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Description
Introducing the Blue Bottle, a condenser tube microphone that's more than just a piece of studio recording gear. This flagship mic from Blue offers the ultimate versatility in sound recording with its unique feature of interchangeable "bottle caps" that cater to diverse applications. Whether it's capturing the subtle tones of a vocalist or the dynamic range of piano and strings, the Bottle never fails to deliver. Its fully discrete Class A power, driven by the well-regarded EF86 pentode vacuum tubes, infuses your sound with a natural warmth that's hard to find elsewhere. Accompanied by a precision power supply, it allows you to control the exact polarization voltage to suit your tonal preferences with a nine-step sensitivity knob.
Key Features:
- Interchangeable capsules, or "bottle caps", for versatility in sound recording
- Fully discrete Class A power using EF86 pentode vacuum tubes for a warm, natural sound
- Comes with a precision power supply with a nine-step sensitivity knob for control over polarization voltage
- Ideal for recording a wide range of instruments and vocals.
Product specs
| Brand | Blue |
| Model | Bottle Tube Mic with B6 Capsule |
| Finish | Blue |
| Year | 2010s |
| Categories | Microphones |
| Electronics | Analog, Tube |
| Microphone Type | Large-Diaphragm Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Wired/Wireless | Wired |
FAQs
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What makes the Blue Bottle microphone unique compared to other condenser microphones?
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The Blue Bottle microphone is renowned for its interchangeable capsule system, allowing users to tailor the microphone's sound to specific recording needs. Its tube-driven design offers a warm, vintage tone ideal for vocals and instruments.
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What type of polar pattern does the Blue Bottle microphone have?
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The Blue Bottle microphone features a cardioid polar pattern, which is excellent for isolating the sound source and minimizing background noise, making it ideal for studio recording environments.
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Is the Blue Bottle microphone suitable for vocal recordings?
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Yes, the Blue Bottle microphone is highly suitable for vocal recordings due to its large-diaphragm condenser design and tube electronics, which provide a rich and detailed sound, capturing the nuances of vocal performances.
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Can the Blue Bottle microphone be used for instrument recording?
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Absolutely, the Blue Bottle microphone's versatile capsule system and warm tube sound make it an excellent choice for capturing the detailed and dynamic range of various instruments in a studio setting.
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Does the Blue Bottle microphone require any special equipment to operate?
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The Blue Bottle microphone is a tube condenser microphone, so it requires a dedicated power supply unit included with the microphone, as well as a standard XLR cable to connect to your audio interface or mixer.
Videos
Sweetwater
Blue Bottle Condenser Microphone Overview - Sweetwater Sound
Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 4 Reviews and 15 Ratings
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Very good Valve microphone
My father gave me this microphone and I use it occasionally for vocals and instrumental usage when I want additional warmth to my recordings. This microphone is never gigged and has never left my studio as it's too precious to me and is a very expensive microphone as Valve ones go.
This was my first valve microphone and one of my first valve studio equipment.
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Artist usage
Add artistIn a Twitter post, Martin Garrix showcases a Blue Bottle condenser microphone in his studio setup.
This a video of Tom Delonge recording vocals for the Blink-182 song "Always" at some point in 2003 for their self-titled album. The microphone can be seen within 3 seconds of the video. There is also footage of Tom Delonge recording the vocals for We Don't Need To Whisper by Angels and Airwaves with this same microphone as well.
This microphone was used to record all of the vocals from Enema Of The State throughout Neighborhoods. Mark's go to microphone of choice. This is the one. Latvian made in a special edition color. Just serviced by Blue.
In 2020, Mark Hoppus did a reaction video on the (Blink 182) MTV Untitled Album. In the MTV video, Mark Hoppus states, “Hey, look! There is my microphone. That is my Blue Bottle microphone. That was the one. That was the one that I bought and then the kind people at Blue actually took the blue sleeve of that and powder coated it hot pink for me. That’s the mic.” Mark says this at 26min 12sec in this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llpV2uw-6rY
Adam Young includes the Blue Bottle Microphone in his list of equipment for Sky Harbor Studio.
At the very beginning of the video, you can see Justin singing "Boyfriend" using the Blue Bottle Microphone. You can see it most clearly at 0:43.
In an Instagram post by Puscifer, Maynard James Keenan is shown using the Blue Bottle microphone during a recording session, as tagged by @bluemicrophones.
Used for the Hell and Silence EP and by extension Night Visions, as featured on Imagine Dragons' official Blue Microphones artist page and the now deleted Blue Microphones Podcast Session 7.
Artist Page
“The Blue Bottle is a great mic that delivers both the warmth and presence that I look for as a vocalist. It's definitely one of my favorite mics and is found all over our record."
—Dan Reynolds, Imagine Dragons
Podcast Episode Summary
Imagine Dragons talk to Blue about their recent EP, "Hell and Silence"
Album Usage
The Blue Bottle has been featured on the following albums:
Christmas Interpretations (Remastered 2024)
Boyz II Men (2024)
AFI (The Blood Album)
AFI (2017)
Inside a Dream EP
Echosmith (2017)
Younger Now
Miley Cyrus (2017)
The Cornerstone of the Corner Store
Vinnie Paz (2016)
Cool Kids
Echosmith (2014)
Night Visions
Imagine Dragons (2012)
God Is an Automaton
Sybreed (2012)
Neighborhoods (Deluxe)
Blink-182 (2011)
Hell And Silence EP
Imagine Dragons (2010)
We Don't Need To Whisper
Angels & Airwaves (2006)
blink-182
Blink-182 (2003)
Metamorphosis
Hilary Duff (2003)
Enema Of The State
Blink-182 (1999)
No Way Out
Puff Daddy & the Family (1997)
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