Blue Snowball - Classic Studio-Quality USB Microphone

    Transducer Type: Condenser, Pressure Gradient With USB digital output
    Polar Patterns: Cardioid or Omnidirectional
    Frequency Response: Position 1-3: 40 –18 kHz
    Sample/word Rate: 44.1 kHz/16 bit
    Weight: 460g
    Dimensions: 325mm (circumference)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Windows
    Windows 10 or higher
    USB 1.1/2.0/3.0
Macintosh
    macOS 10.13 or higher
    USB 1.1/2.0/3.0

The most intuitive USB microphones for any application

Capture studio-quality audio for podcasting, YouTube™ videos, game streaming, Skype™ calls and music, with Snowball—the world’s most popular family of USB microphones. Snowball and Snowball iCE feature industry-leading Blue condenser capsule technology to deliver natural sound directly to your desktop. And the simple USB connection and plug-and-play operation means you don’t need any extra gear—just plug right in and start recording and streaming in amazing quality.

IT DOESN’T GET ANY EASIER
Want to get studio-quality audio quickly and easily? Done. The Snowball family’s excellent sound quality and easy operation make them the industry-standard USB microphones for podcasting and desktop recording. And rightly so—with Snowball and Snowball iCE, you can record and stream stunningly detailed audio as soon as you rip open the packaging and plug it into to your Mac or PC. It’s as easy as…well…rolling a snowball, and you don’t have to wear goofy mittens to use it.

FROM VIDEO GAMES TO CONFERENCE CALLS
Snowball USB microphones are perfect for streaming live audio in stunning quality. Take your Twitch channel to the professional level with pristine audio. Host VoIP and conference calls without missing a single detail. Every Snowball computer microphone delivers precisely what you need to get the most out of your projects.

CAPTURE A VARIETY OF SOURCES
The Snowball USB microphone is perfect for recording and streaming on your desktop. It gives you the flexibility and versatility to capture music, podcasts, game streams, YouTube videos and more in stunning sound quality. You get three pickup settings—cardioid, omni, and cardioid with -10dB pad—to accommodate any recording situation.

CARDIOID:
This setting picks up sound from the front, ideal for recording single-direction audio like solo instruments and podcasts.
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OMNI:
Need to record a group of acoustic instruments or stream a conference call? Switch the Omni setting for lush 360-degree audio.

CARDIOID WITH -10dB PAD:
Dealing with an especially loud sound source? This setting reduces mic sensitivity so even the loudest instruments or vocalists come in crystal clear and distortion-free.

FULL FEATURES
    Unique two-condenser-capsule design for capturing vocals, music, podcasts, gaming and more
    Cardioid, omni, and cardioid with pad pickup options
    Includes fully adjustable metal mic stand and USB cable
    Plug and play with Mac and PC
    Available in textured white, gloss black and chrome