Blue BOTTLE ROCKET STAGE2 Microphone, Large Diaphragm Condenser, Vacuum Tube, includes B8 Cardioid Capsule

Blue BOTTLE-ROCKET-STAGE2
Microphone, Large Diaphragm Condenser, Vacuum Tube, includes B8 Cardioid Capsule

BOTTLE-ROCKET-STAGE2

The Bottle Rocket Stage Two vacuum tube microphone system is an innovative and unique solution for virtually any recording need. The Stage Two combines low noise and superb transient response along with a choice of nine different interchangeable capsules, The Bottle Caps. In an instant, you can change these bayonet-mount capsules for a stunning variety of tonal characteristics and pickup patterns without shutting off the power.

Precision-designed and hand-assembled, the Stage Two is crafted for a lifetime of use. Its transformerless Class A discrete amplifier circuit is a thoroughly modern design with a nod to the classic circuits of yesterday. Utilizing a single hand-selected ECC88 vacuum tube, you'll hear musical detail and subtlety previously only heard in mics costing thousands more. The Stage Two comes with Blue's popular and versatile B8 capsule, a custom-built flight case, Blue's high-definition tube mic cable, shockmount and the innovative Powerstream power supply, which not only ensure ultra-stable performance but features a Blue's soft-start feature which maximizes tube life and minimizes startup time.

Capsules Designed for Any Mission
Both Stages of the Bottle Rocket family can take advantage of the Bottle Caps, Blue's family of nine interchangeable capsules with different tonal characteristics and pickup patterns. Each Bottle Cap is designed to provide the recordist with the ultimate sonic solution for their respective application. Below is a complete list of the nine Bottle Caps. Get them all and you'll have an entire mic cabinet at your fingertips.

B0 - Airy top end, silky vocal sound
B1 - Ultimate for acoustic instruments
B2 - Vintage rich ribbon sound with muted top end & detailed midrange
B3 - Accurage, neutral sound
B4 - Live & orchestral applications
B5 - Dramatic top & bottom
B6 - The renowned Blue sonic signature - smooth, liquid presence
B7 - Today's vintage sound
B8 - All-purpose - Blue's "TPO" (The Popular Opinion) sound

Specifications

Transducer Type: Pressure gradient or pure pressure (depending on capsule)
Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirection, Figure of 8 (depending on capsule)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: 50mV/Pa (+/-10mV depending on capsule) at 1kHz (1Pa=94dB SPL)
Output Impedance: 50 ohms
Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1k ohm
Noise Level A-Weighted: Not more than 9 dBV - 14 dBV (IEC 651) (depending on capsule)
Maximum Output: +28dBV = 25.11 Vrms (2.5kohms, 1% THD)
Maximum SPL: 138 dB SPL (2.5kohms, 1% THD)
Dynamic Range: 130dB (@ 2.5kohms)
Power Requirements: External Powerstream Unit
Current Draw: Heater (6V DC) 300 mA, Plate (120V) 5mA - typical

Our Part # BOTTLE-ROCKET-STAGE2

	Blue B0-CAPSULE Cardioid large diaphragm singleback-plate The Ultimate Big Vocal Sound.The B0 is a bright single back plate capsule, tuned rather high like our Blueberry microphone. It is similar in tone to the B6, with an added sparkle of air in the extreme high end. To obtain the ultimate Big ... Item is expected to be available to ship in 3-4 weeks. Need it sooner? Call us!	Add to Cart to see Price
	Blue B1-CAPSULE Cardioid small diaphragm The Accuracy Plus Capsule.The B1 has been designed to capture instruments with a detailed high end, and features a dip in response around 400 Hz to enhance the clarity of a program source. The B1’s most notable characteristics ... Item is expected to be available to ship in 3-4 weeks. Need it sooner? Call us!	Add to Cart to see Price
	Blue B2-CAPSULE Figure-8 Large Diaphragm Capsule The Vintage Capsule.The response of the B2 has been tailored to resemble the big, warm sound and open pickup pattern of a vintage ribbon microphone. When worked close this capsule is reminiscent of the “Bing Crosby ... Item is expected to be available to ship in 3-4 weeks. Need it sooner? Call us!	Add to Cart to see Price
	Blue B3-CAPSULE Cardoid mid-size diaphragm The Neutral Capsule.This is our most accurate, and, in a purely technical sense, “best” capsule. The B3 has a soft midrange boost to detail the center frequencies in a program source.In the tradition of classical recording ... Item is expected to be available to ship in 3-4 weeks. Need it sooner? Call us!	Add to Cart to see Price
	Blue B4-CAPSULE Perspex Sphere Pressure Omni Small Diaphragm The Big Omni.The B4 represents our finest craftsmanship, evoking an ethereal quality sought after by producers and engineers alike. The Perspex sphere which houses our small diaphragm capsule, hand-built by BLUE engineers, is a unique ... Item is expected to be available to ship in 3-4 weeks. Need it sooner? Call us!	Add to Cart to see Price
	Blue B5-CAPSULE Pressure Omni Large Diaphragm The Presence Omni.Frequency response peaks at 3-5kHz and 12-15kHz give this capsule a distinctively bright and incisive timbre. The B5 is particularly useful for close-miking acoustic guitar, yielding an characteristic classic rock/pop ... Item is expected to be available to ship in 3-4 weeks. Need it sooner? Call us!	Add to Cart to see Price
	Blue B6-CAPSULE Cardioid large diaphragm dual back-plate The BLUE Standard—The Modern Presence Vocal Sound.This is our premium capsule, tuned to deliver a larger-than-life sound with extension in the lower and upper frequencies. Though designed primarily to achieve a world-class ... Item is expected to be available to ship in 3-4 weeks. Need it sooner? Call us!	Add to Cart to see Price
	Blue B7-CAPSULE Cardioid large diaphrarm Single Backplate Capsule The Classic Vocal Sound.This single backplate capsule is our version of the unmistakably warm sound ascribed to the great 1950’s tube microphones. A boost in the upper midrange response brings out just the right amount of intimate ... Item is expected to be available to ship in 3-4 weeks. Need it sooner? Call us!	Add to Cart to see Price