Name: Snowball iCE
Brand: Blue Microphones
SKU: 404118
Rating: 4.1 (44 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

low price
simple operation and great recorded sound
The mic itself is definitely durable

Blue Snowball iCE would suddenly sound like a more expensive microphone
no gain control
no polar pattern switch

Microphone type: PC/Notebook microphone
Direction type: Cardioid
Connectivity technology: Wired

Blue Microphones Snowball iCE - Pros & Cons

low price
simple operation and great recorded sound
The mic itself is definitely durable
Easy to set up
easy to create podcasts and add narration to home movies
mids are better and more accurate than the original Snowball
decent build quality and is easy to set up
The build quality is adequate and representative of Blue
easy-to-understand and unintimidating nature
dependable and clean audio quality
several affordable portable audio recorders better-suited to the task

Blue Snowball iCE would suddenly sound like a more expensive microphone
no gain control
no polar pattern switch
no mute
lose the focussed sound and too much room reverb creeps
The mic is also prone to popping plosives
The main thing missing is a headphone port
Lacks low and top-end
sound is now very mid-range heavy
very heavy duty and hard-wearing plastic
Snowball isn t that expensive in the first place
the USB is the only outlet on the body of the mic
a foot to be too far away for a clear recording
Needs no drivers for Mac OS X or Windows XP
you only have the choice of pad or no pad
it has a terrible stand
Snowball Ice does not sound nearly as hot as Samson
No software drivers are required for use with either Mac or PC
sound too dull for podcasting and voiceovers
it is not a podcast studio in a box
The background still gets through but it sounds dampened
the Snowball offers no other audio outputs or inputs
metal-reinforced USB port
Snowball is not a one-stop solution for creating a podcast or recording music
the power lead itself is quite stiff and bulky too

Blue Microphones Snowball iCE - Full Specifications

Microphone type	PC/Notebook microphone
Direction type	Cardioid

Colour of product	Black White

Device interface	USB
Connectivity technology	Wired

USB powered	yes

Sample rate	44.1 kHz
Bit rate	16.0 bit

Weight	33.51 oz
Cable length	1.83

Plug and Play	yes
Desktop stand	yes

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Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Blue Microphones - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.0

Based on 6 reviews

Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Blue Snowball iCE Review: Entry-Level USB Mic

tomshardware.co.uk

Published: 01.09.2020

Blue Snowball iCE Review: Entry-Level USB Mic

A capable entry mic at a very nice price

Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Blue Snowball Ice Review

PCMAG

Published: 31.07.2018

Blue Snowball Ice Review

4.0

The Snowball Ice from Blue is a USB microphone that delivers excellent quality audio for just $50.

Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Blue Microphones Snowball review

MusicRadar

Published: 03.06.2021

Blue Microphones Snowball review

Does the tiny veteran of the home studio scene still punch above its weight in 2021?

Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Blue Snowball review: "A classic for a reason"

gamesradar

Published: 28.04.2022

Blue Snowball review: "A classic for a reason"

4.0

Perhaps one of the most iconic USB-powered microphones to this day, the Blue Snowball still holds up as one of your best options on the market

Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Blue Microphones Snowball Professional USB Microphone

CNET

Published: 31.08.2009

Blue Microphones Snowball Professional USB Microphone

Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Blue Snowball

soundonsound.com

Published: 30.06.2006

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