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The world's first professional USB mic offers plug and play, accurate, versatile input for your computer.

The Blue Snowball is an easy-to-use USB condenser microphone that captures unheard-of detail whether you're recording a band in a professional studio or an acoustic guitar in your living room. The Snowball mic is ideal for podcasting as well. Plug-and-play your Snowball microphone with your PC or Mac with no added software. The Snowball mic's 3-pattern switch allows you to choose from cardioid, cardioid with -10dB pad, and omnidirectional. The dual-capsule design allows the Blue Snowball to handle anything you can throw at it, from soft vocals to loud garage bands. (No refrigeration necessary!)

Blue Snowball USB Microphone Features:

  • Condenser mic with USB connectivity
  • Unique 3-pattern switch (cardioid, cardioid with -10dB pad, and omni)
  • Dual-capsule design

Blue Snowball USB Microphone Specifications:

  • Macintosh: Mac OS X; USB 1.0 or 2.0; 64MB RAM (minimum)
  • Windows: XP Home Edition or XP Professional; USB 1.0 or 2.0;
  • 64MB RAM (minimum)
  • Acoustical Operating Principal:ÿPosition 1-3: Pressure gradient
  • Polar Pattern:ÿPosition 1-2: Cardioid; Position 3: Omnidirectional
  • Frequency Response:ÿPosition 1-3: 40Hz-18kHz
  • Does NOT require phantom power

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EXCELLENT!!

This thing is great! I can't believe how good it sounds. I won't be going to those $80 an hour studios anymore! The ease of use is amazing, the quality is crazy. I highly recommend you get the stedman pop filter with this! It works great with the mic. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to get studio sound without a studio budget.

Reviewed by J-Hill on 4/2/2007 who plays Hip Hop.

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Very nice...

I got this mic as a step up from an original "Radio Shack" dynamic mic from when I first started rapping I heard alot of kids talking about how they needed phantom power for there mics and I didnt have the money for that. I went to my local guitar center and asked for something not so expensive for recording on a computer they gave me this and told me it would sound great on a computer for a low price I took it home that day with the "ringer" shockmount hooked it up in about 10 minutes its ready to roll all you do is plug it into the USB and your set I loved this mic for the price and quality, for sure get this if your just starting out, or for just recording on a rainy day.

Reviewed by Kamikazee on 1/5/2007 who plays Hip Hop.

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Excellent for Podcasting

I purchased the Snowball specifically for Podcasting - it's terrific. I have it set up on a boom stand next to my desk in my office. When I'm ready to podcast, I simply swing the Snowball over, launch my software, and get to work. It sounds great, and makes the entire production more professional. I'm a geek, so setting it up would have been easy anyway. But this thing is so easy to set up - just plug it in and go - anyone could do it. I'm very satisfied. I only wish there was a tool or option to increase input volume. My only nit. Great product overall, and the price was right.

Reviewed by StormingTheCastle on 11/3/2006 who plays Voice.

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Both a unique and excellent mic for podcasting!

I just starting out in podcasting, I've been reading all I can get my hands on when I wanted to get a mic. I selected the Blue snowball since I liked the way it looked and because of it's omni-directional capabilities. Initially mic output was not where I wanted it to be. I use Garageband 3 and I had to boost my input levels to max as well sit very close in order to get proper pickup. After checking Blue's website I found that they had a firmware upgrade to raise the gain. Once I applied it, there were no problems with the input levels and I even had to dial it down a bit. My voice comes in with a great tonal range and a degree of warmth I didn't get from other USB and system-mounted mics I've used before. It is also really simple to setup and I had it working in minutes. The only negative for me would be that this is after all a USB mic, so it'll be difficult to do interviews, but since most of my interviews are being performed over Skype and the phone, I have other ways to get that audio into the system. I would recommend this to someone who wants to get into podcasting and do it the right way to make your voice shine through. This is not the cheapest USB mic you can get, but it is one of the best around.

Reviewed by Iczer2 on 9/27/2006 who plays Podcast.

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Blue Snowball

I just recenty got this mic and am pleased with it. I needed an upgrade and with low funds it was a good catch. The sound is fairly good, keeping in mind your not spending $400. I have recorded with it and got a much better sound and it mixes better into my music. I will definitly recomend this if it's what you need. Do some research to find out more of what you nee. But for me it fit nicely for my next upgrade and I love the mic. Apert from sound, it looks great and actualy kinda inspires a better take. Good stuff. Thanks blue.

Reviewed by Andrew P on 1/8/2007 who plays Rock, Grunge.

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