Bullet-proof, built like a tank, and ready for the road, your secret weapon for a variety of applications such as kick drums and other high SPL sources. The BL8-OMNI is an omnidirectional boundary microphone, utilizing the same capsule as the celebrated sE8 small-diaphragm condenser. Its hand-crafted, true condenser capsule utilizes an ultra-thin three-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transient response. Designed to reproduce low frequencies with stunning accuracy, the BL8 is perfect in combination with our V Kick, but can also be used alone without an additional outer kick drum mic. It is also compatible with The Kelly Shu Flatz™ Isolation System, making it ideal for touring applications. The BL8 utilizes transformerless Class-A circuitry to ensure plentiful headroom without distortion, while its low-noise electronics deliver transparency and clarity. The integrated low-cut filter and optional EQ shaping switch make it a very versatile microphone, excelling at immersive ambience recording, and detailed room miking, and it can even be used on acoustic pianos. Thanks to its switchable attenuation pad, the BL8 keeps high-SPL sources from overloading your mixer’s input. Robustly built, the BL8 features an all-metal construction, a dent-proof grille, and gold-plated XLR contacts to ensure long-term reliability. Utilizing the same capsule as the celebrated sE8 small-diaphragm condenser, the BL8 features a hand-crafted, true condenser capsule with an ultra-thin three-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transient response. Bullet-proof, built like a tank, and ready for the road Robustly built, the BL8 features an all-metal construction and a dent-proof grille, perfect for touring environments and busy stages. The BL8 is also compatible with The Kelly Shu Flatz™ Isolation System for easy integration into any kick drum. The integrated low-cut filter and attenuation pad switches make the BL8 a very versatile microphone, excelling at ambiance.

Specifications:

Components

• Capsule: Hand-crafted small-diaphragm true-condenser capsule.

Power

• Powering: 48 Volts (IEC 61938).
• Electrical Impedance: 60 Ohms.
• Current Consumption: 5.0 mA.
• Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector.

Sound

• Polar Pattern: Omni-Directional.
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz.
• Sensitivity: 50 mV/Pa (-26 dBV).
• Max SPL (0.5% THD): 143 / 153 / 163 dB SPL (0/10/20 dB attenuation pad).
• Equivalent Noise Level: 14 dB(A).
• Dynamic Range: 129 / 139 / 149 dB (0/10/20 dB attenuation pad).
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 86 dB.
• Low-Cut Filter: 80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB/oct, switchable.
• Attenuation Pad: 10 / 20 dB, switchable.
• Recommended Load Impedance: >1k Ohms.

Dimensions

• Length: 139 mm (5.47 in.).
• Width: 95 mm (3.74 in.).
• Height: 28.5 mm (1.12 in.).
• Weight: 538 g (18.98 oz.).

What’s in the Box

• BL8 Omni Microphone.
• Pouch.