Over the last two weeks, we’ve announced two BRAND NEW Blue microphones and we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss the news. Introducing:
Blue is announcing Reactor, a multi-pattern, large diaphragm condenser microphone that pushes the envelope of microphone design in functional versatility, sound and aesthetics. Drawing from the design of Blue’s renowned B6 capsule, Reactor’s capsule technology delivers a full sonic signature with a detailed top end, texture mids and a full bottom end. You may have coveted our $2,500 multi-pattern tube mic, Cactus, and our $2,000 multi-pattern condenser mic, Kiwi. Reactor will be available this Spring for only $499.
Reactor unites an innovative pattern selection method with a swiveling capsule head for precise positioning. Featuring Blue’s premium condenser capsule and proprietary pre-amp circuit, Reactor allows for noiseless live switching between the three distinct patterns (cardioid, omni or bi-directional).
USB meets XLR
Taking USB recording to the next level – Yeti Pro is the world’s first USB microphone combining 24 bit/192 kHz recording resolution, the highest digital resolution on the market, with analog XLR output. Like the Yeti, Yeti Pro features Blue’s premium condenser capsules set in a proprietary triple capsule array, offering the flexibility of four recording patterns.
Yeti Pro is designed to provide the highest performance possible in a digital microphone. With recording resolution of 24bit/192kHz, Yeti Pro captures audio with four times greater detail than CD-quality audio. Building upon the technology in the No. 1-selling Yeti, Yeti Pro offers Blue’s custom condenser capsules in a triple array with four distinct recording patterns (cardioid, omni, stereo, bi-directional) for both digital and analog recording. Like Yeti, Yeti Pro also maintains zero-latency headphone output with volume control for direct monitoring, adjustable gain control and a digital mute button. The Yeti’s angle can be adjusted on its custom-designed desk stand or secured to a stand with its standard mic thread. Like all of Blue’s USB microphones, Yeti Pro is compatible with both Mac and PC. For analog recording, Yeti Pro also includes an XLR stereo breakout cable for simple attachment to analog equipment.
Yeti Pro will be available at the end of January for $249.
Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, announces Reactor, a 
multi-pattern, large diaphragm condenser microphone that pushes the envelope of microphone design in functional versatility, sound and aesthetics. Reactor combines large-format capsule technology from Blue’s renowned mic line-up with an innovative approach to professional multi-pattern flexibility in one custom-designed microphone. Reactor unites an innovative pattern selection method with a swiveling capsule head for precise positioning. Featuring Blue’s premium condenser capsule and proprietary pre-amp circuit, Reactor allows for noiseless live switching between the three distinct patterns (cardioid, omni or bi-directional).
“Reactor takes microphone technology and design to the next level, combining Blue’s high-quality sound capture with intuitive pattern switching and physical microphone design,” said John Maier, CEO of Blue Microphones. “With Reactor, we are excited to offer multiple patterns and high-end audio capture to a wider audience, along with making mulitple mic setups more accessible.”
Drawing from the design of Blue’s renowned B6 capsule, Reactor’s capsule technology delivers a full sonic signature with a detailed top end, texture mids and a full bottom end. Reactor is built upon Blue’s premium large diaphragm, condenser capsule design, along with a custom pre-amp platform that provides low noise and distortion and silent switching between the cardioid, bi-directional and omnidirectional patterns. With noiseless, live pattern switching, Reactor’s sound can be tuned to specific uses such as full and present vocals, warm guitar acoustics, even capturing the room frequencies of drums. Like all of Blue’s studio microphones, Reactor employs fully-discrete, Class-A solid state components for high-quality, professional recording performance.
Featuring an innovative swiveling design, Reactor’s capsule head rotates fluidly across a 90 degree range, with resistance to hold the head in a precise position. Facilitating ease-of-use in multiple mic setups such as Mid/Side or X-Y recording, Reactor’s swivel head allows for accuracy and fine-tuning of setup geometry and microphone tone. Reactor’s recording pattern selection is both intuitive and stylish, featuring LED backlit pattern indicators and a unique magnifying optic that compliments the contemporary design. Reactor comes with a coordinated carrying case for protection and storage, along with a custom-tailored shockmount. A custom pop filter will complete the recording experience.
Reactor, MSRP $499, will be available Spring 2011 at authorized Blue Microphones dealers. For more information, visit www.bluemic.com/reactor.