Blue Microphones Dragonfly s user manual

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Step up to the mic.
Blue Microphones
Dragonfly
5706 Corsa Avenue, Suite 102
Westlake Village, CA 91362
www.bluemic.com
Warranty
This Microphone or related part is warranted under the conditions outlined below to its original,
registered owner, provided the purchase was made from an authorized Baltic Latvian Universal
Electronics (BLUE) dealer. This Microphone or related part is guaranteed to remain free from
operating defects for three years from the date of purchase. In the event

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THE DRA G O NF L Y DRAGONFLIES * of the world T hank you for purchasing Blue’s Dragonfly microphone, a classic, precision-engineered recording tool combining old world, hand-crafted quality and cutting- edge technology. Like its winged namesake, the Dragonfly is fast, maneuverable, beautifully engineered and wonderful to look at. But unlike the insect version, Blue’s Dragonfly won’t buzz around the recording studio (and it won’t devour mosquitoes). To familiarize yourself with the Dragonfly’s sp

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T H E D R A G O N F L Y To get the most out of this, or any quality microphone, it is essential Once the Dragonfly is on the stand and powered up, make sure that the active, on-axis side of to pair it with a good microphone preamplifier. Most professional the capsule (the shiny hemisphere of the grille) is facing the desired source. For example, if you recordists prefer to have outboard preamps on hand, and will choose are speaking into the mic, the shiny hemisphere will be in front of your mo

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THE DRA G O NF L Y pick up more of the bright, crackling buzz from a snare. Moving the microphone BLUE MICROPHONES closer to a drum generally increases the low end, shell resonance and separation from other sound sources, while more distant placement of the world emphasizes the interaction of the drum and the environment, producing a blended, airier sound. Saxophones and Reeds The smooth, natural high end response of the Dragonfly makes it an ideal choice for miking saxophones and other reed ins