Blue Microphones - Snowball USB Microphone
- Key Specs
- Microphone Type: USB microphones
- Wireless: false
- General
- Product Name: Snowball USB Microphone
- Brand: Blue Microphones
- Model Number: SNOWBALL -
- Dimension
- Product Height: 4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 4 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 4 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 2.25 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Features
- Microphone Type: USB microphones
- Wireless: false
- Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Mac, Windows
- Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 2 years limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 2 years limited
- Other
- UPC: 400097373818
Perform vocals, chat with friends and more with this Blue Microphones Snowball USB microphone that is compatible with VoIP, including Skype and Vonage, and supports plug-and-play connection to your PC or Mac.
- USB microphone: Designed for performing vocals, chatting or podcasting. Also compatible with VoIP, including Skype and Vonage.
- Plug-and-play design: For easy connection to AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo!, MSN, iChat and Google Talk messaging services on your PC or Mac.
- Dual-capsule design and 3-pattern switch: Handle impressive jams or soft vocals. Adjustable stand allows easy setup.
- 35Hz - 20kHz frequency response: For faithful sound reproduction.
Whats Included
- Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone
- USB cable
- Adjustable microphone stand
- Owner's manual
Q: Is there a mute button on the microphone?
A: No there’s no mute button on the microphone. If there is I haven’t found it.
Q: What USB cable does it take?
A: It's a mini usb
A: Hi, The Snowball mic I bought switches between a cardoid pattern (which is good for recording a single source and eliminating "off axis" noise) and an omni directional pattern which will probably be good for a small room. I can not speak to sensitivity and can not tell you how far away a spoken source can be recorded. I would suggest setting a microphone up and testing it from various distances while walking around the room. It will certainly be better than the condenser mic built into your laptop but will not be as good as setting up several room mics recording simultaneously but that would require setting levels and balancing. the question turns to one of "what software are you recording with?" I would try it and then determine if I need a second or third mic in different areas of the room. Keep in mind that these snowball mics are usb mics and are great for quick recordings and quick set up but require a computer. Sound quality and background noise are not perfect. If you are looking for "studio" quality, these mics might not be your best bet but if you are looking to capture comments for keeping records, it will probably suit your needs but you might need more than one. I expect mic placement might come into play. Particularly if you plan a question/answer session. I just threw these thoughts down. I hope they help.
Q: Is this mic good for music and singing?
A: Yes, this mic captures studio-quality audio for vocals and music.
A: Yes, the Snowball microphone will work with your MacBook Air! You are just going to need an adapter to convert the USB-A on the microphone to the Lightning port on your MacBook Air. Once you have that connection, this is a perfect solution for a Yogi!
A: This is a very late response but hopefully it helps others avoid making a mistake costing them time and money. NO, THIS MICROPHONE WILL NOT WORK ON XBOX CONSOLES. The other comment stating it will is blatantly false and serves only to cause harm in the form of wasted time and money. Without the necessary drivers to tell the device receiving the signal from the microphone what to do with the data, it is nothing more than a neat paperweight. Xbox does not use typical device drivers found in Windows or MacOS. So once again, NO, this product is not for use on consoles.
Q: Can I record MP3s with this?
A: Yes, it can record to MP3.
Q: What in the box? Is it included stand as picture shown?
A: Yes, the Snowball mic includes a small desk stand and the cable to connect it. - Will, Blue.
