Blue Microphones Eyeball USB Webcam Microphone

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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 ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B001FSJC6E
• Item model number: BLU EYEBALL RS
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #223 in Musical Instruments (See Bestsellers in Musical Instruments)

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

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.

System Requirements

Macintosh: Mac OSX (10.4.11 or higher)
Windows: Vista; XP Professional; XP Home Edition, 64MB RAM (min)

Characteristics

• Blue’s Superior Condenser Capsule for High Quality Sound
• Super HD Video Resolution
• Retractable Lens for Privacy
• Integrated Stand and Case
• Driverless Installation on Windows & Mac
• Adapter for Optimal Positioning on any Monitor
• USB Cable Included

Suggested Applications

• Connecting with family
• Instant messaging
• Video conferencing
• Chatting with friends

Product Description

Meet the Blue Eyeball Webcam; a revolutionary new webcam with HD-quality audio and video. The Blue Eyeball Webcam 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. The Blue Eyeball Webcam 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 Blue Eyeball Webcam offers a wide range of applications coupled with an ease o

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You might just consider the snowflake, February 16, 2009

By	J. Chandler (Austin) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent sound, reasonable video, May 21, 2009

By	Faraz Rabbani (Mississauga, ON, Canada) - See all my reviews

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...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, funky little webcam/mic combo!, July 3, 2009

By	Kristi Myers (York, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just picked this up to use with my Mac mini, and I am very pleased with it so far. The sound is excellent, and I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the webcam. Other online reviews made me doubt the webcam function, but for us it is better than any we have used before. The unit is plug and play, although I had to restart my computer twice to get both video AND sound working. I love the big, bulky retro look, although my husband seemed to think it made little sense to spend all that money on something that looked like an antique! Set up was easy, and the included adapter made it very simple to adjust the webcam to fit over my Dell monitor. The salesperson at the Apple store did tell me that he was seeing some returns due to the fragility of the Eyeball and suggested I treat it with extreme care. I would recommend the Eyeball, although it is a bit pricey. It really should be more like $70, but I'll take it anyway!