Unbelievably GREAT !!!!

This mics capsule is sad to be based on the B6 Capsule that is in Blue's Kiwi....I suppose that where are the HIGH END QUALITY comes from.This is the best mic ive ever used on a acoustic/vocals session !!!!!
The LED Polar Pattern Switch is Modernized & yet Futuristic....The Swiveling mic head is also SUPER HANDY for tight sitiuations....OVERALL !!!!....THIS MIC IS A STUDIO WORKHORSE !!!!......I cant go a day with out using it on EVERYTHING !!!!!

Top End Blue Sound In Affordable Package

This microphone is an addition to blue's multi-pattern condenser series (Flagship= Blue Kiwi), and what an addition! The microphone is based largely off of the blue kiwi featuring the re-engineered b6 capsule and I am blown away! The microphone is very transparent, natural, and clean sounding. Vocals sound superb, and acoustic guitars and pianos sound like a dream. For a $500 microphone i say look out Neumann TLM 102 this one took the crown. Not only is this more versatile than the baby Neumann due to the selectable polar patterns. As far as i can tell, there has been no compromise in sound quality or build quality, UNTIL you see the shock mount. This is a heavy microphone, and I'll just say that the futuristic, modern (and cool looking) reactor based shock mount just doesn't cut it. Sorry blue, but that has to go. Other than that, this is an excellent microphone for anyone with a studio, no matter what setting or environment.

Great Mic. Unstable shock mount.

So far I have not been able to fully enjoy this mic due to the quality of the shock mount. The microphone is extremely heavy and needs a shock mount redesign. I spoke with someone from BLUE and they told me a new shock mount was being worked on.

The mic does sound very good and feels extremely solid in your hands.

Looking forward to a new shock mount and a better recording experience with this one.