Best mic for me onder $600.00 from guitar center?

I'm not sure if this would be a good mic for me. I will only use it in a studio, never live and it will be for vocals only. Blue Bluebird Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone Blue Bluebird Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone Specifications: Acoustical Operating Principal: Pressure Gradient Directional Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity (1kHz into 2.5k Ohms): 27mV/Pa
Rated Impedance: 50 Ohms
Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1 k Ohms
Noise Level A-weighted (IEC 651): Not more than 7.5dB
Max Output (1% THD into 2.5k Ohms): 12dBV = 3.1V
Max SPL (0.5% THD into 2.5k Ohms): 138dB
Dynamic Range (2.5k Ohms load): 130dB
Supply Voltage (IEC 268-15): +48V phantom power (+35V min.)
Current Draw (typical ai+48V): 1.8mA
 
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Thanks, Terry
 




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The Blue Bluebird Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone is 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 utilizes 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. Requires phantom power.

Blue Bluebird Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone Features:

• Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz
• Sensitivity: 27mV/Pa
• 138dB max. SPL
• Low self-noise specification (>7.5dB)
• High output level (+12cBV)
• Class A discrete amplifier circuit
• Tonal character makes it ideal for recording almost any instrument or vocals
  

Blue Bluebird Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone Specifications:

• Acoustical Operating Principal: Pressure Gradient
• Directional Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
• Sensitivity (1kHz into 2.5k Ohms): 27mV/Pa
• Rated Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1 k Ohms
• Noise Level A-weighted (IEC 651): Not more than 7.5dB
• Max Output (1% THD into 2.5k Ohms): 12dBV = 3.1V
• Max SPL (0.5% THD into 2.5k Ohms): 138dB
• Dynamic Range (2.5k Ohms load): 130dB
• Supply Voltage (IEC 268-15): +48V phantom power (+35V min.)
• Current Draw (typical ai +48V): 1.8mA
  

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The Bluebird Sings

The Bluebird is a large diaphragm cardioid condenser mic (fixed pattern). It comes in a padded wooden box with a screw mount pop filter, and well-constructed shock mount. The powder blue Bluebird has the typical elegant look of a Blue mic, high build quality, and a sound that lives up to the name. On vocals this mic performs beautifully - both sung, and voiceover/spoken word. I have used this mic on several voiceover and music projects (through a Great River preamp) and it performs admirably. The sound is smooth, open, warm, and airy without the pronounced sibilant peak many sub-$1000 condensers exhibit. The low end and mids are clear and warm. The Bluebird is well suited for many tasks, from vocals to acoustic instruments. The manual states it would also be a great choice for sax, flute, clean guitar, violin, etc. I would have to agree. Without a doubt it is one of the best large diaphragm condenser mics in the sub-$1000 category.
Reviewed by Key of D Music on 10/11/2006 who plays Various.
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Amazing

I recently bought this mic, and it's amazing. It is SO sensitive, and full of warmth and quality. I am using it to record seperate tracks and mix them, and I record vocals, acoustic guitar, drums, cello, and electric guitar. It works very well with all of those instruments.
Reviewed by 1 on 8/31/2006 who plays Various.
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Great Quality Mic

This has low self noise, it was much more transparent than my AKG Perception 220. If you don't have alot of money I would definitely recommend this to anyone. There are no pads but I think the sound reproduction quality more than makes up for it.
Reviewed by Dude Bro on 9/18/2009 who plays Rock.
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Very pretty microphone <3

i am in love with this pretty microphone. i have a rock and roll/ metal band and we love to use this microphone. are band name is mom, and we have good music/tunes, but this pretty blue microphone makes our voices sound like the cherping sounds of an ostrage (which is very VERY delightful). I really think you should by this microphone because of its lovely music you can produce with it. what a lovely mickrophone. very nice. cheap also. good deal. <3
Reviewed by alexandria on 3/24/2008 who plays metal/rock.
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For a fixed, cardioid vocal mic (non-tube) in that price range, I'd suggest you listen to the AT 4047 before you decide.  That's a very nice vocal mic.

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The Pro Audio guys at the Nashville Guitar Center love the Blue Bluebird for $300. So do the guys in Memphis. I recently heard a pretty in depth sound check/mic comparison in which they compared many top line mics to the Bluebird. It beat them all, including a Neumann U87 ($3,400), to their ears and mine too. This mic is getting more and more attention, and for good reason.

They are also high on the Sterling ST69 for around $600 and I like the ST33 for $200. Both are mighty good ones.

The Shure 7b was the vocal mic on "Thriller" which I believe at one time held the record for most "pop" albums sold. It's around $350 I think.

I also have to mention one that is not presently carried at GC, but it's the Peavey PVM 22, which is consistently preferred by vocalists over the tried and true classic, the Shure SM58. These two are in the $100 range.

I don't want to confuse you with too many choices, but you can get a good one in your price range, or less. See if GC will let you do a little vocal test with the Bluebird and any others there you like. GC usually has a recorder set up and if you approach them right they will let you do a test. Just let them know you are serious about buying a mic but need a real sound check with YOUR voice to make the final decision. They have a good return policy also, so if you get it home and record your vocals a few nights and it just doesn't suit you, pack it all up nice and neat and return it and try something else.

All the ones listed above are good ones. A lot will have to do with your voice characteristics and how it fits with the particular mic. I would be surprised if you are not happy with the Bluebird though, the one you seem most interested in. For $600 you can get several very nice vocal mics.

I enjoyed the story I read recently about a certain pop star who was using a $15,000 vintage Neumann in the studio, but on stage was seen using the $100 SM58. The final analyses...the singer sounded great on both.

And speaking of "Bluebird," the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville is the country's premier open mic/singer-songwriter showcase. The best artists in the world showcase their voices and songs there and the house mic is the SM58. A lot of that gets recorded live there, too.

Let us know what you get and how you like it. I'm guessing you will like the Bluebird once you try it. The mic or the cafe.

DS