Blue Microphones 200 manual key features, tips for using your enCORE

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Proprietary Dynamic Capsule tuned for natural vocals and amazing detail and clarity

Blue’s innovative Active Dynamic phantom power circuit for consistent tone and minimal noise Cardioid polar pattern delivers impressive off-axis noise rejection and high SPL handling Blue’s proprietary capsule mount to deliver minimal handling noise without pads or filters

Stage-ready construction with heavy-gauge barrel construction, reinforced grill, and hardened metal-plated finishes

Unique styling and craftsmanship, including hand-painted logo, laser-engraved trim ring and CNC-machined grip detail

Includes soft-grip microphone clip and soft-lined storage pouch

tips for using your en•CORE 200

Your en•CORE 200 should be plugged into a mic-level input using a standard 3-pin XLR cable. The en•CORE 200 requires phantom power for proper operation and will not produce reliable, clean sound without 48 volt phantom power. A status LED is located on the barrel opposite the Blue logo, and will light when proper phantom power is being supplied.

The sound from your en•CORE microphone heavily relies on how you place the microphone relative to your sound source. Generally, the closer you place the en•CORE 200 to a sound source, the higher the low frequency output, referred to as “proximity effect.” So, if you want your vocals or instruments to have added punch, place the microphone