Blue Bluebird - User Manual

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Warranty
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his Microphone or related part is warranted under the condi-
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ions outlined below to its original, registered owner, provided
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he purchase was made from an authorized Baltic Latvian
Universal Electronics (BLUE) dealer. This Microphone or related
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art is guaranteed to remain free from operating defects for
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hree years from the date of purchase. In the event that service
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s required, all necessary parts and labor will be furnished free of
charge during this period except for tubes, which are guaranteed
for 90 days against defects. This warranty is void if the serial
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umber has been altered, removed or defaced. The warranty is
v
oid if the equipment is altered, misused, mishandled, malad-
justed, or is serviced by any parties not authorized by Baltic
Latvian Universal Electronics (BLUE). The warranty does not
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nclude transportation costs incurred because of the need for
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ervice unless arranged for in advance. Baltic Latvian Universal
Electronics (BLUE) reserves the right to make changes in design
and improve upon its products without obligation to install these
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mprovements in any of its products previously manufactured.
T
his warranty is in lieu of any or all expressed or implied.
In keeping with our policy of continued product improvement,
Baltic Latvian Universal Electronics (BLUE) reserves the right to
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lter specifications without prior notice.
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Summary

Warranty Information

Introduction to the Bluebird

Bluebird Capsule Characteristics

Frequency Response

Chart detailing the microphone capsule's frequency response.

Polar Response

Diagram illustrating the microphone's directional sensitivity pattern.

Connecting and Operation

Connection Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely connecting the Bluebird to audio equipment.

Application Guidelines

Vocals

Microphone placement and technique for optimal vocal recording.

Drums

Guidance on miking drums for various sounds and placements.

Electric Guitar

Tips for recording electric guitar tones with the Bluebird.

Acoustic Guitar

Recommendations for capturing acoustic guitar's high-end and low-end.

Saxes, Flutes & Reeds

Advice for miking wind instruments for modern tonality.

Strings

Techniques for recording bowed string instruments effectively.

Technical Specifications

Blue Bluebird Specifications

General

Type	Condenser
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance	50 ohms
Power Requirement	48V Phantom Power