Blue Microphones premieres new handheld models for live use
(Dave Molter | Posted 2010-03-29)
Long known for its quality line of studio microphones, Blue Microphones has premiered the new en-CORE line of handheld mics meant for live, onstage usage.
The en*CORE 100, 200, 300 and 100i. are designed to deliver exceptional all-around performance and capture your unique, individual sound, the en·CORE mics combine beauty and ruggedness into one perfect instrument.
Blue designed the en·CORE family to be as versatile as possible. From the smallest, most intimate club to the largest booming arena; from indoor stage to outdoor broadcast, the en·CORE family is engineered to fit any performance.
As with all Blue products, the en·CORE line was designed and engineered to redefine the status quo. Unique styling and craftsmanship, including elegant grill/ring assemblies, laser-engraved logos and precision-machined barrels and grips, along with gorgeous durable plating finishes, make the en·CORE line a standout on any stage.
But that’s literally just the surface. Inside, the en·CORE mics are as technologically advanced as they are beautiful. Starting with Blue’s Proprietary Capsule technology, each mic capsule is hand-tuned for the utmost in detail and clarity. Blue’s proprietary capsule mount delivers minimal handling noise without pads or filters, and Blue’s proprietary technologies, like the Active Dynamic Circuit in the en·CORE 200 are used throughout the lineup.
Of course you can’t talk about a live microphone without comparing it in battle. That’s why we built the en·CORE family to withstand anything you can throw, hurl, bash, crush, mangle or - really - run over with it. From its heavy-gauge grill and barrel to its reinforced ring and durable plated finishes, every en·CORE mic can take a beating and still deliver amazing performances, show after show. No matter what you do to it. And to think you just liked us for our looks.
The en·CORE 100 is a studio-grade dynamic that delivers natural vocals, balanced highs, and amazing detail and clarity, making it an incredibly versatile tool for live performance as well as studio and broadcasting applications.
The en·CORE 200 delivers those same natural vocals with amazing detail and clarity, along with electronically transformed output to provide remarkably high gain. Blue’s proprietary Active Dynamic Circuit gives the mic a consistent performance no matter the cable length, making it the perfect instrument for any vocal application as well as many instruments.
The flagship en·CORE 300 is a condenser performance microphone that is as well-suited to the stage as it is the studio. The en·CORE 300’s Aria Condenser Capsule is hand-selected and tuned for an open, detailed, and present sound. Its custom-designed phantom power circuit provides a rapid and powerful sound that is an ideal match for powerful vocals, while the en·CORE 300’s unique reinforced chassis design mounts the capsule for optimal performance and isolation from handling noise.
The newest member to the en·CORE line is the en·CORE 100i. The en·CORE 100i utilizes a new dynamic capsule with a custom-tuned diaphragm designed specifically to provide a tighter polar pattern perfect for miking instruments and other sources requiring high isolation. A custom circuit with transformer and high-pass filter optimizes frequency response for use with drums and amplified instruments and vocals, while a specially-designed grille provides protection from instrument strikes and facilitates mounting in tight spaces, making the en·CORE 100i a versatile addition to the en·CORE family.
Pricing information on the enCORE line is TBA.
Compiled from information on the Blue website: www.bluemic.com.
