The Bottle, Blue`s highest achievement in quality and innovation, is thier flagship recording tool, combining low noise and superb transient response integrated with a system of eight optional interchangeable capsules (the Bottle Caps-see below). In an instant, these bayonet-mount capsules can be exchanged to provide different tonal characteristics and pickup patterns while the power supply remains on. The Class A discrete amplifier circuit of The Bottle is a thoroughly modern homage to the past, with a design utilizing a single hand-selected EF86 pentode vacuum tube in triode mode. When combined with the versatility of our Bottle Caps, The Bottle provides the ultimate recording experience. In keeping with our philosophy of sonic purity and fidelity, we do not incorporate pads or filters into The Bottle. Rather, we believe that proper mic selection and placement eliminate the need for such extraneous circuits which only degrade signal integrity.
Features:
- The ultimate in hand-built craftsmanship
- Class A discrete amplifier circuit with hand-selected EF86 pentode vacuum tube in triode mode
- Mic system - allows for various capsules to be swapped "on the fly" for maximum versatility
- Integrated capsule shockmounting
- Hand tuned and tested
- Custom-wound output transformer
- Includes B6 capsule, our renowned 9610 Tube Power Supply, Champagne tube mic cable, and ATA flight case
Specifications:
- Type: Condenser
- Polar Patterns: Cardiod, Omni, and Fig8
- Internal Roll Off: No
- Internal Pad: No
- Max SPL: 134db
- Frequency Response: Varies from each capsule
- Suggested Applications: Audiophile Recording
- Special Features: 8 Interchangeable Lollipop capsules, ATA Flight Case, Champagne Tube
- Mic Cable, 9610 Tube Mic PS, ships with B6 Capsule
Bottle Caps
The Bottle Caps are Blue`s innovative system of eight interchangeable capsules, each offering the recordist a different tonal characteristic and pickup pattern. From airy highs to larger-than-life lows, the Bottle Caps capture anything from vocal to bass, wind instruments to horns ? and everything in between with a level of detail and clarity found in only the most expensive and rare vintage classics.