Blue Microphones Icicle XLR to USB Converter
Product Information
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Overview
Integrating a studio quality microphone preamp, 48V phantom power, fully balanced low-noise front end, analog gain control, and driverless operation, the Icicle makes your microphone setup a snap.
Simplify the recording processThe Icicle works with both dynamic and condenser microphones, providing high-quality and hassle-free connectivity to a Mac or PC. Whether you’re using a microphone for digital recording, podcasting, voice messaging, or voice recognition applications, the makes connections quick and easy.
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Highlights
- Plug and record - no special drivers required
- Built-in studio-quality USB microphone preamp
- Supplies 48V phantom power for condenser mics
- Fully balanced low-noise analog front end
- Analog level control
- Phantom power active light
- USB cable
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Did you notice?
You can quickly bridge between XLR and USB cables to connect a mic directly to the USB port of your Mac -
Apple Recommends For
Easy recording of vocal tracks on your Mac for GarageBand projects. -
What's in the Box?
- Blue Microphones Icicle XLR to USB Converter
- USB cable (6.0 ft./1.83 m)
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Tech Specs
- Connections : USB,XLR
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System Requirements
Mac
- Mac OS X
- 64 MB RAM
- USB
Windows
- Windows XP/Vista or later
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Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- Mfr. Part Number : 4919-ICIC
- UPC or EAN No. : 836213001356
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 : Three-year limited (For details, please visit www.bluemic.com/support/warranty.)
Ratings & Reviews
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Works as advertised
I bought a Blue Blue Bird Mic and this thing to use on my Mac. I was surprised at how well it worked after I adjusted the output l evel on the device. It's as lightweight as an empty cigar tube (almost like there's nothing inside of it) and feels a little cheezy, and the USB connection seems a little loose, but it works great. Simple plug and play. The sound quality is great. …
- Written by George J from Tampa
70 of 81 people found this useful
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Totally Worth It
I bought the Icicle with Blue Microphones' Spark. It works really well: I plug in an XLR cable, and I plug in the USB output cabl e, and my iMac recognizes it, and everything works well! I'm really glad I bought it! …
- Written by Anthony G from Mansfield
14 of 18 people found this useful
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Fell apart within a week
I thought it sounded "OK" but it fell apart within a week. End popped off and then the soldering on the back of the xlr connector broke. _ab …
- Written by Adam B from ANNAPOLIS
8 of 12 people found this useful
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Fell apart within a week
I thought it sounded "OK" but it fell apart within a week. End popped off and then the soldering on the back of the xlr connector broke. _ab …
- Written by Adam B from ANNAPOLIS
8 of 12 people found this useful
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Totally Worth It
I bought the Icicle with Blue Microphones' Spark. It works really well: I plug in an XLR cable, and I plug in the USB output cabl e, and my iMac recognizes it, and everything works well! I'm really glad I bought it! …
- Written by Anthony G from Mansfield
14 of 18 people found this useful
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Noisy
This product feels cheap in the hand, and is incredibly noisy. The gain knob works well enough, but when using either a microphon e or a DI box connected to a guitar, the noise/gain ratio is absolutely terrible. In order to reduce the noise to acceptable levels, the volume in applications is far too low. I have been very disappointed with this purchase. Not going to buy another interface without hands on testing beforehand, because this has been a nightmare. …
- Written by Jeffery H from Dallas
10 of 18 people found this useful
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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Would the dock output of the iPad, via the USB camera connector, provide enough power for this preamp to work?
- Asked by P T D
- Sep 18, 2010
Answer
Excellent question. YES... but there is a caveat. Connecting the Icicle to the iPad via the USB came ra connector won't provide enough power and you will get a warning about how "the device uses too much power," and the iPad will ignore it.
HOWEVER, if you 1) connect the Icicle to a powered USB hub, and then 2) connect the hub's USB to the USB camera connector, you will be able to use an XLR mic connected to the Icicle - even ones that require phantom power. …- Answered by Billions M from New York
- Jun 21, 2012
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Can you use this to plug into the iPad via the USB Camera Connector to record audio?
- Asked by Christopher B from Grandview
- May 29, 2010
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As there is no switch to turn on/off phantom power will this damage a dynamic microphone i.e a Shure SMb7? Thanks In Advance
- Asked by Patrick C
- Jun 15, 2011
No answers yet
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How long is the USB cord?
- Asked by Miki V from Calgary
- Feb 20, 2010
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Do you have to have a certain software package to record yourself singing or is GarageBand just a suggestion?
- Asked by Matthew P
- Dec 7, 2009
Answer
This simply acts as a one channel audio interface and is therefore compatible with a large variety o f applications. …
- Answered by Scott B from Colwyn Bay
- Mar 1, 2010
