Blue Dragonfly Details One of BLUE's most affordable mics and Electronic Musician's 2001 Editors' Choice Award for Best Microphone! Complete with an integrated elastic shockmount, this cardiod condenser studio mic brings B.L.U.E.'s big, bright sound to a new low price point. For vocals, the Dragonfly rules. It provides a similar sweet sound as that of the vintage Neumann and AKG mics heard on thousands of pop recordings in a huge range of styles. Similar in quality, that is, because the Dragonfly is no mere imitator. It puts its own distinctive signature on the sound. No matter what the size of your recording facility, you NEED a Dragonfly in your studio! The ability to position the capsule at so many angles relative to a sound source opens up a world of sonic opportunity for you. And since the Dragonfly is the most affordable of B.L.U.E.'s high-performance mics, project studio owners can now afford to treat their studio to these sweet B.L.U.E. sounds.
Blue Dragonfly Features
Multi-purpose mic - ideal for pop vocal, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and drum overheads
Cardioid Condenser with Class A discrete circuitry
Blue's famous hand-built large diaphragm capsule
Versatile sound - rich lows, contoured mid-range, silky presence in the highs
Integrated elastic shockmount and rotating head for optimal placement
I bought the a 'B - Stock' model of this mic a few months ago and my thoughts on it are generally very positive.
Like all Blue Mics it has a certain character which works on some things, less so on others. Personally i think this mic is a great one to have in the tool kit.
I really like it on any acoustic instrument and any duties that won't require pushed mids come mix time. It sounds like it somewhat extended highs and lows which is probably why it's not my first choice on vocal duties (Although youtube a Fiona Apple video where she uses it so what do i know). I find it complements say a blueberry on vox and the dragonfly on acoustic guitar.
I use the unit with a grace 101 and great river MEV-1 and find it works equally well with both pre's.
Don't hesitate to add one to your mic locker. Its not the holy grail but man it is a very nice addition to anyones setup :) - Also it looks cool so chicks dig it.
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