The transformerless Kiwi is at the top of our solid-state microphone line. This Class A discrete large diaphragm condenser features nine different polar patterns and our precision double-backplate B6 capsule. It includes with its own custom-designed shockmount and is housed in a handsome cherrywood box. The Kiwi combines painstaking craftsmanship with unparalleled performance, delivering a sound that sets it apart from the crowd. Vocals, acoustic instruments, pianos, drums and virtually anything else will take on a life of their own when touched by the sweet sound of The Kiwi.
Characteristics
- Nine-pattern condenser-cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8 with variable settings in between
- Class A discrete amplifier circuit
- Blue's famous hand-built B6 large-diaphragm capsule
- Modern tone with a smooth extended top end with nine different pattern selections for tremendous versatility
- Integrated capsule shockmounting
- Hand-tuned and tested
- Includes cherry wood storage box, and The Shock, our elastic shockmount
Suggested Applications
- Male Vocals, Female Vocals, Modern Acoustic Piano & Drum Overheads
Recommended Accessories
Frequency Response Chart
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Technical Specs
| Transducer Type: | Condenser, Pressure Gradient |
| Polar Patterns: | Multipattern |
| Frequency Response: | 20Hz – 20kHz |
| Sensitivity: | 19.0 mV/Pa at 1kHz (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL) |
| Output Impedance: | 50Ω |
| Rated Load Impedance: | Not less than 1kΩ |
| Maximum SPL: | 138 dB SPL (2.5kΩ, 0.5% THD) |
| S/N Ratio85.5 dB-A (IEC 651): | 85.5 dB-A (IEC 651) |
| Noise Level: | 8.5 dB-A (IEC 651) |
| Dynamic Range: | 129.5 db (@ 2.5kΩ) |
| Power Requirement: | +48V DC Phantom Power (IEC 268-15) |
| Weight: | 880g |
| Dimensions: | 220mm x 60mm |
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