Blue Microphones Blackout Spark SL Black

Ready to upgrade your home studio or streaming setup to full broadcast studio level? Blackout Spark SL brings Blue’s legendary studio sound to your space. With a professional XLR connection and versatile switches, Blackout Spark SL gives you that broadcast studio voice that will transform your podcasts, Twitch game streams and YouTube videos. The large-diaphragm cardioid condenser capsule and JFET electronics deliver superb detail and rich harmonic audio for the ultimate in professional sound. Upgrade to Blackout Spark SL and hear why Blue is the #1 choice for game streamers, podcasters and musicians worldwide.Features

Blue Microphones Blackout Spark SL Black Studio Condenser MicrophoneThe Blue Microphones Blackout Spark SL Black is a professional studio-grade large-diaphragm XLR condenser microphone engineered for streamers, podcasters, competitive gaming creators, and studio musicians. Combining Blue's legendary acoustic heritage with a sleek, low-profile aesthetic, this microphone delivers transparent, detailed broadcast audio. It isolates your voice while capturing the natural warmth and nuance of your performance.🌟 Key Performance Features

• Custom Large-Diaphragm Capsule
• • Focus: Equipped with a premium, hand-tuned, gold-sputtered side-address capsule.
  • Isolation: The tight cardioid polar pattern focuses directly on the source in front of the lens, rejecting off-axis background noise from mechanical keyboards or PC fans.
• Class-A JFET Circuitry
• • Purity: Built with solid-state, proprietary JFET electronics that keep the capsule's backplate evenly charged.
  • Signal: Ensures a completely transparent and uncolored signal path with rich harmonic detail and ultra-low internal noise.
• Onboard 100Hz High-Pass Filter
• • Clarity: Eliminates problematic low-frequency muddy frequencies, desk vibrations, floor rumbles, or HVAC hum.
  • Presence: Cleanly tightens up vocal tracks to maximize broadcast presence right out of the box.
• Onboard -20dB Attenuation Pad
• • Headroom: Prevents signal clipping and distortion during high-energy moments.
  • Versatility: Safely handles explosive gaming reactions, intense vocal screaming, or high-volume sound sources like electric guitar amplifiers.
• Pro-Grade XLR Connectivity
• • Integration: Integrates natively into professional setups using a standard 3-pin balanced XLR interface.
  • Requirement: Requires +48V phantom power from an external audio interface, mixer, or preamp.

🎙️ Real-World Application

• Streaming & Gaming: The matte black finish offers a clean, non-reflective aesthetic on camera, while the cardioid capture ensures your audience hears your voice over gameplay audio.
• Podcasting & Voiceover: High sensitivity and flat mid-range frequencies preserve the unique tonal characteristics of your speaking voice, giving you a deep "radio host" quality.
• Acoustic Instruments: A wide frequency response accurately registers the high-end sparkle of acoustic guitars, the soft resonance of pianos, and the transient snap of string sections.

• XLR connection integrates perfectly with USB audio interfaces and mixers
• Custom, large-diaphragm cardioid condenser capsule for superbly detailed, focused sound
• Blue’s Class-A JFET electronics deliver rich harmonic audio
• 100Hz low cut filter increases clarity, reducing rumble from your room or desk
• -20dB pad keeps your stream free of distortion when things get intense

SpecsAudio

• Analog or digital: Analog
• Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
• Max SPL: 136 dB
• Connector: XLR

Pattern and Type

• Capsule: Condenser
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Type: Mounted
• Switches: High-pass filter and -20dB pad
• Phantom power required: Yes

Size and Weight

• Diameter: 1.7 in.
• Length: 8.6 in.
• Weight:  oz.

Included Accessories

• Case: Yes
• Clip: No
• Shockmount: Yes