Blue Microphones Launches Spark Digital, USB Digital Microphone – First Condenser Mic for iPad

January 8th, 2012 by Trenton

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Blue Microphones has released the new Spark Digital, which according to the company stands as the world’s first studio-grade condenser microphone to offer both USB and iPad connectivity.

The new Blue Spark Digital expands the connectivity options for studio grade condenser mics.

Spark Digital (MSRP: $199), is an extension of Blue’s analog Spark microphone (go here to read the full review by SonicScoop) and is the first professional recording option for the iPad mobile platform.  Spark Digital also offers USB connectivity, allowing it to deliver studio-quality audio to any computer, laptop or tablet with USB input, making it ideal for musicians, studios and podcasters.

Blue Microphones had this to say about their newest addition:

“Spark Digital features the same studio-grade condenser capsule and hand-tuned components as the original, analog Spark, for high-fidelity recording and consistent performance in any situation. Spark Digital also delivers the same detailed and uncolored audio found in original Spark, making it ideal for a wide range of situations: vocals, drums, guitars, piano, speech, location recording and more. In addition, Spark Digital features professional studio capabilities including a zero-latency headphone out for direct monitoring, volume and gain control and instant mute.

Following the professional footprint of its analog predecessor, Spark Digital also employs a feature found only on the original Spark: the Focus control, providing two different sonic options in one mic. ‘Focus Off’ captures crisp, powerful audio with enhanced low frequency sensitivity for recordings with greater impact and definition, and the ‘Focus On’ captures greater clarity and detail for a tighter, more focused sound. For the recording novice, the Focus control provides the freedom to experiment with different sonic signatures in one mic, while providing the experienced recordist with versatile options.

Spark Digital comes with a proprietary angle-adjustable desk stand with built-in shockmount that allows users to quickly position Spark Digital without any additional mic stands or hardware. For each platform connection (USB and iPad), Spark Digital includes a y-cable with an attached, extended female headphone jack for direct monitoring.  Spark Digital is plug-and-play with driverless installation on iPad, iPad 2 and both PC and Mac.

Gobbler Account Offer

For storing and sharing, Spark Digital also includes an exclusive Cloud Production Bundle with free access to production tools for easy organizing, storing and streaming of audio content across the web. Spark Digital includes a 25 GB storage and transfer account for six months from Gobbler, a leader in music backup and organization, along with a six month Pro Account from SoundCloud, the leading social sound platform that lets anyone create, record, promote and share their sounds on the Web, a $125 total value.”