The cardioid pickup pattern works really well in your typical gaming setup, eliminating almost every hint of keyboard strokes.If you are going to have the mic closer than this, then a pop filter may be required, but for YouTubers on camera I think this distance is likely to be pretty ideal. words containing letters like T & P, when it pops & distorts the sound). I used it without a pop filter at a distance of around 7 inches, and I was impressed how the grill handled plosives (ie. The sound from the Ember itself during recording is extremely crisp and clean. Even during the most frenzied of gameplay sessions, my teammates said that there was very little pickup from the Cherry MX Browns on my keyboard. The Blue Ember features Cardioid pickup pattern, which means that it takes input from directly to the front side of the mic, whilst eliminating sounds directly behind it… in this case, my keyboard. The Blue Ember Review: Performance & Final Verdictīeing a tech & PC gaming related channel, I set up the Ember to resemble what the average streamer setup would look like…the mic directly in front of my face, with my mouse & keyboard behind the mic, in front of my monitors. You can plug the Icicle directly into the Ember, but it makes the already long body of the Ember even longer, and for a few pounds, I’d suggest investing in a cable. Whilst the Icicle comes complete with a mini USB cable for the PC connection, you will need to purchase an XLR cable. The Icicle basically sits between the Ember and the PC, providing the necessary power required through the XLR cable to the mic, and channelling the sound from the mic via USB to the PC. The Ember feels really weighty in the hand too, and tips the scales at 380g. All metalwork on the unit has a black chromed finish to it, from the XLR housing, though the side logo and all the way up to the mesh grille. In the hand, it oozes quality, with it’s long cylindrical body finished in a grey-blue metallic paint. The styling of the Ember sits perfectly with the other mics you will have seen from Blue, with it having a very retro feel to it. Therefore, you’ll also need an XLR cable, along with a pre-amp to power it…but more of that later. Nestled inside a big foam brick inside the box, the Ember sits alongside an adjustable mount, which is all you get as far as accessories go. Works great with home studio audio interfaces.Compact side-address design fits anywhere and looks great on camera.Cardioid polar pattern with excellent off-axis noise rejection.Premium, high-output electronics for maximum clarity and headroom.Hand-tuned condenser capsule delivers open, detailed sound.The Blue Ember XLR was first showcased at CES 2019 in January and is aimed directly YouTubers and podcasters.īlue Ember Specifications & Features Transducer Type: Now Blue have attempted to bridge that gap and offer an affordable entry into the world of studio quality XLR microphones. Some may not know that Blue also has a range of pro XLR products, but with prices running into the many thousands of pounds, along with the additional equipment required, it was simply not an option for most to look any further than USB powered mics. Blue has long been a favourite for those looking for USB plug & play solutions, with the Yeti and Snowball models adorning many channels.
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