Blue Baby Bottle SL Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone

Blue Baby Bottle SL Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone

Building on the success of the original Baby Bottle, the SL model features refined sonics, a new streamlined build and versatile switches to capture the true character of your voice and bring classic mojo to acoustic guitars and other instruments. Baby Bottle SL is designed from top to bottom to inspire unforgettable performances.

Inside the Sound
The soul and swagger of Baby Bottle SL all starts with Blue’s proprietary, hand-tuned capsule. The robust, gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm features a machined brass backplate design that creates the signature warmth and presence Baby Bottle SL is known for. And custom Class-A discreet circuitry makes it the quietest mic in its class.

Flip the Switch
Baby Bottle SL features a new switchable 100 Hz high-pass filter and -20dB pad to keep your sound pure regardless of vocal type, instrument or environment. Whether recording belting vocalists, loud guitar amps, drums and brass or capturing delicate vocals, strings or piano, Baby Bottle SL has the versatility to capture timeless tracks.

Key Features

• Warm, classic sonic signature that flatters an array of voices and instruments
• High output with richly detailed frequency response
• High-pass filter and -20dB pad for ultimate versatility
• Works great with home studio USB audio interfaces

Technical Specifications

Transducer Type
Condenser, Pressure Gradient
Polar Patterns
Cardioid
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity
39.8 mV/Pa at 1 kHz (1 pa = 94 dB SPL)
Output Impedance
50 ohm
Rate Load Impedance
Not less than 1k ohm
Maximum SPL
134dB SPL (1kHz, THD 0.5%)
S/N Ratio
83.2 dB-A
Noise Level
10.8 dB
Dynamic Range
123.2 dB
Power Requirement
+48V DC Phantom Power
Weight
410g
Dimensions
222.5mm x 51.5mm
HPF
100Hz, 12db per octave
PAD
-20dB