Blue is coming out with a new line of studio grade microphones by the end of the year.  The enCORE line of Microphones all use Blue’s Aria Dynamic Capsule with the enCORE 300 using a condenser capsule.  Each microphone looks a little different and has slightly different specs.  All three  use XLR so you will need a Mixer or adapter of some sort to use with your computer.  All three promise to have excellent construction and are designed hold up to being dropped, thrown and yes, they say even after a 7 ton truck drove over the microphone it will continue to produce high quality sound.

The least expensive of the line is the enCORE 100.

The enCORE 100′s Aria Dynamic Capsule is specially tuned by Blue’s capsule engineers to deliver natural vocals, balanced highs, and amazing detail and clarity, making it an incredibly versatile tool for live performance as well as studio and broadcasting applications.

The middle of the line is the enCORE 200.  The enCORE 200 is very similar to the 100, but has a active dynamic circuit as well as an output transformer that the 100 lacks.  It also has a coppery colored screen.  I like the looks of this one the best.

The enCORE 300 is the top of the line and has the Aria condenser instead of a dynamic capsule of the first two microphones.  The 300 also requires phantom power so you will have to use a mixer or adapter that supports phantom power.  The previously reviewed Icicle will work with the enCORE 300.  The enCORE 100 and 200 microphones will be available at authorized music retailers in October 2009. The enCORE 300 will be available in late 2009.

The enCORE 100 is $99.99, the enCORE 200 is $149.99 and the top of the line enCORE 300 is $199.99 all from Blue Microphone.