Blue Microphones Dragonfly Microphones - Manual (Page 4)

pick up more of the bright, crackling buzz from a snare. Moving the microphone
closer to a drum generally increases the low end, shell resonance and
separation from other sound sources, while more distant placement
emphasizes the interaction of the drum and the environment, producing a
blended, airier sound.
Saxophones and Reeds
The smooth, natural high end response of the Dragonfly makes it an ideal
choice for miking saxophones and other reed instruments. For soprano sax,
clarinet and related instruments, position the mic directly above and in
front of the keys between the middle of the horn and the lowest pads. Try
rotating the capsule or moving the mic up or down along the length of the
body to adjust the balance of airy highs (toward the mouthpiece) and cut-
ting midrange (toward the bell). For other members of the saxophone fam-
ily, start by placing the Dragonfly two to six inches in front of the lip of the
bell. Turn the capsule up toward the mouthpiece to capture more air,
brightness and high notes. For a mellower sound, rotating the capsule
toward the floor emphasizes the low range of the sax, and tames the biting
upper mids that project straight out of the bell.
Technical Specifications
Acoustical Operating Principal: Pressure Gradient
Directional Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Range: 20Hz – 20KHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1k Ω : 21mV/Pa
Output Impedance: 50 Ω
Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1k Ω
S/N ratio CCIR468-3: 75dB
S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651: 86dB-A
Noise Level DIN/IEC 651: 8dB-A
Max SPL (0.5% THD) into 2.5k Ω : 140dB
Dynamic Range (2.5k Ω load): 132dB
Supply Voltage (IEC 268-15): 48V Phantom (35V min)
Weight: 630g
Dimensions (mm): 165 x 60
Included Accessories:
• Wood storage box
• Series 2 Shockmount
Recommended Optional Accessories:
• The Pop (brass mesh pop filter)
• Kiwi, Cranberry or Blueberry high-definition mic cable
• Robbie the Mic Pre Class-A vacuum tube mic preamplifier
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