With its unique active circuitry and gorgeous exotic wood finish, the Woodpecker is one of the most interesting and beautiful ribbon microphones you’ll ever lay eyes (or ears) on. The Woodpecker is the latest addition to Blue’s family of precision-crafted recording tools, combining the low noise and superb detail of Blue’s renowned Class-A discrete handmade electronics with the bold sound of a handmade aluminum ribbon pressure-gradient transducer.
The Woodpecker is designed to be highly durable and deliver the wide frequency response needed in today’s modern recording environment. With its focused mid-range, ultra-smooth top end and outstanding bass response, the Woodpecker captures the essence of any recorded sound. It also excels at ambient recording, capturing room tone with the most intimate detail.
Characteristics
- Handcrafted ribbon pressure-gradient transducer
- Active Class-A discrete custom-made electronics
- Focused mid-range, ultra-smooth top end and outstanding bass response
- Gorgeous exotic wood finish
- Includes custom shockmount and cherrywood box
Suggested Applications
- Male & Female Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Drums, Percussion - any application where some natural space in the recording is desired.
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Frequency Response Chart
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Technical Specs
| Transducer Type: | Active Ribbon, Pressure Gradient |
| Polar Pattern: | Figure 8 |
| Frequency Response: | 20Hz — 20kHz |
| Sensitivity: | 26.0 mV/Pa a 1kHz (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL) |
| Output Impedance: | 50Ω |
| Rated Load Impedance: | Not less than 1kΩ |
| Maximum SPL: | 136 dB SPL (2.5kΩ, 0.5% THD) |
| S/N Ratio: | 72.0 dB-A (IEC 651) |
| Noise Level: | 22.0 dB-A (IEC 651) |
| Dynamic Range: | 114 dB (@ 2.5kΩ) |
| Power Requirement: | +48V DC Phantom Power (IEC 268-15) |
| Weight: | 725g |
| Dimensions: | 227mm x 45mm |
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