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Experts 84% 22 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
The Snowball is an extremely sturdy and stylish multipattern microphone that plugs directly into your computers USB port with a minimum of fuss.
Very easy to connect
No software or drivers required
Fantastic performance
Friendly manual and easy installation make getting started a breeze. Lowsensitivity setting is perfect for recording loud sounds (also works great with drunken cohosts).
Easy setup
USB connection
Very sturdy stand
Dualcapsule design allows switching between cardioid and omnidirectional modes
Powered by USB cable
Quality sound production
Simple to use
Great audio quality
Retro looks amazing
The editors didn't like
Beyond USB
The Snowball offers no other audio outputs or inputs
The recording mode switch isnt intuitively labeled
And no recording software is included.
Larger size may be hard to place on a crowded desk
Bulbous
Forget cramming this 4inch globe into the messenger bag with your laptop. Jokey endorsement from North Platte Star Trek Fan Club president on page one of manual is highly illogical.
Cool look but a bit bulky for portability
Could use a longer cord
Mode switch on the back has numbers instead of naming each mode
Abstract: Gaming Age doesn't typically review anything outside of games software, so when the folks at Blue Microphone asked if we were interested in their Snowball mic, we replied with a nervous "yes." Having previously heard of the notoriously affordable mic f...
Easy setup; USB connection, Very sturdy stand, Dualcapsule design allows switching between cardioid and omnidirectional modes, Powered by USB cable, Quality sound production
Cool look but a bit bulky for portability, Could use a longer cord
Unique look, ease of use, versatility and great sound capture equal a product worth investigating. The Snowball has definitely made my short list of future purchases.Blue Microphones 5706 Corsa Avenue, #102 Westlake Village, CA 91362-4057 ...
Abstract: The SnowBall by Blue is a professional level usb microphone the is compatible with both Mac and PC, it’s plug and play so you don’t need to install any software or drivers for it to work, simply connect the SnowBall to your computer and your ready to g...
The Snowball is a great semi-professional microphone for anyone interested in podcasting or producing better quality audio. It’s also a great tool for video and audio conferencing in for casual and business users. As demonstrated in our video and em...
Published: 2009-08-31, Author: Donald Bell , review by: cnet.com
The Snowball is an extremely sturdy and stylish multipattern microphone that plugs directly into your computers USB port with a minimum of fuss.
Beyond USB, the Snowball offers no other audio outputs or inputs, the recording mode switch isnt intuitively labeled, and no recording software is included.
At this price, youll have a hard time finding a better-sounding, better-looking, or more easy-to-use microphone for your computer. Just dont expect the Blue Microphones Snowball to replace a studios worth of recording gear. Price range: $84.95 - $11...
Friendly manual and easy installation make getting started a breeze. Lowsensitivity setting is perfect for recording loud sounds (also works great with drunken cohosts).
Bulbous: Forget cramming this 4inch globe into the messenger bag with your laptop. Jokey endorsement from North Platte Star Trek Fan Club president on page one of manual is highly illogical.
Abstract: Steve Douglas There have been numerous USB microphones to hit the market and none that were much good in my opinion. Most were fairly cheap and you got what you paid for, not very much. They were tinny sounding, often had a pronounced reverb, and sim...
Abstract: There was a time when studio quality microphones were beyond the reach of average users, but thankfully those days are behind us. The field is full of affordable options, and Blues Snowball microphone is one of my favorites. The Snowball doesnt req...
Abstract: Most of us would love to be able to record clean audio for narration and voice overs in our editing bay, without having to mess with trying to set up a home audio studio. While superior dynamic range can be reached with some of the true studio-designed...
