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Blue Microphones - BLUEBIRD SL

Description

Bluebird SL delivers pristine, highly versatile sound that makes every detail of your performance come to life. With a high-pass filter and -20dB pad, Bluebird SL is ideal for capturing standout vocal performances, expressing the true tone of guitars, piano and more with extended upper clarity, smooth mids and rich lows. Next stop, top-flight sound.

Every component of Bluebird SL is specially designed to deliver modern, crystal-clear tone. The hand-built capsule utilizes a fine, gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm that delivers superior resonance at higher frequencies to help vocals cut through the mix. The sculpted rear backplate ensures balanced sound across the entire frequency spectrum. And discreet Class-A circuitry maximizes the accuracy of your sound.

Bluebird SL is a one-of-a-kind mic for every kind of performance. The new onboard switchable 100Hz high-pass filter and -20dB pad give you the flexibility to track a wide variety of sound sources with nuance and power. Use Bluebird SL to capture a singers unique vocal character in stunning detail, achieve full-frequency guitar recordings and more.

Features:
* Extended upper clarity with smooth mid frequencies for any voice or instrument
* Hand-built proprietary large-diaphragm cardioid capsule for full, open sound
* High-pass filter and -20dB pad for ultimate versatility
* Works great with home studio USB audio interfaces

Specifications:
* Transducer Type: Condenser, Pressure Gradient
* Polar Patterns: Cardioid
* Frequency Response: 20Hz 20kHz
* Sensitivity: 28.5 mV/Pa at 1 kHz (1 pa = 94 dB SPL)
* Output Impedance: 50 ohm
* Rate Load Impedance: Not less than 1k omh
* Maximum SPL: 138dB SPL (0.5%)
* S/N Ratio: 82.3 dB-A
* Noise Level: 11.7
* Dynamic Range: 126.3 dB
* Power Requirement: +48V DC Phantom Power
* Weight: 455g
* Dimensions: 222.5mm x 47.5mm
* HPF: 100Hz, 12db per octave
* PAD: -20dB