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.

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.

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.

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.

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.