Posts Tagged ‘encore’

What have you missed? Blue Microphones’ Twitter & Facebook feeds

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Do you follow Blue Microphones on  ??

Have you “Liked” us on ??

If not, you are missing out on daily tips, news articles, artist highlights, promotions, videos and MORE! So for those of you who are slacking in your social media stalking–er I mean following –of Blue Microphones, here are the highlights so far from May:

What you missed:

Duff McKagan: The Top 10 Rock Band Dos and Don’ts http://bit.ly/lK2MXx

#AmericanIdol contestants rock the Beats/Blue wireless mic and get great advice from @LadyGaga last week – Watch http://youtu.be/3oer9-WSJHc

Blue sighting! http://yfrog.com/h2ynoodj @SnoopDogg on Bottle mic, recording “Superman” w/Willie Nelson. Watch: http://youtu.be/-weOXYqWmr8

What empowers you as an artists? Let us know and watch here: http://youtu.be/p2-DudeTZh4

Happy Friday UK! Want to win a Yeti or new Yeti Pro? @techradar’s giveaway ends Sunday – Hurry and enter! Good Luck!! http://bit.ly/m6s0lQ

The 88 (@the88) rocking enCORE http://yfrog.com/h6j9hmaj – Studio sound on stage

Do you want to win a free Blueberry AND Yeti Pro? Silly question, of course you do! Enter the @RecordingHacks contest: http://bit.ly/jELDCU

My new sounds: The Parlotones – Blue Microphones Official Podcast on #SoundCloud http://snd.sc/kFctWL

Want to hear Yeti Pro (and all patterns) in action?! Listen to the latest NYTimes @BitsTechTalk podcast (min 15:40) http://nyti.ms/cGxxJn

Princeton professor develops 3-D audio technology (sound clips and video) http://bit.ly/j52obn

Studio Sound on Stage – Broken Social Scene (@bssmusic) on enCORE 100 http://yfrog.com/gygrtdej

Facebook Relaunches Page for Musicians & Fans http://on.mash.to/klXagI (via @Mashable)

A Go-to Site for Tracking Music Acts via @nytimes http://nyti.ms/kluSBE Track favorite live shows, get notifications?! Nice!

RIP Mike for Flip: Due to the announcement from Cisco regarding the abrupt discontinuation of Flip cameras, we sadly announce the death of Mikey for Flip. Please see the obituary here: www.bluemic.com/mikeyforflip All of the remains of Mikey for Flip, including prototypes, have been donated to Blue R&D and will not be for sale

WIN WIN WIN enCORE Dream Packs from Sonic Scoop

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Enter to win the Vocal Dream Pak: enCORE 100, 200, 300 of Instrument Dream Pak: Four enCORE 100i mics

Blue Microphones Takes Center Stage on American Idol

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

For a few months now, Blue Microphones has been working behind the scenes with Jimmy Iovine’s team at Interscope Records and Beats by Dre to create a world class microphone for on-stage use by the contestants of American Idol. Beginning with last night’s performances, American Idol debuted this new wireless microphone custom-built specifically for this season’s performers. Combining the sonic detail, clarity, and unique head design of Blue’s enCORE 300, the style of Beats by Dre, and pioneering new digital wireless technology from Line 6, our latest innovation is rocking the American Idol stage!

Wireless mic custom-built for American Idol

Want to sound as professional as Idol?

While this wireless microphone system is specifically built for American Idol (for now), you can pick up the wired version of the microphone, Blue’s enCORE 300, at Sweetwater, Best Buy, Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend and other authorized Blue dealers.

Stay tuned for more Blue-quality sound on American Idol this season….!

Skipper’s Tip: Capture bass frequencies with the enCORE 200

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Did you know? The enCORE 200 is incredible in handling loud bass frequencies that could muddy up a live performance. Its ability to handle loud SPL (sound pressure level) makes it the perfect mic for kick drums, tom toms and bass amplifiers.

Tips for great bass sound:

Don’t forget to put on the phantom power, the active circuit helps create the smooth response need in this application. 

Place the microphone closes to the signal source. Don’t be afraid to get right on top of the amplifier or drum, the enCORE 200 will not distort. This way there is little bleed through in the mix.

EQ to your liking adding or subtracting the frequencies that help blend the mix of your live performance.

Lollapalooza: Artists Phoenix, Caitlin Moe and more hang with Blue Microphones

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Blue Microphones table was a popular spot this weekend at Chicago’s Lollapalooza! Artists stopped by to chat about our full line of mics and several grabbed an enCORE series mic to take with them on the road!

Phoenix stops by Blue:

Phoenix signs the Blue board and picks up enCORE 100s

Mike Posner gets a Yeti:

Mike Posner picks up a Yeti to record on-the-go

MOB artist Caitlin Moe:

Blue MOB artist Catlin Moe signs the Blue board