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| | Features | Uniquely designed plug-and-play USB mic connects to either a Mac or PCDual capsule design and unique three-pattern switch can handle everything from soft vocals to loud garage bandSwitchable mic patterns for a variety of recording applications, including podcastsSwivel mount located on the bottom center of the mic bodyNo additional software required
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| | Description | Blue Snowball USB Mic- Round and white, the Snowball lives up to it's name, and features a retro style that harkens back to the early days of audio. But on the inside, the Snowball represents only the most modern in microphone technology. Bringing you professional quality audio recording on the PC or Macintosh via USB. It's perfect for everything from soft vocals to a loud garage band. It's also ideal for professional sounding podcasts. PC Requirements - XP Home or Professional Edition, USB 1.0 or 2.0 port, and a minimum of 64MB of RAM Mac Requirements - Mac OSX, USB 1.0 or 2.0 port, and a minimum of 64MB of RAM, includes desktop mic stand. Finally, a USB mic thats not only easy to use, but sounds as good on your desktop as it does in a professional recording studio. Meet the Snowball,TM the worlds first professional USB mic.Whether youre recording a guitar at your kitchen table or a complete band in the studio, the Snowball can capture it with detail unheard of before in a USB mic.The Snowball is a direct plug n play mic that connects to either a Mac or PC no additional software is needed. With its dual capsule design and unique three-pattern switch (cardioid, cardioid with -10dB pad and omni), the Snowball can handle everything from soft vocals to the loudest garage band and its ideal for podcasting. Check it out and youll see why its the coolest mic in town. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 7.5 inches | | Product Width: | 7.5 inches | | Product Height: | 5.1 inches | | Product Weight: | 2.3 pounds | | Package Length: | 7.64 inches | | Package Width: | 7.32 inches | | Package Height: | 4.8 inches | | Package Weight: | 2.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 178 reviews |
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 Excellent design and portability--wish sound quality was a little better... Jul 16, 2010
I already had a Samson microphone that I was amazed by but needed a microphone I could take around, put in my backpack and record various meetings. I bought the Gloss Black Snowball and love the design (it's always a topic of conversation when I set it up for recordings) and the fact that I can easily pack it up and take it where I need it. I know I shouldn't compare this microphone with my Samson, but...the sound quality isn't what I was hoping for when I produced my first screencast using the Snowball to record the audio. Again, I believe it is a quality microphone for a decent price, but if you are wanting almost crystal clear recordings, you may have to spend a little more money.
1 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 USB SOUND Alert! Jul 06, 2010
Warning to those who do not know:
If you do not have a sound card that supports USB sound connectivity, do NOT purchase any microphones or headsets that run on USB! These will not work unless you plan on purchasing and installing an all-new sound card in your computer that will support playing & recording audio via USB port.
For those with older computers, it is a simple task to look at your sound card port (where you plug in your speakers/microphone - usually in the back of your PC)... If you see the green, red, and black standard audio ports, but NO USB on the same metal plate, then you should not get a USB driven audio device unless you are ready to upgrade your sound card in order to fully support these devices.
There may be updates to the software or drivers on your sound card manufacturer's website, so check there as well before you decide not to get a USB sound device. However, 99% of the time, these USB speakers, microphones, headsets, etc. will not work without the proper physical USB plug on the sound card itself.
Just a little FYI for those about to buy without checking.
--Xo
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Decent for podcasting but not for pro-work Jun 28, 2010
For years I've been working with traditional XLR cardioid condenser mics (love my Neumann TLM) but I've had to travel a lot lately, and humping the XLR cables, pre-amp, and heavy mics through airports and hotels has gotten to be a real bother, so I started The Hunt for a Great USB Mic.
Now, there are good USB mics out there for under $100, and Blue's Snowball is adequate. At ~$70 you get what you pay for. It is ok for podcasting, if you aren't too picky about sound quality. I had one shipped to me, didn't like that background hum, sent it back thinking it was a problem with the mic, and got another one that sounded exactly the same. (And yes, I read all the instructions and advice and made all the adjustments. I even tried it on Mac, Laptop, and PC--so spare me the "oh did you try this, and you're an idiot because you didn't try that" Snowball fanboy snarkiness ;).
So, when I returned the Snowball, I considered getting Blue's Yeti, but it's sheer size disqualified it -- the mic is way too big and heavy to be considered remotely portable, and since I like to record standing-up instead of sitting down, I worried that it would be too heavy for my boom.
Having eliminated Blue's mics, I tried the Samson G Track at ~$120 and the AudioTechnica AT2020 at ~$110. I like that the Samson has the headphone output and the gain controls (which the AT does not) and better recording quality versus the AT2020 at 48kHz versus 44.1kHz. However, the Sampson weighs a half-pound more. For both mics the sound quality is great for podcasting, and while vastly superior to the Blue Snowball, and certainly adequate for most vocals that will be supported with background music, neither mic produces recordings clean enough and of high enough quality (limited to 16bit) for pure narration (IMHO).
So I upped my price-point again. And found THE perfect USB mic for voice-overs at ~$275. The MXL USB.009. It records at 24Bit/96kHz -- a huge improvement over the 16Bit/44.1kHz of all the other mics. It has the benefits of a mic jack and knobs for gain control like the Samson G Track, and is Plug and Play. I don't have to tweak anything on my Mac or my PC. It is lightweight, so I'm not worried about my boom tipping, and there is no background hum. I like the steel carrying case -- it weighs about 6 pounds with the mic and USB cable -- and makes it easy to carry through airport security.
Yes, the MXL USB.009 is 4x the cost of the Blue Snowball and 2.5x the cost of the Samson G Track and the AT2020, but for me, it is worth it. I not only do podcasting, but I do professional voice-over work, and I need something that will give me the convenience of direct USB recording with near-studio quality.
 Use primary USB port Jun 07, 2010
The Snowball microphone that I purchased is as good as it was reported to be in the reviews. I was quite frustrated for the first week because there was a loud background hum that I spent quite a bit of time trying to eliminate. Eventually I read through the reviews that related to the same problem. One solution that worked for a number of people was to use a different USB port. Apparently there is a primary port that is more dependable for discreet applications. I tried the single USB port on the right side of my laptop and the hum was eliminated. I am happy with the Blue Snowball Microphone and recommend it.
Great purchase May 26, 2010
I am very happy with this purchase, which I use to record vocal tracks on my mac. It's very simple to use, requires almost no setup, and has great, clear sound quality. I would recommend it to anyone.
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