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The Bottle Rocket Stage Two is a vacuum tube mic with a foundation for Blue's nine interchangeable vintage lollipop-style capsules (sold separately), the Bottle Caps. This bayonet-mounted system gives the user unlimited flexibility! (BLMBOTROCKSTG2) 24-48 hrs $1,595.99
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Bottle Rocket Stage Two Vaccuum Tube Microphone

Key Features:

  • Low noise and superb transient response
  • Great for recording a variety of sources
  • Compatible with BLUE Bottle Caps
  • PowerStream power supply

Includes:

Experience the diversity of nine mics in one with the Bottle Caps. Buy them all or collect them individually
  • Bottle Rocket Stage Two Vaccuum Tube Mic
  • B8 capsule
  • Custom shockmount
  • ATA-style flight case
  • high-definition, 5-conductor tube mic cable
  • PowerStream power supply

Suggested Applications:

  • Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Strings, Drums, Saxophones, Flutes, & Reeds.
 
Transducer Type Pressure Gradient or Pure Pressure (depending on capsule)  

Meet the Bottle Rocket Stage Two. The Stage Two vacuum tube microphone system is an innovative and unique solution for virtually any recording need. The Stage Two combines low noise and superb transient response along with a choice of nine different interchangeable capsules, The Bottle Caps. In an instant, you can change these bayonet-mount capsules for a stunning variety of tonal characteristics and pickup patterns without shutting off the power!

Precision-designed and hand-assembled, the Stage Two is crafted for a lifetime of use. Its transformerless Class A discrete amplifier circuit is a thoroughly modern design with a nod to the classic circuits of yesterday. Utilizing a single hand-selected ECC88 vacuum tube, you'll hear musical detail and subtlety previously only heard in mics costing thousands more. The Stage Two comes with Blue's popular and versatile B8 capsule, a custom-built flight case, our high-definition tube mic cable, shockmount and the innovative Powerstream power supply, which not only ensures ultra-stable performance but features our soft-start feature which maximizes tube life and minimizes startup time.

 

Polar pattern Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure of 8 (depending on capsule)
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity 50mV/Pa (+/- 10mV depending on capsule) at 1kHz (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
Output Impedance 50Ω
Rated load Impedance Not less than 1kΩ
Maximum SPL 130 dB SPL (2.5kΩ, 1.0% THD)
Maximum Output +28 dBV = 25.11 Vrms (2.5kΩ, 1% THD)
Noise Level A-Weighted Not more than 9 dBV - 14 dBV (IEC 651) (depending on capsule)
Dynamic Range 130 dB (@ 2.5kΩ)
Power Requirement External Powerstream Unit
Current Draw Heater (6V DC) 300 mA, Plate (120V) 5mA - Typical

 

 

 
Warranty: 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty
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