Blue Bottle Users Manual

Bottle

Pour it on.

Absolute Sound Perfection

Congratulations on your purchase of the Blue Bottle,
a classic modern vacuum tube microphone made
the old-fashioned way, without compromise. In every
industry — cameras, automobiles, audio, and more — there
are a handful of small companies reputed for a rare blend
of scientific precision and artistic passion. You know who
these artisans are; their trademarks are synonymous with
the ultimate in handcrafted perfection. Our flagship “The
Bottle” microphone parallels this vision, representing Blue’s
highest achievement in quality and innovation. The Bottle
is a precision recording tool, combining the low noise and
superb transient response of top-grade electronics with the
sonic magic of legendary vintage vocal microphones.

The Bottle is not simply a microphone, but a fully featured
microphone system with optional interchangeable

capsules. In an instant, these bayonet-mount capsules
can be exchanged to provide different tonal characteristics
and pickup patterns — while the power supply is still turned
on!

The basic Bottle system includes a B6 cardioid capsule,
Champagne tube microphone cable, and the Power Stream
Tube Mic power supply, shipped in a blue velvet-lined ATA
flight case approved for the utmost protection. The Bottle
is finished in a luxurious blue lacquer paint. Additional
capsules are available from your pro audio dealer, and you’ll
find a complete list of capsules detailed herein. In order to
familiarize yourself with the Bottle’s specialized and unique
features, please take the time to read this manual, and be
sure to try the suggested recording tips.