Name: Snowball
Brand: Blue Microphones
SKU: 403835
Rating: 3.9 (37 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

5.0 / 5

easy-to-understand and unintimidating nature
The build quality is adequate and representative of Blue
mids are better and more accurate than the original Snowball

lose the focussed sound and too much room reverb creeps
probably too expensive for casual users
all but impossible to record from more than one sound card at a time

Microphone type: Table microphone
Direction type: Cardioid
Power source: USB
Connectivity technology: Wired
Sensitivity: -10 dB
Frequency range: 40, 18000 Hz

Blue Microphones Snowball - Pros & Cons

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

lose the focussed sound and too much room reverb creeps
probably too expensive for casual users
all but impossible to record from more than one sound card at a time
The main thing missing is a headphone port
Snowball is not a one-stop solution for creating a podcast or recording music
metal-reinforced USB port
No software drivers are required for use with either Mac or PC
the Snowball offers no other audio outputs or inputs
it is not a podcast studio in a box
no gain control
no polar pattern switch
no mute
The mic is also prone to popping plosives
Needs no drivers for Mac OS X or Windows XP
you only have the choice of pad or no pad
the power lead itself is quite stiff and bulky too
the USB is the only outlet on the body of the mic
Snowball isn t that expensive in the first place
Lacks low and top-end
sound is now very mid-range heavy
very heavy duty and hard-wearing plastic
a foot to be too far away for a clear recording

Blue Microphones Snowball - Full Specifications

Microphone type	Table microphone
Direction type	Cardioid

Colour of product	Blue Purple Pink Orange Green Black Aluminium White

Device interface	USB
Connectivity technology	Wired
USB port	yes
Microphone in	yes

Power source	USB
USB powered	yes

Sample rate	44.1 kHz
Bit rate	16.0 bit
Sensitivity	-10.0 dB
Frequency range	40 - 18000

Width	12.8 in
Height	12.8 in
Depth	12.8 in
Weight	16.23 oz
Cable length	1.83

Plug and Play	yes
Desktop stand	yes

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Blue Microphones Snowball Blue Microphones - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.0

Based on 7 reviews

Blue Microphones Snowball Blue Microphones Snowball review

MusicRadar

Published: 03.06.2021

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

Blue Microphones Snowball Blue Microphones Snowball Professional USB Microphone

CNET

Published: 31.08.2009

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Blue Microphones Snowball 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 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 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.

soundonsound.com

Published: 30.06.2006

Blue Snowball

A multi-pattern mic that plugs straight into a computer.

TechRadar

Published: 02.06.2010

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