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Blue Microphones Cactus

Item ID: Cactus

Multi-pattern Condenser Tube Microphone with Hand-built Large-diaphragm Capsule

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Because of our great relationship with Blue Microphones, we can usually get this special order item to you within a week or two. Please note that special orders are non-returnable and non-cancelable. Order online or call for more information.

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Intimate Sound & Larger-Than-Life Detail!

Audio professionals in every style of music rave about the Cactus, and the second you hear this sweet mic in action, so will you! The Cactus delivers detailed, inviting, totally professional sound reproduction in the tradition of the world's most-loved vintage microphones. This multi-pattern, large-diaphragm microphone sounds fantastic in a wide range of recording applications. Vocals, in particular, sound awesome - clearer, more up-front and more intimate than many of the mics you've heard before. The amplifier design of the Cactus is based on a single vacuum tube sub-miniature for a signal path of the highest quality.


Features:
  • Multi-purpose mic - ideal for vintage pop vocal, brass, and electric guitar
  • Multipattern condenser - cardioid, omni, figure 8
  • Vintage Tube and Class A discrete circuitry
  • Blue's famous hand-built large diaphragm capsule
  • Vintage sound - rich lows, detailed mid-range, silky presence in the highs
  • Integrated capsule shockmounting; mic hand-tuned and tested
  • Includes the premium quality Cactus tube power supply, Champagne tube mic cable, and ATA style storage case
Specification Detail
Microphone Type Tube Condenser
Polar Pattern Nine Patterns Through Cardioid, Omni, and Figure-8
Diaphragm Size .94" (24mm)
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 134dB SPL
Output Impedance 50 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio 84dB-A
Self Noise 10dB-A
Low Cut Filter No Filter
Pads No Pad
Color Brown
Connector XLR
Weight 1.76 lbs.
Included Accessories Power Supply, Cable, Shock mount, Flight case
Manufacturer Part Number CACTUS

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Reviews

inSync Review

by: Katie Stockman
I have anticipated using this microphone ever sense the suggestion crossed my mind and when I... read more »

Sweetwater Advice

Katie Stockman
The Blue Microphones Cactus is an outstanding experience! The multi-polar patterns sound great and give me the ability to capture exactly what I need for my recordings. The result is a warm vintage, up-front-sounding tone that sits beautifully in my mixes. The Cactus is not a mic to overlook when you're expanding your mic options in the studio.

B.L.U.E. Cactus

by jeffrey smith from orlando
November 1, 2005
Music Background:
This mic is the most awesome mic I have ever owned for lead vocals. I have a U87 TLM 103 and an AKK C414EB and I prefer this warm vintage sound to any of my other mics.

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