Latest 5 Reviews Here is what people are saying about the Blue Snowball USB Microphone Bundle
"The Blue Snowball mic just rocks"
2009-11-07
- Reviewed By User: AXTSBBK4QU3K5
I've never really been inclined to do a product review for a purchase before but I felt I had to after using the Blue Snowball mic for about a month now.
This mic is incredible, each of the 3 settings works well, whether you want it to pick up your voice only, an instrument or all sounds in the room.
It's true plug and play, with no software install required. It was easily recognized by Window XP, Skype,Mixcraft, and my external sound card.
It comes with a short desktop stand, it and the mic are made of sturdy high quality steel, mesh and plastic. There is nothing flimsy about this.
The cord is plenty long enough, and very convenient because you can unplug from the PC or the back of the mic itself. Works on a Mac or a PC, but I've not tried it on a Mac yet.
I use it for podcasting and recording some guitar. My only regret is that I put off this purchase so long. Had I known it was this good, I'd have gotten it a year ago when I first saw it. At $69 this mic is under priced.
"Best Mic for under a $[...]"
2009-10-27
- Reviewed By User: A21JS3GUTXFTHQ
I just received my Snowball and was very excited to start using it. I do voice narration for training programs (screencasts). At first I used Camtasisa Studio 6 to do my recordings, but the sound was horrible - all static throughout the narration. Before giving up I tried my WavePad recorder(NCH) and the static was gone. It takes some practice to find the right settings, distance from mic etc.. You do have to tweak the recording a bit to get a good narration. The comment about being close to the mic is true, but you need a pop filter. This is not an "out of the box" perfect sound product. However, it is most likely the best mic you can get for under a $100 bucks. Just so you know, good recording/capture software and hardware is a must. The mic can't compensate for everything. The snowball design makes it really solid, and cool looking, but it will roll if you don't have it on the tripod.
"Big and Lovely"
2009-10-16
- Reviewed By User: A2507WA4ARX59W
I love this thing despite it's size. It can be cumbersome to maneuver but if you keep it in a static place that doesn't require moving it shouldn't be a problem. The multi-switch in the back is pretty much useless. It does change the sound it picks up but I haven't noticed an advantage for using the the switch. I'm glad I bought it because I know I've spent more than the price of this mic on those cheap desktop plastic mics. Finally I have a device I feel confident in that it won't just fall apart or break. I don't know how professional it is but if I was into serious recording I would opt for a higher quality (and higher priced) microphone.
"Buy it and you won't regret it."
2009-10-10
- Reviewed By User: A3OBHVPI4WQZT0
I just received this item and I loved it. It's also just the right and price too. I have never purchased a professional mic before and I had alot of reservation about buying this one. I'm so glad I was wrong because it works alot better than I had hoped. I'm on Windows Vista 64bit system and tested in a very noisy environment and it recorded nothing in the background but the voice. There are three recording options that you can choose between that located on the back of the mic. I will gladly recommend this cheap and highly qualified item to anyone. Thanks Amazon for the speedy delivery too. I ordered on Monday, used the free ground shipping and they had it at my door on Saturday.
"like it for our choir"
2009-10-02
- Reviewed By User: A2ETOH1CN5XTH6
I wasn't sure if it will work for what I needed it, but it's perfect!
We have a small church choir and sing in an old church with quite good acoustic.
Although the mic stands some 10 feet away from the group(maybe 20 people)
there were no problems with the sound level and the quality is very good.
I use it with my HP netbook and a Free Audio Editor and it makes an easy good quality recording option on the budget (much much better than my photo camera last season ;).
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"The Blue Snowball mic just rocks"
"Best Mic for under a $[...]"