The new multi-pattern Reactor microphone from Blue pushes the envelope of modern microphone design in aesthetics as well as versatility. Reactor sets a new level of microphone audio performance while maintaining the same professional sound quality and evocative industrial design distinctive to Blue mics. Reactor Microphone at a Glance: Multiple pattern capabilities for exploring microphone setups Custom shockmount and pop filter take your recordings to a professional level Head swivels across a 90 degree range for flexible placement Featuring three distinct polar patterns: Omni, Cardioid, and Bidirectional Combine multiple microphones arranged in different ways to a capture totally new sound. View larger Reactor is designed for the studio producer or engineer looking to include a multi-pattern microphone to the mic cabinet, while also having a price point that allows for more than one for multiple mic setups. And if you are recording at home and looking to take your recording to the next level, then Reactor is the next step in building your microphone repertoire. With Blue"s proprietary capsule design for capturing high-quality sound, Reactor provides a multi-pattern solution on a hobbyist"s budget. With its custom shockmount and pop filter, you can take your recording to the professional level and be inspired simply by the design. Studio-Grade Quality Reactor"s large diaphragm capsule, circuit design with discrete components, and build quality are on-par with other studio microphones sold at many times the price of Reactor. The innovative design and simple pattern switching makes the microphone easy to use, adaptable to a broad range of recording tasks, and a joy to work with. Rotating Capsule Head Reactor"s head swivels across a 90 degree range, with resistance to hold the head in the perfect position. This swivel allows for flexible placement in tight environments and simple setup and fine-tuning of multiple mic setups such as Mid-side, Decca Tree, or X-Y recording. Reactor Multi-Mic Setups Reactor"s multiple pattern capabilities, swiveling head, and audiophile circuitry make it an excellent platform to use for exploring multiple microphone setups. There are many options of multi-mic configurations that have been created and refined in some of the world"s most sophisticated recording environments--from stereo spaced pairs to Decca Trees to effects multi-miking--each developed to capture an instrument, an ensemble, a vocal, or an ambient recording in a way which is both sonically intriguing and useful. The concept is relatively simple: combine the output of multiple microphones arranged in different ways to capture a totally new sound. We suggest using multiple Reactor microphones to experiment with a few of the most common and useful techniques. We"ve provided an introductory overview to get you started with here. As always, exploration and having fun is the key to finding an exciting new palette of sound. Three Polar Patterns Reactor features three distinct polar patterns: Omni, Cardioid, and Bidirectional. Choose the pattern that"s right for you according to whether you"re recording a solo instrument, small ensemble, or larger audio source. What"s in the Box Blue Reactor microphone, shock mount, pop filter, aluminum case, manual, warranty card.