Featuring a hand-tuned capsule and quiet Class-A discrete circuitry, the Blue Baby Bottle SL is a studio condenser microphone which builds upon its predecessor to provide a warm and classic sound as well as switchable filter and pad settings, ensuring great versatility for varied studio recording applications. It utilizes a large, gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm, replete with a machined brass backplate to yield its signature sound—supple highs, rich midrange, and honest bass. Further elevating its professional nature is the custom shockmount, which absorbs vibrations to inhibit handling and stand noise.

Use the 100 Hz low-cut filter to attenuate bass buildup and increase intelligibility, which is especially important when the mic is close to the source. When miking drum kits or guitar amps, the -20 dB pad is perfect for keeping the sound clear and free of distortion. The mic's cardioid polar pattern rejects a good deal of sound behind the mic, allowing it to pick up less room ambience and background noise than many other polar responses. The Baby Bottle SL can be connected to any XLR mic input that is capable of sending 48V phantom power.

Classic Warmth and Presence

Baby Bottle SL is a cardioid condenser microphone that delivers classic sound and incredible versatility. With a richly present midrange, smooth top end, and neutral bottom, Baby Bottle SL is reminiscent of the world's finest vintage microphones. Featuring a high-pass filter and -20 dB pad, Baby Bottle SL excels at adding a rich, classic vibe to nearly any sound source.

Behind the Mic

Building on the success of the original Baby Bottle, the SL model features refined sonics, a new streamlined build, and versatile switches to capture the true character of your voice and bring classic mojo to acoustic guitars and other instruments. Baby Bottle SL is designed from top to bottom to inspire unforgettable performances.

Inside the Sound

The soul and swagger of Baby Bottle SL all starts with Blue's proprietary, hand-tuned capsule. The robust, gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm features a machined brass backplate design that creates the signature warmth and presence Baby Bottle SL is known for. And custom Class-A discrete circuitry makes it an extremely quiet mic with only 10.8 dB of self-noise.

Make the Switch

Baby Bottle SL features a switchable 100 Hz high-pass filter and -20 dB pad to keep your sound pure regardless of vocal type, instrument, or environment. Whether recording belting vocalists, loud guitar amps, drums, and brass, or capturing delicate vocals, strings, or piano, Baby Bottle SL has the versatility to capture timeless tracks.

• Present midrange, smooth top end, and neutral bottom
• High output with richly detailed frequency response
• Hand-tuned, gold-sputtered, large-diaphragm cardioid capsule
• Blue's Class-A discrete circuitry delivers ultralow self-noise of only 10.8 dB
• 100 Hz low-cut filter increases clarity and reduces rumble from your room
• -20 dB pad keeps your audio free of distortion
• Operates on 48V phantom power
• Connects to XLR mic inputs
• Suitable for use with home-studio interfaces (USB, Thunderbolt, or otherwise)
• Includes custom shockmount to reduce vibration noise
• Supplied with wooden storage box

Specifications:

• Primary Applications: Studio Recording
• Form Factor: Large Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom Mount
• Intended Sound Sources: Vocals, Speech/Voice Over, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Piano, Drums, Strings
• Sound Field: Mono
• Operating Principle: Pressure Gradient
• Capsule: Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Orientation: Side Address
• Circuitry: Solid-State
• Pad: -20 dB
• High-Pass Filter: 100 Hz, 12 dB/Octave
• Tone Adjustment: None
• Gain Adjustment: None
• Indicators: None
• On-Board Controls: High-Pass Filter, Pad
• Windscreen: None
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 134 dB SPL (1 kHz, .5% THD) 154 dB SPL (1 kHz, .5% THD, with Pad)
• Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Load Impedance: ≥ 1000 Ohms
• Sensitivity: 39.8 mV/Pa at 1 kHz
• Dynamic Range: 123.2 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 83.2 dB A-Weighted
• Equivalent Noise Level: 10.8 dB
• Output Connectors (Analog): 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic)
• Headphone Connector: None
• Bus Power: None
• Operating Voltage: 48 V (Phantom Power)
• Mounting: Shockmount (Included)
• Included Case: Hard Case
• Included Filters: None