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Microphone, Large Diaphragm Condenser, Class A Discrete Solid State, includes B8 Cardioid Capsule

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Microphone, Large Diaphragm Condenser, Class A Discrete Solid State, includes B8 Cardioid CapsuleMicrophone, Large Diaphragm Condenser, Class A Discrete Solid State, includes B8 Cardioid Capsule

Blue BOTTLE-ROCKET-STAGE1

The Bottle Rocket Stage One is Blue's most accessible Class A discrete solid state mic with a foundation for interchangeable capsules, including Blue's nine vintage lollipop-style capsules, the Bottle Caps. Theis bayonet-mounted system gives the user unlimited flexibility and a wide variety of tonal characteristics and pickup patterns, all in one mic.

Precision-designed and hand-assembled, the Stage One is crafted for a lifetime of use. Compared to similar microphones, the Stage One had a very low self noise specification (<7.5dB) and a very high output level (+12dBV), making it the perfect choice for today's high sample rate/deep word length digital platforms. Instead of integrated circuits (chips), the Stage One employs a transformerless Class A discrete amplifier circuit to ensure the most accurate and noise-free signal possible, with minimal distortion and coloration. The Stage One is an ideal microphone for recording virtually any sound source. In addition to the microphone, the Stage One also includes Blue's custom spider shockmount.

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: 27mV/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 7.5 dBV - 14 dBV (IEC 651) (depending on capsule)
  • Maximum Output: +12dBV = 3.1 Vrms (2.5kohms, 1% THD)
  • Maximum SPL: 138 dB SPL (2.5kohms, 1% THD)
  • Dynamic Range: 130dB (@ 2.5kohms)
  • Power Requirements: +48V DC phantom power (IEC 268-15) (+35V min)
  • Current Draw: 1.8mA (typical AI +48V)

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Cardioid large diaphragm singleback-plate
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 ...

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Cardioid small diaphragm
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 are ...

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Figure-8 Large Diaphragm Capsule
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 Sound,” with ...

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Cardoid mid-size diaphragm
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 microphones, ...

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Perspex Sphere Pressure Omni Small Diaphragm
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 ...

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Pressure Omni Large Diaphragm
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 ...

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Cardioid large diaphragm dual back-plate
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 contemporary ...

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Cardioid large diaphrarm Single Backplate Capsule
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 detail ...

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