In the tradition of the world's best (and most expensive) vintage vocal microphones, The Cactus delivers a commanding, intimate presence and larger-than-life detail. The amplifier design is a transformer-balanced single vacuum tube sub-miniature pentode in a triode mode, along with the highest quality hand-selected electronic components to insure low noise and minimal distortion. At a distance, The Cactus delivers every nuance in the room, with finely focused resolution and clear, musical frequency response to the extremes of the audible spectrum. Up close, with its detailed highs and smooth midrange, the nine-pattern Cactus excels at delivering a vocal or solo track right to the front of the mix where it belongs.

Characteristics

• Nine-pattern condenser - cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8 with variable settings in between
• Vintage Class A discrete tube amplifier circuit
• Blue's B7 hand-built capsule tuned for multipatterns
• Vintage sound, detailed midrange for the classic tube mic recording with nine different remote selectable patterns
• Integrated capsule shockmounting; mic hand-tuned and tested
• Includes the premium quality PowerStream Tube Power Supply, Champagne tube mic cable, ATA flight case, and Series 2 integrated shockmount

Suggested Applications

• Male Vocals, Female Vocals, Classical Acoustic Piano & Horns

Recommended Accessories

• Kiwi Cable
• The Pop

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Technical Specs

Transducer Type: Vacuum Tube Condenser, Pressure Gradient:	Vacuum Tube Condenser, Pressure Gradient
Polar Pattern:	Multipattern
Frequency Response:	20Hz – 20Khz
Sensitivity:	18.0mV/Pa at 1kHz (1 Pa = 9 4dB SPL)
Output Impedance:	50Ω
Rated Load Impedance:	Not less than 1kΩ
Maximum SPL:	134 dB SPL (2.5kΩ, 0.5% THD)
S/N Ratio:	84 dB-A (IEC 651)
Noise Level:	10 dB-A (IEC 651)
Dynamic Range:	124 dB (@ 2.5kΩ)
Power Requirement:	Cactus Power Supply Unit 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Weight:	800g
Dimensions (mm):	235mm x 50mm x 30mm

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