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Blue Snowball iCE USB Condenser Microphone with Accessory Pack (Black)

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Blue Snowball iCE USB Condenser Microphone with Accessory Pack (Black)
Key Features
  • For Podcasting, Streaming & VoIP
  • Clear & Present Sound
  • For Computers & iOS Devices
  • Cardioid Capsule Minimizes Room Pickup
Streamline your digital recording setup with the Blue Microphones Snow Ball Ice, a USB microphone designed for podcasters, streamers, and online content creators. This USB mic is easy to use and sounds good out of the box, so you'll be up and running in no time at all. The microphone is presented here in a black finish.
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Blue Snowball Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4For Your Voice
  • 5Fits Your Needs
  • 6Quality Digital Capture
  • 7Simple to Set Up
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Streamline your digital recording setup with the Blue Microphones Snow Ball Ice, a USB microphone designed for podcasters, streamers, and online content creators. This USB mic is easy to use and sounds good out of the box, so you'll be up and running in no time at all. The microphone is presented here in a black finish.

The mic's cardioid polar pattern naturally minimizes room noise by focusing its audio capture on whatever is in front of the mic, keeping audio pickup of the back an sides of the capsule to a minimum. This is great for content creators who don't have fancy room treatment. The mic comes with its own stand and USB cable, so no need to buy accessories there. Also, the Snow Ball Ice's driverless operation ensures connectivity to your computer right out of the gate: you won't need to download any additional software to have your computer recognize this microphone. Just plug it in, open your recording software or favorite VoIP platform, and your voice will be heard.
For Your Voice
Whether you're solo podcasting, streaming game-play, or just need to VoIP with people over Skype, Zoom, or Discord, the Snowball ICE will offer a clear and present sound so that your voice will be heard.
Fits Your Needs
This mic is perfect for recording directly to computers, be they mac or windows systems. With the right, separately available adapters, you can also record with Android and iOS devices.
Quality Digital Capture
The mic records audio at 16-bit / 44 kHz, giving you the CD-standard in digital quality for a great sound.
Simple to Set Up
Just mount the Snowball Ice on the included stand, plug the mic into your computer's USB port with the included cable, select it as a device in your recording or VoIP software, and you're ready to get to work. The mic runs off your device's power, so no need to plug it into a wall. With driver-free operation, you won't have to download pesky software to get it up and running.

Blue Snowball Specs

Microphone
Primary ApplicationsPodcast, Web-Streaming, Audio for Video, Conferencing
Form FactorDesktop / Stand/Boom Mount
Intended Sound SourcesVocals, Speech/Voice Over, Instrument
Sound FieldMono
Operating PrinciplePressure Gradient
CapsuleCondenser
Polar PatternCardioid
OrientationSide Address
CircuitrySolid-State
High-Pass FilterNone
Tone AdjustmentNone
Performance
Frequency Range40 Hz to 18 kHz
Connectivity
Output Connectors (Digital)1 x Mini-USB Female
Wireless ConnectivityNone
BluetoothNone
Digital Audio
A/D Conversion16-Bit
Sample Rate44.1 kHz
OS CompatibilityWindows
iOS
macOS
*As of November, 2019: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
RAM Requirement64 MB Minimum
Power
Bus PowerUSB
Physical
MountingDesktop Stand (Included)
Mounting Thread Size5/8"-27 Female
Included CaseNone
Included FiltersNone
Dimensionsø: 12.8" / ø: 325 mm
Weight1.01 lb / 460 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight1.67 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.75 x 6.25 x 5.1"

Blue Snowball Reviews

I never realized it would be this good

By Brian
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-21

This mic came as a part of the promotion that was going on with the purchase of Audio-Technica ATH M50x headphones. Now, I didn't realize that Blue microphones are produced by Logitech. I have a real studio grade microphone from AKG, so I kind of disregarded the fact that this cheap microphone could produce any quality input. I was wrong. The recording from this microphone was very much usable and the size makes is convenient to carry around when you don't have the luxury to travel with the bigger mics. I wouldn't compare the recording quality with pro grade mics, but for the price you're paying (if someone buys one) this is clearly a good choice.

Blue Snowball USB Condenser Microphone

By Philip
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-28

inexpensive, good sound quality

No Longer Brushed Aluminum

By Jais
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-11

The photos and product name no longer match the product. This is now just "aluminum". A little disappointed with B&H. The mic works well, but it doesn't look great.

Great microphone

By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-24

I was sketchy about B&H when I looked up ''Blue Snowball'', $39.99 sounded like a sketchy price for a microphone, but after I placed my order, it shipped a few hours after ordering, I don't trust DHL after my phone case was in transit FOREVER they claimed it as ''LOST''. With this microphone though, it arrived in 4 days after shipping. I am a variety streamer and I was looking for a new microphone. Someone recommended BLUE MICROPHONES, so I looked for the cheapest microphone, and Blue Snowball was my only option since the YETI was $100. This microphone has worked ever since I got it all setup and has been working since. Great customer service helping me get the microphone setup.

cool

By James
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-05

i simply got a cheap USB microphone that i could put on a boom arm for the simple convenience of not having to use my headset mic. it's better than my headset mic from what people have told me and the convenience of not having to take off my headset to get up whenever is also working without fail. ---CONS-- -The red light can't be turned off -No mute button

Sounds Great

By Timothy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-17

All around it is great. I wish it had a littler more gain when using it on me desk.

It's cute!

By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-09

I haven't really used it yet.

3rd One, All Have Been Charms

By Steve
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-26

Works as intended for the price. This is the 3rd one I own, and all have allowed me to teach and game without issue

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Does this mic have a standard thread mic stand ...

Does this mic have a standard thread mic stand mount for use with other mic stands?
Asked by: John
Yes, the Snowball iCE has a standard 5/8″ thread.
Answered by: Lisa
Date published: 2019-09-08

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Does this come with the USB cord?
Asked by: Theis W.
Yes -the USB cable is included.
Answered by: Mark S.
Date published: 2020-05-17

Whats the self noise/equivalent noise level?

Whats the self noise/equivalent noise level?
Asked by: Johannes
Blue does not publish this specification.
Answered by: Mark
Date published: 2019-09-17

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Im trying to record a friends band and the audio from the video cameras is kinda distorted from one camera to the other when editing clips. Can I use this microphone with a usb to lightning adapter for my iPhone 7plus and record the audio or should I use my mac?
Asked by: felix
The Blue Snowball iCE is a great mic but it's mono and ideal for voice-overs or podcasts. I would highly recommend you consider the Zoom IQ7 (B&H# ZOIQ7). It has the ability to connect directly to the lighting port of your iPhone and record high quality stereo audio.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Hi there! Im interested in buying one of these mics, I just wanted to ask if theres a difference between the black and white mics? I see the prices change between the two. The black mic cost 40 and the white cost 50 but why?
Asked by: Soul J.
Both of the microphones are the same, only the color is different.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2020-05-17

What is the sensitivity?

What is the sensitivity?
Asked by: Johannes
Blue does not publish this specification.
Answered by: Mark
Date published: 2019-09-17

What USB connector is used an A or C?

What USB connector is used an A or C?
Asked by: Richard
The USB connector on the Snowball iCE microphone is standard USB Type-B (not mini or micro). You can use a USB Type-B to USB Type-A cable like the Pearstone USB 2.0 Type-A Male to Type-B Male Cable - 6 ft (B&H # PECUAMUBM6) or a Type-B to Type-C cable like the StarTech USB Type-C Male to USB Type-B Male Cable - 3.3' (B&H # STUSB2CB1M). The cable you need is dependent on the type of USB connector that your computer has. You can also use an adapter on a Type-A connector to convert it to Type-C, like the Kramer USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C to USB Type-A Adapter (B&H # KRADUSB31CAE).
Answered by: Lisa
Date published: 2021-01-29

question

Does it work well with Adobe Premiere pro?
Asked by: Abdul razak
The Blue Snowball iCE will work into Adobe Premiere Pro. Whether it is the right mic of choice for the application depends entirely on what the application is. The Snowball iCe is used for capturing studio-quality audio for vocals, music, and multimedia production; just to list a few.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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