Bullet-proof, built like a tank and ready for the road, your secret weapon for a variety of applications such as kick drums and other high SPL sources.
The BL8 is a half-cardioid boundary microphone, utilizing the same capsule as the celebrated sE8 small-diaphragm condenser. Its hand-crafted, true condenser capsule utilizes an ultra-thin three-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transient response. Designed to reproduce low frequencies with stunning accuracy, the BL8 is perfect in combination with our V KICK, but can also be used alone without an additional outer kick drum mic. It is also compatible with The Kelly Shu Flatz™ Isolation System, making it ideal for touring applications.
Capsule Hand-crafted small-diaphragm true condenser capsule
Polar patterns Half-cardioid
Frequency range 20 – 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity 25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)
Max. SPL (0.5% THD) 143 / 153 / 163 dBSPL (0/10/20 dB attenuation pad)
Equivalent noise level 14 dB(A)
Dynamic range 129 / 139 / 149 dB (0/10/20 dB attenuation pad)
Signal-to-noise ratio 80 dB
Low-cut filter 80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB/oct, switchable
Attenuation pad 10 / 20 dB, switchable
Powering 48 Volts according to IEC 61938
Electrical impedance 60 Ohms
Recommended load impedance >1k Ohms
Current consumption 5.0 mA
Connectivity 3-pin male XLR connector
Dimensions 139 x 95 x 28.5 mm (L x W x H)
5.47 x 3.74 x 1.12 in. (L x W x H)
Weight 538 g (18.98 oz.)