The 8-Ball gives new meaning to playing “in the
pocket!” While it may bear a striking resemblance to another sphere
that recently took the microphone world by storm, The 8-Ball resembles
its circular cousin The Ball in looks alone.
The 8-Ball is a cardioid condenser microphone
designed with the needs of the professional recordist in mind, but
priced within reach of the beginning home user or hobbyist. Featuring
Blue’s highly regarded Class A discrete low noise amplifier circuit,
The 8-Ball’s smooth frequency response is sure to please even the most
discerning professional ear. Perfect for applications as varied as drum
overheads to acoustic and electric guitars or vocals, The 8-Ball will
quickly become one of your “go to” microphones.
A standard thread swivel mount at the base of
the microphone allows the user to pivot The 8-Ball back and forth,
making mic placement a snap. And because The 8-Ball requires phantom
power, a front-mounted LED confirms that the mic is ready to use.
Suggested Applications
The 8-Ball was designed for both stage and
studio use. Because of its rugged construction, cardioid pickup pattern
and high-frequency extension, you can use The 8-Ball anywhere you’d use
a traditional condenser mic where clarity and high frequency detail is
essential: snare drum, acoustic and clean electric guitars, mandolin,
banjo, drum overheads, hihats, strings, orchestral recording, and male
and female vocals.
The 8-Ball features a unique swivel mount
located on the bottom center of the mic body. Be sure to mount The
8-Ball on a standard-thread counter-weighted tripod mic stand. Though
The 8-Ball is extremely durable, we would hate to see it fall due to an
inadequate stand. Also, be sure to position The 8-Ball over the center
leg of the tripod to further prevent tipping. Once mounted, you can
gently pivot The 8-Ball back and forth for optimum positioning in front
of the sound source.
Specifications
- Acoustical Operating Principal: Pressure Gradient
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 35Hz " 20kHz
- Sensitivity: (1kHz into 1k?) 10mV/Pa
- Rated Impedance: 50?
- Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1k?
- Maximum SPL: (THD 0.5%) 150 dB SPL
- Noise Level: 22dB “A” Weighted
- Maximum Output Level: +14 dBu (2k? load, 0.15% THD)
- Power Requirement: +48V DC phantom-power ±4V
- Power Consumption: 1.5 mA
