Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone

Product Review

Create studio-quality recordings with Blue Microphone's Snowball, a USB microphone with exceptional sound-capture capabilities. Using Blue Microphone's award-winning dual-capsule and circuit design, the Snowball produces crisp, clean recordings that are free of feedback and distortion. A unique pattern switch allows you to toggle between three different settings, giving you the flexibility to record vocals, instrumental music, podcasts, interviews, and more. With a plug-and-play design that is both Mac and PC compatible, the Snowball requires no additional drivers and is ready to record straight out of the box.

Product Features

Uniquely designed plug-and-play USB mic connects to either a Mac or PC
Dual capsule design and unique three-pattern switch can handle everything from soft vocals to loud garage band
Switchable mic patterns for a variety of recording applications, including podcasts
Swivel mount located on the bottom center of the mic body
No additional software required

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Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(340 customer reviews)

513 of 527 people found the following review helpful

Impressive, April 21, 2009

Robert Taylor (La Jolla, California USA) - See all my reviews

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Customer Video Review Length:: 1:36 Mins

Always hold it close to your mouth to eliminate echo and get that deep, rich satin voice you're looking for!

241 of 248 people found the following review helpful

Blue Snowball USB Microphone Review, April 17, 2009

Michael D. Normington (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone (White) (Electronics)

Customer Video Review Length:: 2:49 Mins

Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone Bundle

This video demonstrates how the Blue Snowball microphone sounds and its different modes.

I have read some reviews that stated that the microphone had problems working with Vista. I did this review on a Vista PC. There is a product FAQ for this mic on www.bluemic.com that states that after a certain serial number (starting in 2007) the mic was updated and now supports Vista. I can attest to that as I had no problems setting it up. I just plugged it in and it worked.

168 of 175 people found the following review helpful

Impressive, clean cardiod sound, mac core audio, warm omni mode, May 24, 2006

Matthew J. Rygelski (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone (White) (Electronics)

Okay, I own a lot of microphones. I am very picky when it comes to sound and I would gladly waste $40 in gas to return a microphone that just didn't have the sound I expect. I was delighted to hear the quality of this USB mic! It has a great clarity to it, without being "tinny" or "crispy", and without sacrificing on the lows either. No "boomy" or "hollow" sound, just a nice clean and full-range quality that I expect from my $500-range microphones (but thankfully, without having to fool with an audio interface or goofy proprietary driver software!) What a great find... plug it in and it is ready to record!!

If you are looking for an intelligent, clean, affordable microphone for voice-over projects, podcasts, quick-and-easy live recording (with your laptop, of course), or open-mic music composition before dragging all the gear out to record a full-blown multitrack, this is the best money can buy in this category. Not to mention, it looks great sitting on your desk...Read more