Blue Baby Bottle SL XLR Condenser Microphone for Recording and Streaming, Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Capsule, Shockmount and Protective Case – Black
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Custom Blue Condenser Capsule
Delivers Baby Bottle SL’s rich, classic sound with depth and clarity.
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Precise Cardioid Pattern
Ensures accurate sound for recording and streaming.
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Classic Warmth and Presence
Baby Bottle SL delivers classic sound with a richly present midrange, smooth top end and neutral bottom.
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-20dB Pad
Keeps your stream free of distortion when things get intense.
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XLR Connection
Perfect for USB audio interfaces and mixers.
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High-Pass Filter
Increases clarity, reducing rumble from your room or desk.
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Brass Backplate Design
Creates Baby Bottle SL’s signature warmth and presence
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Premium Shockmount
Ensures crystal clear sound, free from bumps and vibration.
Comparison table
 Ember |  Blackout Spark SL |  Bluebird SL |  Baby Bottle SL | |
| Capsules | Custom Blue Condenser Capsule | Custom Blue Large-Diaphragm | Custom Blue Large-Diaphragm | Custom Blue Large-Diaphragm |
| Pickup Pattern | Cardioid | Cardioid | Cardioid | Cardioid |
| Sound Signature | Open, Accurate Sound | Detailed, Transparent Sound | Clear, Modern Sound | Warm, Classic Sound |
| High-pass Filter & -20dB PAD | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Type | Studio Mic for Recording | Studio Mic for Recording | Studio Mic for Recording | Studio Mic for Recording |
| Mounting Option | Mic Stand Adapter | Premium Shockmount | Premium Shockmount | Premium Shockmount |
| Transport Option | Laser-Cut Foam Gift Box | Custom Wood Box | Custom Wood Box | Custom Wood Box |
| Output | USB Output | XLR Output | XLR Output | XLR Output |
| Weight: | 1.76 kg |
| Dimensions: | 22.25 x 5.15 x 5.15 cm; 1.76 Kilograms |
| Model: | 988-000113 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
The mic came out great! Recorded a podcast on it great quality
Best Mic i ever use!!!! i stream and this Mic is the non plus ultra on the market!!!!!
BLUE Baby Bottle SL is worth it<3
Dieses Mikro ist klasse. Ich nutze es zum Streamen und fr Videos auf YouTube mit einem GoXlr Mini. Es lsst sich super einsteuern und auf die eigene Stimme anpassen. Fr Anfnger habe ich daher nur vier Sterne gegeben, da man sich schon mit Mikrofontechnik und Steuerung beschftigen muss. Auerdem braucht man natrlich ein Gert, dass das XLR – Signal aufnimmt. Ich bin sehr begeistert.
Bin mit dem warmen Klang sehr zu Frieden. Nutze es fr Rap und Gesang. Die Hhen sind nicht zu hoch.
Das Design ist nicht relevant fr den Klang, aber mir gefllt die Optik sehr gut.
Das Mikrofon schlgt einige Mikros die wesentlich teurer sind. Auf YouTube finder man Vergleichsvideos.
No es un micrfono de alta gama, pero es muy superior a muchos micros del mercado que he probado, aparte me encanta su forma, ofrece un aspecto vintage muy atractivo, a la vez que tiene un grato registro de sonido. Recomiendo no dirigirlo directamente a la boca, es decir que tu voz apunte de manera leve hacia un lateral, as evitas las explosivas y ruidos molestos. Ten presente que la gracia de este micro es su forma, colocar un filtro de espuma en la cabeza o pantalla circular sera matar completamente su imagen, para eso buscate otro modelo. El filtro -20 db ayuda mucho a reducir el ruido ambiental, si a ello le sumas el filtro de ruido del OBS por ejemplo, podrs grabar en una habitacin sin tratamiento acstico (como es mi caso) y an as obtener buen resultado. Por mi parte estoy muy contento. La araa que trae hace un buen trabajo, la tengo en un brazo El Gato, y el conjunto va muy bien. La caja de madera para guardarlo es un buen toque pero algo incmoda para cargar, no es un micro para andar por all transportandolo, es un aparato para dejar en el estudio.
J’utilise ce micro tout les jours et il est vraiment top par contre selon utilisation not bien que le support de fixation n’est pas directement sur le micro comme pour le SHURE SM7B mais sur un support antichoc qui est beau mais reste trs visible donc pas trs discret devant une camra. Mais sinon rien redire
I would love a mute button but maybe that’s the usb mix user talking. Mic sounds great. Even for deep voice acting / streaming
Pour le prix ce micro est au top, pour stream dsicord etc..
Mi presupuesto se ajustaba a unos 300/450, y tuve la oportunidad de probar muchisimos microfonos que rondan ese precio y aseguro rotundamente que, al menos para mi, esta ha sido la mejor opcion sin duda.
Tuve en mis manos el famoso Neumann TLM (ahorano recuerdo si el 102 103) y de todos las marcas de micros y modelos de estas marcas que pude probar, os aseguro que el SL es el que ms se le parece (siempre que respetemos la brecha de los 400 euros).
Es increible lo parecido que suenan en salas con tratamiento acustico. Aunque he de decir que yo lo uso en una habitacion normal y su resultado es genial. Siempre que puedas grabar lo mejor posible y luego los archivos tengan una edicion de mezcla minima, este micro tiene una calidad excelente.
Para los que se fijen en lo estetico como yo, su diseo es unico. Y esto no es broma. Tiene un diseo muy llamativo que siempre atrae la curiosidad de todo el mundo que lo ve. No he visto muchas cosas iguales que no sean de bobina. su cuerpo fino y liso junto con la esfera lo hacen muy elegante. Ademas viene un con una caja de madera con acolchado en su interior que finalizan la presentacion del producto.
No es perfecto, obviamente. Para empezar no viene con ningun cable XLR, cosa que algunos de sus competidores con productos mas baratos si lo tienen. Otra cosa que me he fijado es que tiene bastante volumen y si tienes mucha reverberacion donde vas a usar el microfono se te cuela mucho ruido. Al margen de lo mas llamativo, hay algunas especificaciones tecnicasque por el precio se podrian mejorar, pero creo que esto es algo mas personal y no quiero entrar en tanto tecnicismo aburrido.
Lo aconsejo muchisimo. A lo mejor no para gente muy iniciada, pero para quien sepa lo que se hace su calidad/precio es de lo mejor que me he encontrado, y os aseguro que he buscado mucho.
Alright so I have a recording studio. I produce and record bands and I already owned an AT4040 and a Shure mic. Bought this to recording harmonies, doubles and acoustic guitars to add different textures.
I was totally surprised by the quality of this mic and the sounds I caught with it. It became in only a couple of months my go to for every single vocal takes. You won’t be disappointed in a studio context, can’t tell for the podcast view cause I don’t use it for that.
*Note that I have a fully treated room, a pop filter and a Troy Studio isolated box while recording.
Ce micro est de trs bonne qualit je l’ai acheter avec une GOXLR le son est parfait.
only complaint that I have is the lack of supporting materials for how best to set up the mic for my own use. Being new to a formal mic set up, it would have been helpful to have a list of “pro tips” to be successful
Mic was really good, lovely quality and feel, however in my streaming set up it was just too sensitive, would be much better in a proper studio set up!
Micro trs bon, prix assez lv quand on voit la difficult du micro rester dans un ton trs stable et a ne pas satur trs vite. Le micro est trs solide, mais pensez prendre un comprsseur audio ou un autre son qui en a une intgrer. Sinon trs bon micro.
Want to eavesdrop on your apartment neighbors? this might be the mic for you! Crystal clear clarity, amazing tones and just overall a joy to use. My dad thought it was a $1000 mic after I was speaking to him in the headphones from the next room, so value for money is through the roof! Buy the extra insulation with this one!
Posseggo oltre 50 microfoni di budget anche molto elevato. Questo microfono mi ha coplito per la sua forma strana, per la silenziosit e per la qualit complessiva. Il costruttore una ditta seria e lo consiglio a tutti. Grazie
Nicely designed with some top quality outputs, but lacking in simple, clearly accessible instructions for a simpleton like me. Solved through some online research and probably not relevant to most, but otherwise a neat product which delivers what you’d want from the price point. Better quality and far easier to use than the Rode USB mic I have had.
Nicely designed with some top quality outputs, but lacking in simple, clearly accessible instructions for a simpleton like me. Solved through some online research and probably not relevant to most, but otherwise a neat product which delivers what you’d want from the price point. Better quality and far easier to use than the Rode USB mic I have had.
Nicely designed with some top quality outputs, but lacking in simple, clearly accessible instructions for a simpleton like me. Solved through some online research and probably not relevant to most, but otherwise a neat product which delivers what you’d want from the price point. Better quality and far easier to use than the Rode USB mic I have had.
I love the sound of this condenser microphone, as soon as I started using it my friends all noticed the massive improvement in voice quality. They said “I sound more like a Chad” XD. Is very clean and clear. Would recommend.
I love the sound of this condenser microphone, as soon as I started using it my friends all noticed the massive improvement in voice quality. They said “I sound more like a Chad” XD. Is very clean and clear. Would recommend.
I love the sound of this condenser microphone, as soon as I started using it my friends all noticed the massive improvement in voice quality. They said “I sound more like a Chad” XD. Is very clean and clear. Would recommend.
Excellent quality microphone that is very sensitive while not picking up too much background noise, and works very well. Five stars.
Just perfect. I’ve put off reviewing for a while because I wanted to test it in a variety of situations and had a few sessions that I thought would do exactly this.
It’s easy to get up and running. Just produces really balanced, crisp, clear sound. We’ve used it for both classical and more generic ‘pop’ music. And are really pleased with the results. The balance is excellent, and I’m very happy with it.
The packaging is amazing, it come with a lovely wooden box, and contains everything you need.
It looks amazing, in a Retro way. I do a lot of web broadcasting, and I am using this as my primary microphone. Its plugged into a small desk with a power supplier. The quality is really impressive, across the full range.
I am not a sound engineer or expert, all I can do is comment on the quality of the sound I hear and the praise I have received. It is something that is built to last and is worth every penny. Could not recommend it more.
Not only does this look great it works great too. Excellent build quality and a subtle blue colour. Perfect for vlogging and other voice recordings, the sound quality is brilliant to what I’ve used before…..which is cheap little clip on mics. This doesn’t come with any tripod ect so you will have to get one if you don’t already have one.
Good sound quality.
I really like Blue Microphones Ember XLR Condenser Microphone.
It is great for for Recording, Podcasting, and Streaming.
I’ve used Blue mics before such as the Yeti and I’m just as impressed with this as I was with them. Quality is the key here. The mic itself is beautifully made and sturdy which for me goes a long way to justify it’s premium price. That quality begins from the packaging and continues all the way through to the sound quality the mic is able to capture. It truly adds a new dimension to your voice and if you’ve never used a Blue microphone before I would thoroughly recommend trying one as I’ve always come away impressed. Make sure you remember that this mic has an XLR connection so if like me you want to use it with a PC, you’ll need a USB audio interface, I have a Behringer one and it works great. They’re not expensive either so it doesn’t add much to the cost.
This is a beautiful microphone. However, it is a condenser microphone and this means it is very sensitive. Therefore, it will pick up on a lot of sound that you won’t want to pick up if you’re working in a sub-optimal recording space. If your recording space is noisy, then you may want to pick a dynamic microphone, which are a little less sensitive. However, if you’ve got a quiet recording space, this is a great choice. I’ve got mine set up with a Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 audio interface, and it works great.
This is a beautiful microphone. However, it is a condenser microphone and this means it is very sensitive. Therefore, it will pick up on a lot of sound that you won’t want to pick up if you’re working in a sub-optimal recording space. If your recording space is noisy, then you may want to pick a dynamic microphone, which are a little less sensitive. However, if you’ve got a quiet recording space, this is a great choice. I’ve got mine set up with a Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 audio interface, and it works great.
This is a beautiful microphone. However, it is a condenser microphone and this means it is very sensitive. Therefore, it will pick up on a lot of sound that you won’t want to pick up if you’re working in a sub-optimal recording space. If your recording space is noisy, then you may want to pick a dynamic microphone, which are a little less sensitive. However, if you’ve got a quiet recording space, this is a great choice. I’ve got mine set up with a Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 audio interface, and it works great.
What an amazing microphone – from the minute you open the gorgeous box, you know this is going to be quality. The colour and styling is stunning, the attention to detail perfect, and this will definitely be eye-catching in a stage, vlogging or podcast setting, especially with the shockmount which adds even more style.
The microphone features a High Pass Filter to eliminate any background rumble (and is good enough to dispense with any need for a pop shield), and a -20dB pad to deal with any potential distortion that might occur during recording. If you’re using this at a basic level for podcasts or singing, it might be more expensive than you need, but it will definitely raise your game. The sound quality absolutely lives up to the claim of a warm and deep sound, which is great for singing but nice for podcast quality too – and the round shape and sensitivity of the microphone make it perfect for podcasts where you might have another person joining in. With this sat in the middle of the table it easily picked up both voices and recorded them clearly and without the tinny flat sound that cheaper microphones can give.
This doesn’t come with a cable, so you’ll need to have your own (which anyone buying a microphone at this level is likely to already have). The wooden box fits so snugly that it’s perfect for carrying around to studios/gigs or for recording podcasts in different locations. You can definitely spend less if you’re not a professional, but if you are a professional (or aiming to become one) then you couldn’t do better than this top quality microphone.
What an amazing microphone – from the minute you open the gorgeous box, you know this is going to be quality. The colour and styling is stunning, the attention to detail perfect, and this will definitely be eye-catching in a stage, vlogging or podcast setting, especially with the shockmount which adds even more style.
The microphone features a High Pass Filter to eliminate any background rumble (and is good enough to dispense with any need for a pop shield), and a -20dB pad to deal with any potential distortion that might occur during recording. If you’re using this at a basic level for podcasts or singing, it might be more expensive than you need, but it will definitely raise your game. The sound quality absolutely lives up to the claim of a warm and deep sound, which is great for singing but nice for podcast quality too – and the round shape and sensitivity of the microphone make it perfect for podcasts where you might have another person joining in. With this sat in the middle of the table it easily picked up both voices and recorded them clearly and without the tinny flat sound that cheaper microphones can give.
This doesn’t come with a cable, so you’ll need to have your own (which anyone buying a microphone at this level is likely to already have). The wooden box fits so snugly that it’s perfect for carrying around to studios/gigs or for recording podcasts in different locations. You can definitely spend less if you’re not a professional, but if you are a professional (or aiming to become one) then you couldn’t do better than this top quality microphone.
What an amazing microphone – from the minute you open the gorgeous box, you know this is going to be quality. The colour and styling is stunning, the attention to detail perfect, and this will definitely be eye-catching in a stage, vlogging or podcast setting, especially with the shockmount which adds even more style.
The microphone features a High Pass Filter to eliminate any background rumble (and is good enough to dispense with any need for a pop shield), and a -20dB pad to deal with any potential distortion that might occur during recording. If you’re using this at a basic level for podcasts or singing, it might be more expensive than you need, but it will definitely raise your game. The sound quality absolutely lives up to the claim of a warm and deep sound, which is great for singing but nice for podcast quality too – and the round shape and sensitivity of the microphone make it perfect for podcasts where you might have another person joining in. With this sat in the middle of the table it easily picked up both voices and recorded them clearly and without the tinny flat sound that cheaper microphones can give.
This doesn’t come with a cable, so you’ll need to have your own (which anyone buying a microphone at this level is likely to already have). The wooden box fits so snugly that it’s perfect for carrying around to studios/gigs or for recording podcasts in different locations. You can definitely spend less if you’re not a professional, but if you are a professional (or aiming to become one) then you couldn’t do better than this top quality microphone.
This is a great quality mic from Blue Microphones. It offers that same great audio quality I’ve come to expect from them. The XLR connection means you can use it with USB audio interfaces such as the one I have from Behringer. The mic comes really well packaged in some of the nicest mic packaging I’ve ever seen the and the mic and shockmount are well made. It’s a solid mic that won’t let you down.
The Blue Microphones ‘Blackout Spark SL’ condenser microphone is supplied in a very snazzy wooden box. The microphone itself is further packed into a wooden box creating a sense premium material with the price your paying. The set consists of the microphone, microphone cage and minimal instructions . No lead or XLR amplifier are supplied however which is a slight bummer as you have to spend extra money for them and nor is there a stand available straight out the box which can be annoying. There is some plastic and foam packaging to ensure that the product is delivered safely with no damage at all.
The Blue brand is part of the Logitech group meaning already it would be high quality as myself i already own masses of products from the Logitech group. Within use, the microphone works superbly. Out of the box, it is quite low gain and certainly benefits from the extra volume boost from hooking it up to an XLR amplifier or mixer. It is a bit like a turntable or Bluetooth can be with out pre-amplification, you need to turn the volume up to hear it. The downside can manifest itself as hiss or noise. This is how it is when one tries to step up a very low gain source to audible levels without some boost in between.
Properly set up and with suitable ancillary equipment this microphone rewards with very clear and dynamic sound. Just what you want for a top quality set up. As such the ‘Blackout Spark’ is very good value even when you factor in the extra cost of the necessary gubbins. Perhaps not for the absolute beginner without some extra advise/help but with a little effort and perseverance the results are well worth it. On the plus side, once it is all set up, there is little else you need to do but enjoy what it can do.
We are a musical family and have all done the lockdown sounds singing/playing thing. This new microphone is the first step in setting up a dedicated music recording room in our house. Hopefully, everything will stay unlocked and open but if not we will be prepared for on-line music sessions, as well as we can be. I would recommend this product with the proviso that you are prepared to add or already have the necessary extras. Otherwise, there are some very good plug and play alternatives out there and other options in the Blue Microphone range is as good a place as any, to start your short list.
I really liked the sound of this mic, comparing it to higher spec and far more expensive mics. The sound is warm, rich and captures sound well in a focused pattern, perfectly suited for voice work.
As with most high quality mics, this requires an existing XLR type connection providing ‘phantom’ power to get the mic to work, so this is no plug and play USB style mic. That said, if you have the requisite kit, I think this mic is perfect for high quality recording work and a hell of a lot cheaper than similar performing professional mics.
As the focus here is on sound quality, this is no bundle and doesn’t come with mounts, pop filters and cables. Something you may need to factor in when budgeting for a mic from scratch.
I have tried a variety of microphones in the past and none of them come anywhere close to the quality of this. From the moment you receive the box everything about this screams quality of the highest order. Pick up the microphone itself and you know that you have a beautifully made piece of equipment. But of course the real test is the sounds it produces and here it simply excels.
Of course it is expensive – but it is a premium product aimed at the professional market so one expects it to have a premium price.
Not often do I consider a product flawless – but this is.
Been using this mic to stream from my home computer system. I use it daily. It is a work horse and has super clear pickup.
Some of the features include:
Custom Blue Condenser Capsule really has amazing broadcast sound quality with depth and clarity.
XLR Connection — Perfect for desktop computer audio interfaces and mixers. Particularly useful for my setup as I work directly from a PC using a Behringer U-PHORIA UM2 CAI.
The filters are excellent. They help to increases clarity, reducing noises from breath, movement and outside interference.
What you end up with is a super clear recording or live audio, free of distortion and background noise.
This is such an epic microphone. I have replaced an ancient B&O microphone with this and I have to say it makes my old one seem, well, old.
Top class mic. Great price. Innovative design and a nice protecting box. Great all round. Top marks from a happy streamer.
This is a bit of a caveat emptor moment as this Blue Microphones XLR Condenser Mic is fabulous for the price … but, it is not plug and play, and does assume that you have the right kit to plug into.
The construction is bulletproof and the performance for the price is excellent.
It’s almost scary how much detail this Baby Bottle SL from Blue Microphones reveals and it might make you rethink your abilities as a vocalist or voice-presenter while at the same time giving a warmth and depth you hadn’t quite heard before. Of course it depends what you’re used to and my other condenser microphones aren’t in this league either in price or quality and so I’d expected to hear a difference, I just hadn’t expected it to be so significant. In truth if you’re doing presentation work, such as your own podcast or vlog, this is a highly desirable bit of kit but not an essential one and cheaper mic’s in the Blue range will deliver perfectly good results at lower cost. On the other hand if you like a close, intimate style of presentation or you’re a singer or vocalist then this mic can help raise your game to a new level and is probably worth every penny. It’s obviously most suited to a natural untreated voice, heavy Auto-Tune is likely to filter out a lot of the detail this mic can capture anyway, but it renders any voice with a flattering vintage-style warmth and tons of detail. There’s nowhere left to hide but that’s a good thing isn’t it? Probably.
It arrives nicely packaged and inside that nice package is an even nicer wooden box, like an old-fashioned school pencil case, to keep it safe in. You also get a really good quality shock mount but of course you’ll have to supply your own cables and pop-filter if desired. I’m not the biggest fan of the shape of the mic but I do like the overall vintage styling and when you’ve heard how good it is you can forgive almost anything. It makes you want to perform better and maybe that’s the best compliment I can pay it. If you’re used to the more strident top-heavy sound of other mics the retro-warm sound of this one might be a surprise but it’s a really good one.
I was a bit surprised at just how thin this mic is, but that’s not really anything to do with sound quality. It just looks bigger in the pictures.
After my initial test record I was delighted with the sound quality. It’s really good – not a big surprise I guess, given the manufacturer.
The proof of the pudding with any mic is the sound quality, which you can hear on the video I’ve uploaded here. It’s worth a quick watch because you can hear the difference compared to the iPhone 12 Pro built in mic.
As to packaging, very very premium. In fact I think it’s overkill. The wonderful wooden box it comes in isn’t really needed in my opinion, but boy does it leave a feeling of quality and luxury.
One thing I didn’t expect is how good it is with off-axis sound. If I’m moving my head a bit to look at something this doesn’t drop the volume drastically like some mics would.
All in all I think this is a fantastic mic. It looks great too, which shouldn’t really matter (but it does!)
You will need your own cable and audio interface so this isn’t a complete “package” as such – it’s just the mic. Since I had cable and interface it was no issue for me, but it’s something to bear in mind.
I was a bit surprised at just how thin this mic is, but that’s not really anything to do with sound quality. It just looks bigger in the pictures.
After my initial test record I was delighted with the sound quality. It’s really good – not a big surprise I guess, given the manufacturer.
The proof of the pudding with any mic is the sound quality, which you can hear on the video I’ve uploaded here. It’s worth a quick watch because you can hear the difference compared to the iPhone 12 Pro built in mic.
As to packaging, very very premium. In fact I think it’s overkill. The wonderful wooden box it comes in isn’t really needed in my opinion, but boy does it leave a feeling of quality and luxury.
One thing I didn’t expect is how good it is with off-axis sound. If I’m moving my head a bit to look at something this doesn’t drop the volume drastically like some mics would.
All in all I think this is a fantastic mic. It looks great too, which shouldn’t really matter (but it does!)
You will need your own cable and audio interface so this isn’t a complete “package” as such – it’s just the mic. Since I had cable and interface it was no issue for me, but it’s something to bear in mind.
I was a bit surprised at just how thin this mic is, but that’s not really anything to do with sound quality. It just looks bigger in the pictures.
After my initial test record I was delighted with the sound quality. It’s really good – not a big surprise I guess, given the manufacturer.
The proof of the pudding with any mic is the sound quality, which you can hear on the video I’ve uploaded here. It’s worth a quick watch because you can hear the difference compared to the iPhone 12 Pro built in mic.
As to packaging, very very premium. In fact I think it’s overkill. The wonderful wooden box it comes in isn’t really needed in my opinion, but boy does it leave a feeling of quality and luxury.
One thing I didn’t expect is how good it is with off-axis sound. If I’m moving my head a bit to look at something this doesn’t drop the volume drastically like some mics would.
All in all I think this is a fantastic mic. It looks great too, which shouldn’t really matter (but it does!)
You will need your own cable and audio interface so this isn’t a complete “package” as such – it’s just the mic. Since I had cable and interface it was no issue for me, but it’s something to bear in mind.
I was a bit surprised at just how thin this mic is, but that’s not really anything to do with sound quality. It just looks bigger in the pictures.
After my initial test record I was delighted with the sound quality. It’s really good – not a big surprise I guess, given the manufacturer.
The proof of the pudding with any mic is the sound quality, which you can hear on the video I’ve uploaded here. It’s worth a quick watch because you can hear the difference compared to the iPhone 12 Pro built in mic.
As to packaging, very very premium. In fact I think it’s overkill. The wonderful wooden box it comes in isn’t really needed in my opinion, but boy does it leave a feeling of quality and luxury.
One thing I didn’t expect is how good it is with off-axis sound. If I’m moving my head a bit to look at something this doesn’t drop the volume drastically like some mics would.
All in all I think this is a fantastic mic. It looks great too, which shouldn’t really matter (but it does!)
You will need your own cable and audio interface so this isn’t a complete “package” as such – it’s just the mic. Since I had cable and interface it was no issue for me, but it’s something to bear in mind.
I was a bit surprised at just how thin this mic is, but that’s not really anything to do with sound quality. It just looks bigger in the pictures.
After my initial test record I was delighted with the sound quality. It’s really good – not a big surprise I guess, given the manufacturer.
The proof of the pudding with any mic is the sound quality, which you can hear on the video I’ve uploaded here. It’s worth a quick watch because you can hear the difference compared to the iPhone 12 Pro built in mic.
As to packaging, very very premium. In fact I think it’s overkill. The wonderful wooden box it comes in isn’t really needed in my opinion, but boy does it leave a feeling of quality and luxury.
One thing I didn’t expect is how good it is with off-axis sound. If I’m moving my head a bit to look at something this doesn’t drop the volume drastically like some mics would.
All in all I think this is a fantastic mic. It looks great too, which shouldn’t really matter (but it does!)
You will need your own cable and audio interface so this isn’t a complete “package” as such – it’s just the mic. Since I had cable and interface it was no issue for me, but it’s something to bear in mind.
What a piece of kit, I’ve been using the built in microphone to my razer headset, whilst on zoom my colleagues heard me breathing and couldn’t hear me speak I couldn’t ever get a happy medium so I upgrade to this, and rather cheap from Blue but still with studio quality recording capabilities, no one person has complained the can hear me breathing and compliment on how clear I am and ask which microphone I’ve upgraded to
XLR to usb or 3.5mm jack is needed for standard desktop setups
Very well made and packed well and was a bit overwhelming at first by the array of bits and pieces. However It is easy to set up IF you follow the instructions step by step. The sound quality is the best I have heard from any microphone I have ever heared!
Really do love this device and it is now my preferred mic when I am at home. However… this is still over 200. FOR A MIC. Unless you want absolute perfect sound recording, I would shop elsewhere for a cheaper alternative.
I asked my nepohew to hel;p with the reivew of this item. He loves it!, said its the best one he has used, very easy to set up and sounds amazing.
I have to take his word as he is much more up on things such as this, but if he says its cool its cool.
Easy to install and set up, he had it working within minutes.
Will be used constantly, has a lovely rich sound. No more shrill squeaky feedback.
It arrives very well packaged, in my opinion is superior quality in looks and function.
Would 100% recommend.
It arrived on time.
This is one of the best top range professional microphones that you can put your hands on. Many people might be deterred when they see the price for the first time, but if you are reading this review I would suggest going to the Blue website to check the sound samples recorded by this microphones, both voice-overs and instruments.
This is Blue Microphones Baby Bottle SL XLR Condenser Microphone. The baby bottle is the fanciest in the spark-blue bird-baby bottle range and it is worth the title in my humble opinion.
Starting with the fancy unboxing experience, Blue doesn’t seem to leave any room for compromises. The wooden box where the microphone is stored is one of the best storage units I have ever had. It is vintage-like, smells like fresh wood, and protects the microphone perfectly well. Amazing unboxing experience is the least I can say.
Like the spark and Bluebird, the baby bottle also packs the latest technology from Blue. It features a -20dB switch that allows you to prevent the microphone from capturing loud noises. Usually this takes a lot of effort post production especially if you record in noisy environments. Having a switch that does the job effortlessly is just incredible. It also packs the high-pass filter which prevents sudden uncontrolled noises. These usually include sudden movements, something falling, etc.
I would agree with Blue in describing the sound output tone as classic with rich mid-range tone, a smooth top end and neutral bottom. This is what sets the baby bottle apart and makes it slightly richer compared to the Spark variant. This cardioid capsule gives a more professional tone to the baby bottle and is definitely more accurate in terms of recorded tones or voice-overs.
A premium shock mount makes this even more ready-to-use out of the box as long as you have the right XLR connection, the device (Computer) and audio outlet (even a cheap one would do).
The question here is whether this is worth it? Well the range includes the Spark and Blue Bird which I would argue are equally amazing and robust. However, if you are a perfectionist recorder, professional podcaster with income generating podcasts, or professional singer/studio owner/instrument player, then the Baby bottle is a worthy investment. If you are an entry-level artist, a pro streamer, or a beginning podcaster then you would be more than fine with the Bluebird or the Spark.
This is one of the best top range professional microphones that you can put your hands on. Many people might be deterred when they see the price for the first time, but if you are reading this review I would suggest going to the Blue website to check the sound samples recorded by this microphones, both voice-overs and instruments.
This is Blue Microphones Baby Bottle SL XLR Condenser Microphone. The baby bottle is the fanciest in the spark-blue bird-baby bottle range and it is worth the title in my humble opinion.
Starting with the fancy unboxing experience, Blue doesn’t seem to leave any room for compromises. The wooden box where the microphone is stored is one of the best storage units I have ever had. It is vintage-like, smells like fresh wood, and protects the microphone perfectly well. Amazing unboxing experience is the least I can say.
Like the spark and Bluebird, the baby bottle also packs the latest technology from Blue. It features a -20dB switch that allows you to prevent the microphone from capturing loud noises. Usually this takes a lot of effort post production especially if you record in noisy environments. Having a switch that does the job effortlessly is just incredible. It also packs the high-pass filter which prevents sudden uncontrolled noises. These usually include sudden movements, something falling, etc.
I would agree with Blue in describing the sound output tone as classic with rich mid-range tone, a smooth top end and neutral bottom. This is what sets the baby bottle apart and makes it slightly richer compared to the Spark variant. This cardioid capsule gives a more professional tone to the baby bottle and is definitely more accurate in terms of recorded tones or voice-overs.
A premium shock mount makes this even more ready-to-use out of the box as long as you have the right XLR connection, the device (Computer) and audio outlet (even a cheap one would do).
The question here is whether this is worth it? Well the range includes the Spark and Blue Bird which I would argue are equally amazing and robust. However, if you are a perfectionist recorder, professional podcaster with income generating podcasts, or professional singer/studio owner/instrument player, then the Baby bottle is a worthy investment. If you are an entry-level artist, a pro streamer, or a beginning podcaster then you would be more than fine with the Bluebird or the Spark.
I ordered this microphone as I have been doing a lot of home Karaoke during lockdown and want to record some home demo’s as I think I’m pretty good.
Wow this Ember blue microphone looks fantastic in branded casing which would make an ideal gift.
Metallic blue microphone is premium quality and comes with a mic stand mount, looks smart and modern.
Not for a beginner, I thought I could just plug in microphone using USB port and off I go. Unfortunately that is not the case as you must have XLR Input and 48V power supply, these are standard for musicians but not so much if just starting out.
Once I did get set up about 3 weeks later and 80 pounds poorer I was delighted with this microphone feels very professional.
Nice clear vocals without picking up unwanted background noises.
Overall, good quality professional microphone. You must have XLR input and own power supply.
I would recommend this product.
The Blue Microphones Baby Bottle SL XLR Condenser Microphone is a great product and well known for its status in the music industry. It is very popular among musicians. The price does not break your bank if you are starting your career. Blue started around 1995, having lots of experience this particular model is not only combined with experience from the past but with technology of todays age. This product of blue can also be described as a ‘Workhorse’ reason behind it that this will make it suitable for recording vocals, drums, and acoustic instruments. Electric and Bass guitars through speakers are also within its remit. Overall a great product and highly recommended.
If you want specs, graphs and charts there are plenty of youtube video showing this written review is just going to be my experience with this microphone.
Retail packaging is smart, retail sleeve inside suave black box with simple logo. Open it up and there is a wooden box, real wood!! Inside is the microphone itself well protected inside pre-cut foam bed. In the other half of the box is just the shock mount and this mount is heavy and big.
The build quality of the mount is great – really suspends unwanted vibration away from actual mounting point via tightly wrapped corded elastic. The mic screws into mount via a proprietary collar/threaded ring.
Microphone itself is all metal and you can tell when you pick it up. Feels solid however there is some slight play in the anodised blue body against the core of the mic. As this mic was a free review item I’m sure that final retail versions should be tight.
Lesser articulated mic arms may sag due to the weight of the mic and shock mount if on full extension so bare this in mind. It requires an XLR connection so if you use this with your computer you will need an audio interface which range from 50 to skies the limit, factor the cost of this if you are on a budget.
Without adjusting the sound via software the audio quality is what you would expect. I am a professional photographer and occasional videographer so my real life usage is normally video calls and voice over for short product videos. Spoken word audio is nice, as opposed to saying it is very natural sounding I can hear a difference in my old 30 karaoke mic (XLR too,) and it is significantly fuller sounding. Seems to be able to capture nice bass in the sound but not over powering.
For my usage I would say that it is a very nice and significant upgrade. Would I recommend it for someone who is in a similar role to me? YES .. definitely
If you want specs, graphs and charts there are plenty of youtube video showing this written review is just going to be my experience with this microphone.
Retail packaging is smart, retail sleeve inside suave black box with simple logo. Open it up and there is a wooden box, real wood!! Inside is the microphone itself well protected inside pre-cut foam bed. In the other half of the box is just the shock mount and this mount is heavy and big.
The build quality of the mount is great – really suspends unwanted vibration away from actual mounting point via tightly wrapped corded elastic. The mic screws into mount via a proprietary collar/threaded ring.
Microphone itself is all metal and you can tell when you pick it up. Feels solid however there is some slight play in the anodised blue body against the core of the mic. As this mic was a free review item I’m sure that final retail versions should be tight.
Lesser articulated mic arms may sag due to the weight of the mic and shock mount if on full extension so bare this in mind. It requires an XLR connection so if you use this with your computer you will need an audio interface which range from 50 to skies the limit, factor the cost of this if you are on a budget.
Without adjusting the sound via software the audio quality is what you would expect. I am a professional photographer and occasional videographer so my real life usage is normally video calls and voice over for short product videos. Spoken word audio is nice, as opposed to saying it is very natural sounding I can hear a difference in my old 30 karaoke mic (XLR too,) and it is significantly fuller sounding. Seems to be able to capture nice bass in the sound but not over powering.
For my usage I would say that it is a very nice and significant upgrade. Would I recommend it for someone who is in a similar role to me? YES .. definitely
For some reason, this review is being shown on Amazon as a review of a Spark SL XLR condenser microphone but it is actually a review of a Bluebird XLR condenser microphone.
You can that this is a very high quality microphone from the moment the deliver driver hands you the parcel, because it is exceptionally heavy. Part of this is due to the microphone being packaged in a smart wooden box (which I love) but it is mainly due to the microphone being manufactured from high quality materials and being built to last.
Included in the box are the microphone and a mount however, a microphone stand is not supplied (which isn’t surprising). What is slightly more surprising is the fact that a cable (with an XLR connector) and power supply are not provided but I guess this does illustrate the point that this is a specialist microphone and if you are planning on using a microphone such as this, you will more than likely already have these items.
Blue microphones are well known in the sound industry for making some of the best equipment in the industry and of course, this microphone doesn’t disappoint. I sometimes find it hard to distinguish between differences in sound quality of various devices however, the clarity of sound recording delivered by this microphone is noticeable.
Of course, this quality all comes at a price and at the time of writing, this price is 270. It’s a lot of money for a microphone, particularly if you aren’t planning on using it in a professional environment but depending on your circumstances, you may well consider it to be a good investment.
For some reason, this review is being shown on Amazon as a review of a Spark SL XLR condenser microphone but it is actually a review of a Bluebird XLR condenser microphone.
You can that this is a very high quality microphone from the moment the deliver driver hands you the parcel, because it is exceptionally heavy. Part of this is due to the microphone being packaged in a smart wooden box (which I love) but it is mainly due to the microphone being manufactured from high quality materials and being built to last.
Included in the box are the microphone and a mount however, a microphone stand is not supplied (which isn’t surprising). What is slightly more surprising is the fact that a cable (with an XLR connector) and power supply are not provided but I guess this does illustrate the point that this is a specialist microphone and if you are planning on using a microphone such as this, you will more than likely already have these items.
Blue microphones are well known in the sound industry for making some of the best equipment in the industry and of course, this microphone doesn’t disappoint. I sometimes find it hard to distinguish between differences in sound quality of various devices however, the clarity of sound recording delivered by this microphone is noticeable.
Of course, this quality all comes at a price and at the time of writing, this price is 270. It’s a lot of money for a microphone, particularly if you aren’t planning on using it in a professional environment but depending on your circumstances, you may well consider it to be a good investment.
For some reason, this review is being shown on Amazon as a review of a Spark SL XLR condenser microphone but it is actually a review of a Bluebird XLR condenser microphone.
You can that this is a very high quality microphone from the moment the deliver driver hands you the parcel, because it is exceptionally heavy. Part of this is due to the microphone being packaged in a smart wooden box (which I love) but it is mainly due to the microphone being manufactured from high quality materials and being built to last.
Included in the box are the microphone and a mount however, a microphone stand is not supplied (which isn’t surprising). What is slightly more surprising is the fact that a cable (with an XLR connector) and power supply are not provided but I guess this does illustrate the point that this is a specialist microphone and if you are planning on using a microphone such as this, you will more than likely already have these items.
Blue microphones are well known in the sound industry for making some of the best equipment in the industry and of course, this microphone doesn’t disappoint. I sometimes find it hard to distinguish between differences in sound quality of various devices however, the clarity of sound recording delivered by this microphone is noticeable.
Of course, this quality all comes at a price and at the time of writing, this price is 270. It’s a lot of money for a microphone, particularly if you aren’t planning on using it in a professional environment but depending on your circumstances, you may well consider it to be a good investment.
I was recently thinking about starting podcast creation and I was looking for a decent microphone that can deliver stunning quality without the need for post-production effects and adjustments. This Blue Spark SL XLR is one of the best microphones I ever tried, and one that I would blindly recommend for out of the box unaltered performance.
First, the packaging. This comes in a fancy wooden box that gives a unique look and a charm to the microphone. Blue definitely surpassed all other brands in terms of its packaging. The unboxing experience was quite straightforward and once I saw the wooden box it really caught my attention and made me want to use it even more.
In order for this to function you would need an audio interface which might be costly depending on your preferences. People approaching this microphone would know what they are looking at. It is as investment and a proper audio interface is preferable to get the most out of this microphone. Still, if you are a beginner podcaster, streamer, musician, singer, then rest assured as even if you go with an affordable audio interface, the sound would still prove amazing and crisp.
This microphone, which comes with a sturdy shock mount, packs several features out of the box. The high-pass filter allows for getting rid of rumbles, noise, movements, and even unnoticeable noises like a little chair movement. Usually this noise-clearing step is done post-recording, but thanks to this feature, it can be done while recording.
The high-pass filter doesn’t filter out huge noises, say a car sound, a door being shut, something falling, etc. This is where the -20dB Pad comes in handy as it is useful for managing loud noise.
The shock mount provided is really useful as it ensures stability and allows streamers to avoid any movement that can result in massive noise.
The resulting sound before effects and manipulation is deep and suits podcasters and streamers.
In sum, if you are willing to invest in a robust microphone then this one is definitely one of the best out there. Visiting Blue’s website for clear voice samples would be the next thing you should do. This microphone requires an audio interface, you can go with an affordable one and upgrade as your project prospers.
I was recently thinking about starting podcast creation and I was looking for a decent microphone that can deliver stunning quality without the need for post-production effects and adjustments. This Blue Spark SL XLR is one of the best microphones I ever tried, and one that I would blindly recommend for out of the box unaltered performance.
First, the packaging. This comes in a fancy wooden box that gives a unique look and a charm to the microphone. Blue definitely surpassed all other brands in terms of its packaging. The unboxing experience was quite straightforward and once I saw the wooden box it really caught my attention and made me want to use it even more.
In order for this to function you would need an audio interface which might be costly depending on your preferences. People approaching this microphone would know what they are looking at. It is as investment and a proper audio interface is preferable to get the most out of this microphone. Still, if you are a beginner podcaster, streamer, musician, singer, then rest assured as even if you go with an affordable audio interface, the sound would still prove amazing and crisp.
This microphone, which comes with a sturdy shock mount, packs several features out of the box. The high-pass filter allows for getting rid of rumbles, noise, movements, and even unnoticeable noises like a little chair movement. Usually this noise-clearing step is done post-recording, but thanks to this feature, it can be done while recording.
The high-pass filter doesn’t filter out huge noises, say a car sound, a door being shut, something falling, etc. This is where the -20dB Pad comes in handy as it is useful for managing loud noise.
The shock mount provided is really useful as it ensures stability and allows streamers to avoid any movement that can result in massive noise.
The resulting sound before effects and manipulation is deep and suits podcasters and streamers.
In sum, if you are willing to invest in a robust microphone then this one is definitely one of the best out there. Visiting Blue’s website for clear voice samples would be the next thing you should do. This microphone requires an audio interface, you can go with an affordable one and upgrade as your project prospers.
Pros
High quality and well machined XLR condenser mic.
Focused cardioid pattern for frontal sound pickup.
Fairly good sound suppression of noise from the top, sides and the back.
Thin profiled mic which is fairly unobtrusive when angled horizontally.
Audio is deep and rich.
Cons
Minimal content if you’re looking for a mic kit.
A high quality mic that suits many recording scenarios from voice work, Vlogging and internet content creation to vocal session recording (to an extent).
This is definitely a mic for those who already own or are familiar with using XLR mics as you will need your existing kit to use it. If you’re buying a gift for somebody then they will need extra kit and equipment if they don’t already have it (this is NOT a USB Plug n Play mic and will require an XLR cable, 48v Phantom power and additional cabling or an audio interface to connect it to your machine).
Details and things to note (See pictures and video):
Just the mic and holder, so treat this as a new mic only and not a mic kit (no XLR cable, shock mount, pop filters or wind foams).
Frontal cardioid pattern so audio capture is from the front (above the ‘Blue’ branding), noise is suppressed from the top and three remaining directions.
Removable screw thread adapter set into the holder which can be removed to use on larger swing arm pins, and there’s a tightening ring for connection to the mic so you don’t have to screw the mic in, just seat it and rotate the ring until it’s fully connected to the base of the mic.
Tested with my own mic rig but without adding my shock cradle. Audio interfaces used were my Scarlet Solo and a behringer U-Phoria UMC22.
Final thoughts:
The mic captures deep, warm tones so it works great for my reviews, Vlogs, content creation and voiceovers. I didn’t clean up the audio in any way so the demo is just as it is without any post production.
Happy to recommend this if you have similar uses or you’re looking for a good mid-range XLR mic.
Pros
High quality and well machined XLR condenser mic.
Focused cardioid pattern for frontal sound pickup.
Fairly good sound suppression of noise from the top, sides and the back.
Thin profiled mic which is fairly unobtrusive when angled horizontally.
Audio is deep and rich.
Cons
Minimal content if you’re looking for a mic kit.
A high quality mic that suits many recording scenarios from voice work, Vlogging and internet content creation to vocal session recording (to an extent).
This is definitely a mic for those who already own or are familiar with using XLR mics as you will need your existing kit to use it. If you’re buying a gift for somebody then they will need extra kit and equipment if they don’t already have it (this is NOT a USB Plug n Play mic and will require an XLR cable, 48v Phantom power and additional cabling or an audio interface to connect it to your machine).
Details and things to note (See pictures and video):
Just the mic and holder, so treat this as a new mic only and not a mic kit (no XLR cable, shock mount, pop filters or wind foams).
Frontal cardioid pattern so audio capture is from the front (above the ‘Blue’ branding), noise is suppressed from the top and three remaining directions.
Removable screw thread adapter set into the holder which can be removed to use on larger swing arm pins, and there’s a tightening ring for connection to the mic so you don’t have to screw the mic in, just seat it and rotate the ring until it’s fully connected to the base of the mic.
Tested with my own mic rig but without adding my shock cradle. Audio interfaces used were my Scarlet Solo and a behringer U-Phoria UMC22.
Final thoughts:
The mic captures deep, warm tones so it works great for my reviews, Vlogs, content creation and voiceovers. I didn’t clean up the audio in any way so the demo is just as it is without any post production.
Happy to recommend this if you have similar uses or you’re looking for a good mid-range XLR mic.
Exceptional quality microphone that is perfect for gaming and other hobbies. My brother has been using it for his online game streaming and says is fantastic. Is it easy to use but does require accessories to use its full potential. They said Theresa easy to get hold of on Amazon so overall this really is a worthwhile investment. The sound is crisp and clear and overall it is just a really top quality microphone that you will not regret buying
Pros
High quality and well machined XLR condenser mic.
Focused cardioid pattern for frontal sound pickup.
Fairly good sound suppression of noise from the top, sides and the back.
Thin profiled mic which is fairly unobtrusive when angled horizontally.
Audio is deep and rich.
Cons
Minimal content if you’re looking for a mic kit.
A high quality mic that suits many recording scenarios from voice work, Vlogging and internet content creation to vocal session recording (to an extent).
This is definitely a mic for those who already own or are familiar with using XLR mics as you will need your existing kit to use it. If you’re buying a gift for somebody then they will need extra kit and equipment if they don’t already have it (this is NOT a USB Plug n Play mic and will require an XLR cable, 48v Phantom power and additional cabling or an audio interface to connect it to your machine).
Details and things to note (See pictures and video):
Just the mic and holder, so treat this as a new mic only and not a mic kit (no XLR cable, shock mount, pop filters or wind foams).
Frontal cardioid pattern so audio capture is from the front (above the ‘Blue’ branding), noise is suppressed from the top and three remaining directions.
Removable screw thread adapter set into the holder which can be removed to use on larger swing arm pins, and there’s a tightening ring for connection to the mic so you don’t have to screw the mic in, just seat it and rotate the ring until it’s fully connected to the base of the mic.
Tested with my own mic rig but without adding my shock cradle. Audio interfaces used were my Scarlet Solo and a behringer U-Phoria UMC22.
Final thoughts:
The mic captures deep, warm tones so it works great for my reviews, Vlogs, content creation and voiceovers. I didn’t clean up the audio in any way so the demo is just as it is without any post production.
Happy to recommend this if you have similar uses or you’re looking for a good mid-range XLR mic.
I’ve got a number of mics, dynamic and condenser, for various purposes. Mostly drums, guitar, and a bit of vocal recording.
However I don’t have a mic specifically designed for voice, so this looked like a good investment. As far as I can tell, it’s primarily designed for speech, and it certainly delivers. You get a nice, clear recording, which of course you can then tweak and EQ to your heart’s content (note: I tend to remove frequencies rather than add them, on the whole).
It uses an XLR connection so you’ll need an interface to hook up to a computer (big Focusrite fan), and obviously an XLR cable, which doesn’t come included.
What you do get is a shock mount, which is very useful, adds just that little bit extra when it comes to clarity.
It has a built in 100Hz low cut filter, which I admit I’ve not used, I prefer to do the EQ ing myself, but I’m sure some will find it useful.
And I’m going to experiment using it as an ambient mic for recording guitars (so far I’ve just double-mic’d the cone), see what it can do.
Hours of fun ahead.
I am in no way a professional nor do I consider myself one so I would not know to tell you all the technical details and aspects of this baby bottle microphone. But I can say it has a great quality sound. Are used to sing in our worship band at the church and we use standard normal microphones. And because at home I don’t have any way of connecting it to my laptop I was only able to test it at church. Not what a difference between the standard microphones and this. It’s incredible. It’s gives the voice a warmth and clarity that the other one just can’t. It also picks up sounds better and from much more distance than the usual ones so even if you would stand quite far from it it’s still catches your voice and has a lot of volume to it. With the normal microphones I’d have to be quite close (like touching the mic) in order to have my voice heard while with this you can stay apart from it and still use it on the lowest setting of the volume and your voice being clearly heard.
The support it comes with it it’s also very sturdy and of good quality and it doesn’t wobble or there is no chance for it to fall down from it so really good quality stand. I was able to place it on top of a standard microphone stand and it stayed there without problems. It is nice because it picks the sound from all around so if there are more they need to sing using the microphone they can and it will pick up their voices as well.
Comes with no cables so you will need your own microphone cable and I also think it needs an interface to work. It is packed really well and the mic is really protected in the wooden case it comes in everything very well protected and there’s hardly any chance to get it damaged during transport.
I am really impressed with this and I think it is a really really good quality.
I am in no way a professional nor do I consider myself one so I would not know to tell you all the technical details and aspects of this baby bottle microphone. But I can say it has a great quality sound. Are used to sing in our worship band at the church and we use standard normal microphones. And because at home I don’t have any way of connecting it to my laptop I was only able to test it at church. Not what a difference between the standard microphones and this. It’s incredible. It’s gives the voice a warmth and clarity that the other one just can’t. It also picks up sounds better and from much more distance than the usual ones so even if you would stand quite far from it it’s still catches your voice and has a lot of volume to it. With the normal microphones I’d have to be quite close (like touching the mic) in order to have my voice heard while with this you can stay apart from it and still use it on the lowest setting of the volume and your voice being clearly heard.
The support it comes with it it’s also very sturdy and of good quality and it doesn’t wobble or there is no chance for it to fall down from it so really good quality stand. I was able to place it on top of a standard microphone stand and it stayed there without problems. It is nice because it picks the sound from all around so if there are more they need to sing using the microphone they can and it will pick up their voices as well.
Comes with no cables so you will need your own microphone cable and I also think it needs an interface to work. It is packed really well and the mic is really protected in the wooden case it comes in everything very well protected and there’s hardly any chance to get it damaged during transport.
I am really impressed with this and I think it is a really really good quality.
I am in no way a professional nor do I consider myself one so I would not know to tell you all the technical details and aspects of this baby bottle microphone. But I can say it has a great quality sound. Are used to sing in our worship band at the church and we use standard normal microphones. And because at home I don’t have any way of connecting it to my laptop I was only able to test it at church. Not what a difference between the standard microphones and this. It’s incredible. It’s gives the voice a warmth and clarity that the other one just can’t. It also picks up sounds better and from much more distance than the usual ones so even if you would stand quite far from it it’s still catches your voice and has a lot of volume to it. With the normal microphones I’d have to be quite close (like touching the mic) in order to have my voice heard while with this you can stay apart from it and still use it on the lowest setting of the volume and your voice being clearly heard.
The support it comes with it it’s also very sturdy and of good quality and it doesn’t wobble or there is no chance for it to fall down from it so really good quality stand. I was able to place it on top of a standard microphone stand and it stayed there without problems. It is nice because it picks the sound from all around so if there are more they need to sing using the microphone they can and it will pick up their voices as well.
Comes with no cables so you will need your own microphone cable and I also think it needs an interface to work. It is packed really well and the mic is really protected in the wooden case it comes in everything very well protected and there’s hardly any chance to get it damaged during transport.
I am really impressed with this and I think it is a really really good quality.
This Blackout Spark SL XLR condenser microphone is a fantastic microphone, but you do need some other kit for it to be useful to you if you’ve not already got the accessories for an XLR mic -but more of that later. If you didn’t know already, Blue Microphones are made by tech giant Logitech.
The microphone set is really well packaged. Within the box is a cherry wood box with a slider lid. Inside this box, smothered in protective foam, is the mic. This wooden box is excellent and gives your mic proper protection when not in use. The only other items in the main box are the mic cage and a brief manual. The mic and the cage are both superbly engineered – great build quality.
If you’ve not already got kit for an XLR mic, you’ll need to get yourself an XLR cable, an amplifier of some sort and a stand, arm or tripod. For PC/laptop use use you can simply buy an XLR to AUX line in converter cable and plug that in to the PC/laptop mic port, and this will only cost you a few quid.
However, the mic performs best when connected to an amplifier to boost the gain. The resulting sound is beautifully clear without any interference or noise and without being too harsh either. You will not be disappointed with the resulting recordings, whether that’s speaking or singing.
This Blackout Spark SL XLR condenser microphone is a fantastic microphone, but you do need some other kit for it to be useful to you if you’ve not already got the accessories for an XLR mic -but more of that later. If you didn’t know already, Blue Microphones are made by tech giant Logitech.
The microphone set is well packaged. The microphone sit in protective foam inside its box – if you want to store the mic, then you could re-use this box though it’s a bit big for that. If you don’t want your mic out in the same place all the time, you may want to consider spending a bit more and getting Blue’s Blackout Spark set as you get a dedicated wooden storage box for the mic.
The mic itself is superbly engineered – great build quality.
If you’ve not already got kit for an XLR mic, you’ll need to get yourself an XLR cable, an amplifier of some sort and a stand, arm or tripod. For PC/laptop use use you can simply buy an XLR to AUX line in converter cable and plug that in to the PC/laptop mic port, and this will only cost you a few quid.
The mic performs best when connected to an amplifier to boost the gain. The resulting sound is beautifully clear without any interference or noise and without being too harsh either. You will not be disappointed with the resulting recordings, whether that’s speaking or singing.
Blue microphones always ooze quality, and this one is no exception
Recording quality is excellent, so clear and crisp
The quality hits as soon as you find the wooden box that contains the fully
Metal bodied microphone with a double mesh metal grill. It’s weighty and the build quality is second to none.
I do lots of voiceovers and this is a huge upgrade from my little usb mic.
When speaking into the microphone, sound is so clear and it can pick up your voice well from further away too. It also does a good job a quieting out background noise and keyboard activity. It takes voiceovers from phone video recording sound to a real life, in the room voice.
It was easy to set up and there was no messing around the get it to sound good.
Would recommend !
The quality hits as soon as you find the wooden box that contains the fully
Metal bodied microphone. It’s weighty and the build quality is second to none.
I do lots of voiceovers and this is a huge upgrade from my little usb mic.
When speaking into the microphone, sound is so clear and it can pick up your voice well from further away too. It also does a good job a quieting out background noise and keyboard activity. It takes voiceovers from phone video recording sound to almost real life in the room voice sound.
You will need additional cables , mounts and an interface if you’re new to this like I am which takes the price up a bit more but if you’re serious about sound quality this is a positive step forward.
Would recommend !
This professional XLR connection integrates perfectly with USB audio interfaces and mixers is supplied in a very nice box.The set consists of the microphone, microphone cage and minimal instructions.This is really great quality product and working with no any errors.Great value for money for sure.
This mic sounds quite amazing. I use it mostly for vocals (Jazz, Americana, Pop). That old school sound you want? This is your mic. A big tube like warmth for a small price. I can’t imagine myself not using this mic anymore.Perfect microphone for home-studiste.This what you will get:
Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 39.8 mV / Pa at 1 kHz (1 pa = 94 dB SPL)
Output impedance: 50 ohms
Maximum SPL: 134 dB SPL (1kHz, THD 0.5%)
S / N ratio: 83.2 dB-A
Dynamic range: 123.2 dB
Requires 48 V phantom power
HPF: 100 Hz, 12 dB per octave
PAD: -20 dB
Dimensions: 222.5 x 51.5 mm
Weight: 410 g
Including spider and wooden box
Is this not amazing for this price?
Overall I am really impressed with this microphone all details made very nice and what mostly important working with no any little error.Good money spend for sure.
Before I ordered this microphone I didn’t really know too much about high-quality microphones but I have started to WFH on a permanent basis and needed a microphone for not only meetings but for recording voiceovers. After using this for just over a month here are my initial impressions:
Before I start, it’s worth noting to anyone looking to buy this microphone fresh you’ll need to have/buy a XLR compatible amp, XLR lead and stand/boom arm to be fully set up. They can be found online at a pretty reasonable price.
Sound Quality:
First and foremost the quality of the audio is absolutely amazing. Having used an array of microphones in the past ranging from a cheap headset to Blue yeti this microphone is leagues ahead of them. The audio it produces is so crisp and clear and without any distortion. I run it at about 55% volume within windows and that’s the perfect level for me giving me a lot of range and means I don’t have to mess around with gain.
Design:
I absolutely love the design of this microphone. I ordered the Bluebird SL which comes in a deep blue colour and gives a nice splash of colour to my setup. The compact design of the ‘head’ of the microphone makes it a lot easy to hide from video than my previous Yeti microphone. The XLR connection is on the end of the microphone making it very easy to route the cable across a boom arm. It also has two switches one of which is a high pass filter that cuts out sounds below a certain level which is amazing for me as it completely removed the white noise from my PC and laptop fans. The other switch is a -20db Pad which helps deal with distortion at high volumes. I’ve never had to use these but it’s a handy feature to have.
Overall I absolutely love this microphone, it’s on the expensive side but in my opinion, the quality you get from it justifies the price tag for people seeking high-quality recording.
This review is for the baby bottle version.
I particularly love how this microphone looks as it looks old-fashioned yet modern at the same time.
The sound quality is brilliant and I have no hesitation about giving the sound quality five stars. This is an ideal microphone for both speaking/voice overs and also singing. It is advertised as broadcast quality and that is definitely true.
It seems to have the perfect balance of filtering out some of the background noise but yet still keeping the rawness of the sound without the filtering effect. You really are left with a clean, crisp, high-quality voice piece.
It does feel quite delicate in parts but as with anything of this price and quality, you would want to handle this with full care and attention anyway.
It comes very well packaged with a wood a box which does ooze quality just like the rest of the product.
I would say this high-quality microphone would definitely be ideal for someone who is singing or wanting to get into some kind of vocals that way as this is such a high-quality high-end piece of kit that it definitely it’s for something like that. If it is just for vlogging and YouTube videos then yes other items would do the same job at a fraction of the price.
If you’re wanting quality from both the product and the voice recording then this is absolutely your item
This review is for the baby bottle version.
I particularly love how this microphone looks as it looks old-fashioned yet modern at the same time.
The sound quality is brilliant and I have no hesitation about giving the sound quality five stars. This is an ideal microphone for both speaking/voice overs and also singing. It is advertised as broadcast quality and that is definitely true.
It seems to have the perfect balance of filtering out some of the background noise but yet still keeping the rawness of the sound without the filtering effect. You really are left with a clean, crisp, high-quality voice piece.
It does feel quite delicate in parts but as with anything of this price and quality, you would want to handle this with full care and attention anyway.
It comes very well packaged with a wood a box which does ooze quality just like the rest of the product.
I would say this high-quality microphone would definitely be ideal for someone who is singing or wanting to get into some kind of vocals that way as this is such a high-quality high-end piece of kit that it definitely it’s for something like that. If it is just for vlogging and YouTube videos then yes other items would do the same job at a fraction of the price.
If you’re wanting quality from both the product and the voice recording then this is absolutely your item
Out of the box, and a very nice box at that, this mic looks and feels quality, in a retro-looking style. Sound quality is excellent on both voice and acoustic instruments. The microphone and included shock mount are packaged in a cardboard box inside a cardboard sleeve; the mic itself within a wooden box with a sliding lid and lots of felt covered foam lining which cradles the mic precisely. It all looks quality, although, and this is the only slight disappointment, the felt on the cutout mic section was quick to detach. The mic is XLR connection, although no cables are supplied, and has high pass filter and -20db pad reduction switches on the body. The metal shockmount cage is well made and easy to attach to both the mic and a mic stand.
Most importantly, the recorded sound is clear, accurate and free from distortion on both speaking and singing voice and on acoustic guitar. A good all-rounder which looks, feels and sounds professional.
This review is for the baby bottle version.
I particularly love how this microphone looks as it looks old-fashioned yet modern at the same time.
The sound quality is brilliant and I have no hesitation about giving the sound quality five stars. This is an ideal microphone for both speaking/voice overs and also singing. It is advertised as broadcast quality and that is definitely true.
It seems to have the perfect balance of filtering out some of the background noise but yet still keeping the rawness of the sound without the filtering effect. You really are left with a clean, crisp, high-quality voice piece.
It does feel quite delicate in parts but as with anything of this price and quality, you would want to handle this with full care and attention anyway.
It comes very well packaged with a wood a box which does ooze quality just like the rest of the product.
I would say this high-quality microphone would definitely be ideal for someone who is singing or wanting to get into some kind of vocals that way as this is such a high-quality high-end piece of kit that it definitely it’s for something like that. If it is just for vlogging and YouTube videos then yes other items would do the same job at a fraction of the price.
If you’re wanting quality from both the product and the voice recording then this is absolutely your item
This review is for the baby bottle version.
I particularly love how this microphone looks as it looks old-fashioned yet modern at the same time.
The sound quality is brilliant and I have no hesitation about giving the sound quality five stars. This is an ideal microphone for both speaking/voice overs and also singing. It is advertised as broadcast quality and that is definitely true.
It seems to have the perfect balance of filtering out some of the background noise but yet still keeping the rawness of the sound without the filtering effect. You really are left with a clean, crisp, high-quality voice piece.
It does feel quite delicate in parts but as with anything of this price and quality, you would want to handle this with full care and attention anyway.
It comes very well packaged with a wood a box which does ooze quality just like the rest of the product.
I would say this high-quality microphone would definitely be ideal for someone who is singing or wanting to get into some kind of vocals that way as this is such a high-quality high-end piece of kit that it definitely it’s for something like that. If it is just for vlogging and YouTube videos then yes other items would do the same job at a fraction of the price.
If you’re wanting quality from both the product and the voice recording then this is absolutely your item
This review is for the baby bottle version.
I particularly love how this microphone looks as it looks old-fashioned yet modern at the same time.
The sound quality is brilliant and I have no hesitation about giving the sound quality five stars. This is an ideal microphone for both speaking/voice overs and also singing. It is advertised as broadcast quality and that is definitely true.
It seems to have the perfect balance of filtering out some of the background noise but yet still keeping the rawness of the sound without the filtering effect. You really are left with a clean, crisp, high-quality voice piece.
It does feel quite delicate in parts but as with anything of this price and quality, you would want to handle this with full care and attention anyway.
It comes very well packaged with a wood a box which does ooze quality just like the rest of the product.
I would say this high-quality microphone would definitely be ideal for someone who is singing or wanting to get into some kind of vocals that way as this is such a high-quality high-end piece of kit that it definitely it’s for something like that. If it is just for vlogging and YouTube videos then yes other items would do the same job at a fraction of the price.
If you’re wanting quality from both the product and the voice recording then this is absolutely your item
Starting to do online videos for 3d printing and gaming I wanted a microphone that would be clear, easy to set up and work well with obs
The audio is so clear, the set up is super easy and it has everything needed to get going
I’ve been using this microphone for doing voiceovers on my videos and it makes my videos sound so much more professional than before. I love the clear rich sound it produces for my voice. It’s a great looking mic as well, you can tell you have a quality product when it comes in a fancy wooden box. That really makes you feel like your about to have a premium experience. I have been using this with a fairly low quality live sound card to capture the audio but to be honest I’m happy with the sound I’m getting so far. I don’t think it’s something I’d use for singing though, although if I had a better sound card that opinion may change. It would be great for doing audio books etc it has various sound filters on it which work well at blocking out external frequencies.
Overall I’m impressed with this mic and wished I’d had it sooner to make my videos a bit more professional. I’m going to have to invest in a better sound deck to exploit its full potential.
I’ve been using it for video calls at work, and everyone is saying the audio quality is incredible.
The webcam I have is already a really good one, but a dedicated good quality microphone really makes a huge difference.
At 99, I don’t think it is that expensive for what it offers, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to sound more professional.
I’ve had this now for around a month and this has given me a good amount of time to test it out.
The presentation of the microphone is second to none. The box that it comes in looks higher end and the microphone itself looks beautiful. It has a metallic blue tint that contrasts between the microphone head and the neck. It has a fairly decent weight to it and feels premium.
Upon opening you’ll find that you also get a holder for the microphone but unfortunately you do not get a tripod? I already have a microphone stand but be aware you will need something to attach the inbox holder bracket to.
The connection is XLR and you will need a way to power the microphone, again I already have a 48v phantom power supply which also has a line out for easy connections to my pc and laptop.
I found the microphone to be inline with a Tonor I use for recording sessions on guitar and it worked well. I actually noticed a significant reduction in background pickup.
I normally record using Audacity and have to up the line in volume but I found at base this was good enough to record acoustics without any need for significant gains.
I also use a pop filter with my Tonor to reduce background nose but as mentioned, this wasn’t really needed when using this which is surprising.
What I loved about this microphone was the quality of the sound it recorded.
Playing Hotel California with a capo on sixth produced a crisp and rich tone, base was clear as well as mid pickup. No drops or crackling was observed on playback.
I decided to try windows own recorder as this generally records audio with worst playback quality in comparison to Audacity and to my surprise found the quality in line. A little lower in volume but crisp and clear.
Vocally I found the microphone to be excellent too. There was zero noise or interference when playing guitar via an amp. Ordinarily I would get some feedback but it didn’t happen when using this.
My only issue is the fact you don’t get a tripod. I’m going to buy one separately and then have this on my desk area and revert to my Tonor for vocals.
This is a very good condenser mic for entry-level streaming and podcast, and I must say I really like how this mic sounds. The mic picks up sounds very clear, and it does a good job eliminating any noticeable echo and background noise. Build quality is very good, feels solid and well-made, and the design looks great. This mic has excellent performance for the price range, and I recommended it for live steamers, but not only.
It perceives well any sound even from a distance of 5m it perceives really light noise like
the sound of the lips touching while you speak into the microphone but you can still put the filter to remove some of these background noises.
Is also good for musicians of whispering ect
Okay for those who just want to sing or talk but remember that only one side works, so the back side no.
If you are not familiar with this brand check more about it bicause is a very well known and good brand and has multiple microphones some with different prices for your pocket or your needs.
The bad side is that you need a good sound bar to use the microphone…
And the unboxing was a nice experience it came in a cool wood box…
I’ve had a few studio mics now, mostly large diaphragm types, and this sounds the most natural of them all, including the SM7 , shock horror!
Testing using voice only the midrange is quite prominent, as it is with acoustic guitar, the sounds is very full and warm. With louder sources it can be a little boomy, but this is soon sorted by engaging the high pass switch, this cuts sound below about 100hz, it also helps if the mic is picking up desk noise, when typing for example.
It has a cardoid pickup pattern which really helps reject off-axis noise and anything behind the microphone, this is really effective in certain recording situations to reduce spill from other performers.
It comes in a lovely wooden storage box to keep it nice for many years to come. Of course being a condenser it needs 48 volts of phantom power, plugging into any modern (or old) mixing desk sorts that, podcasters or computer users may need to add a phantom power box inline, an adaptor won’t work.
The shock mount works really well and it comes with a 3/8 adaptor to suit all mounts.
It’s a beast when it comes to the mid-range frequencies. I’ve been recording vocals and acoustics (using an acoustic guitar), and it produces such a beautifully rich audio piece that it’s hard to believe it’s been recorded in my bedroom.
I’ve always found it difficult to capture the full tone of my guitar with my previous mics, but it was an absolute breeze with this one. That impressive midrange makes it ideal for other instruments in the studio too – electric guitar, drums, etc.
It captures bass and high range tones flawlessly as well, keeping the fullness of the bass and accentuating the highs.
The mic also comes with a built-in high pass filter, which is a must for recording vocals (particularly musical vocals). It helps reduce any unwanted plosives when talking – a great feature considering they often need to be purchased separately for many other expensive mics. With this built-in filter, I would rarely (if ever) need to purchase and use an actual pop shield with the mic.
The design is sleek and professional, much like Blue’s other microphone models. The golden accents certainly make a statement. The mic feels durable and well-built, and the shock mount is excellent for accidental shoves or sudden movements.
Highly recommended!
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