BLUE MICROPHONES Snowball iCE Condenser Microphone, Cardioid w/ Pop Shield Wind Screen

Finally, a USB mic that's not only easy to use, but sounds as good on your desktop as it does in a professional recording studio. Meet the Snowball, theworld's first professional USB mic.

Whether you're recording a guitar at your kitchen table or a complete band in the studio, the Snowball can capture it with detail unheard of before in a USB mic.

The Snowball is a direct plug n' play mic that connects to either a Mac or PC - no additional software is needed. With its dual capsule design and unique three-pattern switch (cardioid, cardioid with -10dB pad and omni), the Snowball can handle everything from soft vocals to the loudest garage band - and it's ideal for podcasting. Check it out and you'll see why it's the coolest mic in town.                                               

Features:

Specifications:

System Requirements:

• Macintosh: Mac OSX; USB 1.0 or 2.0; 64MB RAM (minimum)
• Windows: XP Home Edition, XP Professional or Vista; USB 1.0 or 2.0;
  64MB RAM (minimum)

Transducer Type: 

• Condenser, Pressure Gradient w/USB Digital Output   
• Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional or Cardioid   
• Frequency Response: Position 1-3: 40-18kHz   
• Sample/Word Rate: 44.1 kHz/16 bit   
• Weight: 460g   
• Dimensions: 325mm (circumference)