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- Page 1 spark LARGE-DIAPHRAGM STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE...
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Page 2: Congratulations On Your Purchase
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE Congratulations on your purchase of the Spark SL from Blue Microphones. The Spark SL is a cardioid, solid-state condenser microphone designed to help you achieve professional-quality recordings in any creative environment. We designed the Spark SL’s acoustic performance to ignite your inspiration and passion for recording, and we think you’ll find its... - Page 3 In addition, the Spark SL microphone ships with Blue’s for recording vocals, drums, guitars, pianos, brass, custom-designed shockmount and a stylish wood woodwinds, and just about anything else that case for easy transport. Spark SL provides everything you can throw onto the fire.
- Page 4 Spark SL is a cardioid mic, and is designed to reject off-axis sound arriving at the back of the capsule. Once Spark SL is on the mic stand and powered up, make sure that the active, on-axis side of the capsule (the side aligned with and directly above the Blue logo) is facing the desired sound source.
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Page 5: Recording Applications
For a livelier sound, such as a rock or pop vocal, place the Spark SL a further from the vocalist. Tilt the Spark SL up (toward the forehead) for more projection and head tone, straight on at the mouth for maximum brightness and intelligibility, or down toward the chest for more robust lows and smoother highs. -
Page 6: Acoustic Guitar
For more high-end detail, move the or distorted tones, used in genres such as Spark SL farther from the guitar, either at the same neck rock or metal, place the Spark SL close to position, or above the instrument up by the guitarists head. - Page 7 Engage the high-pass filter as necessary. Try moving two to four inches above the rim or hoop (where the Spark SL up or down along the length of the body to the head is secured to the shell). Angle the front adjust the balance of airy highs (toward the mouthpiece) of the capsule toward the player’s stick or hand...
- Page 8 Once you’ve taken control of the sound of the a defined, percussive sound, or room, place the Spark SL about one or two feet in front of the bridge roughly in the middle of the piano of the instrument.
- Page 9 If you want to capture more of the low-end thump of the bass, and less of the attack of the strings, position the Spark SL about 3-8 inches away from the bass, and aim it about halfway between the bridge and the tailpiece.
- Page 10 RECORDING IN STEREO WITH SPARK SL Another great use for your Spark SL microphone is recording in stereo. For this use, you’ll need two Spark SL microphones. Stereo recording is often the preferred method for many different recording situations, from acoustic guitars to orchestras, because stereo recording provides the listener with an even more realistic listening experience.
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Page 11: Additional Applications
For a more intimate stereo sound, place one Spark SL on a stand as you would normally. Next, place a second Spark SL upside down, directly above the first Spark SL, and point them 90 degrees apart (perpendicular) from one another. Now, position the instrument (or instruments) you wish to record directly in front of the intersection of the two microphones’... -
Page 12: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Transducer Type: Condenser, Pressure Gradient Noise Level: 16.4 dB-A Polar Pattern: Cardioid Dynamic Range: 119.6 dB Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz Power Requirements: +48V DC Phantom Power Sensitivity: 34.9 mV/Pa at 1 kHz (1 pa = 94 dB SPL) Weight: 336g Output Impedance: 50 ohm Dimensions: 220.5mm x 45mm Rate Load Impedance: not less than 1k ohm... -
Page 13: Warranty
Blue Microphones dealer. This warranty is void if the equipment is altered, misused, mishandled, maladjusted, suffers excessive wear, or is serviced by any parties not authorized by Blue Microphones. The warranty does not include transportation costs incurred because of the need for service unless arranged for in advance. Blue Microphones reserves the right to make changes in design and improve upon its products without obligation to install these improvements in any of its products previously manufactured. - Page 14 © 2017 Blue Microphones. All Rights Reserved. Blue Microphones, Blue Oval and enCORE 100 are registered trademarks of Blue Microphones.
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