Blue Microphones Woodpecker User Guide

Included Accessories:

• Cherrywood storage box

• Gold-accented shockmount

Recommended Optional Accessories:

•

The Pop

•

Kiwi, CranberryorBlueberry

• Robbie the Mic Pre

(brass mesh pop filter)

high-definition mic cable

Class-A vacuum tube mic preamplifier

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Warranty

This Microphone or related part is warranted under the conditions outlined below to its original,
registered owner, provided the purchase was made from an authorized Baltic Latvian Universal
Electronics (BLUE) dealer. This Microphone or related part is guaranteed to remain free from
operating defects for three years from the date of purchase. In the event that service is
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
number has been altered, removed or defaced. The warranty is void if the equipment is altered,
misused, mishandled, maladjusted, or is s
Universal Electronics (BLUE). The warranty does not include transportation costs incurred
because of the need for service 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 improvements in any of its products previously manufactured.
This 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 alter specifications without prior notice.

©2007 Blue Microphones. All rights reserved.
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Blueberry, Cranberry&Kiwi Cables

ademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Blue Microphones, The Woodpecker, Robbie the Mic Pre, The Shock,

are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blue Microphones, Inc. All

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woodpeck er

phantom powered ribbon microphone

Congratulations on your purchase of Blue’s Woodpecker
microphone, a modern classic made the old-fashioned
way— without compromise. The Woodpecker’s gorgeous
wood finish and unique active circuitry make the it one
of the most interesting and beautiful microphones
you’ll ever lay eyes or

ears

on. Beneath the luxurious
exterior, you’ll find that the Woodpecker is a precision­crafted recording tool, combining the low noise and superb
detail of our Class-A discrete handmade electronics
with the bold, larger-than-life smooth, intimate sound
of our handcrafted aluminum ribbon pressure-gradient
transducer. After just one listen, you’ll realize that the
Woodpecker is a cut (or a peck!) above other ribbon mics
in its class.

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

The Woodpecker was designed to provide the smooth, intimate sound
associated with the most sought-after (and expensive) vintage ribbon
microphones. With its focused mid-range and outstanding bass response, the
Woodpecker captures the essence of any recorded sound. The Woodpecker
also excels at ambient recording, capturing room tone with the most
intimate detail — whether for rock drums, guitars or vocals — any
application where some natural space in the recording is desired.

To get the most out of this, or any

The Woodpecker with

Robbie the Mic Pre

quality microphone, it is essential to
pair it with a good microphone pream­plifier. Most professional recordists
prefer to have outboard preamps on
hand, and will choose solid-state or
vacuum tube models based on their
unique characteristics. To maintain
the integrity of your signal, try using

Cranberry, Blueberry

Blue’s
Blue’s outstanding Class-A vacuum tube mic preamp,

or

Kiwi

high-definition mic cable along with

Robbie.

And,
whenever possible, connect your pre’s output directly to your recorder or
A/D converter, bypassing the mixing board and any unnecessary compo­nents. The Woodpecker also includes a custom-designed gold-accented
shockmount to isolate the transducer from the recording environment
and r

educe unwanted low-frequency resonance or rumble.