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LARGE-DIAPHRAGM STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE

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Summary of Contents for Spark SL

Page 1: ...spark LARGE DIAPHRAGM STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE SL ...

Page 2: ... help you achieve professional quality recordings in any creative environment We designed the Spark SL s acoustic performance to ignite your inspiration and passion for recording and we think you ll find its unique look and quality construction to be inspiring as well The Spark SL combines Blue s unique condenser capsule with Class A electronics to produce stunning recordings ...

Page 3: ...ced is then amplified as accurately as possible Featuring a 20dB pad and 100Hz high pass filter Spark SL s overall sonic character is superbly detailed and pleasing to the ear It s an ideal microphone for recording vocals drums guitars pianos brass woodwinds and just about anything else that you can throw onto the fire In order to familiarize yourself with the Spark SL s specialized and unique fea...

Page 4: ...ch on phantom power Un mute all previously muted signal paths and adjust mic preamp gain as necessary Spark SL is a cardioid mic and is designed to reject off axis sound arriving at the back of the capsule Once Spark SL is on the mic stand and powered up make sure that the active on axis side of the capsule the side aligned with and directly above the Blue logo is facing the desired sound source E...

Page 5: ...al performance Position the vocalist at the front of the Spark SL microphone the side with the Blue logo from one to twelve inches from the microphone The closer you get to the Spark SL the more present and intimate the Spark SL will sound For a big vocal sound with maximum presence get the vocalist within one to three inches of the capsule Engage the high pass filter as necessary to make sure low...

Page 6: ... different tracks to different sides of the mix to find a sound that s just right for your artistic needs Engage the high pass filter as necessary to make sure low frequency and subsonic rumble don t compromise the headroom of your guitar track ACOUSTIC GUITAR To create a clean recorded electric guitar such as those used in genres like country and jazz position the Spark SL capsule in the center o...

Page 7: ...ed and airy sound SAXOPHONES FLUTES AND REEDS For soprano sax clarinet oboe and related instruments position the Spark SL directly above and in front of the keys between the middle of the horn and the lowest pads Engage the high pass filter as necessary Try moving the Spark SL up or down along the length of the body to adjust the balance of airy highs toward the mouthpiece and cutting midrange tow...

Page 8: ...eave you with a harsh sounding recording For starters try hanging a blanket or two on the surrounding walls to slightly dampen the room s natural reverb Once you ve taken control of the sound of the room place the Spark SL about one or two feet in front of the bridge of the instrument If you re recording a violin or viola this means you ll need to place the Spark SL above the person playing pointe...

Page 9: ... about halfway between the bridge and the tailpiece The most important thing to do when recording acoustic bass is to listen to the bass while it is being played and determine a microphone position that suits the particular bass and use case When recording electric bass it is important to have a decent amount of available space to record in The sound waves a bass amplifier creates have a much long...

Page 10: ...ferent directions Because the microphones are pointed in different directions you are able to capture realistic spacing and depth in your recordings similar to the way we hear In essence two microphones positioned in this way will better capture the reflections and formation of the sound in the room There are several different ways to record in stereo with your Spark SL microphones Start by placin...

Page 11: ... This technique is great for recording acoustic guitars banjos upright pianos drums or just about any other acoustic instruments ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS The Spark SL is not just for instruments and singers Spark SL is an ideal desktop microphone for applications such as dictation voice recording and Internet telephony and of course podcasting You ll also love it for looping dialog over your profes...

Page 12: ...radient Polar Pattern Cardioid Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz Sensitivity 34 9 mV Pa at 1 kHz 1 pa 94 dB SPL Output Impedance 50 ohm Rate Load Impedance not less than 1k ohm Maximum SPL 136 dB SPL 1k THD 0 5 S N Ratio 73 dB A Noise Level 16 4 dB A Dynamic Range 119 6 dB Power Requirements 48V DC Phantom Power Weight 336g Dimensions 220 5mm x 45mm HPF 100Hz 12dB per octave PAD 20dB ...

Page 13: ... not include transportation costs incurred because of the need for service unless arranged for in advance Blue Microphones reserves the right to make changes in design and improve upon its products without obligation to install these improvements in any of its products previously manufactured For warranty service or for a copy of Blue s Warranty Policy including a complete list of exclusions and l...

Page 14: ...14 www bluedesigns com 2017 Blue Microphones All Rights Reserved Blue Microphones Blue Oval and enCORE 100 are registered trademarks of Blue Microphones ...

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