Blue Microphones Spark: Low-Cost Condenser Mic Demo'd, True Value Assayed (Video)

I got some guff for calling the $300 Audix CX-112 an "entry-level" mic, but surely no-one will take exception with me saying the same about the Blue Spark. This large-diaphragm condenser streets for only $199, yet still provides a hint of that big-studio sound and designer styling for which Blue is best known.

The Blue Spark also features a unique "focus" control which, when engaged, alters the dynamic and frequency response of the mic element. I pointed the Spark at a number of different sources and played around with that focus control to see what kind of results I could get.

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[EVOKIN]

How much of a difference between Blue Sparkle and the Blue Yeti? Worth the extra $150?

** It'll cost extra $50 for 'Blue Icicle' to run 'Blue Sparkle' on USB.

[Tonydums]

5:00 comes in a nice cherrywood case. meh

[johneeeee]

@johneeeee Plus my cabinet is a Marshall, have had it since I was like 14. You almost made me want to return the mic for like calling me a beginer or something. I have played music over 30 years, since I was a tot. Nice music by the way!

[johneeeee]

Why do you assume that people using this mic will have shitty little amps or something? I just got this mic and I have a giant 8 speaker vintage 1977 refurbished cabinet that is really nice.

[CS21dude]

Great review.  Thank you.

[officialessentialz]

@VisualK3i94 AT2020 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Specs: Polar pattern: Cardioid Frequency response: 20-20,000Hz Impedance: 100 ohms  Noise: 20dB SPL Dynamic range (typical): 124dB, 1kHz at Max SPL Phantom power requirements: 48V DC, 2 mA typical

Thats what i got from Musiciansfriend page on the specs tab and thats what dude told me when he sold me the mic at Long and Mcquade. Not trying to argue just telling what Ive been told.

[VisualK3i94]

@officialessentialz No it doesn't i have a at2020, and I never have to press the phantom power button on my audio interface.

[officialessentialz]

@VisualK3i94 at2020 requires phantom power, ive been using it for like 7 years.....awesome little mic!

[VisualK3i94]

@Steven205 Not all condensers require phantom, the audio technical at2020 does not.

[Epiidemichiphop]

hey man , i just baught the blue spark , the limited eddition blue color one =) the shockmount looks much much diffrent , it looks almost like its sitting on a plate , were could you i get one like the one your using? any way omeone could message me a link? ty s omuch