We know you hate to read manuals. So do we! But because the Kickball is such a unique recording
and sound-reinforcement tool, we really hope you take the time to familiarize yourself with its fea-
tures. And be sure to try the suggested application tips that are designed to help you get the most
out of the Kickball. You might just learn something too. With proper care and feeding, the Kickball
will reward you with many years of recording and performance enjoyment. Now, let’s kick it, shall we?
Phantom-powered what?
The Kickball is the world’s second phantom-powered dynamic microphone. No, that is
not
a typo!
Remember the Ball? You probably already know that as an electromagnetic transducer, the tradi-
tional dynamic mic induces its own output voltage and does not require phantom power (pay attention
— there will be a test on this at the end of class). While this principal has been used for years in
everything from guitar pickups to generators, and of course microphones, it exhibits some problems
when it comes to accurate sound reproduction.
When you connect your dynamic microphone to a fixed-impedance console input or outboard mic
preamp, you create a resistive load in the transducer that varies with frequency. That would be fine
if you wanted a tone control on your microphone, but in a recent very unscientific poll conducted
by the AAK (Association of Arcane Knowledge), most respondents indicated that they did not want
such a device — particularly one over which they had no control! Being the creative thinkers that
we are, we solved this problem to give you the finest dynamic microphone ever made. But how?
Blue engineers updated the design of our acclaimed Ball microphone, which eliminates
frequency-
dependent variable resistance
in a dynamic, and tuned it specifically for use on low frequency
instruments like kick drums and bass guitars.
The Kickball delivers an acoustic balance far superior to conventional dynamic microphones. It is
punchy and detailed with a larger-than-life sound, particularly at low frequencies, yielding an
extremely smooth performance that pleases even the most discerning listener. Like any good kick
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