BLUE Eight Ball Microphone

The 8-Ball microphone gives new meaning to playing in the pocket! While it may bear a striking resemblance to another sphere that recently took the microphone world by storm, The 8-Ball resembles its circular cousin The Ball in looks alone.

The 8-Ball is a cardioid condenser microphone designed with the needs of the professional recordist in mind, but priced within reach of the beginning home user or hobbyist. Featuring Blue's highly regarded Class A discrete low-noise amplifier circuit, the 8-Ball's smooth frequency response is sure to please even the most discerning professional ear. Perfect for applications as varied as drum overheads to acoustic and electric guitars or vocals, the 8-Ball will perform reliably as your go-to mic.

A standard thread swivel mount at the base of the microphone allows the user to pivot the 8-Ball back and forth, making mic placement a snap. And because the 8-Ball requires phantom power, a front-mounted LED confirms that the mic is ready to use.

Blue 8-Ball Condenser Microphone Features:

• Cardioid condenser microphone
• 48V phantom power
• Class A discrete low-noise amplifier circuit
• Smooth frequency response

Blue 8-Ball Condenser Microphone Specifications:

• Acoustical Operating Principal: Pressure Gradient
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 35Hz 20kHz
• Sensitivity: (1kHz into 1k ) 10mV/Pa
• Rated Impedance: 50 ohm
• Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1kOhm
• Maximum SPL: (THD 0.5%) 150 dB SPL
• Noise Level: 22dB "A Weighted
• Maximum Output Level: +14 dBu (2kOhm load, 0.15% THD)
• Power Requirement: +48V DC phantom-power ±4V
• Power Consumption: 1.5 mA