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Blue Microphones Kiwi

Item ID: Kiwi

Large-diaphragm Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone with Hand-Built Capsule

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Delivers a distinctive sound all its own

B.L.U.E.’s top-of-the-line, solid-state microphone! The Kiwi is a multipattern studio condenser mic with a world-class performance all its own — it looks and sounds like no other mic. Capsule patterns feature cardioid, figure 8, omni, and selections in between for a total of nine different choices. Though it’s great for a wide number of recording applications, the Kiwi is really sweet on vocals, adding punch, clarity and a unique low-end warmth on both spoken and singing tracks. It includes "The Shock," a robust shock-mount.

Features:
  • Multi-purpose mic - ideal for silky lead vocal, piano, and multi pattern recording
  • Multipattern condensor - cardioid, omni, figure 8
  • Class A discrete circuitry
  • Blue's famous hand-built large diaphragm capsule
  • Modern sound - rich lows, countered mid-range, extra airy presence in the highs
  • Integrated capsule shockmounting
  • Hand-tuned and tested
  • Includes cherry wood storage box, and The Shock, Blue's elastic shock mount

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Specification Detail
Microphone Type Condenser
Polar Pattern(s) Nine Patterns - Cardiod, Omni, Figure-8 and Six That Vary Inbetween Those Three
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 138 dB SPL (2.5 ohms, 05% THD)
Output Impedance 50 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio 85.5 dB-A (IEC 651)
Self Noise 8.5 dB-A (IEC 651)
Low Cut Filter o Filter
Pads No Pad
Length 8.66"
Width 2.36"
Depth 2.36"
Weight 1.94 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number KIWI

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based on 7 reviews

Great Microphone!!

by Steffen Gelletly from Ypsilanti MI USA
June 25, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Producer, Composer, Emcee, DJ
I was looking for a microphone that would compliment two emcees with dramatically different voices. This microphone HANDS DOWN beat every mic in it's price range - I can mic just about anything with ... read more [+]my Kiwi and it comes out sounding great. A good quality tube pre with this mic really brings out the smiles (I use a UA 2610). close [-]

Great Microphone

by Malki Means King from Berkeley, CA
April 30, 2011
Music Background: Artist, Producer, Engineer, CEO
Buy this mic along with the "Blue Robbie" Preamp. You will have a professional vocal chain that rivals vocals recorded by any major artist or studio. I was blown away by the quality of the "Blue Kiwi"... read more [+] since the first time I used it. IMO it beats the Neumann TLM 103, Neumann U87, AKG C414, etc... Best microphone I have ever used hands down. Crystal Clear, you can tell that it was built well and care was taken when they made this microphone. Get this if you want a professional microphone. close [-]

Very versatile microphone.

by Brad from UT
February 8, 2011
Music Background: Recording engineer/producer/singer
Wow, This microphone is something a producer NEEDS in his studio.
Great microphone for male/female vocals, acoustic/electric guitar, and drum overhead, and many more instruments.
If you ... read more [+]are thinking of getting this microphone, but don't know if it'll match your style,
Here is a bit of info:

This mic is great for vocals from opera, to pop, to rap. I highly recommend it for acoustic artists though. (in my opinion)

For heavy rock vocals, I would recommend the Blue Cactus.
(it is also awesome on saxophone)

They are both great microphones for rock vocals. Make sure to study them both, and then choose what microphone you would prefer with your vocal sound, and style.

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Its an ugly color, but it sounds so pretty!

by Gilbert Jorgenson from Texas
December 10, 2010
Music Background: Studio Owner
If your thinking about getting this mic, do it! You will not be disappointed.
Great on any vocal. There's only two things that can make this mic sound bad. A bottle of Jack, and bad engineering... read more [+]. So remember please use the Blue Kiwi responsibly. close [-]

BEST MIC EVER!

by Jeff Kulikowski from Albion, MI
July 13, 2010
Music Background: Student, Rapper
I had the opportunity to record on this mic late last year during a trip to a studio in Cleveland, and i was blown away! The way the microphone made my voice punch through the mix totally impressed m... read more [+]e. A few months ago I bought it for myself, and haven't regretted it since. It is the envy of every rapper that comes into my basement studio, I would recommend this mic to anyone looking to step their game up. I have it running into my MacBook Pro through my MBox2, and I am amazed how good the quality is. I could only imagine what this mic is gonna sound like when I have enough cash to get the Robbie.....Stop shopping around, and BUY THIS MIC!!! close [-]
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