Blue Kiwi Condenser with Free Robbie Microphone Preamp

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Blue Kiwi Condenser Microphone

Capture The Essence Of Your Audio

The Blue Kiwi Cardioid Condenser Microphone features a solid state electronics design with a class A discrete large diaphragm to capture the essence of the sound you record. The Kiwi also boasts nine polar patterns including cardioid, omni-directional, figure of eight, three sub-cardioid patterns, and three super-cardioid patterns to allow you to select the perfect polar pattern for your desired recording scenario.

Excellent Balanced Pickup

The Kiwi Condenser Microphone implements a frequency range of 20Hz - 20KHz to provide an excellent balanced pickup to provide clarity in your recorded audio. Ideal for capturing modern, pristine tone for lead and ambient recordings, the Kiwi is the perfect condenser microphone for use with vocals, piano, guitar, and other stringed instruments.

Unique Sonic Character

The included custom Cherrywood box and shockmount allow for easy transportation between recording setups and safety whilst in use in the studio. The B6 Bottle Cap capsule and twin acoustically matched single backplate large diaphragm capsules combine incredible material and build quality whilst creating a truly unique sonic character often absent from similar condenser microphones on the market.

Blue Robbie Microphone Preamp

Tube/Solid-State Hybrid Preamp

For years audio engineers have argued about what is better, tube or solid-state preamps. The two have their own unique characteristics that results in opposing sounds. The Robbie preamp combines the best of both worlds into this premium-grade preamp.

It employs a fully discrete ECC88 twin triode tube input and gain stage resulting in warm, rich and detailed sound. The electronically balanced solid-state output provides pristine sound with exceptional clarity and realism. The combination of both delivers exceptional audio performance fidelity, resulting in a unique sound and superb transient response.

Ultra Low-Noise Performance

Each components and design aspect has been meticulously researched and hand-picked to deliver the best possible sound quality. At the core of the preamp is audiophile-grade ultra-low-noise metal film resistors with polystyrene capacitors. This ensures the lowest possible sound from the mic preamp for optimised recording quality. It includes no ICs within the signal path, ensuring you’ll never need to compromise your tone and sound quality.

High-Class, Sleek, Portable Design

Robbie employs Class-A discrete tube circuitry designed to bring out the best tone from your voice or instrument. It provides unparalleled accuracy and transparency, providing 34dB of headroom before clipping, making it perfect for any sound source.

The compact yet robust design is highly portable, allowing you to easily store and transport your microphone preamp. The sleek design includes a front-panel instrument DI, ideal for enhancing bass, electric guitar, synth or drum machines.

Features

Blue Kiwi Cardioid Condenser Microphone

• 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” – Blue’s elastic shockmount

Blue Robbie Microphone Preamp

• Fully discrete Class-A signal path - completely balanced from input to output
• Solid-state transformerless input stage coupled with twin triode (ECC88) vacuum tube gain stage
• Ultra-low noise (-131 dB), maximum detail and exceptionally musical harmonic saturation
• Amazing 34 dB head room before clipping
• Front panel instrument DI for enhancing bass, electric guitar, synth or drum machine

Specifications

Blue Kiwi Cardioid Condenser Microphone

• 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: 50 ohm
• Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1k ohm
• Maximum SPL: 138 dB SPL (2.5k ohm, 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 (@ 2.5k ohm)
• Power Requirement: +48V DC Phantom Power (IEC 268-15)
• Weight: 880g
• Dimensions: 220mm x 60mm

Blue Robbie Microphone Preamp

• Minimum Gain: 8dB
• Maximum Gain: 68dB
• Frequency Response (+/- 2dB):10Hz – 100kHz
• Noise @ 60dB gain (10Hz – 30kHz, 50Ω source): -131dB EIN
• Noise @ 60dB gain (10Hz – 30kHz, 150Ω source): -129dB EIN
• THD + Noise @ 60dB gain(10Hz – 20kHz, +22dBu output): < 5°
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio (50Hz – 20kHz, 100mV input): 60dB gain > 64db; 30dB gain > 75dB
• Maximum Input Level (8dB Gain, 20Hz – 20kHz): +22dBu w/o pad
• Maximum Output Level (20Hz – 40kHz @ 10kΩ): +34dBu
• Mic Input Impedance (20Hz – 20kHz): 5k Ohms (2x 2, 5kΩ)
• HI-Z Input Impedance: 1M Ohms
• Output Impedance: 50 Ohms (2x25Ω)
• Phantom Power: +48 VDC, +/- 1.5 VDC
• Power Consumption: 8W
• Power Requirements: 115/230 VAC, 50/60Hz
• Dimensions: 8.5”L x 8.25”W x 5.25”H