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Hummingbird - Rotating Class A Small Diaphragm Condenser
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HEAD-TURNING PERFORMANCE.
Hummingbird is a versatile, precision-engineered Class A small-diaphragm microphone that unlocks the tonal nuances of your instruments so you can capture the best recordings possible. With a 180 degree rotating head, Hummingbird fits into tight spaces and can nimbly change positions where others cant.
Featuring a precisely tuned diaphragm based on our acclaimed B1 capsule, Hummingbird is ultra-responsive and delivers extended frequency response. Hummingbird is the perfect studio and stage solution for drum overheads, acoustic guitar, piano, percussion, or any other instrument with fast transients and rich overtones. The only thing it wont do is pollenate your gardenwere still working on that technology.
MIC PLACEMENT IS EVERYTHING
Discover new tonal colors of your instruments by simply rotating Hummingbirds head. The unique 180 pivoting head allows you to place the mic at any anglewithout having to adjust the mic standand capture the sound most mics would leave behind. Give Hummingbird a turn, and take your recordings from good to great.
Here are some examples:
• Sweep the capsule between the 12th fret and sound hole of an acoustic guitar to dial in the perfect guitar sound, all without having to get up out of your chair.
• Rotate the capsule between the edge of the snare drum and the center of the drumhead to get the perfect snare sound, all without having to adjust the mic stand.
• Pivot the heads of a pair of Hummingbird overheads to dial in the perfect stereo image for drums, percussion, or upright piano.
PREMIUM BLUE CAPSULE
Hummingbird boasts a premium capsule based on the Blue B1part of our acclaimed interchangeable Bottle Caps series. Hummingbirds precisely tuned cardioid capsule is ultra-responsive and provides extended high-frequency responsemaking it perfect for recording any instrument with quick attacks and rich tonal characteristics.
TAKE YOUR SOUND TO NEW HEIGHTS
The superb dynamic range, balanced character and sparkling high end of the Hummingbird is perfect for reproducing the sharp attacks and tonal characteristics of a wide range of instruments including drums, acoustic guitars, strings and world instruments. And with no ICs in the signal path, Hummingbird delivers maximum sonic detail with the lowest possible noise floor. With excellent off-axis rejection, Hummingbird is the perfect choice for miking drums or percussion while minimizing sound from surrounding instruments.
DRUMSFROM A BIRDS EYE VIEW
The Hummingbirds agility, sonic precision, and ability to handle high sound pressure levels make it an ideal mic for recording drums. With its 180 pivoting head, Hummingbird makes it easier to get great overhead sounds, and it can fit into tight snare drum or rack tom spaces and get the perfect angle on the drumheadsa difficult task with other condenser microphones.
FEATURES
• 180 degree rotating head for precise mic placement
• Cardioid condenser based on the B1 capsule from the heralded Blue Bottle
• Exceptional sonic accuracy and extended frequency response
• Ultra-fast transient response and high-SPL handling in the studio and on stage
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSDUCER TYPE: CONDENSER, PRESSURE GRADIENT
POLAR PATTERN: CARDIOID
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20HZ - 20KHZ
SENSITIVITY: 15MV/PA @ 1KHZ (1 PA = 94DB SPL)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 50Ω
RATED LOAD IMPEDANCE: NOT LESS THAN 1KΩ
MAXIMUM SPL: 130 DB SPL
S/N RATIO: 85.5 DB-A (IEC 651)
NOISE LEVEL A-WEIGHTED: 8.5 DB-A (IEC 651)
DYNAMIC RANGE: 129.5 DB (2.5KΩ)
POWER REQUIREMENT: +48V DC PHANTOM POWER
(IEC 268-15)
WEIGHT: 212G (7.5OZ)
DIMENSIONS: 170MM X 27MM X 27MM (6.7 X 1.1 X 1.1)
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
• RIGID CARRY CASE WITH FOAM LINING
• MIC CLIP
• FOAM WIND-SCREEN
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Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Hummingbird - Rotating Class A Small Diaphragm Condenser | 446540 |
