Blue Microphones Spark Blackout SL XLR Condenser Microphone (Black)

Ready to upgrade your home studio or streaming setup to full broadcast studiolevel? Blackout Spark SL brings Blue’s legendary studio sound to your space.With a professional XLR connection and versatile switches, Blackout Spark SLgives you that broadcast studio voice that will transform your podcasts,Twitch® game streams and YouTube videos. The large-diaphragm cardioid condensercapsule and JFET electronics deliver superb detail and rich harmonic audio forthe ultimate in professional sound. Upgrade to Blackout Spark SL and hear whyBlue is the #1 choice for game streamers, podcasters and musiciansworldwide.

From Studio to Streaming
For more than two decades, the world’s greatest artists and studios havetrusted Blue XLR microphones. And today, many of the world’s elitepodcasters, gaming teams and Twitch® streamers use Blue mics to achieveprofessional-level audio performance. Create podcasts that stand out from therest, elevate your gaming and streaming to the competitive level, and enhanceyour YouTube videos with Blue.

Inside the Sound
At the heart of Blackout Spark SL’s sound is Blue’s custom JFET design,which ensures the capsule’s backplate is evenly charged and deliveringconsistent, detailed and transparent sound at all times. Blackout Spark SL alsofeatures discreet Class-A circuitry to maintain a pure signal. Add BlackoutSpark SL to your next game stream to achieve pristine broadcast studio sound andblow away your audience.

Switch to Versatility
Blackout Spark SL features a new 100Hz high-pass filter and –20dB pad tobring professional versatility to your projects. Things getting intense on yourstream? Use the –20dB pad to keep your voice clear and crisp. Experiencingrumble or other low noises from your desktop? Flip the 100Hz high-pass filterand start recording. Blackout Spark SL’s incredible flexibility makes it easyto produce superbly detailed audio during any application.

Product Features

• XLR connection integrates perfectly with USB audio interfacesand mixers
• Custom, large-diaphragm cardioid condenser capsule for superbly detailed,focused sound
• Blue’s Class-A JFET electronics deliver rich harmonic audio
• 100Hz low cut filter increases clarity, reducing rumble from your roomor desk
• –20dB pad keeps your stream free of distortion when things getintense

Technical Specifications

• Transducer Type: Condenser, Pressure Gradient
• Polar Patterns: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
• Sensitivity: 34.9 mV/Pa at 1 kHz (1 pa = 94 dB SPL)
• Output Impedance: 50 ohm
• Rate Load Impedance: Not less than 1k ohm
• Maximum SPL: 136 dB SPL (1k, THD 0.5%)
• S/N Ratio: 73 dB-A
• Noise Level: 16.4 dB-A
• Dynamic Range: 119.6 dB
• Power Requirement: +48V DC Phantom Power
• Weight: 336g
• Dimensions: 220.5mm x 45mm
• HPF: 100Hz, 12db per octave
• PAD: –20dB

Delivery Rates

We charge a flat rate of $6 NZD per shipment, not including heavy and bulky goods. 

Please note we have a $50-$60 rate for shipping heavy and bulky goods like chairs and desks which will be calculated at checkout. 

Most orders are shipped using New Zealand Post and these parcels are shipped with no-signature required. For our heavy and bulky goods, these are shipped via Mainfreight with signature required.

Delivery Times

Due to the high level of demand we kindly ask that customers be patient with us and to expect that orders will take longer than usual to be dispatched during Level 3. 

Due to the significant increase in the number of parcels being sent around New Zealand at present and additional safety procedures in place for COVID-19, NZ Post is experiencing some delivery delays. Please allow an additional 5 working days after dispatch for delivery of your order.

We encourage you to track your delivery progress using NZ Post's Tracking tool and contact us if your delivery is overdue by more than these 5 working days after dispatch.

Heavy and Bulky Goods 

Please allow an extra 1-3 days for heavy and bulky goods like chairs and desks.