Blue Hummingbird CONDENSER MIC

PREMIUM SOUND. HEAD-TURNING PERFORMANCE
Hummingbird is a versatile, precision-engineered Class A small-diaphragm microphone that unlocks the tonal nuances of your instruments so you can capture the best recordings possible.With a 180 degree rotating head, Hummingbird fits into tight spaces and can nimbly change positions where others canʼt.

Featuring a precisely tuned diaphragm based on the acclaimed B1 capsule from Blueʼs flagship Bottle microphone, Hummingbird is ultra-responsive and delivers extended frequency response. Hummingbird is the perfect studio and stage solution for drum overheads, acoustic guitar, piano, percussion, or any other instrument with fast transients and rich overtones.

• Adjustable small-diaphragm condenser microphone with rotating head

• 180° rotating head for precise mic placement

• Cardioid condenser based on the B1 capsule from the heralded Blue Bottle

• Exceptional sonic accuracy and extended frequency response

• Ultra-fast transient response and high-SPL handling in the studio and on stage

MIC PLACEMENT IS EVERYTHING
Discover new tonal colors of your instrument by simply rotating Hummingbirdʼs head. The unique 180° pivoting head allows you to place the mic at any angle—without having to adjust the mic stand—and capture the sound most mics would leave behind. Give Hummingbird a turn, and take your recordings from good to great.

• Sweep the capsule between the 12th fret and sound hole of an acoustic guitar to dial in the  perfect guitar sound, all without having to get up out of your chair.

• Rotate the capsule between the edge of the snare drum and the center of the drumhead to get the perfect snare sound, all without having to adjust the mic stand.

•  Pivot the heads of a pair of Hummingbird overheads to dial in the perfect stereo image over a set of drums, percussion, or upright piano

PREMIUM BLUE CAPSULE
Hummingbird boasts a premium capsule based on the Blue B1—part of our acclaimed interchangeable Bottle Caps series. Hummingbirdʼs precisely tuned cardioid capsule is ultraresponsive and provides extended high-frequency response—making it perfect for recording any instrument with quick attacks and rich tonal characteristics.

TAKE YOUR SOUND TO NEW HEIGHTS
The superb dynamic range, balanced character and sparkling high end of the Hummingbird is perfect for reproducing the sharp attacks and tonal characteristics of a wide range of instruments including drums, acoustic guitars, strings and world instruments. And with no ICʼs in the signal path, Hummingbird delivers maximum sonic detail with the lowest possible noise floor. With excellent off-axis rejection, Hummingbird is the perfect choice for close-miking drums or percussion while minimizing sound from surrounding instruments.

DRUMS—FROM A BIRDʼS EYE VIEW
The Hummingbirdʼs agility, sonic precision, and ability to handle high sound pressure levels make it an ideal mic for recording drums. With a 180° pivoting head, Hummingbird makes it easier to get great overhead sounds, and it can fit into tight snare drum or rack tom spaces and get the perfect angle on the drumheads—a difficult task with other condenser microphones.Technical specifications :

•  Transducer Type: Condenser, Pressure Gradient

•  Polar Pattern: Cardioid

•  Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz

•  Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa @ 1kHz (1 Pa = 94dB SPL)

•  Output Impedance: 50Ω

•  Rated Load Impedance: Not less than 1kΩ

•  Maximum SPL: 130 dB SPL

•  S/N Ratio: 85.5 dB-A (IEC 651)

•  Noise Level A-Weighted: 8.5 dB-A (IEC 651)

•  Dynamic Range: 129.5 dB (2.5kΩ)

•  Power Requirement: +48V DC Phantom Power (IEC 268-15)

•  Weight: 212g (7.5oz)

•  Dimensions: 170mm x 27mm x 27mm (6.7” x 1.1” x 1.1”)

Included Accessories

•  Rigid carry case with foam lining

•  Mic clip

•  Foam wind-screen

Technical specifications

The R?DE NT6 is specifically designed for difficult mounting applications. Although
clearly relevant to instrument mic'ing, the new NT6 is extremely well suited to any
situation where a small 'unobtrusive' but powerful microphone system is required.
The NT6 utilises the 1/2" (externally biased) gold sputtered true condenser transducer
used in the internationally renowned R?DE NT5. The capsule is designed to attach to
a custom made, multi-position swivel mount allowing it to be independently positioned
with ease.
To further increase the versatility of the NT6, it is supplied with 2 thread adaptors - 1/4"
to 5/8" and 1/4" to 3/8" that enable the capsule assembly to be securely attached to a
wide variety of mic stands, tripods and boom poles.
The capsule is connected to the pre-amplifier (body) by a custom 3 m Kevlar? fibre reinforced
cable. Housed within the heavy duty satin-nickel-plated body, is a state-of-the-art low noise
balanced output preamplifier, exhibiting a wide dynamic range and full frequency response.
The surface-mount pre-amplifier circuit also incorporates a 2-position variable pad: 0 dB an -10 dB
attenuation, and a 2-position variable high-pass filter that enables you to step from a flat response
to 80 Hz high pass filter; both conveniently located away from the capsule, providing additional
control without the need to move the capsule once in position.
The NT6 is intended for Film, Television, Broadcast, Live Performance, Theatre, Television,
Surround and Environmental recording applications or wherever your imagination takes you.
The NT6 is produced in R?DE's design and manufacturing facility in Sydney, Australia. Utilising
state of the art computer controlled machining and assembly technologies, R?DE is able to
achieve levels of finish and repeatability of the most exacting standards and tolerances.
The NT6 comes supplied with Microphone Preamp (Body), Capsule, 3 m Kevlar? fibre reinforced
cable, RM5 Stand Mount, 2-axis Swivel Mount, 2 thread adaptors, ZP1 Zip Pouch and WS5 Wind Shield.
 
FEATURES:
? 1/2? (externally biased) gold sputtered true condenser capsule ? Heavy duty satin-nickel-plated body
? 2-position variable pad: 0 dB and -10 dB ? 2-position variable high-pass filter: flat and 80 Hz ? Surface
mount technology ? Low noise ? Wide dynamic range ? Full frequency response ? Supplied complete
with 2-axis swivel mount, 2 thread adaptors, M5 clip, WS5 (Black) Wind Shield and Soft Pouch ? Designed
& manufactured in Australia ? Full 2 year guarantee 
 
Operation power:
The NT6 is designed to operate from phantom power to the P48 standard. The NT6 will operate
between 44V and 52V applied with positive polarity to pin 2 and pin 3 of the output XLR connector. 
Operation output impedance:
Output Impedance: The NT6 will operate satisfactorily into a load impedance as low as 1 kΩ. If a
load below this is used, the output signal level will be reduced. The NT6 output is balanced between
pin 2 (hot) and pin 3 (cold). Pin 1 is ground.
 Acoustic principle:
Externally polarised 1/2" (13mm) pressure gradient condenser
Directional pattern:  Cardioid
Frequency range:
40 Hz ~ 20,000 Hz selectable HPF @ 80 Hz/12 dB/octave
Output impedance: 200 Ω
Signal noise ratio din iec 651:
75 dB (1 kHz rel 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Equvalent noise: 19 dB SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Maximum spl:
138 dB (@ 1% THD into 1 kΩ)148 dB (@ 1% THD into 1 kΩ) - pad at maximum
Sensitivity:
-38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB
Dynamic range din iec 651: 119 dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Power supply voltage: 48 Volts (P48)
Weight: 386 grm.
Maximum output voltage: 6 dBu (@ 1% THD into 1 kΩ)
Pin assignment:
3 pin XLR, balanced output between pin 2(+), pin (-) & pin 1 (ground)
 

The ME 66 is a shot gun microphone head designed for use with the K6 and K6P powering modules. It is especially suitable for reporting, film and broadcast location applications and for picking up quiet signals in noisy or acoustically live environments as it discriminates against sound not emanating from the main pick-up direction. Matt black, anodised, scratch-resistant finish.

Pick-up pattern : super-cardioid/lobar
Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz) : 50 mV/Pa +- 2,5 dB
Nominal impedance : 200 Ohm (K6)
Min. terminating impedance : 1000 Ohm ( K6)
Equivalent noise level : 10 dB
Dimensions : d 22,5 x 221 mm
Weight : 65 g

Transformerless Power/Output Module ? The SE 300 B is used with all AKG Blue Line capsules and operates from 9 ? 52 V phantom power. The 3-position switch allows selection of linear response, -10 dB preattenuation and 12-dB-per-octave 75 Hz low-cut filter. A stand adapter is included.

Specifications

Polar pattern: hypercardioid/directional
Frequency range: 20?20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)
Max. SPL for 1 % THD: 124/134 dB
Equivalent noise level: 17 dB-A
Signal/noise ratio (A weighted): 77 dB
Preattenuation pad: -10 dB, switchable Bass cut filter: 12 dB/octave at 75 Hz
Electrical impedance: 200 Ohms
Recommended load impedance: >1,000 Ohms
Power requirement: 9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45 596
Current consumption: