Blue Microphones Cactus Multi Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone

Blue Microphones Cactus Multi Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone

In the tradition of the world’s best (and most expensive) vintage vocal microphones, the Cactus delivers an intimate presence. The amplifier design is a transformer-balanced single vacuum tube sub-miniature pentode in a triode mode, which combined with the highest quality hand-selected electronic components ensures low noise and minimal distortion. At a distance, the Cactus delivers every nuance in the room, with finely focused resolution and clear, musical frequency response creating an impressive depth of field. Up close, with its detailed midrange, the nine-pattern Cactus excels at delivering a vocal or solo track right to the front of the mix where it belongs.

Characteristics

• Nine-pattern condenser — cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8 with variable settings in between
• Vintage Class A discrete tube amplifier circuit
• Blue’s B7 hand-built capsule tuned for multipatterns
• Vintage sound, detailed midrange for the classic tube mic recording with nine different remote selectable patterns
• Integrated capsule shockmounting; mic hand-tuned & tested
• Includes the premium quality Cactus Tube Power Supply, Champagne tube mic cable, ATA flight case, & Series 1 Shock/Pop integrated shock mount & pop filter

Suggested Applications
Male and Female Vocals, Classical Piano, Sax & Horns

Included Accessories

• Integrated Series 1 Pop/Shock
• Cactus Tube Power Supply
• ATA Flight Case
• Champagne Tube Mic Cable

Technical Specifications

• Acoustical Operating Principal: Pressure Gradient 
• Directional Pattern:  Multipattern
• Frequency Range: 20Hz – 20KHz  
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1kohm: 18mV/Pa
• Output Impedance: 50ohms
• Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1kohm
• S/N ratio CCIR468-3: 72dB
• S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651: 84dB-A
• Noise Level DIN/IEC 651: 10dB-A
• Max SPL (0.5% THD) into 2.5kohms: 136dB
• Dynamic Range (2.5kohm load): 126dB
• Supply Voltage (IEC 268-15): Cactus Tube Power Supply
• Weight: 800g
• Dimensions (mm): 230x50x30

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.