Blue Blackout Spark SL XLR Condenser Microphone for Recording and Streaming

Blue Blackout Spark SL XLR Condenser Microphone for Recording and Streaming

For more than two decades, the world’s greatest artists and studios have trusted Blue XLR microphones. And today, many of the world’s elite podcasters, gaming teams and Twitch® streamers use Blue mics to achieve professional-level audio performance. Create podcasts that stand out from the rest, elevate your gaming and streaming to the competitive level, and enhance your YouTube videos with Blue.

Inside the Sound
At the heart of Blackout Spark SL’s sound is Blue’s custom JFET design, which ensures the capsule’s backplate is evenly charged and delivering consistent, detailed and transparent sound at all times. Blackout Spark SL also features discreet Class-A circuitry to maintain a pure signal. Add Blackout Spark SL to your next game stream to achieve pristine broadcast studio sound and blow away your audience.

Switch to Versatility
Blackout Spark SL features a new 100Hz high-pass filter and -20dB pad to bring professional versatility to your projects. Things getting intense on your stream? Use the -20dB pad to keep your voice clear and crisp. Experiencing rumble or other low noises from your desktop? Flip the 100Hz high-pass filter and start recording. Blackout Spark SL’s incredible flexibility makes it easy to produce superbly detailed audio during any application.

Key Features

• XLR connection integrates perfectly with USB audio interfaces and mixers
• Custom, large-diaphragm cardioid condenser capsule for superbly detailed, focused sound
• Blue’s Class-A JFET electronics deliver rich harmonic audio
• 100Hz low cut filter increases clarity, reducing rumble from your room or desk
• -20dB pad keeps your stream free of distortion when things get intense

Technical Specifications

Transducer Type
Condenser, Pressure Gradient
Polar Patterns
Cardioid
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity
34.9 mV/Pa at 1 kHz (1 pa = 94 dB SPL)
Output Impedance
50 ohm
Rate Load Impedance
Not less than 1k ohm
Maximum SPL
136 dB SPL (1k, THD 0.5%)
S/N Ratio
73 dB-A
Noise Level
16.4 dB-A
Dynamic Range
119.6 dB
Power Requirement
+48V DC Phantom Power
Weight
336g
Dimensions
220.5mm x 45mm
HPF
100Hz, 12db per octave
PAD
-20dB