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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High-quality advanced multimedia applications such as voice recognition and podcasting and audio recording applications like GarageBand and Logic Audio.

Whether you're 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 and play mic that connects to either a Mac or PC—no additional software is needed. And thanks to its dual capsule design and unique three-pattern switch, the Snowball can handle everything from soft vocals to podcasting to the loudest garage band.

CD-quality stereo recording

Snowball records in 16bit/44Khz using Blue's superior quality condenser capsules.

Capture every sound

With three pattern adjustments, the Snowball is ideal for variety of settings. Cardoid is great for vocals, voice over, podcasting, and internet communications. Cardioid with -10dB pad is ideal for instruments. And Omni is best for interviews, live recording and jam sessions.

Plug and play design

You don't need any complicated drivers—Snowball works automatically with all Mac models.

Highlights

  • Dual capsule CD-quality microphone for superior sound
  • Professional quality Blue condenser capsules
  • CD-quality audio
  • Easy installation and use
  • Rugged adjustable mic stand included
  • Blue Microphones' renowned circuitry
  • USB cable included
  • Perfect for podcasting, internet communication, voice recognition software, movie narration, music, live recording, interviews

Did You Notice?

The unique shape of the Snowball allows for the maximum passage of sound through the microphone—to achieve incredibly detailed recordings.

Technical Specs

Connections

  • Transducer Type: Condenser

Driver

  • Frequency Response: 40Hz - 18kHz

Compatibility

Mac

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

Windows

  • Windows XP (SP2)/Vista/7
  • 256 MB RAM
  • USB 2.0

What's in the Box?

  • Blue Microphones Snowball USB microphone
  • Rugged adjustable mic stand
  • USB cable

Manufacturer Information

Warranty

  • 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.
  • Warranty: Two year

Part Number

  • UPC or EAN No.: 836213001936
  • Mfr. Part Number: SNOWBALL-BA

Manufacturer Note

  • Note: Two year
 

Most Useful Reviews

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Impressive

    • Written by from Orlando

    Crystal Sound. I record vocals and use this on both Garageband and Logic Pro. It is easy as plug and play and for the money you can't get any better than this. It really does sound like a professional microphone. I am thoroughly impressed with Blue Microphones and as I advance in music production I am sure to remain with their microphones. More

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice Surprise

    • Written by from Montreal

    Having worked in television and radio for many years, i was expecting very little from this mic. I picked one up expecting to return it, but once I connected to garage bang and ran my first recording, I realized that it far surpassed my expectations. Maybe high-end pros would find something negative, but from my experience, it's a totally great mic at a solid price. I just wished I had of picked a different color! More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    perfect!!

    • Written by from Adrian

    the sound is amazing and it works fantastic with garageband. i reccomend this amazing mic to everyone!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    perfect!!

    • Written by from Adrian

    the sound is amazing and it works fantastic with garageband. i reccomend this amazing mic to everyone!

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice Surprise

    • Written by from Montreal

    Having worked in television and radio for many years, i was expecting very little from this mic. I picked one up expecting to return it, but once I connected to garage bang and ran my first recording, I realized that it far surpassed my expectations. Maybe high-end pros would find something negative, but from my experience, it's a totally great mic at a solid price. I just wished I had of picked a different color! More

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Terrible

    • Written by from Sewickley

    This is terrible sound. I hate it.

    20 of 222 people found this useful

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