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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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Used for vocals on Inside a Dream, as featured in this January 25, 2016 Twitter post by Echosmith. It was also used during this live performance of Echosmith’s “Cool Kids” for the official Musicnotes YouTube page, posted on January 9, 2018 (it is first visible at 0:11). The microphone was most likely given to the band as part of its endorsement by Blue Microphones.
Hilary Duff is seen using the Blue Bottle microphone at the 0:09 mark in the video titled "Hilary Duff - Making of Metamorphosis Album (HD)," provided by PLANET BEXIA NETWORK on YouTube, © 2003 Hollywood Records Inc.
You can see the Blue microphone on the left of the screen at 2:00 on this studio tour of Dave's studio
Neeraj Khajanchi uses the Blue Bottle condenser microphone, as seen in a tweet by @kingneeraj. The Blue Bottle is renowned for its versatility, featuring variable directivity depending on the installed capsule. It offers a frequency range of 20Hz to 20kHz and includes a B6 microphone capsule, dedicated power supply, and flight case.
In the official studio footage from "SYBREED - God Is An Automaton (Studio Report 2012 part.4 Vocals)" directed by Anthony Dubois, Benjamin Nominet is seen using a large, bottle-shaped microphone. This confirms it as the Blue Bottle microphone, rather than the Blue Bluebird, which is consistent with its distinctive design and higher cost.
"The old "left" microphone has broken. For changing has “right” compact, no less high-quality micro came to replace"
Used for The Cornerstone of the Corner Store, as can be seen in Facebook posts dated January 10, 2016 and January 26, 2016.
At 0:52 in the "Under The Mistletoe Webisode - Boyz 2 Men and Justin in the Studio (FALALA)" video, Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men is seen recording vocals using the Blue Bottle microphone for the song "Fa La La" with Justin Bieber. This video was authored by Justin Bieber and published on YouTube.
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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