Description Blue Microphones EMBER Studio Condenser Microphone is a cardioid condenser microphone engineered by Blue to offer an open, detailed sound and an unobtrusive appearance for podcasting, studio recording, live streaming because premium content demands premium audio. Bump up your quality and viewership in a hurry with Blue Microphones EMBER Studio Condenser Microphone, a professional-grade XLR mic. The Embers hand-tuned condenser capsule yields an impressive, rich wide frequency response of 38 Hz to 20 kHz, making it great for both voice and instrument capture and the high-headroom 146dB SPL handling to take loud guitar speakers and explosive snare drums like a champ. Its tight cardioid polar pattern provide linear, directional audio pickup wherever you point it, without the room noise inherent in lesser mic designs, delivering controlled directivity and optimal off-axis rejection for reduced pickup of room reflections. High-output electronics in the Ember ensure strong signal levels without extreme preamp gain. The balanced 3-pin XLR output and compliance with 48 VDC phantom power make it compatible with most microphone preamplifiers and audio interfaces. The low-profile, side-address design of the Ember allows versatile positioning in single- and multi-mic configurations and its sleek profile suits Ember to tight miking applications — such as seated on a desk or pointed at an acoustic guitar — and its dark, slim aesthetic gives this mic real presence in front of a camera. It includes a mic stand mount for easy attachment to a mic stand or tripod. Ideal for podcasting, broadcasting, recording, vlogging, and live-streaming applications Custom hand-tuned condenser capsule optimized for an open, detailed sound Cardioid polar pattern and custom-designed phantom-power circuitry ensure consistent frequency response with ultra-low noise Clean, high-output gain enables strong signal levels and significant headroom High maximum SPL of 132 dB Balanced low-impedance XLR output Compact, side-address design makes it easy to position in tight spaces Sleek form factor keeps a low profile when seen in the shot, making it well suited for streamers and video creators