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Blue Microphones Eyeball USB Webcam Microphone

by Blue Microphones
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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Product Features

  • Plug and record
  • Studio Quality USB microphone preamp
  • Supplies 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
  • No special drivers required
  • Fully balanced low noise analog front end

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 8 inches ; 11.2 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
  • ASIN: B001FSJC6E
  • Item model number: BLU EYEBALL RS
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,384 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: November 20, 2007

Product Description

Amazon.com

Meet the Eyeball; a revolutionary new webcam with HD-quality audio and video. The Eyeball delivers Blue's award winning design and sound quality to a portable webcam. The Eyeball's retractable camera lens preserves your privacy and ensures that the Eyeball turns itself off when you aren't broadcasting. The custom-designed monitor adapter makes it simple to position it on virtually any laptop or desktop monitor. The Eyeball features Blue's famous pro-quality condenser capsule, giving it better sound than any webcam in the market, and features Super HD video to complete the picture.

Blue's award winning design and sound quality in a portable webcam. Click to enlarge.

Adjustable adapter for easy positioning.

Retractable camera lens.

Plug and Play
The Eyeball works on both Mac and PC with no complicated drivers to install: just connect it to your computer's USB port. The Eyeball's unique design allows you to place it on a desk or flat surface near your computer, or mount it to the screen of most laptops. The Eyeball offers a wide range of applications coupled with an ease of use and unique privacy features never before offered in a professional-quality portable webcam.

Blue Condenser Capsule
Thanks to the high quality sound provided by Blue's capsule, the Eyeball can be used for much more than just chatting. Record your favorite instrument, experimenting with the distance between the microphone and the sound source for optimal results.

Super HD Video Resolution
The Eyeball records HD Video at 1.3 megapixels. Enjoy resolution up to 1280 x 1024, and a framerate of up to 30 fps (at 640x480 resolution, system dependent).

Fits Most Anywhere
The adjustable adapter allows optimal positioning on any monitor--slim laptops, large desktop screens, flat surfaces and then some.

What's in the Box
Eyeball Webcam, USB Cable, User's Manual

Product Description

Meet the Eyeball, our revolutionary new webcam with HD-quality audio and video. Perfect for instant messaging, video conferencing, social networking and more, the Eyeball features Blue's famous pro-quality condenser capsule, giving it better sound than any webcam in the market. On top of that, we've added Super HD video to complete the picture, giving you an awesome visual experience.

Like all Blue products, the Eyeball features several unique design features. The Eyeball's retractable camera lens preserves your privacy and ensures that the Eyeball turns itself off when you aren't broadcasting. The custom-designed monitor adapter makes it simple to position it on virtually any laptop or desktop monitor. And, the Eyeball's integrated design and compact size make it perfect for on-the-go use when you leave your desk.

Customer Reviews

3.2 out of 5 stars
(32)
3.2 out of 5 stars
See all 32 customer reviews
“ I do not recommend the Eyeball USB webcam: You have to search to find a good webcam for a MAC computer. ” Charlotte Grossman  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
“ Great Sound and Video Quality, not studio great, but still Excellent. ” James  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent sound, reasonable video May 21, 2009
By Faraz Rabbani
As expected from a Blue-product, the sound quality is top-notch. However, the video was reasonable rather than anything top-notch...

The Webcam looks amazing, and is compact and easy to transport. However, mounting it is rather awkward, and it isn't easy to mount on a desk tripod or the like...

I'm satisfied... but it isn't as good as I was hoping...
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars You might just consider the snowflake February 16, 2009
By J. Chandler
Amazon Verified Purchase
As you would expect from Blue, the sound quality of the microphone is great. It is a fuller and richer sound compared to the built in mic in my MacBook Pro. The camera, however, is not. Based on the specs I got from Blue, the camera records at 1280x1024...the same resolution as you can find in newer MacBook Pros (and perhaps other models as well). From my limited experience so far, I think that the isight on my MacBook Pro offers a better image than the eyeball.

So, if you have a webcam built in, do the research and find out what your resolution is. You might be better off just spending less on the snowflake, which offer the small microphone, but no camera.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars great sound May 24, 2009
By Christopher
Amazon Verified Purchase
I like the look and sound of the web cam. The video is not as clear as i had hoped. The base falls over easy it is better if it can be attached to a monitor, But the only real problem i had was the base!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars nice
This is okay, I wish it mounted better on more of a variety of monitors. (flaw in design I guess) but as far as working goes, it hasn't failed me yet. Good product. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bryan
3.0 out of 5 stars "Rosebud," though a rose (or a snowflake) by any other name is still a...
This is a nicely discounted price compared to that of a year and a half ago. If some followers of Blue are a bit puzzled, that's understandable. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Samuel Chell
1.0 out of 5 stars Not a great purchase
This webcam doesn't work as expected. The stand is not stable and it always falls off. You can't even mount it anywhere as it is a flat surface base. Read more
Published 23 months ago by MS Raju
2.0 out of 5 stars Okay sound, but totally rotten image quality.
Tried this on my Macbook Pro alongside the built-in iSight. The sound isn't really up to the quality that I expect from Blue, and there was just no comparison for image quality. Read more
Published on March 5, 2011 by Steven Farkas
4.0 out of 5 stars Chop Chop!
On the whole, I'm reasonably pleased with my purchase of the Eyeball. I got this to be able to add video and audio comments to papers in my online classes, and for that purpose,... Read more
Published on March 4, 2011 by FrKurt Messick
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Extremely simple setup using native Windows drivers. Smooth operation, very nice voice quality from the microphone. Video quality is what I expected, not great but not bad. Read more
Published on December 5, 2010 by mp
2.0 out of 5 stars There are better cameras for the money...
I bought the camera for recording myself play guitar so I can save my song "ideas" onto video. The microphone is supposed to be the same one as the one featured in Blue's USB... Read more
Published on November 21, 2010 by Simon
1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Video Quality and Frame Rate
I bought one of these for my Mac-Mini and was very disappointed both in the frame rate and video quality. Read more
Published on October 31, 2010 by Christopher Best
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy
Okay, so lemme say that these mic/cam combo devices rock. Great Sound and Video Quality, not studio great, but still Excellent. Read more
Published on September 11, 2010 by James
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the price
If you are looking for a professional grade microphone at a cheap consumer price, this is the product for you. The microphone is phenomenal! Read more
Published on August 21, 2010 by Richard Soper
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