Product ReviewsBlue Microphones Spark Condenser Cable Professional Microphone

Nice mic. Looks cool, has great sound. Accessories & package outstanding.

This microphone has a big "cool" factor. The Blue design's are exceptional. This Spark model is a low cost version. It needs 48Phantom power. The sound is not low cost. The mic is great for drums, which is what I'm using it for. It has a nice low end, while still clear. The ultra cool packaging in a wood box is great when you get it, but not too useful. I wish they had included a nice padded bag or portable carry case instead. But I found my own bag and hope it's as well built as it seems because it's going on location. PS: the mic holder and pop screen included are convenient and high quality.Read full review...

Pro quality for entry level price (give or take $100).

I was on a tight budget when I bought the Spark to record vocals in my small studio. It sounds great and is performing well. The only caution I have to offer is that, since this is not a large diaphram condenser, the sound source must be quite close to the microphone. As you can see, the pop filter is mounted really close; that is about how close you have to be for your vocals to register. You can't mount a traditional pop filter 12" off the capsule like you would normally. I am not crazy about orange but they are offering them in white now which looks very cool. In my humble opinion, this is a good first mic for vocals in a small project or home studio. If you are broke, in need of a vocal mic for recording, and can scrape up an additional $100 (there are other condensers available for just under $100), then, buy all means, the Blue Spark is a much more respectable mic to have in your arsenal. In looks more professional and, while I have no reference point for comparison to under the $100 mics as far as sound, it sounds professional on the projects I've done.Read full review...

Top sound quality and ease of use

The Blue Spark Digital is a top quality large diaphragm condenser mic with a high performance USB interface. It connects directly to your computer be it a Mac, PC, smartphone or tablet. If you want to use more than one you will need to contact Blue for some custom modifications to give the two mics separate identities. This is not a problem if your other USB mic is not a Blue Spark Digital.

The mics controls are simple and effective. It is especially nice to have a gain control on the mic, other USB mics have gain set by software from the PC but with the Spark Digital you just turn a knob. Push button mute is also a great feature.

With the gain turned up this mic can be very hot and will pick up a lot of background sound. The gain adjustment allows you to dial in just the right amount of gain.

The mic is sturdily built on a steel body. I think it looks cool too. Kind of retroRead full review...

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Perfect entry level Studio Condenser mic.

This is a hidden gem in the mic world.
Although it's a little "hyped" in the high end, it's much easier to tame that than getting high end out of a dull sounding mic.
It's very quiet (low noise).
It has a cool shock mount (unlike some other Blue mics.)
It's size and weight make it easy to set up.
It's a real bargain.Read full review...

High quality for a great price!

Right out of the box, the Spark gets the job done fantastically. Being a studio musician, I needed something of high quality without breaking the bank and I couldn't be more happy. The 'Focus' button is a great feature to have, as it is a great way to completely change the dynamic range.

My only real complaint is the stock pop filter. It works alright, but I'd recommend spending the extra $20 to get a more sturdy one.

If you're on a budget, but want great quality I would most certainly choose the Spark.Read full review...

Crystal clear mic, pro quality, and little coin! Awesome job, Blue!

I bought this mic to upgrade from a few MXLs that I have. Very sturdy mic, looks cool, and sounds amazing. I didn't know what to expect (ok, it's Blue Mics, I expected nothing short of great) and wasn't let down. This is a pro mic for little change. And it works for everything - So far, I've recorded female and male vocals, in multiple styles, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, trumpet, saxophone, even some light auxiliary percussion.
Compared to my collection of MXL mics, there is no comparison. The Spark is a breath of fresh, clean air! I don't have to spend time eq-ing my mic out of the mix as I did in the past.
If you're on the fence about this mic, get it! It's worth every penny, in my opinion!Read full review...

Absolutely buy this mic! Best mic for the money by far.

Incredible mic. One of the most transparent sounding mics I've used for recording a guitar amp. Haven't played with the switch too much yet, but I imagine everything is top quality. The build quality of this mic is top of the line. It's a heavy mic, everything is totally solid and I feel like it could take quite a beating. Same thing with the shock mount. Blue really went out of their way to make this an outstanding mic at an awesome price.Read full review...

Excellent sound for a small price

I just bought the blue spark mic last week. I have been recording with different Neumann mics
(U87-TLM 103) for more than 20 years. The Spark is amazing! The sound quality is great. The sound is different compared to Neumann. A little bit brighter. Now I can alternate between two different sound textures . I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS microphone!Read full review...

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I like It but...

Has good sound but it is difficult to control the distance to avoid a palpable distortion, I must do more tests. .

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: homerecorder

looks and sound great

great vocal mic. looks good in studio. Awesome price for a mic with so many features! I would buy it again for sure! May in fact be buying more of them once my recording studio is finish!