Brand Name:BLUE
Model Number:Bluebird SL
Descriptions:
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.
Behind the Mic
With the original Bluebird microphone, Blue set a new standard for modern recording mics. Bluebird SL advances that legacy with refined sonics and versatile switches to capture exceptionally clear and powerful sound that makes ears perk up and listen. Add in an updated design to inspire your best performances, and what you get is a best-selling Essential Series condenser mic.
Inside the 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.
Make The Switch
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 singer’s unique vocal character in stunning detail, achieve full-frequency guitar recordings and more.
Features
- Emphasized upper clarity with smooth mid frequencies for voices and instruments
- Hand-built, large-diaphragm cardioid capsule
- High-pass filter and -20 dB pad to promote versatility
- Suitable for use with home-studio interfaces (USB, Thunderbolt, or otherwise)
Blue Bluebird SL Designed for applications ranging from vocals and Instruments
Specifications
Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
Capsule | Condenser |
Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
Circuitry | Solid-State |
Pad | -20 dB |
High-Pass Filter | 100 Hz, 12 dB/Octave |
Performance
Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
Maximum SPL | Cardioid: 138 dB SPL Peak |
Impedance | Cardioid: 50 Ohms |
Load Impedance | 1000 Ohms |
Sensitivity | Cardioid: 28.5 mV/Pa at 1 kHz |
Dynamic Range | Cardioid: 126.3 dB |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Cardioid: 82.3 dB A-Weighted |
THD | 0.5% |
Connectivity
Output Connectors (Analog) | 1 x XLR 3-Pin |
Power
Operating Voltage | 48 V |
Physical
Dimensions | ø: 1.87 x L: 8.76" / ø: 47.5 x L: 222.5 mm |
Weight | 16.05 oz / 455 g |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 4.035 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.55 x 8.9 x 5.2" |