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WNAMM07: Keep Your Pecker Up
US
Blue announces Woodpecker Active Ribbon Microphone 18/01/07
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Blue Microphones has announced its newest addition to
the Blue family microphones, the Woodpecker, an active ribbon microphone which they say is made the
old-fashioned way - without compromise.
Here’s the rest of what they have to say in their own words:
A stunning exotic wood finish and unique active circuitry make the Woodpecker one of the most interesting and
beautiful ribbon microphones you’ll ever lay eyes or ears on. Beneath the luxurious exterior, the Woodpecker is a
precision-crafted recording tool, combining the low noise and superb detail of Blue’s renowned Class-A discrete
handmade electronics with the bold sound of a handmade aluminum ribbon pressure-gradient transducer.
The Woodpecker was designed to provide the smooth, intimate sound associated with the most sought-after (and
expensive) vintage ribbon microphones. With its focused mid-range, and outstanding bass response, the
Woodpecker captures the essence of any recorded sound. It also excels at ambient recording, capturing room tone
with the most intimate detail – whether for rock drums, guitars or vocals – any application where some natural
space in the recording is desired. The Woodpecker package includes a custom made, solid brass shockmount and
wood storage box. Woodpecker specifications:
Acoustical Operating Principal: Pressure Gradient
Directional Pattern: figure 8, bidirectional
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity (1kHz into 2.5k ohm): 26mV/Pa
Rated Impedance: 50 ohm
Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1k ohm
Noise Level A-weighted (IEC 651): Not more than 22dB
Max Output (1% THD into 2.5k ohm): 10dBU = 2.5V
Max SPL (0.5% THD into 2.5k ohm): 136dB
Dynamic Range (2.5k ohm load): 114dB
Supply Voltage (IEC 268-15): +48V phantom power (+35V min.)
Current Draw (typical ai +48V): 2.4mA
Weight: 1.6lbs
Pricing and Availability:
Price: $1299
Availability: Q1, 2007 More information: