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Logitech for Creators Blue Ember XLR Condensor Microphone for Studio, Recording, Podcast, Streaming Mic
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Recommended Uses For Product | Streaming, Gaming |
Brand | Logitech for Creators |
Model Name | EMBER |
Connectivity Technology | XLR |
Connector Type | XLR |
Special Feature | Stand |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Camera |
Color | Gray |
Included Components | Ember Microphone, Mic stand mount |
Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
About this item
- Custom Blue Condenser Capsule – captures your voice with stunning depth and clarity
- Open, Accurate Sound – with impressive headroom, Ember delivers clear, commanding vocals for your voice recordings, gaming and video streaming
- XLR Connection - Perfect for computer audio interfaces and mixers
- Precise Cardioid Pattern - Ensures focused sound while minimizing room sound
- Wide, Consistent Frequency Response - innovative circuit design provides remarkably consistent phantom power to the capsule
- Adjustable Mic Stand Mount - for connecting to standard microphone stands and boom arms
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Product information
Item Weight | 13.4 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 8.6 x 1.5 x 1.3 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B07MBFBQ3F |
Item model number | 988-000379 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #8,884 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #131 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 3, 2019 |
Color Name | Gray |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Camera |
Connector Type | XLR |
Hardware Platform | Camera |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
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This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were measured, reduced and offset.
Carbon Neutral Certified by SCS Global Services enables companies to demonstrate carbon neutrality for their products by reducing carbon emissions throughout their operations and offsetting their remaining carbon footprint through the purchase of carbon credits. SCS Global Services is a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development. SCS is a chartered Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices.
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Product Description
Ember brings Blue’s legendary studio sound in a compact form factor to your creative space. Featuring a custom Blue condenser capsule, Ember delivers open, accurate sound with impressive headroom for clear, commanding voice recording and streaming. The focused cardioid pickup pattern helps minimize room sound and Ember’s compact, side-address design fits anywhere and keeps a low profile on camera.
From the manufacturer
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Custom Blue Condenser Capsule
Captures your voice with stunning depth and clarity.
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Precise Cardioid Pattern
Ensures focused sound while minimizing room sound.
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Open, Accurate Sound
With impressive headroom, Ember delivers clear, commanding vocals for your voice recordings, gaming and video streaming.
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XLR Connection
Perfect for computer audio interfaces and mixers.
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Wide, Consistent Frequency Response
Innovative circuit design provides remarkably consistent phantom power to the capsule for wide, natural sound.
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Adjustable Mic Stand Mount
Perfect for connecting to standard microphone stands and boom arms.
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Compact, Side-Address Design
Fits anywhere and keeps a low profile on camera.
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In the Box
Retail package includes microphone, mic stand mount and quick start guide.
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Capsules
| Custom Condenser Capsule | Custom Condenser Capsule | Custom Large-Diaphragm Cond. | Custom Large-Diaphragm Cond. | Custom Large-Diaphragm Cond. |
Pickup Pattern
| Cardioid | Cardioid | Cardioid | Cardioid | Cardioid |
Sound Signature
| Open, Accurate Sound | Powerful Live Sound | Detailed, Transparent Sound | Clear, Modern Sound | Warm, Classic Sound |
High-pass Filter & -20dB PAD
| - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Type
| Recording & Streaming | Live Performance Handheld Mic | Recording & Streaming | Recording & Streaming | Recording & Streaming |
Mounting Option
| Mic Stand Adapter | Mic Clip | Premium Shockmount | Premium Shockmount | Premium Shockmount |
Transport Option
| Laser-Cut Foam Gift Box | Custom Cloth Carry Pouch | Custom Wood Box | Custom Wood Box | Custom Wood Box |
Output
| XLR Output | XLR Output | XLR Output | XLR Output | XLR Output |
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Quality of material | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.7 |
Sound quality | 4.6 | 5.0 | — | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 4.6 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
For gaming | 4.5 | — | — | — | 4.1 | 3.7 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | GBGOODIES LLC | Amazon.com | Happy Star US | Fifine shop | Amazon.com |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Usb Microphone,Usb-c | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | XLR | USB | XLR | USB | XLR, USB | XLR |
connector type | XLR | USB, XLR | XLR | 3.5 mm Jack, USB | XLR, USB | XLR |
model number | 988-000379 | 1 | X1A | VO 7U | AM8 | 10MAH9901 |
audio sensitivity | — | 20 decibels | 34 decibels | 24 decibels | -50 decibels | 30 decibels |
frequency range | — | — | — | 20 hz - 20 khz | 50Hz-16KHz | 50 hz - 15 khz |
frequency response | — | — | 20 hertz | 20 KHz | 16 KHz | — |
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Customers like the sound quality, value, and performance of the microphone. For example, they mention that it catches the voice clearly, it's good value for money, and that it looks great. Some like the ease of setup. That said, opinions are mixed on durability.
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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the microphone. They mention that it sounds very good, surprisingly warm, and clear. It catches the voice clearly, and is impressively quiet for its $99 price tag. The mic is well-suited for vocals, and streaming/content creating, and doesn't pick up every sound around it. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It's excellent, sounds very neutral, especially on vocals and it mixes very well with music.Would I recommend it?..." Read more
"...Probably an excellent for podcasting & talking kind of stuff...." Read more
"Very good, and quite sensitive microphone. I found that you can get a lot of volume out of it, even using my 50 dollar Uphoria UM2 audio interface...." Read more
"The Blue Ember condenser is an impressively quiet mic for it's $99 price tag, and generally doesn't need a lot of processing to sound good...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the microphone. They say it's an excellent microphone for the money, sounds great, and is cheap. Some customers also mention that the out of the box quality is unbeatable for the price.
"...I think it's money well spent...." Read more
"...The price of the mic is great, but when you factor the rest in, there are many more options to choose from...." Read more
"...And it was a great choice. The out of the box quality is unbeatable for the price and the only thing it is missing is a pop filter but even that is..." Read more
"...This thing sounds so good and looks sexy as well. Defiantly better value for money than a usb mic imo even though the setup is a bit more expensive." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the microphone. They mention that it has a very nice and warm sound that can give almost anyone a pleasant experience. The mic generates a great reproduction of their voice, and it looks great and feels great. The quality is solid, and the appearance is awesome. The microphone is incredibly clear and crisp, and is quite sensitive.
"...It's excellent, sounds very neutral, especially on vocals and it mixes very well with music.Would I recommend it?..." Read more
"...To that, I say 'no, you don't'The mic generates a great reproduction of my voice and I am pleased with it right out of gate, with no..." Read more
"Very good, and quite sensitive microphone. I found that you can get a lot of volume out of it, even using my 50 dollar Uphoria UM2 audio interface...." Read more
"...I like that, and really like the design of the Blue Ember. My only complaint is the mike stand adapter which comes with the Blue Ember...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the microphone. They say it works great for streaming, gaming, and recording. Some mention that the cardioid pattern and the response are awesome.
"...So that said, this mic does really well with its cardioid pattern, and I am able to adjust the gain t where ambient noise doesn't really become..." Read more
"I don’t really have any dislike of this product. It works great, sounds great, and was easy to setup. Great product" Read more
"...was no power supply or connector--and it is unique prongs so no adapter works. Had I known, I would have purcahsed the necessary cables...." Read more
"...I love the feel of the mic and I'm sure the performance is great, but I can't find out for myself until my XLR cord comes in.. It would have been..." Read more
Customers find the setup of the microphone to be easy. They mention that it's a great option for minimal setups, and that it sounds amazing. Some say that the microphone is ok for starter XLR users.
"...In general, it's a medium-warm, easy setup on vocals. Probably an excellent for podcasting & talking kind of stuff...." Read more
"...The setup sounds amazing and the whole thing is really easy to use...." Read more
"...It works great, sounds great, and was easy to setup. Great product" Read more
"Well packaged delivered on time easy to set u and use great sound quality for the money" Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the microphone. Some mention that the build quality is solid, while others say that it's not long lasting, and not very stable.
"...This is the mic for those with untreated rooms. It's very forgiving...." Read more
"...And it wasn't very stable either...." Read more
"...No cable--can't even find out if the sound quality is any good. It looks sturdy and professional...that's all I can say." Read more
"...The Blue Ember microphone is a solidly built microphone that provides fantastic value for the price...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cord of the microphone. They mention that it doesn't come with an XLR cord or power supply.
"...I will return it. No cable--can't even find out if the sound quality is any good. It looks sturdy and professional...that's all I can say." Read more
"...It does not come with an XLR cable though." Read more
"I just hate the fact that it doesn't come with a cable, but other than that looks like a great mic, I haven't gotten to use it yet cause guess what?..." Read more
"There's no XLR cord included?..." Read more
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I would consider this a good all arounder. The frequency response is pretty flat to very slightly V shaped. I use it for everything really. Acoustic instruments, percussion and vocals are mostly what I use it for. It's excellent, sounds very neutral, especially on vocals and it mixes very well with music.
Would I recommend it? Yes, especially if you're looking for a first condenser or something versatile, BUT, at the price point, I would recommend an SM57 over it, just because it wins in versatility. However, the sound signature of the Ember is more neutral and less nasal sounding on certain vocals. I am very happy with it, though.
AT2020
MXL 990 / 770 / V67G (i)
AKG P120
Behringer C1
Samson C01
Rode NT1
...& you're wondering which one to get?
All I can really say is each of these are fine options and vary in what you're gonna get, but over the years it's nice to have a few options when you're looking for inspiration or just want to change it up a bit.
I picked up the Blue Ember & have used tons of mics over the years. On sale at $70, I'd say this one is a no brainer if you're just adding to the arsenal. In general, it's a medium-warm, easy setup on vocals. Probably an excellent for podcasting & talking kind of stuff.
This is an XLR mic & if you're thinking about upgrading from USB, I do recommend it. I've got a Nano yeti, it's a great little USB mic & that's partly why I grabbed the Blue Ember. There's plenty of great audio interfaces, like Focusrite. I've got an Audient Evo I'm using now, it's giving me solid results.
If you're just starting out, I'd probably go with a Focusrite & MXL 990 combo, but the Ember might be a close second.
So I did my normal 'watch a thousand online reviews' and try to decide what I wanted. A bit of background on my selecting an XLR mic. With a USB mic like the Yeti, you can't run it through any external processing before it hits the computer. So you get what's in the mic, and that's it.
The challenge with condenser mics is that they pick up sounds in your neighbor's house. So I've always run a noise gate filter on post production of Yeti recordings. When I first started thinking about the Yeti for conference calls, I tried an opensource piece of software that put itself in the audio path on Windows, and provided noise gate, eq, and more.
The problem with that was it took so much of system resources, my computer couldn't keep up with the audio and web conference (i.e. all glitchy). And it wasn't very stable either.
So that's when I looked at external hardware that could be used to apply filters like a noise gate. That led me into XLR mics. I won't go into my journey to find the right piece of hardware for the external noise gate to usb into PC. That's a long one, and one I haven't been too happy with so far. I'm leaning back toward just using a very simple XLR to usb interface until things advance in the current other options.
So that said, this mic does really well with its cardioid pattern, and I am able to adjust the gain t where ambient noise doesn't really become irritatingly apparent. But, this also requires the mic to be 2 to 4 inches from my mouth. That's ok for the most part, since it's so slim, it doesn't really distract when in frame with a video web conference.
I had purchased a shock mount for it and that was quite a bit of hardware in the way of the video frame. But I found I don't need it. When on a boom from a tripod, with the included hard mount, I don't get any reverb or noise transfer into the mic I did with the Yeti and absolutely used a shock mount for that. So that was a pleasant surprise. No shock mount = less crap on screen.
Second thing that surprised me was that it seems to have an integrated pop filter. You have to practically smack your lips on the screen before you'd need a pop filter. So again, slim mic, not taking up frame real estate.
I believe this is why they add streamer application to their marketing for it. And I'd agree. Now, like any mic you can crank the gain and keep it out of frame, but with this type of mic, you will be needing a very specialized recording booth. The recommended use for and mic like this is 2 to 4 inches from your mouth.
I've seen a lot of reviews of this mic where they say 'oh, the included mount is substandard and you NEED a shock mount', and the same sort of thing about a pop filter. To that, I say 'no, you don't'
The mic generates a great reproduction of my voice and I am pleased with it right out of gate, with no processing. All that said, I've now caught the bug to improve everything, and have added some dedicated lighting to improve my video. While it's not impossible to light and keep this very slim mic in a spot that is acceptable without throwing a shadow on your face, I've decided to try out a hyper cardioid pencil mic that I can keep just out of frame.
But I will definitely have this for my go to mic when doing voice over for my recordings. I'm sure I will still do post on it, but is light years ahead of the Yeti in voice quality, so way less post and better overall results.
For $100 (plus any additional XLR stuff you need if you're just leaving USB mode) I think it's money well spent. I like this thing a lot and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to someone with similar needs as me.
The shape and low profile makes it easy to place in difficult positions.
However, there are two major things to be aware of.
1: It needs a shock mount in the worst way. The shock mount that Blue recommends costs as much as the microphone itself. If you don't have a shock mount, don't put this mic on a stand placed on a desk, or that easily conducts sounds.
It's too small to fit inside of your typical cheap shock mount. It will just fall right through. While there are other shocks that have similar threads, they are generally not long enough. I tried a few. I really wish Blue had included a shock mount in the box. Even a small clamp-style one would be better than the clip it comes with now.
2. A pop shield is absolutely necessary. I would use a pop shield with any mic anyway, but this is just something to remember.
Now that you've spent $99 on a mic, $99 on a shock mount, and let's say $30 and up on a good pop shield, you've gone into the territory of other budget-friendly mics that are perhaps just as good, if not better, but come in kits with this stuff already. The price of the mic is great, but when you factor the rest in, there are many more options to choose from.
So, at this point, the Ember's big selling point is probably it's profile, and the fact that it doesn't have the typical cheap Chinese condenser microphone sound.
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Reviewed in Australia on October 29, 2023