BLUE Snowball Condenser USB Microphone Package

zZounds' Take on BLUE Snowball Condenser USB Microphone Package

If you're looking to upgrade from your computer's built-in microphone, why not make it an actual upgrade? BLUE microphones makes some of the best sounding and best selling studio microphones around, and their engineering and recording know-how translates brilliantly to the BLUE Snowball USB microphone. Like all BLUE products, it looks striking, with practical features and brilliant sound.

BLUE Studio Quality For Your Laptop
The BLUE Snowball is based around a BLUE condenser capsule. More sensitive than dynamic capsules, condensers mics are preferred for recording vocals--whether spoken or sung--and acoustic instruments. Because the Snowball is a USB microphone, you can easily make studio-quality recordings on any computer with a USB port. Over one simple connection, the Snowball sends audio information and receives power for the condenser capsule. . . unlike trying to save actual snowballs in your freezer for summertime snowball fights, connecting your BLUE Snowball couldn't be easier!

From Podcasting To Music Recording, Snowball Does It All
The typical condenser capsule design is a versatile one, but BLUE incorporates a few features to make the Snowball an even more flexible recording tool. This sensitive microphone is superb at picking up the nuances of quieter acoustic instruments, but there's also a -10dB pad you can engage for recording loud singers or even guitar or bass amplifiers without distorting the incoming signal. Making the mic even more versatile, BLUE gives you the option of switching the polar pattern from cardioid to omnidirectional. The cardioid pickup pattern is more directional (it rejects background noise) and features a flattering bass and presence boost as you get closer, making it perfect for radio-style voice over. But sometimes you want a more neutral, roomy sound. Omnidirectional mode picks up sound from all directions, and also features a flatter frequency response. Use omnidirectional mode for recording round-table meetings, or for tricky acoustic instruments like harp, piano, upright bass, etc. As a true, studio-grade recording mic, the BLUE Snowball can be mounted on a microphone stand and placed just about anywhere--though it does ship with it's own desk-mount tripod stand for simple podcasting sessions and songwriting demos.

With one simple connection--and at a very nice zZounds price--the BLUE Snowball turns your computer into a professional recording studio. When you're ready to upgrade to better computer audio, trust BLUE to make a mic that sounds every bit as good as it looks. And trust zZounds for the best price and the best service on the web!

Manufacturer's Description for BLUE Snowball Condenser USB Microphone Package

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, the world'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. zZounds is an authorized dealer of BLUE products.

Acoustical Operating Principal: Position 1-2: Pressure Gradient; Position 3: Pressure

Polar Pattern: Position 1-2: Cardioid; Position 3: Omnidirectional

Frequency Response: Position 1-3: 40-18,000Hz

System Requirements
Macintosh: Mac OSX; USB 1.0 or 2.0; 64MB RAM (minimum)

Windows: XP Home Edition or XP Professional; USB 1.0 or 2.0;
64MB RAM (minimum)

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Chrome

Shipping Weight: 3 lbs

Gloss Black

Shipping Weight: 3 lbs

White

Shipping Weight: 2 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 5 in