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Blue Snowball USB Microphone (Textured White)

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Plug and play design — no software required!
Professional studio quality performance — record both vocals and instruments
Mac and PC compatible
Blue’s renowned circuit and unique two-capsule design
Switchable mic patterns for a variety of recording applications

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Sleek, modern design and adjustable tripod lets you record in style.

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At a Glance:

Ideal for recording music, podcasts, live chat, and more
Award winning dual capsule and circuit design
Includes adjustable mic stand and USB cable
Mac and PC compatible

Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone

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.


Cardioid Mode Well-suited to podcasts, sung vocals, and other voice work, cardioid mode records sound sources that are directly in front of the microphone. It delivers a rich, full-bodied sound.	Cardioid Mode with -10 dB PAD The same as cardioid mode, except with a -10 dB attenuation that helps you capture louder sounds with higher fidelity.	Omnidirectional Mode Omnidirectional mode picks up sound equally from all directions. It is best used in situations when you want to capture the ambience of 'being there'--like a live recording of a band's performance.

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What's in the Box

Snowball USB Microphone
Adjustable stand
USB cable
Users guide

Innovative Design Makes Recording Easy

With a visual design inspired by classic recording equipment, the Snowball's stylish, retro aesthetic will complement any computer system. Its metal grille and brushed-aluminum frame recall the look of old-timey microphones.

The Snowball comes with an adjustable tripod that lets you position the microphone in relation to the sound source, improving sound quality. It also features an LED indicator, which glows red when the microphone is powered.

Hassle-Free Setup

The Snowball requires no complicated drivers to operate; simply plug it into your computer's USB port with the included USB cable, calibrate the microphone with your operating system, and you're ready to record. The microphone is compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (Home and Professional), and Mac OS X (10.4.11 or higher), and requires a minimum of 64 MB of RAM.

Choose from different colors and start recording music, podcasts, live chat, and more.

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Product description

Color:White | style:Microphone

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 information

Color:White | style:Microphone

Item Weight

1.8 pounds

Product Dimensions

4.9 x 7.9 x 10 inches

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Item model number

SNOWBALL-MW

Customer Reviews

2,972 customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars

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#600 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#14 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Microphones > Condenser Microphones > Multipurpose

Date first available at Amazon.com

October 2, 2001

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This is the microphone you cheap teenager with big YouTube dreams. Stop looking.

ByWiggleon July 27, 2016

Color: Whitestyle: MicrophoneVerified Purchase

I absolutely hate reading reviews of products that are made right after receiving a product and are about how fantastic the item was out of the box and then looking at the more informed reviews that show a product has "given out" or experienced serious "wear and tear" over time. Anyone who purchases finicky equipment like headphones, mics, controllers, etc. knows what I am talking about. So I'll tell you that I bought this product several years ago and waited until recently to give my review.
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This microphone is spectacular.
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When I bought this microphone, I had dreams of putting up commentaries of Xbox gameplay for games like COD and Halo and I needed a cheaper option with superior quality. I was a kid in high school and sacrificing quality for price was the roughest reality to face and so efficiency for price became the name of the game and boy, did this microphone deliver!
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I am in my (hopefully) last year of college now and this microphone has been a desk staple in many different rooms now, it is EASILY adjustable and any space it requires is COMPLETELY warranted by the microphone's importance in your setup (but if you were wondering, it's about the same space on the desk as a router but of course takes more space because of vertical height).
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As for quality, I am still in awe of it for the price I paid. It's crystal clear and my mouth doesn't need to be near it at all. It's now primarily used for Skype calls with friends (old dreams, they do die hard don't they?) and I easily have the clearest voice of everyone EACH AND EVERY call. Granted, I imagine there are without a doubt better microphones out there with better audio pick up that will easily beat out this microphone, this device is on par and does more than just "get the job done".
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You can leave this microphone on your desk away from your face and not even talk into it and be actively heard in a Skype chat etc.
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As for the physical quality, this microphone is still near the condition I received it in! The cable is thick and extremely sturdy, the plastic on the "Snowball" could have gotten marked if I was reckless, but it's hard and I don't see it ever getting more than marked (I don't see it cracking or puncturing). The weakest part of the microphone is the bottom stand it sits on and I only say that in order to fully inform you before you purchase the product, what the weakest part of it is (the bottom stand is in no way deficient or flimsy, it's just simply the least strong part by a small margin).
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I highly recommend getting a Pop Filter with this product though to maintain crystal clear audio clarity. This is only if you plan on talking INTO the microphone (which as I stated above, isn't even necessary) to maintain voice clarity and reduce any possible damage done by fugitive saliva.
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When you buy the Blue Snowball Microphone, it is a lifetime purchase. You will not be needing a replacement for the rest of your life. That is quality and that gets my seal of approval.
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Wiggle, OUT

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Perfect Starter Microphone! Read for Set-Up Tips!

ByThoroughviewon November 29, 2015

Color: Brushed Aluminumstyle: MicrophoneVerified Purchase

I bought this microphone after doing hours of research on which microphone would be best for me. I wanted to get started creating YouTube videos but not spend too much on a microphone in case things did not work out. This product is perfect for beginners because it gives you a good quality sound. Plus, if you wanted to upgrade down the road it wouldn't be too much of a loss.

It comes with a stand and is ready to use straight out of the box. Simply plug in to your computer's USB port and start recording.

As for my set-up, I currently have it on a boom arm (NEEWER Microphone Suspension Boom Scissor Arm Stand) with a vibration reducing shockmount (Blue Microphones Ringer Universal Shockmount for Ball Microphones) and pop filter (Dragonpad pop filter Studio Microphone Mic Wind Screen Pop Filter Swivel Mount 360 Flexible Gooseneck Holder). This might be more than needed for a beginner but for the total cost of it all, I am very satisfied with the quality it produces.

**If you are looking for a cheaper alternative for a decent quality producing set-up, I use to place this microphone in a storage box (LOHAS Home Closet Fabric Drawer,Foldable Fabric Baskets,Storage Bins (Natural)) lined with acoustic foam (Mybecca 12 Pack Acoustic Wedge Studio Soundproofing Foam Wall Tiles 12" X 12" X 1" (12 Square Feet) Made in USA). See my attached image for a better idea. This created a simple "recording booth" that produced fairly good audio. I just recently changed my set-up because I needed more room on my desk.

Overall, I would recommend this microphone to anyone interested in getting started with quality audio recording. If you are looking for more of an expert recording quality level, you might want to look into Blue's other microphones. I hope this review and set-up suggestions helped you out! Happy Recordings!

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Pretty Cool - Very Rockabilly...

ByS Davisonon August 23, 2016

Color: Brushed Aluminumstyle: MicrophoneVerified Purchase

The Brushed Aluminum finish was frustrating - at first - it arrived slightly Oxidized of you will - then after some use - now with some hand oil - the finish did take on a bushed feel. It's a minor gripe at this point - as for plugging The Snowball in - & using it - I'm pretty happy with it... It does have a certain feel to it - you have to be very up close and personal - with The Blue Snowball

We have soooo much background noise around us - cars, people, sirens, dogs, schoolyard kids, more dogs and people - airplanes and more people - so a Cardioid is a must to record any vocal work. The Snowball is indeed a True Cardioid - for this particular mic - the sweet-spot is directly head on - within 3-4 inches of the mic - for effective pick up of voice patterns - for what I'm up too - it's not a deal breaker - you end up feeling like Mike Ness from Social Distortion...

The 3 different settings are nice to have - (the other version - Snowball iCE - lacks this feature) #1 is boss though - again for killing off massive pesky amounts of white noise and background interference. I'm now getting nice healthy - quiet signal into Audacity and Sony Acid - compared to my old mic set up - Make sure to add a Pop Filter - it becomes mandatory at this point.

Build Quality is pretty good - the mounting options depend on having the adapter from inside a regular mic holder - The Snowball tends to be Steady once placed - however I'm thinking the Blue Ringer Shockmount might be a future upgrade - it just needs to be in your face in order to be effective - Probably because it also has native options for use with guitars and other musical instruments/amps - (setting #2) Last Is a 3rd setting - for a more omnidirectional feel...

Overall - I'd have to say it's a nice mic for the price - with noticeable quality in signal - especially if you are stepping up from a cheap mic.

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Very easy to adjust and customize to your preference. Extremely good price and provides extremely good sound.

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It's a great microphone for the price

It's a great microphone for the price, my friends have all said I sound a lot more clear and 'real' when using this microphone.

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Fantastic for recording!

I bought this on a whim, I just wanted something to record my band practices to see how things sounded in the audience. But when I used it the first time, I was blown away.Read more

Published 21 days ago by Benjamin Rangel

Died young.

Started out great, I got this for making videos and voice comms in games and it did that fabulously. Then, all of a sudden, before I had it for a year, it died.Read more

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