Blue Snowball USB Microphone by Blue Microphones - Professional Quality Audio Recording for Home Studios

By: Logitech for Creators

Visit the Logitech for Creators Store for the best multipurpose condenser microphone. The Blue Snowball USB Microphone for PC, Gaming, Podcast, Streaming, Studio, and Computer Mic - Black is designed to provide exceptional presence and detail for professional recording. It comes with a 10 dB pad that maintains professional audio quality while keeping the sound clean. The adjustable stand allows you to position the microphone in relation to the sound source for optimal performance. With its high-quality build, easy-to-use design, and overall performance, this microphone is perfect for any application.

Key Features:

The Omidirectional/Cardioid Condenser- Gloss Black microphone delivers exceptional sound quality and clarity for professional-level audio signal transmission. This two capsule design allows for hands-free operation and provides clear and audible sound that can be heard over the phone or in a public setting. With its broadcast sound capabilities, your voice will have exceptional presence and detail for a truly professional recording.
97
B2B Rating
3 reviews

Review rating details

Value for money
99
Sturdiness
99
Sound quality
99
Packaging
99
Overall performance
99
Easy to use
99
Customer support
99
Connectivity
99
Build quality
99

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • The 2-capsule design provides the voice with exceptional presence and detail for professional recording
  • Comes with a 10 dB pad that maintains professional audio quality and keeps the sound clean
  • Features an adjustable stand that allows positioning the microphone in relation to the sound source
Cons
  • The mic may be fragile

Details of Blue Snowball USB Microphone by Blue Microphones - Professional Quality Audio Recording for Home Studios

  • Polar Pattern: Multipattern
  • Hardware Platform: PC
  • Customer Reviews: 4.5/5 stars of 8,072 ratings
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,280 in Musical Instruments #26 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones
  • Color Screen: No
  • Power Source: Corded Electric
  • Brand: Logitech for Creators
  • Compatible Devices: Personal Computer
  • Item model number: 988-000069
  • Hardware Interface: USB
  • Item Weight: 0.004 ounces
  • Recommended Uses For Product: Streaming, Singing, Gaming
  • Audio Sensitivity: 10 dB
  • Included Components: Blue Microphones Snowball Ice Usb Microphone, Desktop Stand, Usb Cable, Owner's Manual
  • Material Type: Metal
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
  • Product Dimensions: 4.88 x 7.88 x 10 inches
  • Color Name: Gloss Black
  • Connector Type: USB
  • Connectivity Technology: Ethernet
  • ASIN: B002OO18NS
  • Special Feature: Blue just keeps coming up with recording solutions, and the Snowball makes computer recording easier than ever! The Snowball is a USB direct-recording microphone and the next of kin to Blues unusually hip lineup of spherical mics. The Snowball is designed for mobile laptop use and desktop studios with its universal drivers for Mac and Windows and built-in plug-and-play USB connectivity. Designed for desktop recording applications, the Snowball incorporates Blue's styling with versatility and easBlue just keeps coming up with recording solutions, …
  • Color: Gloss Black
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
  • Date First Available: December 19, 2005

Comments

Mariarosa M.: ottimo microfono ma da prendere in offerta, intorno ai 50-60€ non di più

Italy on Nov 29, 2023

RIVET: Bonne qualité

France on Nov 24, 2023

Will: Decent microphone, I've been using this for gaming and recording for a few years now, and still works great. Great audio quality and a sturdy tripod mount.

United Kingdom on Sep 27, 2023

Artist: With so many microphones on the market and first time buyer of one, I was very impressed.

It did not pick up ANY background noise from smashing pots and pans downstairs, dog barking downstairs or any of the typical sounds my camera mic and headset mic would pic up easily even if it was a distance away. I'm no expert, but the quality of my voice recordings sounds crisp, clear and as a novice, the plug and play is perfect.

Canada on May 24, 2023

GABRIEL M: Este micrófono resultó bastante útil, el audio es más brillante que el del Yeti. Por el tamaño y el peso es un poco más sencillo de transportar, aunque no recomiendo traerlo de allá para acá todos los días. Algo que no me gusta es el puerto miniusb, debería traer ya una entrada usb tipo c. Si mandas la palabra entendido a Soy Yo, puedes continuar.

Mexico on Nov 26, 2022

Joseph: The Blue Snowball is well known as the cheapest professional grade USB microphone around. It has superior sound quality for the price (and indeed any price until one ventures into the $120+ range with a Blue Yeti or AudioTechnica or something of that sort), comes with a more than adequate stand, and has an appealing look. The build quality is solid and it comes with an included USB as a courtesy (this should be fine length wise if you're sitting at your computer recording, as I imagine you will be). Additionally, while most users will be podcasting, commentating, etc., the Snowball does have three modes (polar patterns): cardiod (right in front of it), cardiod alternate (this has some boost), and omnidirectional (all directions are on the same playing field, so to speak). The set up is also seamless: just plug and play. Integration with software such as Premier Elements is discussed in the manual.

I suggest also purchasing a cheap (<$10) pop filter for this microphone to the avoid the pop sound on certain sounds (go say "pop" loudly in just about any microphone and you will see what I mean). Also, download some editing software; I suggest Audacity, as it is free,...

United States on Jul 24, 2015

Curt M. Price: I bought this mainly for a St. Louis Blues hockey podcast, along with a pop filter. I've used it for a half dozen shows so far, and it's an excellent microphone! I couldn't be happier with it.
We bought two other Blue Snowballs for the other guys on the podcast, and our Lets Go Blues Radio show sounds great... umm...shameless plug: [...]
Pros:
- The stand is metal, high build quality
- Rubber feet so it doesn't slip
- 3 audio settings, two for speaking directly into the front (one of which reduces the DB a bit if you feel it is picking up too much and is too loud), and 1 setting to pick up sound from everyone in the room, 360 degrees (the sound quality is much better if you speak directly into the front about six inches or so away using settings 1 or 2)
- Audio quality is outstanding for this price range mic. Perfect for high quality podcasting. You can spend a LOT more $$ on a more expensive mic setup, but the audio quality isn't going to be that much better to warrant the massive price jump.
- USB cord is long and of high quality
- Easy plug and play. You plug it into a PC or Mac, and it's good to go right away.
- Has a retro-like logo and an overall...

United States on Feb 19, 2013

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Total Reviews 3 reviews 496 reviews 914 reviews
Polar Pattern Multipattern Cardioid, Bidirectional, Omnidirectional and Stereo Cardioid, Bidirectional, Omnidirectional and Stereo
Hardware Platform PC
Customer Reviews 4.5/5 stars of 8,072 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 30,588 ratings 4.7/5 stars of 15,767 ratings
Best Sellers Rank #1,280 in Musical Instruments #26 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones #831 in Musical Instruments #13 in Computer Microphones#20 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones #26 in Musical Instruments #2 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones
Color Screen No
Power Source Corded Electric
Brand Logitech for Creators HyperX HyperX
Compatible Devices Personal Computer Personal Computer PS4, Personal Computer, Mac
Item model number 988-000069 4P5P6AA HMIQ1S-XX-RG/G
Hardware Interface USB
Item Weight 0.004 ounces 1.6 pounds 1.32 pounds
Recommended Uses For Product Streaming, Singing, Gaming Streaming, Singing, Gaming Gaming
Audio Sensitivity 10 dB
Included Components Blue Microphones Snowball Ice Usb Microphone, Desktop Stand, Usb Cable, Owner's Manual Microphone w/ Stand, Mini USB to USB Cable , Mic Arm Adapter Microphone, Mount adapter, USB power cable
Material Type Metal
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No No
Product Dimensions 4.88 x 7.88 x 10 inches 5.05 x 4 x 9.8 inches 9.84 x 5.08 x 4.06 inches
Color Name Gloss Black
Connector Type USB USB USB-C to USB-A
Connectivity Technology Ethernet USB USB
ASIN B002OO18NS B07NZZZ746 B08G8WH435
Special Feature Blue just keeps coming up with recording solutions, and the Snowball makes computer recording easier than ever! The Snowball is a USB direct-recording microphone and the next of kin to Blues unusually hip lineup of spherical mics. The Snowball is designed for mobile laptop use and desktop studios with its universal drivers for Mac and Windows and built-in plug-and-play USB connectivity. Designed for desktop recording applications, the Snowball incorporates Blue's styling with versatility and easBlue just keeps coming up with recording solutions, … 4 Polar Patterns Stand, Mute Function
Color Gloss Black Microphone Black
Batteries 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Date First Available December 19, 2005 March 3, 2019 September 10, 2020
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