Blue Microphones Kiwi Reviews

4.8/5.0 based on 12 customer reviews

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Carson McClain

A lot of customers ask me what mic will give them a better sound on their vocals, yet also work well to record their instrument. Look no further than the Blue Kiwi, because this mic is amazing. If you want to take your recordings up 5 notches, this is your mic. I'm very impressed with the way it handles my vocals and how it sounds on the acoustic guitars that I record.

Aaron Rom

My first experience with the Blue Kiwi was with a female vocalist who had a really powerful and dynamic voice. The mic handled everything she gave it, and captured a performance that almost made me and everyone else in the room forget that we were there to do a job, because this mic - coupled with the vocalist - did most of the work for us! Needless to say, it's now one of my favorites!

Matt Emick

The Kiwi is perhaps my favorite multi-pattern condenser microphone. It has an amazing top end that seems to extend into the stratosphere, as well as a very detailed clear midrange that makes it a perfect vocal mic.

Jeremy Clifford

As a vocalist, I'm extremely picky about what mic I use to record myself. The Blue Kiwi gives me the pristine sound I am looking for. And with nine polar patterns, it also brings a versatility that no studio should go without. This is my go-to recommendation for for customers wanting to kick it up a notch.

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Customer Reviews

Ombani
from Lusaka, Zambia, Africa
October 27, 2012Music Background:
Recording Engineer, Record Producer and Studio Owner

Blue Kiwi aka

When I opened the Box, first thing was the "Beautiful" Design and "The Size", then we plugged it in, I mean the sound of the voice coming out through the monitors was like someone was talking in my face literally. This mic has a presence that will blow your mind. Get ready to love your voice because this mic will bring it out and just emphasize all the ranges! I love it, I used it to mic an acoustic guitar and I tell you where ever you are seated in the room, the sound this mic produces is "IN YOUR FACE"! Thats my new name for it "IN YOUR FACE".

Tinee
from Nacogdoches Tx
June 26, 2012Music Background:
Artist and Recording Engineer

Awesom

If u serious about your music then this is a great investment my friends:)

John M.
from Mt.Shasta
March 27, 2012Music Background:
Hobbyist

Blue's Kiwi swings

Just finished recording a swing band. 3 fiddles, 2 guitars, pedal steel, stand-up bass and drums. Put the Kiwi on the lead volcalist and allowed her fiddle to bleed through a little (she likes to play and sing at the same time). The Kiwi was able to punch right through all the other instruments. It brought her voice right to the front with unbelieveable clarity. Love it and can't wait to use it again.

Steffen Gelletly
from Ypsilanti MI USA
June 25, 2011Music Background:
Recording Engineer, Producer, Composer, Emcee, DJ

Great Microphone!!

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 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).

Malki Means King
from Berkeley, CA
April 30, 2011Music Background:
Artist, Producer, Engineer, CEO

Great Microphone

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" 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.

Brad
from UT
February 8, 2011Music Background:
Recording engineer/producer/singer

Very versatile microphone.

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 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.

*****

Gilbert Jorgenson
from Texas
December 10, 2010Music Background:
Studio Owner

Its an ugly color, but it sounds so pretty!

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. So remember please use the Blue Kiwi responsibly.

Jeff Kulikowski
from Albion, MI
July 13, 2010Music Background:
Student, Rapper

BEST MIC EVER!

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 me. 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!!!

Jay
from FLA
July 23, 2007Music Background:
Recording for years...

Amazing... High end sound.

I record vocals, mainly hip hop/rap in my home studio. I have been recording for 4+ years now and have had the opportunity to use some great mics.. Manley reference mic... u87... TLM series... Many rodes... Just to name a few.. None were as flattering and versatile as the Kiwi. I also took advantage of the free robbie rebate deal, and I couldn'e believe my ears when the pre finally arrived (took nearly 3 months). Seems to be the perfect combo... The high end tube with the high end solid state is the way to go, you can get pure sound when you want it, or a nice colorful tube sound, and have the ability to adjust the polar pattern on the mic as an added bonus. Don't listen to all the hipe about neumanns and other high end mics, and the avalon or UA pre's, that are supposedly industry standards... Go BLUE and you'll never look back!!

Kevin C. Sharpe
from Detroit Michigan
July 10, 2007Music Background:
Emmy Award Winning Audio Engineer.... (and I'm modest too...)

Blue Kiwi Rocks.....

Simply the best mic for the money... I took advantage of the Free Robbie Rebate ... and the two together are amazing... Great on Vocals and Amazing on Sax..... Pretty much can use this as the only mic for multi tracked recording... thing stack up very well....

Adrian Carter
from Miami, FL USA
February 25, 2013Music Background:
mastering, mixing, recording engineer

Smooth baby smooth

This mic is simply amazing and worth the penny. It's true about mics: the price reflects the quality. This is a high end mic with excellent build quality. I've never heard a mic so clear and clean with the highs, smooth mids, and round bottom end ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I couldn't believe my ears. I gave it a 4.5 because there are more expensive mics which would probably be better. But, if you climbed to this mic ladder and stayed on this rung, you'd be impressed and happy. Great job Blue.

Leon Smith
from Oklahoma City, Ok
January 4, 2013Music Background:
Formal education in music performance, almost 50years in television production and photography/cinematography.

No good way to hold KIWI

Just bought the KIWI/ROBBIE package couple of weeks ago. First problem the older type shock mount that came with the mic(clamp type) could not hold on to the body. Blue almost instantly replaced it with the newer design(using threads on bottom of KIWI). Next problem threads w/mount vs. mic didn't match. Again they were quick to respond. I now have a mount(shock) that with very careful and time consuming effort will thread. Next...the tightening nut/bolt that holds the mic in position on whatever stand lets go(releases) too easily. Is there another mount anyone is using(NOT BLUE) to handle the KIWI?
By the way, the mic sounds very nice. I also have a BLUE Baby Bottle and have simultaneously record our deep throated announcer with it and the KIWI. I like both, both cardioid position, but would hate to live on the differance. I do think the KIWI is giving a slightly different treatment, but it isn't day and night. NOTE....the KIWI is going through the ROBBIE and the Baby Bottle is going through a GRACE M101.
I think I will keep the KIWI but won't need to buy another. I think their Q/C in the factory might need some help.
I however cannot say enough good about the USA service and customer care, they have been excellant.