Blue Microphones 200 Microphone User Manual


 
key features
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
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