Customers have good things to say about the Blackout Spark SL XLR Wired Cardioid Condenser Microphone's sound quality, ease of use, and the included shock mount. Many appreciate the microphone's sensitivity and the attractive packaging, including the custom wooden case. However, some customers point out the lack of an included XLR cable and pop filter. The price point is frequently praised as affordable for a professional-quality microphone.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
great quality just too many connections
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome but you need to many adapters to connect to the pc. Im a simple guy so id prefer usb.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Super great product. Does exactly what it’s supposed to.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
good mic
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
sounds really good and easy setup! Solid microphone fashoo
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lovely sound!
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is an exxxxxcellent mic! I thought this might replace my 15-year old Snowball, but this mic still requires an interface. I keep this set up at home, and I keep my Snowball for when I need something more portable. The quality of this mic is night and day from my Snowball, but both mics are so perfect for what they are made for. Can’t go wrong with Blue!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Blue microphone
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nice microphone. Haven’t used it yet, but I will get around to it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
For her
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My lady loves her's. Now she cant or wont put it down
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great started XLR microphone
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
After upgrading from a microUSB microphone to an XLR microphone from a trusted brand, my friends and teammates alike could tell the difference in my voice's clarity, definition, and quality. Never going back to anything not XLR after this.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great mic
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Just got a goxlr and this pairs perfect with the mixer, the quality is great sounds crystal clear and boots your confidence when talking to chat! Make sure you order a xlr cable though it does not come with one also Best Buy doesn’t carry them in store!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works well
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sounds good according to my web-meeting mates. Bought a Shure X2U adapter that was simple to set up for a USB connection to my Macbook. It's a fairly heavy unit, so the mike stand can be tippy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gaming
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works with game recording! Gaming headset broke and was looking for a replacement. Came across a boom micrphone setup idea and it turned out that the recording was much better.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent Value - I just need to tweak my settings
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far this mic is pretty good. It is my first condenser XLR mic so it will take some adjustment to dial in the settings.
I do like the fact that it comes with a shock mount in the box, but wish it came with an aesthetically pleasing pop filter. It really helped at the discounted price point.
Blue used to have one available called the BLUE Universal Pop Filter, but that seems to have been discontinued.
After watching a few reviews on YouTube I was concerned that plosives would be realy harsh, but it hasn't shown up a lot in any of the test recordings that I've done.
I'm currently using this at 16db with my Elgato Wave XLR.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great microphone
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
You need a few thjngs to get this going like an xlr cable and a driver for it. But it sounds fantastic and the build quality is amazing. Packaging is a cherry on top
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Plug and play
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing mic! Super clear and easy to setup. Just plug it in and talk. That. Easy. Pair this with a good mic stand and you won’t have to change anything to keep it sounding good!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good little mic
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s got a decent sound overall. It’s not a U87 but it is good enough for podcasting and small studio work. I like some of Blue’s other mics. This is just another one to add to the mix.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent mic, performs as claimed.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Excellent sound & output level. Pickup/polar pattern as claimed. Seems very solidly built but time will tell. Shock mount has to be very tightly screwed down as others have noted.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
perfect for mid-higher budget mic
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the mic, took a bit of messing around to get working.
Also kinda sucked that Best Buy doesn't carry a mic cable needed for it but otherwise its an amazing mic
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
good quality, picks up very little back ground
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Mic had very good quality, picks up very little back ground noise. Remember it does NOT come with a XLR cable. Know your connections before you buy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Microphone
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The item is great. Works very well. Just wish it came with the wires needed to use. Easily ordered through Amazon but it meant waiting a bill little longer to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I would buy this again
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This this is a game changer, it’s so clear my friends thought I was in the room with them. Haha .This is not plug and play
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Blue is amazing!!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Honestly I’ve had like 5 or 6 different microphones and this is by far the best and highest quality I’ve used especially for the price, unbeatable