Blue Microphones - Snowball USB Cardioid and Omnidirectional Electret Condenser Vocal Microphone

I always read reviews before making a tech purchase. So many people were clamoring how easy it was to use this Blue Snowball microphone in conjunction with their gaming needs that I decided to go against what I really wanted, which was the Turtle Beach Microphone that is now available. The Blue Snowball is extremely easy to use. It doesn't even come with software to install. The booklet said that it was plug and play with any PC/MAC. I have a Mac, so I connected it and it automatically appeared in the following software by name: Elgato Video Recorder/Editor, Garage Band, Final Cut Pro X, and iMovie. I haven't plugged it into my PC, but I assume it should work just as well. The microphone has 1 switch on the back with three options. Option 1 is recommended for game-play/podcast recordings. Option 2 is best suited for musical needs. Option three is best suited for outdoor recordings. I had a concert to go to the day after I received the mic. I took my Mac book and recorded the concert (it was a high school choir in an auditorium). The sounds quality was impressive. My wife (choir director) said she had never heard her choir sound like that. For voiceovers on my video gameplays, I can provide you a link to a video I uploaded that showcases how the mic sounds with my voice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEk9LCFiKrM&t=48s Judge for yourself. Using the ELGATO software, as I hit record, it automatically records my voice over the gameplay so that I don't have to sync the video with the audio later. It's seamless, easy, and sounds great. I now look forward to recording with the microphone because it has eliminated a time-consuming task of having to sync the audio with the video. Definitely worth the investment. I'm sure there are better microphones out there, but none will be as easy to use as this Blue Snowball microphone. There aren't many options to highly customize the mic, the booklet itself even says that if you want a mic that you can custom modify, to look elsewhere because this mic was meant for people who just want something that works out of the box. In that sense, the goal is over-accomplished.

This is a great mic, esspessialy this version which has 3 different mic settings to fit the different needs for the streamer/content creator. Plus it's very portable for easy travel and easy set up. Just plug into your desktop or laptop and your ready to go :)

Where do i start? First off, it’s affordable. It’s absolutely perfect for doing a podcast

Got this on sale after Black Friday for 40 bucks. I use it for live streaming and music recording. The sound is crystal clear on any app I use it for. Definitely worth the buy.

This is one of the first mics that i purchased and actually liked. It records in studio sessions very well and has 3 different settings available to record on!

This is a great microphone for the price. I do highly recommend it for anyone using it for general use (work, gaming, streaming, etc.). I don't have experience using it for music, so I can not speak on that necessarily but I do think from my experience that if you're going to use it for music then probably look at a different microphone. This is easily attached to an arm for mobility, and the three different modes (chosen with a switch on the back) work great. Sound quality is good and you don't need anything else to get it going. Just plug into your computer and you are good to go. One bad note: I first had the model that used the old USB connection on the back (USB-A). I disconnect from the back of the microphone after each use, and after about 10 months the port on the microphone to plug in broke. I went and bought a new one (since the price and quality of sound is still good) and they seem to come with a micro-usb connection on the back of the microphone now. I am assuming this port is stronger, and so far I have not had any problems.

With my work teaching college moving online, I had to start recording lectures. Using my computer’s built in microphone worked fine when I was broadcasting to remote students from a classroom, but recordings had a hum of machine sound. This microphone was affordable and available when I needed something immediately. Now, Two weeks into the spring term, I have recorded dozens of short lectures. My voice is clear. This microphone was easy to set up and works great. I have no complaints.

Clear voice response with either in inclusion of background sound or the elimination of the same. I use it to teach Skype lessons at my ballroom & Latin dance studio. My students say it's as clear as if I'm right there with them including broadcasting the music in the background. I highly recommend this tool.