BLUE MICROPHONES Snowflake Portable USB Microphone

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Item Description:
Whether recording your newest podcast, talking business on the web, or just narrating your latest great family movie, the Snowflake can capture it with amazing clarity and depth that's head and shoulders above any comparable portable USB on the market.

Product Summary:

        Whether you're recording your newest podcast, talking business on the web, or just narrating your latest great family movie, the Snowflake can capture it with amazing clarity and depth that's head and shoulders above any comparable portable USB on the market!
        The Snowflake works on both Mac and PC with no complicated drivers to install: just connect it to your computer's USB port, follow the prompts and you'll have high-fidelity sound in no time. It's perfect for podcasting, voice recognition software, iChat, and VoIP software such as Skype and Vonage. Or use it for dictation, field recording, lecture recording, and narration for slideshows and PowerPoint presentations. The sky's the limit. It's even great for recording music via GarageBand and other multitrack recording software.

  • Professional recording quality - on the go! 
  • Mac and PC compatible 
  • Plug 'n play - no complicated drivers required
  • Unique design fits on your desktop or laptop 
  • Blue's superior proprietary capsule and circuit design 
  • Includes USB cable

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4.4

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Reviewed by 110 customers

Blue Snowball Mic

Submitted 11 years ago

By Bob

From Northridge California

Verified Buyer

Comments about Snowball USB Microphone - Gloss Black 988-000069

Pros: ... there were no PROS regarding this transaction unfortunately. Cons: ... I ordered a Blue Snowball USB mic from BUYDIG (pronounced like Buy-Fridge) The transaction went through and I paid with a credit card. A half hour later I get an email saying the product isn't in STOCK and that it isn't available at this time and BUYDIG is sorry. OK I said, as long as my card wasn't charged, it's not a big thing. I went and found the same item somewhere else and ordered it on line. About an hour goes by and I receive a third email mail from BUYDIG. The first was the conformation for the purchase, the second was the 'OUT OF STOCK' email canceling my order. This third email informed me that the Blue Snowball USB mic has in fact been shipped. !!!! 'NO ! I already ordered the item from another provider. Now What ?' I call up the customer contact number and speak to someone from BUYDIG who tells me not to worry, the shipment didn't go out and that it will all be handled on BUYDIG's end. 'Great' I said. Thank you. About fifteen minutes goes by and I get a voicemail (my phone never rang) from the first guy I spoke to at BUYDIG telling me the order DID go through and that I should simply refuse it when FEDEX delivers it. I call back to make sure I got everything right, and this time a woman tells me that it probably will be able to be stopped by BUYDIG and NOT to worry ...... 'it won't be delivered' Meanwhile a few days pass and my item comes from the other provider without one single hitch. Two days later the BUYDIG Blue USB snowball mic arrives and is left by FEDEX at the door. I call BUYDIG and tell them what has happened. They assure me that a FEDEX pick will be scheduled in two days. Five days later the item is picked up. I am convinced that everyone at BUYDIG is on drugs or alcohol. I hate to say that but re-read this review. What do you say ? Other thoughts:

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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nice microphone

Submitted 12 years ago

By At home.

From Pennsylvania

Verified Buyer

Comments about Snowball USB Microphone - Aluminum 988-000068

Pros: Excellent Sound, Easy To Use Cons: Tripod Has Only One Setti Other thoughts: Used to record gaming videos.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Greater expectations than what received

Submitted 12 years ago

By Classroom Presenter

From Oregon

Verified Buyer

Pros: Retro Design, Easy To Use Cons: Poor Quality Sound Other thoughts: Not good quality sound in a classroom environmnet with WebEx participants attending remotely.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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Excellent performance at a low price

Submitted 12 years ago

By InfoTom

From Adrian, Michigan

Verified Buyer

Pros: cheap, High Quality Cons: none Other thoughts: Just perfect. Now I hope that it will work on a newer iPhone (past 3GS) if my old phone stops to work...

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Great Product

Submitted 12 years ago

By Swag

From CO

Verified Buyer

Comments about Snowball USB Microphone - Gloss Black 988-000069

Pros: Easy To Use, Durable, Clear Sound Cons: Other thoughts: Easy to install, great sound.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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great but maybe not for professionals.

Submitted 12 years ago

By Kburra

From blue ridge, GA

Verified Buyer

Comments about Snowball USB Microphone - Aluminum 988-000068

Pros: Compact, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Clear Sound, Durable, Versatile, Affordable Cons: Other thoughts: the Snowball is the perfect microphone for beginners as well as experienced users. while the Yeti is a louder mic, you can't beat the price/performance of the Snowball. i use it primarily in group commentary on setting 3. all of our voices were picked up without a problem and some of use were a good distance away. the only grips i have about it are pretty minor. the cable is a little too short at one of our locations but that is rarely a problem. if you are on a budget like we are, the Snowball might be the mic for you but if you are a porfessional or require high end mics, you might find that this one falls a little short. other than that, it's great!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Does not work with newer apple products!

Submitted 13 years ago

By gin

From chicago

Verified Buyer

Comments about Mikey 2.0 Recording Microphone for iPod and iPhone

Pros: Cons: Difficult To Use Other thoughts: Does not work with newer apple products!

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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Great Quality for the price!

Submitted 13 years ago

By mrblo0m

From Chicago, IL

Verified Buyer

Pros: Lightweight, Durable, Versatile, Clear Sound, Compact, Easy To Use Cons: Other thoughts: I used this for recording my acoustic and vocals and it works out great!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Doesn't work with iPod 2G. No software.

Submitted 13 years ago

By I am Blue

From Cookeville, Tn

Verified Buyer

Comments about Mikey 2.0 Recording Microphone for iPod and iPhone

Pros: Inexpensive Cons: Software Not Available Other thoughts: The software is not in the app store. Bought this for my touch 2g. Blue customer service gave a list of compatible software. Unfortunately, none of it was not compatible with my touch. Bottom line is I haven't been able to use it.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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Great Mic

Submitted 13 years ago

By JRoof

From Ohio

Verified Buyer

Comments about Snowball USB Microphone - Aluminum 988-000068

Pros: Easy To Use, Durable, Versatile, Lightweight, Compact, Clear Sound Cons: Other thoughts: Works great, easy setup.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Does the mic come with the tripod and original packaging? Thank you

Asked by Jeremi Cranston
Open Reply - Community AnswerThe original packaging is included. A tripod is not.Was this answer helpful to you
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More Product Information for the BLUE MICROPHONES Snowflake Portable USB Microphone
THE SMALL CHILL

Say hello to the Snowflake, the first portable USB mic with professional sound quality.Whether you're recording your newest podcast, talking business on the web, or just narrating your latest great familymovie, the Snowflake can capture it with amazing clarity and depth that's head and shoulders above any comparableportable USB on the market!

The Snowflake works on both Mac and PC with no complicated drivers to install: just connect it to your computer'sUSB port, follow the prompts and you'll have high-fidelity sound in no time. It's perfect for podcasting, voice recognitionsoftware, iChat/AIM®, and VoIP software such as Skype and Vonage. Or use it for dictation, field recording, lecture recording,and narration for slideshows and PowerPoint/Keynote presentations. The sky's the limit. It's even great for recordingmusic via GarageBand and other multitrack recording software.

Designed with the traveler in mind, the Snowflake's unique design allows you to place it on a desk or flat surface nearyour computer, or mount it to the screen of most laptops. Because it simply connects to your USB port, it offers awide range of applications coupled with an ease of use never beforeoffered in a professional-quality microphone.

In the tradition of Blue's line of renowned studio microphones, theSnowflake features Blue's superior proprietary capsule and circuitdesign, optimized to make sure that you always get the best soundpossible into your computer, and sets a new standard for digitalrecording on the go!



Specifications

General Information
ManufacturerLogitech
Manufacturer Part NumberSNOWFLAKE
Manufacturer Website Addresshttp://www.logitech.com
Brand NameBlue
Product ModelSnowflake
Product NameSnowflake Portable Microphone
Product TypeMicrophone
Technical Information
Connectivity TechnologyWired
Minimum Frequency Response35 Hz
Maximum Frequency Response20 kHz
Microphone
Polar PatternCardioid
Microphone TypeDesktop
Sound Pressure Level120 dB
Interfaces/Ports
Host InterfaceUSB
Miscellaneous
Package Contents
  • Snowflake Portable Microphone
  • USB cable
Additional Information
  • Transducer Type: pressure gradient with USB digital output
  • Sample/Word: 44.1kHz/16bit