Featuring a hand-tuned capsule and quiet Class-A discrete circuitry, the Blue Baby Bottle SL Large-Diaphragm Condenser Micis a studio condenser microphone which builds upon its predecessor to provide a warm and classic sound as well as switchable filter and pad settings, ensuring great versatility for varied studio recording applications. It utilizes a large, gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm, replete with a machined brass backplate to yield its signature sound—supple highs, rich midrange, and honest bass. Further elevating its professional nature is the custom shockmount, which absorbs vibrations to inhibit handling and stand noise.

Use the 100 Hz low-cut filter to attenuate bass buildup and increase intelligibility, which is especially important when the mic is close to the source. When miking drum kits or guitar amps, the -20 dB pad is perfect for keeping the sound clear and free of distortion. The mic's cardioid polar pattern rejects a good deal of sound behind the mic, allowing it to pick up less room ambience and background noise than many other polar responses. The Baby Bottle SL can be connected to any XLR mic input that is capable of sending 48V phantom power.

Warm Tone for Vocals and Instruments    Cardioid Pattern Lessens Room Ambience    -20 dB Pad Eliminates Distortion    Low-Cut Filter Reduces Bass Buildup    Shockmount Inhibits Vibration Noise    Hand-Tuned Large-Diaphragm Capsule    Class-A Discrete Circuitry    Includes Wooden Storage Box    XLR Output for Hookup to XLR Mic Input    Operates on 48V Phantom Power

Baby Bottle SL is a cardioid condenser microphone that delivers classic sound and incredible versatility. With a richly present midrange, smooth top end, and neutral bottom, Baby Bottle SL is reminiscent of the world's finest vintage microphones. Featuring a high-pass filter and -20 dB pad, Baby Bottle SL excels at adding a rich, classic vibe to nearly any sound source.

Building on the success of the original Baby Bottle, the SL model features refined sonics, a new streamlined build, and versatile switches to capture the true character of your voice and bring classic mojo to acoustic guitars and other instruments. Baby Bottle SL is designed from top to bottom to inspire unforgettable performances.

The soul and swagger of Baby Bottle SL all starts with Blue's proprietary, hand-tuned capsule. The robust, gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm features a machined brass backplate design that creates the signature warmth and presence Baby Bottle SL is known for. And custom Class-A discrete circuitry makes it an extremely quiet mic with only 10.8 dB of self-noise.

Baby Bottle SL features a switchable 100 Hz high-pass filter and -20 dB pad to keep your sound pure regardless of vocal type, instrument, or environment. Whether recording belting vocalists, loud guitar amps, drums, and brass, or capturing delicate vocals, strings, or piano, Baby Bottle SL has the versatility to capture timeless tracks.

• Present midrange, smooth top end, and neutral bottom
• High output with richly detailed frequency response
• Hand-tuned, gold-sputtered, large-diaphragm cardioid capsule
• Blue's Class-A discrete circuitry delivers ultralow self-noise of only 10.8 dB
• 100 Hz low-cut filter increases clarity and reduces rumble from your room
• -20 dB pad keeps your audio free of distortion
• Operates on 48V phantom power
• Connects to XLR mic inputs
• Suitable for use with home-studio interfaces (USB, Thunderbolt, or otherwise)
• Includes custom shockmount to reduce vibration noise
• Supplied with wooden storage box

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. i have an mv51 for i phone can i get cable to use on android?

A: The MV51 would connect to Android devices using the supplied USB cable and a MicroUSB to USB Female adapter.

Q: 2. Hello, would this fit on a Neumann 89i respectively over a Neumann WS89?

A: This windscreen is designed to fit over the Rycote 45/100, which is a foam shield for 2.17" diameter mics. Since the Neumann U89i is 1.8" in diameter, this windscreen will be too large for the WS89.

Q: 3. Does this mice support phantom power? Can I connect the mice to my ZOOM H4n audio recorder? It has to xlr outlets.

A: The Rode NT2-A does require phantom power to operate. It can be connected to a recorder like the Zoom H4n which offers XLR inputs and phantom power.

Q: 4. No headphone jack? If recording with a modern iPhone, no way to monitor except maybe high latency bluetooth headphones.

A: The MK4 is a large diaphragm condenser mic which requires 48V phantom power. It can not be connected directly to an iPhone. However, you can connect it to an audio interface that is compatible with the iPhone and one that supplies phantom power such as the IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O Audio and MIDI Interface for Mac, Windows & iOS (B&H # IKIPIRIGPROI). The MK4 will connect to the input on the interface and then the interface will connect to your iPhone's Lightning port. The interface has a built-in 3.5mm stereo headphone jack with its own level control to monitor the audio.

Q: 5. Hello, would this fit to a Neumann 89i respectively over the Neumann WS89? Alternatively do Rycote 45/100 Foam and Neumann WS89 have the same dimensions?

A: Yes, the Rycote Windjammer for 45/100 Foam for Large Diaphragm Condenser should, in theory, fit over the Neumann WS89 Foam Windscreen for U89. The Rycote 45/100 and Neumann WS89 appear quite similar in size.

Q: 6. Would you recommend this microphone over the AT2050? I have the AT2050, but I want a better overall mic, I am also planning on getting a better preamp or to get a mixer instead.

A: The AT2050 is a fine microphone but I'll give RODE the edge here. 10 year warranty too!

Q: 7. Does it come in a plastic case like I am seeing on YouTube?

A: Yes, the CAD M179 Large-Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone comes with a plastic carrying case.

Q: 8. Connected with XLR jack? Have a cable if so how long?

A: This mic uses an XLR cable which is not included.

Q: 9. What is the difference between the 103 vs 103MT vs 103D?

A: The TLM103 is the microphone only, the TLM103MT is the kit (stand, reflection filter, etc.) and the TLM103-D is the digital version, which is no longer available.

Q: 10. Hello, would this fit a Lewitt LCT 440 Pure microphone?

A: The Rycote Windjammer for 45/100 Foam for Large Diaphragm Condenser may fit on the Lewitt LCT 440 Pure, but we are not able to test it on the mic to be able to confirm this since the Windjammer is only available by special order (we don't have it in stock). The Windjammer is designed to fit over the Rycote 45/100 Large Diaphragm Mic Foam (B&H # RYLDM4510001).