Woodpecker - NEW - MIDI Classics

Woodpecker - NEW

Timbre

With its unique active circuitry and gorgeous exotic wood finish, the Woodpecker is one of the most interesting and beautiful ribbon microphones you’ll ever lay eyes (or ears) on. The Woodpecker is the latest addition to Blue’s family of precision-crafted recording tools, combining the low noise and superb detail of Blue’s renowned Class-A discrete handmade electronics with the bold sound of a handmade aluminum ribbon pressure-gradient transducer.

The Woodpecker is designed to be highly durable and deliver the wide frequency response needed in today’s modern recording environment. With its focused mid-range, ultra-smooth top end and outstanding bass response, the Woodpecker captures the essence of any recorded sound. It also excels at ambient recording, capturing room tone with the most intimate detail.

Characteristics

Handcrafted ribbon pressure-gradient transducer
Active Class-A discrete custom-made electronics
Focused mid-range, ultra-smooth top end and outstanding bass response
Gorgeous exotic wood finish
Includes custom shockmount and cherrywood box

Suggested Applications

Male & Female Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Drums, Percussion - any application where some natural space in the recording is desired.

Optional Accessories

Cranberry high-definition microphone cable (recommended)
The Pop - Universal widescreen pop filter

the specs

Acoustical Operating Principal: Pressure Gradient
Directional Pattern: Figure 8, Bidirectional
Frequency Response: 20Hz — 20kHz
Sensitivity (1kHz into 2.5kOhm): 26mV/Pa
Rated Impedance: 50 Ohm
Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1kOhm
Noise Level A-weighted (IEC 651): Not more than 22dB
Max Output (1% THD into 2.5kOhm): 10dBU = 2.5V
Max SPL (0.5% THD into 2.5kOhm): 136dB
Dynamic Range (2.5kOhm load): 114dB
Supply Voltage (IEC 268-15): +48V Phantom Power (+35V min.)
Current Draw (typical ai +48V): 2.4mA
Weight: 1.6lbs

frequency response charts

Click here for frequency and polar response charts for the Woodpecker

manual

Woodpecker manual (PDF format)

Stock#: 40925
Maker: Blue Microphones
Code: Woodpecker
Platform: *
Type: Ribbon
Weight (lbs): 5.00
Year: 2007
List: 1,299.00
Sale: $999.00

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