guitars, drums, percussion, horns, piano, strings… just about anything that makes a sound. Don’t be fooled by its affordable price. This mic absolutely rocks (and sings) on so many sources.
The Blue Bluebird is set at a cardioid pattern and boasts discrete Class A circuitry, making it perfect for vocals, acoustic guitar and directional pointing at the source of an instrument’s sound. Its frequency response is on par with microphones costing much more, but you’d never know it from listening or from looking at it! The Bluebird is one helluva looker with the classic styling Blue Microphones are famous for.
The construction feels sturdy and should stand the test of time. It’s extremely quiet so don’t be afraid to put it up in even the most critical of recording situations. You’ll capture all of the details in full, broad style and start pondering about adding a second Bluebird to your arsenal for stereo recording.
Blue Microphones has put the Bluebird in a beautiful package that screams value. It comes packed in a classic wood case, has a specially-designed shockmount called the Birdnest and a Birdnest metal-mesh pop filter that fits right onto the microphone to help reduce plosives, S’s and such. Top it off with a certificate of authenticity and you’re holding a future classic in your hands. Now let it fly!
Polar pattern: Cardioid Class A discrete amplifier circuit Blue’s famous cutting-edge design Complete package, including shock mount and pop filter
Suggested Applications
Vocals, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Drums, Piano & Strings
Included Accessories
The Bluebird Accessory Pak, featuring the BirdCage — custom shockmount and the BirdNest — custom pop filter.
Specifications
Acoustical Operating Principal: Pressure Gradient Directional Pattern: Cardioid Frequency Range: 20Hz – 20KHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1kohm: 27mV/Pa Output Impedance: 50ohms Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1kohm Noise Level A-weighted (IEC 651): Not more than 7.5dB Max Output (1% THD into 2.5kohms): 12dBu Max SPL (0.5% THD) into 2.5kohms: 138dB Dynamic Range (2.5kohm load): 130dB Supply Voltage (IEC 268-15): 48V Phantom (35V min) Current Draw (typical ai + 48V): 1.8mA
Warranty:
Blue Microphones products all feature a standard 1-year warranty, and are extended by an additional year when registered online at the Blue Microphones website.
Blue Microphones Bluebird Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The manufacturer's warranty covers parts for one year and labor for one year from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.
