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Blue Microphones - KIWI

Description

MULTI-PATTERN FET STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE

Kiwi by Blue Microphone is their flagship multi-pattern FET microphone, delivering a world-class vocal sound to inspire once-in-a-lifetime performances. Nine selectable polar patterns provide unlimited creative freedom for any recording session. And the sound - shimmery, elegant top end with articulate midrange and full-bodied low end - has Kiwi winning out against the most revered vintage mics when it comes to capturing world-class vocal tracks. The S3 shockmount is included along with a wood storage box.

FULL-SPECTRUM PERFORMANCE
Precision engineered, hand-built, and beautifully crafted, Kiwi delivers unmatched results for every recording session. It combines the low noise and superb transient response of Blue Microphones' proprietary FET circuitry with smooth midrange, and crisp, airy high end that flatters vocals, guitars, piano and other lead instruments. The result is full and articulate sound that sits forward in the mix, but is silky rather than aggressive. Kiwi even captures the difficult resonance of female vocals in vibrant detail.

9 POLAR PATTERNS
With nine distinct polar patterns to choose from, Kiwi's tone can be adapted to any recording environment and application. Capture the ultimate "big" vocal performance. Record multiple vocalists at once. Experiment with unconventional vocal treatments, or capture a present vocal and room sound simultaneously. Each pattern allows you to fine-tune the timbre and directionality of the Kiwi for endless creative options. Just toggle between Cardioid, Omni, Figure of 8, and everything in between to find which pattern best suits your application.

HANDPICKED COMPONENTS
Kiwi is designed and hand-built in the USA for a lifetime of use. The acclaimed B6 Bottle Cap capsule and twin acoustically matched single backplate large diaphragm capsules deliver unmatched sonic character and frequency response across all polar patterns. The transformerless operation and discrete circuitry guarantees that nothing can compromise the fidelity of the signal path, so you get the purest sound possible during every recording session.

FEATURES

• Multi-pattern B6 Bottle Cap for capturing once-in-a-lifetime performances


• Acoustically matched, custom-mounted 26.3mm large dual-diaphragm capsule


• 9 unique polar patterns for ultimate recording versatility


• Proprietary transformerless, Class A FET circuitry for pure signal path


• Legendary Blue Heritage

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

- Protective wooden Box
- S3 Shock

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Transducer Type: Condenser, pressure gradient
Polar Pattern: 9 polar patterns including cardioid, omni-directional, figure of 8, 3 sub-cardioid patterns, and 3 super-cardioid patterns
Frequency Range: 20Hz 20KHz
Sensitivity: 19.0mV/Pa at 1kHz (1Pa = 94dB SPL)
Output Impedance: 50Ω
Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1kΩ
Maximum SPL: 138dB SPL (2.5kΩ, 0.5% THD)
Maximum output voltage: 90V
S/N Ratio: 85.5dB-A (IEC 651)
Noise Level: 8.5dB-A (IEC 651)
Dynamic Range: 129.5dB (@2.5kΩ)
Power Requirement: +48V DC Phantom Power (IEC 268-15)
Weight: 880g
Dimensions: 220mm x 60mm