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Blue Microphones Ember XLRRecommended1 / 7
Blue Microphones

Blue Microphones Ember XLR

Stop sacrificing recording quality for portability.

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$84.49
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Overall Rating & value for money
8.7/ 10
8.7
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A 8.7 puts its overall rating in the top third of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 19 of the 137 we've cataloged.

8.5/ 10
8.5
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A 8.5 puts its value for money in the top half of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 19 of the 137 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Connection Type
XlrMost common
Xlr35%Wired-usb-c33%Wired-3.5mm10%2.4GHZ8%

Xlr is the most common — on 35% of the 153 microphones we've cataloged (of 137).

Polar Pattern
CardioidMost common
Cardioid41%Omnidirectional27%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%

Cardioid is the most common — on 41% of the 192 microphones we've cataloged (of 137).

Form Factor
Usb desktop podcast32%Large-diaphragm condenser15%Lavalier wireless14%Small-diaphragm condenser2%

Small-diaphragm condenser appears on 2% of the 121 microphones we've cataloged (of 137).

Use Case
Streaming16%Podcasting16%Content creation15%Vocal recording13%

Content creation appears on 15% of the 348 microphones we've cataloged (of 137).

Connectivity

Connection Type
Xlr
USB Charging
No

Microphone

Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Form Factor
Small-diaphragm condenser
Use Case
Podcasting, content creation, instrument recording, vocal recording
Capsule Type
Condenser
Count
1
Diaphragm Category
Small-diaphragm
Frequency Response
38-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
38 Hz
High Pass Filter
No
Pad Switch
No
Max Spl
132 dB SPL
Output Impedance
40 Ω
Power Required
Phantom 48V
Self Noise
19 dBA

Build

Water Resistance
No
Material Chassis Primary
Metal

Design

Dimensions Depth
31.91 mm
Dimensions Height
219 mm
Dimensions Width
38.26 mm
Built In Stand
No
Includes Pop Filter
No
Includes Shock Mount
Yes
Includes Stand
Yes
Mount Thread
5/8"-27
Weight
380 g

Features

Gain Knob
No
Headphone Monitor
No
Mute Button
No
Rgb Lighting
No

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
8.7/ 10
Highly recommended
Lil Katz
Reviewed byLil KatzContributorReviewed June 2021
Design9.0
Portability8.7
Value8.5
The verdict

If you’re looking for an attractive bang-for-your-buck XLR microphone, Blue drives a hard bargain with its Ember microphone. This is one of the slimmest XLR microphones out there, and its sophisticated, muted design means it won’t be an eyesore to have it in frame while recording. For around $100, the Ember is an excellent value.

✓What we like
✓Effective off-axis rejection
✓Portable for XLR mic
✓Versatile usage
✕What could be better
✕Requires external interface with +48V phantom power
✕Requires pop filter
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