Blue Microphones Snowball Microphone

The world's first professional USB mic, Snowball picks up sound as effectively on your desktop as it does in a recording studio—yet it's remarkably easy to use.

  • Dual capsule CD-quality microphone for superior sound
  • Easy installation and use
  • Rugged adjustable mic stand included
  • Blue Microphones' renowned circuitry
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Features

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Recording everything from podcasts to your live band, easily and with professional quality.

Whether you're recording a guitar at your kitchen table or a complete band in the studio, the Snowball can capture sound with detail unheard of before in a USB mic. Plus, it's a direct plug and play mic that connects to either a Mac or PC - no additional software is needed.

Record anything from vocals to a full band

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 it's ideal for podcasting.

Highlights

  • Professional condenser microphone
  • USB powered
  • Plug and play functionality
  • Unique three-pattern switch
  • Dual capsule design
  • Acoustical operating principle: Position 1-3: Pressure gradient
  • Polar pattern: Position 102: Cardioid; Position 3: Omnidirectional

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The microphone is bus powered from USB, so no batteries are required.

Technical Specs

Driver

  • Frequency Response: 40Hz - 18kHz

Dimension

  • Weight: 2.25 lbs.

Compatibility

Mac

  • Mac OS X v.10.4.9 or later
  • 64 MB RAM
  • USB 2.0

Windows

  • Windows XP (SP2)/Vista/7

What's in the Box?

  • Snowball microphone
  • 6-inch stand
  • USB cable

Manufacturer Information

Warranty

  • Warranty: Two year
  • Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.

Part Number

  • UPC or EAN No.: 836213001851
  • Mfr. Part Number: 4911-SBBN

  • Note: Two year
 

Ratings & Reviews

4.0

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  • Blue Microphones Snowball Microphone

    5.0
    Get The Firmware Update!
    • Written by NG from Fairfield
    • Aug 11, 2006

    Before reading all the negative reviews written about this microphone, i just wanted to tell everyone who is looking to buy this microphone, that a firmware update patch was just released on 8/10/06, about volume level issues. You can download and install the new update at Blue's website.

    Now as for me, even without this update, the microphone worked perfectly. Great sound, unique design, and just all around cool...so i have no idea why the heck everyone is complaining so much, seriously, maybe they don't know how to use it correctly.

    I use Blue's Snowball for recording voice overs and radio commercials so i am usually close to the microphone. Though, i haven't recorded any instuments while using Blue, but hopefully it'll produce the same good outcome as for speaking up close.

    So overall, with Blue's new firmware update, this microphone is great. If your a pro, of course there are way better mics out there, especially expensiver. Though, if you don't wanna pay to much and if ur a hobbisty, or close to a pro, this mic is great for you. Good luck!!     …More

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  • Blue Microphones Snowball Microphone

    5.0
    Bad Reviews
    • Written by DW from Walnut Creek
    • Jun 18, 2006

    Purchased after some humming and haaaing after reading the reviews here on apple. But asked questions and looked at some other mics. I decided to come back to this mic and figured I could return it if I faced problems. I have found this to be a fantastic mic. It eliminated the fan noise problems I was having with my other cheapo mic. I use it for voice in podcasting. Easier to use than easy. I use SnapX Pro, Quicktime Pro and works great. In short I could not have asked for more ... …More

    490 of 661 people found this useful

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  • Blue Microphones Snowball Microphone

    5.0
    Great mic - works as advertised
    • Written by BS from Bremen
    • Jul 13, 2006

    I hesitated big time on buying this mic because of all the negative reviews. Although I don't do "pro" audio work, I needed a mic that didn't require an amp but also gave me excellent quality. I have only used this mic in Garage Band and I am very impressed with the quality.

    I can't discount the other negative reviews because that is their experience. I will however share my positive experience with this mic and I recommend it. The only plug I'll make is, like with most things we buy, how about a lower price?     …More

    458 of 658 people found this useful

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  • Blue Microphones Snowball Microphone

    5.0
    Compares with high end mics
    • Written by NB from Calgary
    • Jun 15, 2011

    I have a number of mics, including ones that cost several times what the Snowball costs. I also usually record in a sound treated room.
    With the Snowball, I get very high quality sound right at my desk. I don't dampen the reflections behind the mic or do anything to the room, I just plug and play.

    This mic sounds nothing short of amazing. If you can't get this mic to sound good, you shouldn't be using a mic at all! I havent' tested it with guitars or (singing) vocals yet, but for podcasting, this is all you need.

    Oh and it works perfectly with the Camera Connection Kit and iPad as well.     …More

    31 of 32 people found this useful

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  • Blue Microphones Snowball Microphone

    5.0
    great little usb mic
    • Written by ZE from new city
    • Jun 12, 2011

    ive been producing my own stuff on logic for the past four years and buying this usb mic was one of the best investments i made. its perfect for recording live instruments, so your not stuck with the digital amps and pedals that logic has. i have an orange crush 35ldx and i love the sound it has and the sunshine combo amp setting just doesnt cut it for me (its logics digital take on the orange amp) so im real stoked about being able to record with my real pedals and amps now. it was a little complicated to set up at first but if you read the instructions it will take you 2 minutes. buy this mic! …More

    19 of 20 people found this useful

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  • Blue Microphones Snowball Microphone

    2.0
    bad
    • Written by JY from Thorndale
    • Mar 25, 2011

    My Daughter Bought This Mic. And Used It For About A Week And It Stopped Working. The Sound Use To Sound good til it stop working.

    10 of 54 people found this useful

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