JZ Microphones The Black Hole BH1s
Best professional microphone for capturing pristine studio quality audio.
This is a rare condenser that prioritizes absolute transparency over character, making it a surgical tool for capturing vocals exactly as they sound. While it lacks the colored warmth of vintage tube mics, its exceptional clarity and multi-pattern versatility make it an indispensable workhorse for any serious studio.
$1650.00
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Alto Music
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Who it's for
- Audio professionals and musicians prioritizing accurate, uncolored sound reproduction
- Recording engineers and producers needing a reliable, multi-purpose studio microphone
- Demanding professionals and studios requiring dependable, high-fidelity audio capture
Who should skip it
- Artists and producers seeking a microphone with a strong, vintage-inspired sonic personality
- Budget-conscious creators and emerging studios with limited equipment funds
- Traditionalists and users who value classic studio equipment aesthetics
Performance breakdown
Sonic Transparency
Captures sources with startling accuracy and minimal coloration.
Versatility
Three polar patterns handle everything from intimate vocals to complex ensembles.
Self-Noise Floor
Extremely quiet operation ensures pristine recordings even in delicate passages.
SPL Handling
Switchable pads allow for confident tracking of loud, aggressive sound sources.
Build Quality
Robust construction backed by a lifetime warranty for long-term reliability.
Vocal Definition
Delivers a polished, radio-ready presence that sits perfectly in any mix.
Key Specs
Transducer Type
electrostatic
Operating Principle
pressure gradient
Diaphragms Active Diameter
2 x 27 mm
Frequency Range
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Polar Pattern
Omni / Cardioid / Figure - 8
Pad Switch
-20db /-10db
Output Impedance
50 ohms
Rated Load Impedance
>250 ohms
Suggested Load Impedance
1000 ohms
Sensitivity at 1000 Hz into 1000 ohms load
18 mV/Pa
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