 "Very pleased" | 2009-11-12 |
| - Reviewed By User: A13DO22JEJJYQF |
| Perfect for my application, recording music demo's using my Macbook Pro in my recliner. Easy to use, plug and play. Well designed, matches the Mac in form and function. |
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 "Blue's SnowFlake USB Microphone" | 2009-10-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: A120H84ISEL1FF |
The packaging calls it a "Portable professional USB mic. When I think of a pro mic, I think mesh grill, great sound quality, extraordinary sound pickup - things like that. Low noise, hi-gain. It's pretty much just that - though the gain could be better, the sound quality is far superior to most of the portable microphones you're likely to encounter. I like the fact that I can use the Snowflake hooked over my flat screen monitor, or setting on a shelf or desk. There's a spot on the back (white plastic) shell to plug in a standard USB cable (included). The case acts as storage for the USB cable, but also doubles as a stand for those times when it's not hooked over something. To mount on a flat screen, simply slide the two halves apart to reveal the smooth loop.
The head of the microphone swivels 360 degrees - made possible by that USB port in the back. A very versatile recording device! To be fair, I didn't expect such clarity nor the gain levels I'm experiencing. As a former SnowBall Mic owner, I loved the cool design, but was always disappointed by the low recording gain levels. Even the patches provided by Blue failed to improve it. The Snowflake doesn't seem to have any of those problems!
This microphone, despite it's size (the head of the mic is about the size of a golf ball), peforms very well for me. Even siting back in the chair with the device sitting back on my desk, pickup quality was excellent.
CONS: Only one con, which is why I gave this 4 stars (it should be 4.5 if the option were available) - is the slight echo exhibited under full gain settings.
It's a great microphone and I highly recommend it. |
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| "Great Microphone!" | 2009-10-20 |
| - Reviewed By noquarter5 |
| I have pretty simple recording needs--I use my Snowflake microphone to record podcast material both in quiet spaces and in public spaces like coffee shops and cafes. So far the microphone has picked up the sound clearly, is portable, plugs and plays perfectly with my MacBook, and works seamlessly with my software. I took a look at more expensive microphones, but settled on the Snowflake, and I'm extremely satisfied with this product. |
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 "A very good mic with some flaws" | 2009-10-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A360Z7AKOTB90R |
| This is a good mic. It is very portable, and it sounds great. However, there seems to be a minor wiring problem that causes it to malfunction if the mic is turned in a specific direction. That said, I do not regret the purchase. |
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| "blue microphone snowflake" | 2009-09-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: A5XJRW3N7RGA8 |
| I bought this for my kids. And they love it. It works better than they had hope for and now they are busier than ever doing voice overs on their favorite animations. |
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| "Smart purchase, with a few limitations" | 2009-06-08 |
| - Reviewed By caponsacchi |
The Blue Snowflake no doubt sounds as good as the Snowball, as many Blue fans have attested. The main argument in the Snowball's favor is that the aesthetics, alone, are sufficient to encourage the speaker to be on his or her best behavior.
The advantage of the Snowflake is that it slips over the screen of a laptop (but most desktop screens, such as those on an iMac, are definitely too thick to accommodate the device). The pictures don't provide a good representation of the look of the Snowflake next to a desktop machine. The white plastic part that you see is merely a "traveling" box that protects the wire grill of the mic and serves double duty as a carrying case for the included USB cable. This part is removed while the mic is in use. With a laptop, the thick and heavy aluminum base clips over the top of the screen; with a desk top, it serves as a base for the mic, which sits just in front of the computer screen. (It's necessary to tilt the microphone backwards on its swivel so that the base is balanced and consequently "anchored" to the desk.)
Unlike more expensive mics that I've plugged into a 3.5mm audio input on the computer, the USB Snowflake required no preamplification whatsoever in order to be adequately sensitive and loud for effective announcing. However, its extreme sensitivity is somewhat of a double-edged sword, as it's almost certain to pick up every plosive consonant and similar artifact. I've finally broken down and ordered one of those overpriced 6" pop filters (Amazon carries several, though they all look and cost about the same).
The quality is the best I've heard outside a professional studio: crisp, natural, very present. The only thing missing is the deeply resonant sound that only an expensive large-diaphragm condenser mic can provide. As for build quality, the Snowflake is heavier and more solid than I had expected (I had even imagined being able to bend the clip sufficiently to make it fit on top of a desktop screen--but Arnold S. I'm not). I wouldn't be surprised if it proves as rugged as a Shure SM-56 or 57. |
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