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Blue Snowball USB Microphone for Recording, Streaming, Podcasting, Gaming on PC and Mac, Condenser Mic with Cardioid and Omnidirectional Pickup Patterns, and Stylish Retro Design - White

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Brand Logitech for Creators
Model name Blue Snowball USB Mic
Connectivity technology USB
Connector type USB
Special feature Corded
Compatible devices Laptop, Personal Computer, Tablet
Colour White
Included components – Snowball USB microphone – Adjustable stand – USB cable – User guide – 2-year manufacturer’s guarantee See more
Polar pattern Multipattern

About this item

  • Legendary Blue broadcast sound: 2-capsule design gives your voice exceptional presence and detail for professional-level recording so you can elevate your YouTube videos, Twitch streaming and more
  • Multiple pickup patterns: The USB microphone features a cardioid pattern for recording and streaming, and omnidirectional which puts you “in the room” for conference calls on Zoom, Skype and more
  • Stylish retro design: Record or stream in style with a classic recording equipment design that looks great on your desktop and on camera; available in 3 bold colours
  • #1 Professional USB microphone brand: Based on independent sales data (April '19 - March '20) of PC microphones in both units and dollars in the US and Canada
  • -10 dB Pad: Maintains professional audio quality and keeps Snowball sounding clean and distortion-free on louder voices and instruments for everything from voiceovers to podcasts to singing
  • Adjustable desktop stand: Allows you to position the condenser microphone in relation to the sound source, improving sound quality and saving space on your desktop for the optimal broadcast setup
  • Blue Sherpa companion app: Fine-tune your sound with deep control of Snowball; manage mic gain, polar patterns and more right from your desktop on Windows or Mac
  • Plug 'n play: Start recording quickly and easily with driver-free operation on your Mac or PC computer or laptop so you can stream gaming, join Zoom meetings and record podcasts right away
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Price
£79.99 £79.99 £199.00
Capsules
1 Condenser 2 Condensers 2 Condensers 3 Condensers 3 Condensers
Patterns
Cardioid Cardioid, Omni Cardioid, Omni Cardioid, Omni,Figure-8,Stereo Cardioid, Omni,Figure-8,Stereo
Bit Depth/Sample Rate
16-bit/44kHz 16-bit/48kHz 24-bit/48kHz 16-bit/48kHz 24-bit/192kHz
Gain Control
- -10dB PAD Via desktop app Yes Yes
Mute
Headphone Output
Headphone Volume
Output
USB USB USB USB USB, XLR

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Technical Details

Item weight ‎0.1 Grams
Microphone form factor ‎Boundary
Item dimensions L x W x H ‎31.5 x 17.5 x 26.2 centimetres
Power source ‎Corded Electric
Number of batteries ‎1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Material ‎Metal
Signal-to-noise ratio ‎78 dB
Hardware platform ‎PC
Number of channels ‎1
Frequency range ‎15 Hz - 22 kHz
Frequency response ‎18 KHz
Noise level ‎10 dB
Global Trade Identification Number ‎00836213001851
Manufacturer ‎Logitech for Creators
Product Dimensions ‎31.5 x 17.53 x 26.16 cm; 0.1 g
Batteries ‎1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Item model number ‎988-000073
Operating System ‎Windows 8.1, Windows 7, macOS 10.10 or higher, Windows 10
Are Batteries Included ‎No
Number Of Lithium Ion Cells ‎1
Number of Lithium Metal Cells ‎1
Item Weight ‎0.1 g
Guaranteed software updates until ‎unknown

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ASIN B000EOPQ7E
Customer Reviews
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,356 ratings

4.4 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank
Date First Available 13 Feb. 2009

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  • – Snowball USB microphone – Adjustable stand – USB cable – User guide – 2-year manufacturer’s guarantee

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    4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Customers find the microphone delivers excellent sound quality, particularly for cutting out background noise, and is fantastic for vocals and Skype calls. Moreover, the device is built well, works reliably for up to 5 months, and is incredibly simple to set up. Additionally, they appreciate its style, recording modes, and value for money, with one customer noting its compatibility with GarageBand.

    87 customers mention ‘Sound quality’65 positive22 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the microphone's sound quality, noting that it effectively cuts out background noise and has no hissing or socket noise issues. One customer mentions it's ideal for live music or loud sounds, while another appreciates its duel audio settings.

    "...is unique product in every aspect : great design, great quality - great sound !..." Read more

    "So far, the sound quality has been good, however I have a problem with the overall finish...." Read more

    "...As some people have reported, the mic seems to record at a slightly low volume, This was also my experience, but it can easily be rectified at the..." Read more

    "...plug and play no driver or nothing it is a great mic and has great sound quality i bought this to talk to my friends on Skype and its great i also..." Read more

    71 customers mention ‘Quality’66 positive5 negative

    Customers praise the microphone's construction, noting its solid build and clear sound quality.

    "...The quality is good, build finish is nice, it looks good in a room and works very well...." Read more

    "this is unique product in every aspect : great design, great quality - great sound !..." Read more

    "...Great product, i highly reccomend it if you want to record video's, screen recording, gaming, commentary, skyping, radio, podcasting and anything..." Read more

    "...the price of this condenser microphone, and to receive such a high quality product is astonishing...." Read more

    65 customers mention ‘Microphone quality’55 positive10 negative

    Customers praise the microphone's quality, finding it excellent for YouTube content, Skype calls, and podcasting, with one customer noting its effectiveness for speech and sound recording projects.

    "Great mic" Read more

    "Excellent microphone. Affordable price. Very clear quality. Great that it has 3 settings for different types of recording...." Read more

    "This is probably the best microphone you can get for under £60/$90...." Read more

    "...That said, I believe the Snowball is one of the best microphones in its class..." Read more

    43 customers mention ‘Value for money’37 positive6 negative

    Customers find the microphone to be a good value for money, offering quality for its price point.

    "I do love this microphone, definitely worth the price...." Read more

    "This microphone really stands out in quality, especially seen the low price for what you get...." Read more

    "WHAT CAN I SAY IT IS THE BEST MIC FOR THE PRICE I LOVE IT. WORKS REALLY WELL FOR ME I LOVE THE SOUND QUALITY AND THE WAY IT LOOKS :)) VERY HAPPY" Read more

    "Very good product for the price! Far better quality than a head set mic! I use it for Team Speak in gaming and for you tube videos...." Read more

    40 customers mention ‘Functionality’35 positive5 negative

    Customers find that the microphone works very well, with one customer specifically noting its effectiveness for voice recognition, and another mentioning its compatibility with GarageBand.

    "...It's built well, looks good and works really well...." Read more

    "...Still a great purchase, and works well." Read more

    "...Clear, small and looks nice - oh yes he says it works great!" Read more

    "Cheap and works well with almost any application it's required for. Also extremely durable for the number of times I've dropped it!" Read more

    25 customers mention ‘Ease of setup’25 positive0 negative

    Customers find the microphone incredibly simple to set up and use, with one customer noting it's plug-and-play with no drivers required.

    "...Perfectly clear sounding recordings. Adjustable height and easy to set up...." Read more

    "FANTASTIC! For the price you get a very easy to use and super-cool looking omnidirectional mic that I plugged in to my Macbook and had working..." Read more

    "Easy to use, does what it says on the tin. Have used it for voice over work and recording sound on video." Read more

    "...Very easy to use - just plug it in! Sound is a big leap over the standard pc mics or lavalier mics." Read more

    25 customers mention ‘Style’22 positive3 negative

    Customers like the microphone's style, describing it as crisp and nice-looking, with one customer noting its retro design and another mentioning its attractive chrome stand.

    "Brilliant Mic great sound, looks great and because it uses usb no hissing/socket noise its very sensitive picks up everything my only 2 complaints..." Read more

    "...I like the somewhat retro design appearance and the adjustable stand works reasonably well...." Read more

    "...Clear, small and looks nice - oh yes he says it works great!" Read more

    "...The quality is good, build finish is nice, it looks good in a room and works very well...." Read more

    11 customers mention ‘Recording mode’8 positive3 negative

    Customers like the microphone's recording modes, with one mentioning it has three settings for different types of recording.

    "...It is perfect for both music and voice recording and, with the right use of settings, is perfect for the amateur podcaster, especially with a cheap..." Read more

    "...and Omni mode..." Read more

    "...The omnidirectional setting can work a little too well depending on the noises you have around you...." Read more

    "...Having the three settinge on the back (cardioid, -10dB, and omnidirectional) makes it quite versatile...." Read more

    THE BEST MIC FOR THE PRICE
    5 out of 5 stars
    THE BEST MIC FOR THE PRICE
    WHAT CAN I SAY IT IS THE BEST MIC FOR THE PRICE I LOVE IT. WORKS REALLY WELL FOR ME I LOVE THE SOUND QUALITY AND THE WAY IT LOOKS :)) VERY HAPPY
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    Top reviews from United Kingdom

    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 April 2016
      An incredible microphone, you will not find a better or more versatile microphone in this price range nor in the price range above. It is perfect for both music and voice recording and, with the right use of settings, is perfect for the amateur podcaster, especially with a cheap pop shield as well. The three recording modes add great versatility and enable recording multiple things at once, which is useful for interviews and recording several musicians at the same time etc. Both cardioid modes have incredible tone and clarity and give very little noise for a microphone in this price range.

      I have been using these mics on various projects for a long time, and I could not reccomend them more strongly to anyone on a budget. For best results recording voice (such as for podcasts), use on the "2" setting (cardioid -10db). Run the mic through audacity or any recording software at a high input level, around 90%. After you have recorded what you want, record five seconds of silence, and then use the "noise reduction" effects (you can look up how to do this for any programme, such as audacity, online). If you record in a room with little echo and sit with your mouth close up to the mic, with a pop shield on it, you won't hear the difference between this mic and a £300 Rode mic or similar.

      An incredible product.
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 January 2015
      This is probably the best microphone you can get for under £60/$90. It is incredibly well built with an all metal tripod with 3 rubber feet to prevent slipping, with a wide enough base to stay stood up after a knock or bump. It is incredibly simple to setup, all you need to do is plug it into a usb port and give windows around 3 minutes to recognize and configure it and that's all. It has near studio quality and would be perfect for conference calls business calls or just skyping family members. the difference between this product and the cheaper "ICE" snowball is that this one has a switch on the back allowing you to choose: Cardiod mode (Only allows volume from the front of the microphone- ideal for one person speaking, singing or even pod casting) Cardiod -10dB PAD (Confusing if you don't understand what it means, this basically adds -10dB to what the microphone is recording reducing background noise and is ideal for live music or loud sounds) and Omni mode (Allows the mic to take in volume from all around, great for recording conferences, interviews or environmental sounds if your want to record outside.

      Sorry for the long review but I hope you find it helpful and that it helps you with your choice of mic for what you want. Feel free to comment with questions and I will try to give you the most accurate answer I can. :D
      39 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 August 2016
      This is a great microphone for everyday use. From gaming to VOIP, it produces crisp clean sounding audio with no/very litttle background noise. For the price of this condenser microphone, and to receive such a high quality product is astonishing. The microphone feels very heavy for it's size but this is a good indicator that there is high quality materials used to manufacture it. The tripod is metal with rubber feet to prevent it from sliding around. The only negative thing I can state about this microphone is it can be a little quiet if your not close to it (within 15cm).
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      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 August 2016
      This is a great microphone for everyday use. From gaming to VOIP, it produces crisp clean sounding audio with no/very litttle background noise. For the price of this condenser microphone, and to receive such a high quality product is astonishing. The microphone feels very heavy for it's size but this is a good indicator that there is high quality materials used to manufacture it. The tripod is metal with rubber feet to prevent it from sliding around. The only negative thing I can state about this microphone is it can be a little quiet if your not close to it (within 15cm).
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2012
      Having RESEARCHED at Blue's own web site (rather than relying on Amazon's product descriptions, which can sometimes be wrong) I was confident of a good mic and I wasn't wrong. Was also extremely happy to get it for nearly half the price (it went up by a tenner the day after I bought it!).

      You could find a number of 'issues' with it if you don't know what you're doing, but for those who understand the limitations -- not of the Snowball but of home audio recording in general -- and how to work round them to the advantage, the Snowball fits in just great.

      You may need to push the gain up a little in your software, as the mic doesn't have a preamp, but then again I could hear the tapping of my thumb and forefinger in front of and behind the mic - in other words it has no problem in picking up both direct and ambient noise. All three setting 'positions' have their uses depending on what you want to record, and in fact you might find you get a better vocal or acoustic instrument recording if you use the omni and get in closer -- the trick is to EXPERIMENT and don't take your first take as a definition of what the Snowball can help you achieve.

      I'm sorry if this sounds like a lecture, but I am sick of reading the reviews from people who complain about the mic because -- probably -- the rest of their setup is appalling. Research and read some articles on audio recording (particularly in the home) and you'll find that the biggest factor on getting decent recordings is the ROOM itself.

      Try these:

      [...]

      Seriously, you can't plug a mic -- any mic -- in to your PC or Mac and expect it to sound fantastic without you doing any work. It's not a magic cure all for bad acoustics or bad vocals. That said, I believe the Snowball is one of the best microphones in its class (if you don't need 24 bit / 192kHz recording, in which case look at the Yeti instead).

      Perfectly usable with the likes of GarageBand, for podcasting, and so on. I personally wouldn't use it with Skype or other IM because my headset is adequate for spoken vocals in that context, but I have no doubt it would work great.

      I highly recommend this microphone. If audio levels are really likely to be an issue (bearing in mind that most amateur home recordists capture vocals at too high a level) perhaps you'd be better off with a Shure mic (or one of Blue's XLR mics) and a XLR-USB preamp like the Icicle.

      (and no I don't work for Blue).
      9 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 September 2021
      This was a very good product with fairly good audio quality for the price. However with the one I ordered, the solder holding the input port to the microphone snapped, and a week after soldering it back on, the microphone seemed to be completely dead.

      Again, overall good product, just don't be even a bit careless as I was with it.

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    • Narain M.
      5.0 out of 5 stars Justo lo que Esperaba
      Reviewed in Spain on 29 January 2019
      Debido al poco presupuesto, estuve perdiendo el tiempo comprando otros modelos más económicos, tuve que devolverlos porque la verdad es que era mucha presentación pero poca eficiencia, y al final lo barato sale caro. Al final me tuve que decidir por uno de este precio porque estaba cansado de perder el tiempo, y en efecto, si lo hubiera sabido lo habría comprado desde el principio. Fue llegar, desempaquetar, conectarlo al USB de mi portátil, y en menos de 30 segundos ya estaba listo para usar. Tanto el micro como el trípode que trae son robustos y de mucha calidad, la verdad es que al final no es una inversión elevada porque las prestaciones son monumentales. Dispone de 3 posiciones en una pestaña trasera para graduar el patrón de polaridad de la grabación, si es para podcast o conversación online, para música e instrumentos y el tercero para sala de conferencias en modo 360 grados. Yo lo uso para grabar mis clases online y hacer podcasts y estoy encantado con él. Si te dedicas a este tipo de temas, es un micrófono que no te va a decepcionar, las prestaciones son suficientes o más bien de sobra para todo esto y no te hace falta más. Si quieres le puedes añadir un brazo extensible, que yo también compré específico para micrófonos Blue Yeti Snowball.
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    • Shubham Kejriwal
      5.0 out of 5 stars Here's a short, quick review for this AMAZING Mic!
      Reviewed in India on 29 November 2016
      I was planning to buy a microphone for my YouTube channel from a really long time, and I had always thought of buying this microphone because I guess, that it had the best price to performance ratio when compared to other microphones in the same price bracket like the Samson Go out something like that... All of my judgements about this microphone were solely based upon the reviews given by other tech YouTubers, and I should say, they were damn right!

      This microphone provides a super fine, high quality output and of course, the three way switch does help! I mean, I solely use this microphone for YouTubing purposes and only use the front firing mode, but, every once in a while, when my friends come to my home and we have to do some song composing stuff (btw, I can sing too, a little bit ':D) then the omni-directional mode comes in handy too.

      The built, I suppose is of a really high quality plastic, or maybe polycarbonate, for the main chassis of the mic. But, I am not pretty sure. The tripod stand that comes with it is of great quality too and is made out of metal with rubber feets for gripping.
      The mic and the tripod have a good heft and give the most premium feel that you can expect out of a microphone.

      The connection cable that comes with the mic is made out of strengthened plastic brading too and that screams QUALITY out loud!

      Overall, if you have a good hand over Audacity and stuff (to reduce noise cancellation et cetera...) and have no problem with a little bit of an electric shock (which you might experience when you touch the tripod stand when the mic is turned on!), then, you should DEFINITELY go with this microphone for a price so phenomenal!
    • Stéphanie Demonac
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent produit
      Reviewed in France on 3 February 2024
      Très bon rapport qualité-prix, eu en promotion sur le site. Très satisfait de la qualité du son et plusieurs option possible. Beau design pour ceux qui aime ce style.
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      Stéphanie Demonac
      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Excellent produit

      Reviewed in France on 3 February 2024
      Très bon rapport qualité-prix, eu en promotion sur le site. Très satisfait de la qualité du son et plusieurs option possible. Beau design pour ceux qui aime ce style.
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    • Joe M
      5.0 out of 5 stars really good sound quality
      Reviewed in Sweden on 13 January 2024
      If you sit in Zoom -meetings in noisy rooms this is a mic to buy.
    • theila
      5.0 out of 5 stars Comprato per un regalo!
      Reviewed in Italy on 12 October 2018
      Come anticipato nel titolo, questo microfono l'ho comprato per fare un regalo a mia suocera alla quale ha sempre cantato e vorrebbe iniziare a registrarsi in fai da te.
      Spedizione sempre veloce con prime, pacco arrivato senza danni esterni, ottimo imballaggio. All'interno della confezione troviamo la snowball, il suo piccolo cavalletto regolabile in altezza, il cavetto di collegamento della powerball con il pc e il libretto delle istruzioni.
      Ovviamente provo il tutto prima di dare il regalo...
      Le istruzioni servono a poco, tanto che sono dovuta andare sul sito ufficiale Blue per capire come usarlo.
      Scarico un programmino a caso per registrare, collego il microfono al pc ed inizio a cantare... Devo dire che registra veramente bene, suono molto pulito in tutte tre le funzioni. Lo consiglio vivamente.