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The Bottle is a thoroughly modern homage to the past, with a design utilizing a single hand-selected EF86 pentode vacuum tube in triode mode. When combined with the versatility of our Bottle Caps, The Bottle provides the ultimate recording experience. (Bottle) 24-48 hrs $5,999.00
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Bottle Condenser Microphone

Key Features:

  • The ultimate in hand-built craftsmanship
  • Class A discrete amplifier circuit with hand-selected EF86 pentode vacuum tube in triode mode
  • Mic system-allows for various capsules to be swapped "on the fly" for extreme versatility
  • Integrated capsule shockmounting
  • Hand tuned and tested
  • Custom wound output transformer

Includes:

  • Includes B6 capsule
  • PowerStream Power Supply
  • Champagne tube mic cable
  • ATA flight case

Suggested Applications:

  • Male & Female Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Drums, Piano, Horns, and Strings
 
Transducer Type Vacuum Tube Condenser  

The Bottle, Blue's highest achievement in quality and innovation, is their flagship recording tool, combining low noise and superb transient response integrated with a system of eight optional interchangeable capsules (the Bottle Caps). In an instant, these bayonet-mount capsules can be exchanged to provide different tonal characteristics and pickup patterns while the power supply remains on. The Class A discrete amplifier circuit of the Bottle is a thoroughly modern homage to the past, with a design utilizing a single hand-selected EF86 pentode vacuum tube in triode mode. When combined with the versatility of the Bottle Caps, the Bottle provides the ultimate recording experience. In keeping with our philosophy of sonic purity and fidelity, we do not incorporate pads or filters into the Bottle. Rather, we believe that proper mic selection and placement eliminate the need for such extraneous circuits which only degrade signal integrity.

The Bottle Caps, Blue's innovative system of eight interchangeable capsules, offer the recordist a variety of different tonal characteristics and pickup patterns.

Polar pattern Various (Capsule-dependent)
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity 20.0 mV/Pa at 1kHz (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL) w/B6 Capsule
Output Impedance 200Ω
Rated Load Impedance Not less than 1kΩ
Max SPL 134 dB SPL (2.5kΩ, 0.5% THD) w/B6 Capsule
S/N Ratio 86.5 dB-A (IEC 651) w/B6 Capsule
Noise Level 7.5 dB-A (IEC 651) w/B6 Capsule
Dynamic Range 126.5 dB (@ 2.5kΩ) w/B6 Capsule
Power Requirement Bottle Power Supply Unit 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Weight 1700g
Dimensions 390mm x 90mm

 

 

 
Warranty: 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty
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