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Blue Microphones Baby Bottle

Item ID: BabyBottle

Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Class A Discrete Circuitry and Hand-built Capsule

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Beauty Comes In Small Packages!

All the styling, attention to detail, and hand-crafted quality for which BLUE has become famous is evident in the Baby Bottle, a solid-state, Class A discrete condenser mic that brings BLUE performance to a great low price point. Every part of the Baby Bottle has been hand selected to ensure nothing short of a stellar performance. If you're looking for the perfect "do-all" microphone, the Baby Bottle is a great place to start - especially when you consider the price!

BLUE Baby Bottle at a Glance:
  • Hand-crafted, unique design
  • Accurate sound with minimal coloration
  • Use it just about anywhere you record
  • FREE Baby Bottle Shock/Pop kit


Hand-Crafted BLUE Design
The Baby Bottle is a pressure-gradient cardioid condenser microphone, employing an edge-terminated BLUE single-membrane large diaphragm capsule. For this hand-crafted diaphragm BLUE has selected a 6-micron mylar film, sputtered with a mixture of pure gold and aluminum. Enclosed within a sperical grille, the side-address capsule can be positioned in the smallest of spaces.

Crystal Clear Sonic Clarity
The microphone's electronics are class A discrete, with transformerless output. In plain English, this means that the sound which arrives at the diaphragm is transduced (converted to electrical energy) is as accurate as possible, with minimal coloration with no integrated circuits in the signal path. In other words, what you hear is what you get!

The Baby Bottle's overall sonic character is neutral and especially rich in midrange response, making it an ideal microphone for recording vocals, drums, electric guitar and most acoustic instruments including "difficult" sources like saxophones, flutes, and stringed instruments. In addition, the Baby Bottle has extremely low self-noise specs, coupled with an exceptionally high output level.

Who's It For?
  • Vocals: Here's a little-known secret - vocalists LOVE singing into unique and impressive microphones like the Baby Bottle! Put it in front of any singer and you're guaranteed to get an inspirational performance!
  • Electric Guitar: Because of its full midrange response, the Baby Bottle is an excellent mic for any clean or distorted amp sound. Orient the capsule toward the center of the speaker to capture more highs, or toward the edge of the cone for a fuller sound with more low end.
  • Acoustic Guitar: Large Diaphragm mics require careful placement when used on acoustic guitar, but the Baby Bottle's rich tone and hot output is well-suited to this job.
  • Strings: Because of its high output, natural highs and abundant midrange characteristics, the Baby Bottle is an excellent choice for miking all members of the bowed string family.
  • Drums: The Baby Bottle's slim profile and fast transient response offer numerous advantages when recording drums.
  • Saxophones, Flutes & Reeds: The smooth, natural high end response of the Baby Bottle makes it an ideal choice for miking saxophones and other wind instruments.


FREE Baby Bottle Shock/Pop kit
Created specifically for the Baby Bottle microphone, this visually elegant shock/pop combo is hand-built out of solid brass - the perfect accessory for Baby Bottle users, and now it ships with the Baby Bottle for FREE!

BLUE Baby Bottle Features:
  • Multipurpose Mic - ideal for classic lead vocal, brass, and string instruments
  • Cardioid condenser Class A discrete circuitry
  • Blue's famous hand-built large diaphragm capsule
  • Up-front sound - robust lows, detailed mid-range, and an accurate presence
  • Hand-tuned and tested
  • Includes cherry wood storage box, velvet bag, and mic clip

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Specification Detail
Microphone Type Condenser
Polar Pattern(s) Cardioid
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 133 dB SPL (2.5 ohms, 0.5% THD)
Output Impedance 50 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio 87 dB-A (IEC 651)
Self Noise 5.5 dB-A (IEC 651)
Low Cut Filter No Filter
Pads No Pad
Length 8.74"
Width 1.77"
Depth 1.77"
Weight .77 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number BABYBOTTLE

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Reviews

based on 21 reviews

Awsome for the price!!

by Rogerio Neto from Miami, Florida
April 1, 2011
Music Background: Pro Musician/Producer, Recording Engineer
What I have to say about this mic is, its not just a cheap version of a Blue Mic. I have years of experience with recording and and high quality sound. And this mic is perfect for any vocal and acoust... read more [+]ic instruments. Very sweet and warm sound. I use my baby bottle with PreSonus vintage channel preamp that gives me a warm tube sound. Baby bottle sounds awsome!!! This mic can be compared to $ 1000 dollars if you know how to explore good sound of your recording. Buy it!!! You will not be disappointed. close [-]

Perfect for me

by Dcalark from Rockford,IL
January 24, 2011
Music Background: Singer,hobbyist
I tested this mic along with the AKG C214 and the Neumman tlm102.
I was pretty set on the Neumman just by the reputation alone and the resell value. The mics were put throw a $149 mobile pre no... read more [+]thing like Avalon or a Black Lion pre amp just to let you know. And in my opinion the other mics were good but the Baby Bottle really caught my attention. A great mic for a singer and singing groups. I'm not saying the other mics weren't impressive. They just weren't for my voice and the baby bottle fits me perfectly. I do christian music from gospel to comtempary and it's the right mic for the job for what I do. I encourage you to find a place where they can let you test the mics it never hurts to ask the worst they can say is no. But to invest in something that is going to cost you a lot go money and not hear what's coming out of the mic no matter how other people or the reviews on the internet pump them up. If you have to travel a few miles so be it. A few dollars in gas over a few hundred dollars is a great save. It all comes down to what best fit you forget everyone else. That's for people who have excess to stores. close [-]

Amazing!!

by Eldon from Oklahoma
April 1, 2010
Music Background: Artist/Producer
Absolutely a pleasure! I don't see how anyone can do without this mic. If you want a mic that makes you sound like you....get this mic!

can't go wrong in this price range.

by en76 from hawaii
March 12, 2010
Music Background:
great mic !!! a must have. Thanks to Joe who recommended this baby. Now I can sleep well knowing I have a great tool in my possession to be able to do some crazy recording with it.

This Microphone Is Stunning!

by William Jones from Jasper, Georgia
June 14, 2009
Music Background: Semi-Pro Musician and Singer, Home Recordist and Hobbyist,etc.
I really have to say that I'm really stunned by the presence this mic has on vocals especially. I actually prefer it over my tube mic for that. It also sounds darn great on acoustic guitar. I look for... read more [+]ward to seeing what else it sounds great on. close [-]
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