Blue Nessie USB condenser microphone
Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.
Product no: 9000-0005-2303 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
It might not hail from a loch, but the Blue Nessie is definitely worth a cryptozoological quest! This condenser microphone with USB connector might just be the first ever to 'listen' to the incoming signal, which is ideal for quick podcast recordings or desktop applications, for instance, as it does some of the work for you. It also allows people with limited audio-technological knowledge to manage the recording.
Blue Nessie: efficient and complete
The exterior of the Nessie looks like the monster itself, or at least what we imagine it looks like. A pop filter and shock mount have been integrated into the housing, so that a clean recording can be achieved. Nessie's Auto Mode lets you choose from various presets that let you accurately manage your recordings. You can compare these presets with the auto focus on a camera - the device homes in on the target and adjusts its settings accordingly for the best result. You can choose from presets for vocals, instruments (bag pipes?) or clean, unedited recordings.
On-board audio and USB
The Nessie features a latency-free headphone output, so that you can enjoy a direct playback option. Volume control and mute button are provided on the housing of the microphone itself. Audio is processed at a sample frequency of 48 kHz (16 bits) and via USB the microphone can be connected to PC and Mac computers in a plug-and-play fashion. Via the camera adapter by Apple, you can also connect an iPad. The Nessie by Blue Microphones features monstrously good adaptive settings, that make quick recordings super easy!
Specifications
Product features
| Bit rate | 16-bit |
|---|---|
| Headphone output | yes |
| Low-cut filter | no |
| Maximum sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 110 dB - 119 dB |
| Maximum frequency | 20 - 20.9 kHz |
| Microphone accessories | cable, stand |
| Minimum frequency | 20 - 21 Hz |
| Polar pattern | cardioid |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) | 1,1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) | 25,5 x 25,5 x 12,5 cm |
Reviews from other countries
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Het ontwerp is wel iets waar echt veel aandacht in is gestoken, het ziet er allemaal erg premium en sexy uit. De microfoon is van een hoge kwaliteits plastic gemaakt, behalve de base. Omdat die van een soort metaal is gemaakt heeft de microfoon nog redelijk wat gewicht, wat ervoor zorgt dat die ook premium aanvoelt.
De touch-knop om de microfoon te dempen is perfect, omdat het touch is hoor je geen klik van de knop in je opname.
Je kunt ook je headphones inpluggen aan de achterkant van de microfoon, zodat je rechtstreeks naar jezelf kunt luisteren.
Ook kun je switchen tussen 3 verschillende modes: Raw: zonder aanpassingen aan het geluid door de software, Voice: heeft automatische audio-verbeteringen, volgens Blue de meest standaard setting, voor voiceovers etc., en als laatste Music: waarmee je je gitaar en zang op kunt nemen.
Tussen deze 3 verschillende modes hoor je zeker wel verschil.
Echter, wat mij tegenvalt aan de Blue Nessie is dat de geluidskwaliteit van de opnames niet heel erg goed is, ondanks dat er een ingebouwde shockmount en popfilter inzitten. Wat ik bedoel is dat het niet 'vol' klinkt, zodat dat bij de Blue Yeti wel het geval is.
Maargoed, het kan ermee door voor gewone YouTube video's en voor een beginnend muzikant.
Voor die mensen kan ik de Blue Nessie ook zeker aanraden, maar als je 'm wilt gebruiken voor bijv. Radiouitzendingen of Voiceovers voor bedrijven, etc. dan kan je beter een reguliere microfoon met arm, schockmount en pop filter kiezen.
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