Blue Mic Woodpecker
Blue Mic Woodpecker
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Blue Woodpecker Active Ribbon Microphone $999 The Woodpecker Active Ribbon Microphone from Blue is one of the most interesting and beautiful microphones you'll ever lay eyes or ears on. With a stunning exotic wood finish and unique active circuitry, beneath its gorgeous exterior, the Woodpecker is a precision-crafted recording tool. Combines the low noise and superb detail of Blue's renowned Class-A discrete handmade electronics with the bold sound of a hand-tuned aluminum ribbon pressure-gradient transducer. The Woodpecker microphone was designed to provide the smooth, intimate sound associated with the most sought-after vintage ribbon microphones. With its focused mid-range, and outstanding bass response, the Woodpecker mic captures the essence of any recorded sound. It also excels at ambient recording and capturing room tone with the most intimate detail — whether for rock drums, guitars or vocals — any application where some natural space in the recording is desired. Usually, ribbon mics require preamps with at least 60-70dB of gain. Not so with the Woodpecker. Its active design allows you to use it with any preamp, so you don't have to replace yours in order to have the acknowledged musicality of a ribbon transducer. The Woodpecker microphone package includes a custom made, solid brass shockmount and wood storage box. |
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Blue Drum Mic Kit $2747 Inspired by some of the most important recordings in music history, Blue Microphones has created the Blue Drum Kit Kit for an easy solution to replicate the fabled '3-mic' drum miking technique that professional engineers have used for years. The Blue Drum Kit Kit consists of the award-winning Mouse and a stereo matched pair of Dragonfly microphones. These three microphones complete the sonic spectrum needed in producing a full-bodied, live recording session for the most discerning drummer and engineer.Mouse MicrophoneThe Mouse's hand-tuned capsule is specifically designed to capture the thundering lows of bass and baritone vocals and low-end instrument sources. Enclosed within a rotating spherical grille, the capsule can also be positioned and adjusted into the smallest of spaces for applications where versatility is paramount. The Mouse is perfectly suited for kick drums, acoustic bass, electric bass amplifiers, snare drums, broadcast and voiceover work, and any other sources where accurate reproduction of low frequency transients is paramount.Dragonfly MicrophonesThe Dragonfly generates a silky extended top-end, contoured midrange and a bump at the upper end of the lower frequencies that thickens thin signal sources. With an integrated elastic shockmount and rotating head, the Dragonfly utilizes its innovative industrial design to enable quick and precise mic placement on the fly. The Dragonfly is ideally suited for high-frequency sources like alto and soprano vocals, percussion, electric guitar, drum overheads, and "difficult" sources such as stringed instruments.All three mics and their schockmounts come in a protective metal case with a plush interior that had cutouts to keep your mics safe between uses. |
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Sennheiser Mic Skins Blue Dots $12.95 Sennheiser Mic Skins are the perfect way to personalize your microphone to reflect your personal style and show some flair on stage. Sennheiser Mic Skins fit snugly over the body of any Evolution Wireless G2 Handheld microphone. With nine different options, there is a perfect Sennheiser Mic Skin to fit anyone's style.SkullDark, reflective velvet studded skull and crossbonesSilverMirrored circles on a black backgroundGold CrossWhite background with traditional crossBlueBlue background with reflective metallic dotsPinkPink and metallic reglective glitter with rhinstone, gothic-style pink and white crossRedRed background with reflective metallic dotsVelvetDark, reflective velvet with rhinestone gothic-style pink and white crossBlack Black reflective background with reflective silver dotsWhite Glitter Works with any Evolution Wireless G2 Handheld MicrophoneNine different style optionsMicrophone not included |
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Blue Icicle XLR to USB Mic Converter/Mic Preamp $59 The Icicle XLR to USB Converter/Mic Preamp lets you easily connect your favorite microphone directly to your Mac or PC. The Blue Icicle performs dual functions as an XLR to USB adapter and a studio-quality microphone preamp. It features an analog gain control and also provides 48V phantom power for condenser microphones. The Icicle converter and preamp is the quick and easy way to perform digital recording, podcasting, and voice messaging. Includes 6-ft USB cable |
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Meinl Nino Woodpecker $11.99 The Nino Woodpecker creates an amazingly realistic "woodpecker" sound. It's a great effect instrument which is also interesting for professional players who look to increase their sound arsenal. |
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Blue Icicle Xlr To Usb Mic Converter/Mic Preamp $59 The Icicle XLR to USB Converter/Mic Preamp lets you easily connect your favorite microphone directly to your Mac or PC. The Blue Icicle performs dual functions as an XLR to USB adapter and a studio-quality microphone preamp. It features an analog gain control and also provides 48V phantom power for condenser microphones. The Icicle converter and preamp is the quick and easy way to perform digital recording, podcasting, and voice messaging. Includes 6-ft USB cableWorks with Mac or PC computersNo Special Drivers RequiredStudio Quality USB microphone preampSupplies 48V phantom power for . condenser microphonesPhantom power active lightFully balanced low noise analog front endAnalog gain control |
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Blue enCORE 100i Dynamic Live Instrument Mic $89 The Blue enCORE 100i microphone uses a special dynamic capsule with a custom-tuned diaphragm designed specifically to provide a tighter polar pattern. This makes the Blue enCORE mic perfect for miking instruments and other sources requiring high isolation. A custom circuit with transformer and high-pass filter optimizes frequency response for use with drums and amplified instruments and vocals. A specially designed grille provides protection from instrument strikes and facilitates mounting in tight spaces, making the Blue en•CORE 100i a versatile addition to the en•CORE family of Blue microphones. |
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LP Woodpecker $10.9 The comfortable handle, cheery colors, and an integrated toggle that creates the characteristic sound of that quirky, kid favorite bird, the woodpecker and will provide years of rhythmic fun. A simple flick of the wrist is all it takes. Dishwasher safe plastic. For Ages 2 and up. |
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Lp Woodpecker $10.9 The comfortable handle, cheery colors, and an integrated toggle that creates the characteristic sound of that quirky, kid favorite bird, the woodpecker and will provide years of rhythmic fun. A simple flick of the wrist is all it takes. Dishwasher safe plastic. For Ages 2 and up. |
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Blue Bluebird Mic & DT770 Headphone Pack $499.99 Includes a Blue Bluebird large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone and Beyerdynamic Pro-80 headphones.Like its namesake, the Bluebird really sings. This multipurpose condenser mic is great for vocals, guitars, and close-miking drums and acoustic instruments. A perfect match for Blue's high-quality sound, DT770 headphones are like strapping a pair of expensive studio monitors around your head, only way more comfortable. Their closed design virtually eliminates headphone-bleed into the mic. Plus their excellent sound reproduction and noise rejection lets you easily hear the minute changes in sound quality as you position your Bluebird mic for best effect. Bluebird Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone Designed to deliver the same high-quality audio that mic users have come to expect from Blue. Boasting a unique look and highly versatile performance, this pressure gradient cardioid microphone uses Blue's renowned mic technology and a Class-A discrete amplifier circuit. The Bluebird microphone can be used in any number of applications, from vocals to guitars, close-miking of drums or drum overheads, percussion, piano, horns, strings, or anywhere else where crystal-clear sound is the top concern. DT 770 Pro-80 Closed Studio HeadphonesClosed back, diffuse-field headphones featuring bass reflex technology for improved bass response and clinically accurate high and mid-range reproduction. Rugged headband construction. Single-sided cable. |
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Blue Reactor Multi Pattern Condenser Mic $499 The Blue multi-pattern Reactor pushes the envelope of modern microphone design and performance while making multiple mic setups more accessible. Reactor fuses an innovative pattern selection method with a swiveling capsule head for perfect positioning, and features Blue's premium condenser capsule, fully discreet Class A solid state components, and proprietary preamp for simple live switching between patterns (Cardioid, Omni or Figure-8). To facilitate use in multiple mic setups (like Mid/Side, X-Y), Reactor's capsule head rotates a range of 90 degrees for perfect positioning in tight spaces and easy pattern adjustability. Reactor's recording pattern selection is both intuitive and stylish, featuring LED backlighting on the pattern indicators and a magnifying element that compliments its forward-looking design. |
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Sennheiser Mic Skins Blue Velvet/Skull $24.95 Sennheiser Mic Skins are the perfect way to personalize your microphone to reflect your personal style and show some flair on stage. Sennheiser Mic Skins fit snugly over the body of any Evolution Wireless G2 Handheld microphone. With nine different options, there is a perfect Sennheiser Mic Skin to fit anyone's style.SkullDark, reflective velvet studded skull and crossbonesSilverMirrored circles on a black backgroundGold CrossWhite background with traditional crossBlueBlue background with reflective metallic dotsPinkPink and metallic reglective glitter with rhinstone, gothic-style pink and white crossRedRed background with reflective metallic dotsVelvetDark, reflective velvet with rhinestone gothic-style pink and white crossBlack Black reflective background with reflective silver dotsWhite Glitter Works with any Evolution Wireless G2 Handheld MicrophoneNine different style optionsMicrophone not included |
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 Silver Spider Large Diameter Mic Shock Mounts Holder Clip Pro Replacement 0004  US $13.95
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 Pro Black Spider Large Diameter Mic Shock Mounts Holder Clip Replacement 0001 US $13.90
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 Pro Black Spider Large Diameter Mic Shock Mounts Holder Clip Replacement 0002 US $13.90
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 Spider Large Diameter Condenser Mic Shock Mounts Holder Vibration Cradle 0003 US $13.90
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 Blue Woodpecker Active Ribbon Microphone STUDIO BUNDLE US $999.99
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 Blue Microphones Woodpecker Microphone WOODPECKER US $1,020.40
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 Blue Woodpecker Active Ribbon Microphone US $527.77
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Blue Microphones Woodpecker Ribbon Microphone Kit List Price: $999.00 Sale Price: $999.00 Used From: $795.00  |
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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 one of the most interesting and beautiful ribbon microphones you’ll ever lay eyes (or ears) on... |
Review of Cascade X-15 Stereo Ribbon Microphone - Salt Lake City Recording Studio Review
For sometime I have not been super satisfied with the electric guitar sound that I have been getting. My recording studio, Studio 5.1 in Salt Lake City, has been targeted at acoustic oriented bands. Heavy Distorted guitars, rap music, these are things that I record, but not because I have felt the strongest with these genre's. For that reason I have felt that there is a need for some improvements in these areas. While not terrible, the sound is missing the aggressive but not abrasive, smooth without being muddy, and open without sounding hyped in the higher frequencies sound that I hear in other recordings. I used a Royer r-121 to record a Hammond B-3 on Chantelle Riches jazz pop album April Fooled and loved the way it sounded. In fact it was perfect. I fell in love with ribbon mics from there on out, maybe not on all sources, but certainly on most.
However, the Royer is a bit out of my price range at the moment. After researching other alternatives including the BLUE Woodpecker, the new Shure Ribbons (not any cheaper than the Royers), and some of the of the lower cost alternatives like Cascade, I decided it was high time to get a ribbon mic. But which one, and what price, and in what applications would I use these mics?
After visiting Cascade Microphone's site and being fond of stereo micing, I checked out the X-15 as an option. While the site claims the X-15 to be good for guitar cabinet micing I was not finding anyone else on the internet who had used the microphones this way. Most of the use that was demo'd on the site were for horns, and acoustic guitar samples. When I heard the Disney Jazz group samples they have on their I was instantly sold for that application. In fact I am not sure what you could even do to improve on it. I thought, for $399 with the stock transformer, this mic was worth it just for horn recording. But I don't do much with horns right now so there was no immediate need for that.
After trying the X-15 on acoustic guitar I felt that while the tone was good, this is one of the sources that having a good high gain pre-amp would be needed. I had to crank my Trident s-20 to max and still didn't get the volume I wanted, but I did get some predictable pre-amp his as a side effect. However, the tone was really good. Which made me think that with the right pre-amp this mic would sing!
Then I tried it on a clean electric guitar. I used my Supro S6625 100 watt tube head going through my home made 2 X 12 cab using Celestion Vintage 30's. The guitar player played on a fender jaguar and I loved the clean tones this mic picked up. Again, practically perfect in my opinion. It was exactly what the tone needed and should have been and it sit just right in the mix without and additional eq'ing.
Distorted electric Gguitar has been a slightly different story. While the Cascade x-15 sounds okay, it is missing something still. I think I am going to blame it on my pre-amp at this point and not the mic but it still could be the mic to some degree. The reason being is that the tones are pretty close to what I hear from he amp, however, some of the harsh characteristics I didn't want are starting to come through some. Additionally, there is a presence that this mic seems to be lacking when used on electric guitars. The openness I was experiencing with other recordings seemed to be missing. Perhaps I need to play with positioning some more and with different cabs and set ups. But beyond over driving or vintage distortion tones, the modern heavy, scooped mids type of guitar tones that we hear so much in today's recordings... it just wasn't there for me. Perhaps with the right pre-amp this would be fixed. Time and experimenting will tell.
On drums I was surprised how much I liked this. I placed the mic about 4-5 feet in front of the drum set aimed at the rack tons and it picked up just the right amount of room sound and drum tone. Even the kick drum took on a really nice punch to the sound. I think this has become a permanent part of my drum micing as a result. I still use overheads (earthworks drum kit system is my preferred set up) I like having it even if I don't end up using it because the tones can be mixed in as needed after the fact just in case.
Overall, the X-15 has really pleased some of my recording clients, and in 85% of the applications that I have used it on, the mic has done amazing. While I hate using this phrase, for the price, I am extremely happy with the Cascade X-15. This mic has now become one of my few go-to first mics as a result. I look forward to trying it out with choirs and other organic instruments to take in a more honest sound. Just make sure that if you are using it on anything other than drums, or amplified instruments, you want to have a pre amp with some good headroom on it.
About the Author
Nick Galieti is the owner, engineer and producer at Studio 5.1, a recording studio in Salt Lake City, UT. Specializing in acoustic, indie, LDS, jazz, and pop music recording.