Ultimate Guide: Logitech Blue Sona Active Dynamic XLR Broadcast Microphone
You will always need a microphone available, whether producing content for streaming, podcasting, or any other format. Why not buy a microphone that not only sounds great but also looks great when it is being shot?
As the popularity of making and listening to audio content grows in general, it gives businesses a chance to make better and more interesting microphones for musicians. The Blue Sona from Logitech, one of the newest XLR mics made for podcasters and streamers, is both easy to use and packed with features.
How is the Logitech Blue Sona to use?
The Logitech Blue Sona is an XLR microphone, so in order to use it, you need an audio interface. When you buy the mic from Logitech, it comes with a black windshield and a mount adaptor for a 5/8-inch hole. You will also get an extra red windscreen that you can put on the microphone to make it stand out more. You will also need to buy a boom arm for the microphone because an XLR cable is not included in the package.
The microphone is easy to set up and operate. You only need to attach the microphone, connect the XLR connection between the microphone and your audio interface, and then double-check that your audio interface is connected to your computer or recording device, depending on which one you’re using. You are then ready to start using the microphone.
How to use Logitech Blue Sona
You have some limited control over the sound by using the two switches on the rear of the microphone. The bass cut will make the mids sound better while at the same time lowering the bass, and the presence switch will make the sound warmer.
How to make a connection with the Logitech Blue Sona
The Logitech Blue Sona must be connected via an XLR cable. After this balanced analog connection, the audio interface will usually be directly connected to your computer through a USB connection. Putting the Blue Sona on a tripod, boom arm, or stand will give it more isolation and stability. It may be mounted using a thread measuring 5/8 inches, but Logitech also provides a 3/8 inch adaptor.
Sound Performance
This has a dual-diaphragm capsule and a super-cardioid pickup pattern. Logitech drew attention to this feature to show how they limited the pickup area to cut down on unwanted noise. The disadvantage of this is that, in order to receive the best sound quality, you must be in a straight line with the microphone due to its directional behavior.
The microphone already has a windscreen attached to it, and the packaging also comes with another one that is a different color. The overall cost of ownership is further reduced by the fact that it already includes a shock mount; you won’t need to go out and buy one.
When the microphone is properly placed, very little background noise is picked up, and the pickup is excellent.
The two settings on the bottom of the microphone have a direct effect on how well your recordings sound. One of the switches turns up the "presence" level, which boosts some of the higher frequencies and makes it easier to hear the higher tones in your voice. The alternative is to turn down the bass, which reduces rumbling and low-frequency noise in the surroundings as well as the amount of low-frequency bass in the speech.
Unwavering ClearAmp quality
Each Logitech Blue Sona dynamic microphone comes with the audio technology known as ClearAmp. The microphone can provide a high-quality preamp experience right out of the box thanks to this technology. When used in conjunction with a super-cardioid pickup pattern and a dual-diaphragm dynamic capsule, the Blue Sona offers a frequency response of 50Hz–16kHz that is virtually free of any unfavorable background noise. The Blue Sona can virtually cancel out any background noise with this setup. Even though the Blue Sona was designed to be used by streamers, videographers, and podcasters, anyone who uses it to record would benefit from its excellent clarity.
Camera-ready style
In contrast to traditional broadcast microphones, the Blue Sona was created to be worn on the camera. The audio professionals at Sweetwater have found that because of the microphone’s aesthetically pleasing build and the ability to customize the windshield, setting it on any tabletop or desk imparts a sense of professionalism. The swivel mount that comes with it gives you 290 degrees of dynamic audio recording options and a shock-absorbing platform for your microphone.
Takeaway
For podcasters and live streamers, the Blue Sona is a fantastic microphone. It is not only easy to set up but also more affordable than the purchase price suggests because of the substantial amount of technology and features that are built into it.
The highly focused super cardioid pickup pattern ensures that there is very little noise coming from the floor, and it provides a sound that is full and deep.
With the use of the “bass cut” and “presence” buttons, you have more control over the audio that you have recorded. ClearAmp gives you one more gain stage in the meantime, which makes it easy to use and convenient to add to your current setup. There are a lot of XLR microphones in this price range, but the Sona is one of the best at what it does and has some nice bonuses as well.
PROS & CONS
- Minimal self-talk
- Significantly more pricey than the rivals
- The mounting method makes positioning simple
- Need phantom power
- Integrated amplifier
- The audio profile can come off as a touch chilly
- Outstanding sound quality
