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What you really want with a microphone is for it to be connected to your computer via a USB port rather than those unreliable little 3.5mm jackplug sockets. What's also nice is for it to be omnidirectional so you can put it on a table and have the whole c...
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The microphone market is vast, with pretty much every make and model protesting that theirs is a ‘professional' piece of kit, even the ones you can find for £9.99 in Argos. For those without specialist knowledge it can be a daunting arena to enter for the...
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Here is a Professional USB Microphone from Blue Microphones, this product has three different settings, one for directional input so this one is good for Skype calls, or commentaries, the second setting is for musicians as this dims the volume sligh...
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These past few days we've had the pleasure of putting the new Snowball USB microphone from Blue Microphones through its paces. We say pleasure, because it is without doubt a high quality piece of kit, but nothing less should be expected from a company...
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Podcasting? You've three options. Option one: record with your laptop's built-in microphone. It will sound, frankly, cock. Option two: mortgage your house, buy a mixer, a few microphones, mic stands, cables, preamps and a fancy new sound card. Top qual...
Good quality recordings, Easy to use, Stylish...
Price, Distant subjects not very well resolved...
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Mount it on its sturdy, height-adjustable tripod, connect it to a PC, and all that's left to do is fire up your preferred audio-recording software and start podcasting. Power and audio are supplied via USB, and recordings are fixed at 16-bit, 44.1KHz...
Blue's new USB microphone is the definition of simplicity. And it could be the perfect tool for home audio recording...
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Blue’s Snowball microphone is the very definition of simplicity: mount it on the sturdy, height-adjustable tripod stand, plug the thick USB cable into its spherical rear, wait a few seconds while Windows automatically installs the drivers and you’re of...
A classy USB microphone with the sound quality to match, although it doesn't come cheap...
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Blue Microphones' Snowball, now available in the UK, is a USB condenser microphone designed to be used by anyone who needs to record professional-level audio on their Mac...
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Blue Microphones offer a range of award-winning well received recording devices aimed at the pro, semi-pro and enthusiast markets, which are now thankfully becoming more widely available in the UK. The USB powered Snowball condenser microphone is plug...
Rich and detailed CD quality recordings, versatile choice of three recording modes, no software install or external power supply, stylish retro looks, adjustable tripod and swivel mount for directional recording, lengthy premium USB cable supplied, good i...
Relatively large footprint for small desktops or home studios, not ideally portable, record quality can't be user defined, will be overkill for some occasional users, no Pop Filter as standard, cheaper options available. Min specs: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or...
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A cracking microphone that provides stunning record quality. Perfect for soft-spoken audio to bands looking to record audio tracks for publishing. If you’re after a microphone that is big, bold and hard to lose you may have just found what you’re after...
The Blue Microphones Snowball microphone is a Plug and Play USB mic that, even though is easy to use, is a professional microphone for use by sounds amateurs and professionals...
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gaming-age.com Updated:
2015-09-30 08:05:59
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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...
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Support Support is handled using the online Service Request Form or by emailing service@bluemic.com. If repair is necessary the Service Request Form will result in your receiving a Repair Authorization (RA#) by email. Packing and shipping instructions...
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...
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gadgetmac.com Updated:
2015-09-30 08:06:29
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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...
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Although most laptops now feature built in web cameras and microphones, they often produce mediocre results. Those components might be great for video chat, but not for producing semi-professional content. For the audio portion, a new market has introd...
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...
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wired.com Updated:
2015-09-30 08:07:47
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The Snowballs Death Star-meets-Mac aesthetic surrounds two switch-selectable capsules: one that captures only whats in front of it and another that listens in all directions. But while the orb sounded surprisingly good in record-the-whole-room mode...
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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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i4u.com Updated:
2015-09-30 08:08:44
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Podcasting and video blogging are fast becoming a very popular way of getting opinions and stories onto the Internet. The difficult part of both of these communication types is getting good sound quality. If you have ever tried to record the spoken voi...
Very easy to connect, No software or drivers required, Fantastic performance...
Larger size may be hard to place on a crowded desk...
Overall, the Blue Microphones Snowball is a fantastic USB mic that can be used to record anything from singing and instruments to spoken words and is simply fantastic when used for podcasting and video blogging. If you struggling to get better audio q...
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There was a time when the Macintosh came with an external microphone, right? Do you all remember those disc-like microphones that attached to the side of the monitor or those ones that sat on top, looking down on you like the spaceships from the 1953...
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digitalcontentproducer.com Updated:
2015-09-30 08:09:02
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The Snowball, pictured here on a 6in.-high tripod stand, is Blue Microphones’ first low-priced microphone. Without even mentioning audio software, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and lots of other video apps let you record audio d...
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Blue Microphones, creator of such noteworthy professional recording microphones as the Dragonfly, Bottle and Kiwi, has now introduced an entry-level mic so cute that my wife wants one. I should add that she?s not normally interested in such things. But...
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toptenreviews.com Updated:
2015-10-25 05:59:24
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The Blue Snowball iCE USB condenser microphone adds high-quality audio to both recording and communication applications. Because it is a desktop microphone, it doesn't require fancy stands or an audio interface to function. However, it does lack the tonal...
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Most have heard of Blue mics as they have been the staple of the value streamer for a long time now, but with the many issues these mics have had from, Bad quality USB ports, driver issues and more has caused them to drop out of favor with some. Now when...
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Buy Now for $9.99This small light microphone is definitely underrated because it provides amazing quality for a MSRP of $16.99. The TONOR condenser microphone is a great substitute for other high-end microphones that are not as affordable because and in...
I want to be clear that the products in this comparison won't quite reach the audio quality of a professional $200 studio microphone nor will they necessarily be as durable over long-term usage. Just keep in mind that you get what you pay for, which in th...
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