Blue Microphones announced the availability of Hummingbird, a versatile and precision-engineered Class A small-diaphragm microphone. With a precisely tuned diaphragm based on Blue’s B1 capsule, the company states that “Hummingbird is ultra-responsive and delivers extended frequency response, making it a perfect studio and stage solution for drum overheads, acoustic guitar, strings, harp, or any other instrument with fast transients and rich overtones.”
“With fast transient response, high SPL handling and extended high frequency, Hummingbird is an exceptional small diaphragm microphone. To take it further, we designed the capsule to rotate 180 degrees for easy placement and now you have an undeniable weapon for drum overheads, acoustic guitar, piano and more,” says Tommy Edwards, Director of Product Management at Blue. “Like its avian counterpart, the Hummingbird is compact, able to fit precisely into tight spaces, and can nimbly change positions where others can’t.”
Featuring a premium pressure gradient cardioid capsule based on Blue’s “B1” capsule - from the “interchangeable” Bottle Caps -and a proprietary Class A, fully discrete circuit, Hummingbird offers balanced character with plenty of sparkling high end. With no ICs in the signal path, the mic exhibits maximum detail and the lowest possible noise floor.
The sonically versatile Hummingbird can capture the nuances and high dynamic range of a wide range of instruments - though its agility, extended high-frequency response, and ability to handle high sound pressure levels make it also an ideal mic for recording drums. The company explains the Hummingbird’s unique 180-degree pivoting head was inspired by the Dragonfly and Mouse microphones, making it possible to achieve better sound.
When using two Hummingbirds as stereo overheads, the 180-degree rotating head allows an engineer to precisely dial in the stereo field in seconds-a task that can be long and tedious when using traditional mics on mic stands. Hummingbird comes with a rugged, road ready protective carrying case, along with a mic clip and foam wind screen for $299.99 (MSRP).
www.bluemic.com/hummingbird
