Blue Microphones Bottle Rocket Stage One User Guide

TechnicAl ReAdout

Acoustical operating principal: Pr essure gradient or
pure pressure (depending on capsule)

Directional pattern : Cardioid, omnidi rectional, figure of
8 (depending on capsule)

Frequency response: 20Hz – 20 kHz

Sens itivi ty (1kHz int o 2.5kΩ): 27mV/P a

(+/−10mV depending on capsule)

Rated impedance: 50Ω

Rated load impedance: Not less th an 1kΩ

Nois e level a-w eighted ( iec 651) : Not more than 7.5dBV

–14dB V (depending on capsule)

Max ou tput (1% th d into 2.5 kΩ): +12dBV = 3.1 Vrms

Max sp l (1.0% thd in to 2.5k Ω): 138dB

Dyn amic rang e (2.5kΩ load) : 130dB

Supp ly volta ge (IEC 26 8-15): +4 8V phantom power

(+35V min. )

Current draw: (ty pical AI+48V ): 1.8mA

WARRANTY

Blue Microp hones warrants its hard ware product against def ects in materials
and workmanship f or a period of THRE E (3) YEARS f rom the date of original ret ail
purchase, pr ovided the purchase was made f rom an authorized Blue Mi crophones
dealer. This war ranty is void if the equipmen t is altered, misused, mishandl ed,
maladjusted, or is s erviced by any par ties not authorize d by Blue Microphones
The warran ty does not include tran sportation cos ts incurred because o f the need
for ser vice unless arranged fo r in advance. Blue Micropho nes reserve s the right
to make changes in de sign and improve upon its produ cts without obligation t o
install thes e improvements in any of its p roducts previousl y manufactured. For
warrant y service or for a cop y of Blue’s Warranty Policy i ncluding a complete list
of exclusion s and limitations, contac t Blue at 818-879-5200.

In keeping wi th our policy of continu ed product improveme nt, Baltic Latvian Un iversal
Electr onics (BLUE) r eserves the r ight to alter specific ations witho ut prior notice.

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5706 Corsa A venue, Suite 102
Westlake Village , California 91362

©2009 Blue Microphones. All rights reserved. Bottle Roc ket Stage One, The B ottle Caps and Blue logo oval are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Blue Microphones.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Bottle Rocket
Stage One microphone. The Stage One Class A discrete
solid state mic system is an innovative and unique
solution for virtually any recording need. The Stage One
combines low noise and superb transient response along
with the ability to use a variety of interchangeable
capsules, like Blue’s Bottle Caps.

Precision-designed and hand-assembled, the Stage
One is crafted for a lifetime of use. Compared to similar
microphones, the Stage One has a very low self noise
specification (<7.5dB) and an very high output level
(+12dBV), making it the perfect choice for today’s high
sample rate/deep word length digital platforms. Instead
of integrated circuits (chips), the Stage One employs
a transformerless Class A discrete amplifier circuit to
ensure the most accurate and noise-free signal possible,
with minimal distortion and coloration. The Stage One
is an ideal microphone for recording virtually any
sound source.

The Stage One comes complete with Blue’s popular and
versatile B8 capsule and custom spider shockmount. We
recommend one of Blue’s high-fidelity mic cables (sold
separately) to get the most out of your Bottle Rocket
setup. Check out Blue’s complete line of cables and mic
accessories at www.bluemic.com.

In order to familiarize yourself with the Stage One’s
specialized and unique features, please take the time
to read this manual and be sure to try the suggested

CAPSULES DESIGNED FOR ANY MISSION

· the bottle caps ·

B0 Capsule • Airy top end, silky vocal sound

B1 Capsule • Ultimate for acoustic instruments

B2 Capsule • Vintage rich ribbon sound with muted top

end & detailed midrange

B3 Capsule • Accurate, neutral sound

B4 Capsule • Live & orchestral applications

B5 Capsule • Dramatic top & bottom

B6 Capsule • The renowned Blue sonic signature–

smooth, liquid presence

B7 Capsule • Today’s vintage sound

B8 Capsule • All-purpose – our “TPO” (The Popular

Opinion) sound!