The Kiwi Microphone from Blue features a large diaphragm condenser configuration and offers a multi-pattern, dual single-back-plate variation of the company's B6 capsule. It offers 9 selectable polar patterns, including cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-of-eight, with 6 intermediate variations. The Kiwi has a transformerless design to provide a clean audio path and does not contain any pads or filters between the capsule and the mic circuit. It provides a modern vocal sound and can be used with a variety of sources, including acoustic guitar, piano, percussion, brass, and woodwind instruments. The S3 shockmount is included along with a wood storage box.
- Features cardioid, omni-directional, and figure-of-eight polar patterns
- No pads or filters between the capsule and mic circuit provide a clean audio path
- Uses a Mylar formulation with a custom-specified alloy coating which is mated to precision-milled back plates for consistent performance
Specifications:
- Operating Principle: Pressure Gradient
- Capsule: Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional
- Pattern Selection: Switched
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Maximum SPL: 138 dB SPL
- Impedance: 50 Ohms
- Load Impedance: 1000 Ohms
- Sensitivity: 19.0 mV/Pa at 1 kHz
- Dynamic Range: 129.5 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 85.5 dB A-Weighted
- Equivalent Noise Level: 8.5 dB A-Weighted
- THD: 0.5%
- Operating Voltage: 48 V
