Blue 8 ball 2000s

The Blue 8-Ball is a condenser microphone that gives new meaning to playing in the pocket! While it may bear a striking resemblance to another spherical mic that recently took the microphone world by storm, The 8-Ball resembles its circular cousin The Ball in looks alone.

The 8-Ball is a cardioid condenser microphone designed with the needs of the professional recordist in mind, but priced within reach of the beginning home user or hobbyist. Featuring Blue's highly regarded Class A discrete low-noise amplifier circuit, the 8-Ball's smooth frequency response is sure to please even the most discerning professional ear. Perfect for applications as varied as drum overheads to acoustic and electric guitars or vocals, the 8-Ball will perform reliably as your go-to mic.

A standard thread swivel mount at the base of the microphone allows the user to pivot the 8-Ball back and forth, making mic placement a snap. And because the 8-Ball requires phantom power, a front-mounted LED confirms that the mic is ready to use.

FEATURES

Cardioid condenser microphone

48V phantom power

Class A discrete low-noise amplifier circuit

SPECIFICATIONS

8-Ball Condenser Microphone

Acoustical Operating Principal: Pressure Gradient

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Frequency Response: 35Hz — 20kHz

Sensitivity: (1kHz into 1kΩ) 10mV/Pa

Rated Impedance: 50 ohm

Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1kOhm

Maximum SPL: (THD 0.5%) 150 dB SPL

Noise Level: 22dB "A" Weighted

Maximum Output Level: +14 dBu (2kOhm load, 0.15% THD)

Power Requirement: +48V DC phantom-power ±4V

Power Consumption: 1.5 mA