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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

What makes the Blue Bottle microphone unique compared to other condenser microphones?

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.

What type of polar pattern does the Blue Bottle microphone have?

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.

Is the Blue Bottle microphone suitable for vocal recordings?

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.

Can the Blue Bottle microphone be used for instrument recording?

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.

Does the Blue Bottle microphone require any special equipment to operate?

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.

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Reviews

4.5 out of 5

Based on 4 Reviews and 15 Ratings

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transquanta

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.

john_withers

Seems great!

Haven't used a lot but for what I have done it has functioned well!

jc3music

Great mic, love all the bottle caps.

Great mic, love all the bottle caps. I record mostly vocals, so my mic is very important to me.

tylergomezmusic

Great Mic

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Artist usage

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See how Sydney Sierota uses Blue Bottle

Sydney Sierota

Singer, Guitarist

Echosmith

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Verified via Twitter

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.

See how Dan Lambton uses Blue Bottle

Dan Lambton

Singer, Guitarist

Real Friends

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Verified via Photo

IN this post Dan shows off the blue Bottle mic he used to record some vocals

See how Hilary Duff uses Blue Bottle

Hilary Duff

Singer

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Verified via YouTube

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.

See how Dave Days uses Blue Bottle

Dave Days

Guitarist

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Verified via YouTube

You can see the Blue microphone on the left of the screen at 2:00 on this studio tour of Dave's studio

See how Joe Badolato uses Blue Bottle

Joe Badolato

Singer

Fit for an Autopsy

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Verified via Photo

In this post joe shows off the blue bottle mic he was sent

See how Neeraj Khajanchi uses Blue Bottle

Neeraj Khajanchi

Music Producer, Audio Engineer

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Verified via Twitter

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.

See how DYSN uses Blue Bottle

DYSN

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via YouTube

DYSN seen recording on a Blue Bottle Mic for his track "Kendall."

See how Benjamin Nominet uses Blue Bottle

Benjamin Nominet

Singer

Sybreed

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Verified via YouTube

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.

See how EeOneGuy uses Blue Bottle

EeOneGuy

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via Photo

"The old "left" microphone has broken. For changing has “right” compact, no less high-quality micro came to replace"

See how Inno Genga uses Blue Bottle

Inno Genga

Singer, Composer

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Verified via YouTube

0:22 Inno is holding the Blue baby bottle mic.

See how Vinnie Paz uses Blue Bottle

Vinnie Paz

Rapper

Army of the Pharaohs

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Used for The Cornerstone of the Corner Store, as can be seen in Facebook posts dated January 10, 2016 and January 26, 2016.

See how Shawn Stockman uses Blue Bottle

Shawn Stockman

Singer, Music Producer

Boyz II Men

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Verified via YouTube

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.

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