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The Blue Snowball iCE is a plug-and-play USB condenser microphone with a fixed cardioid capsule, an adjustable desktop stand and a USB cable in the box. It needs no drivers on Mac or PC and is Skype certified, so it works for calls, voiceover, podcasts and YouTube audio without an interface. Its single cardioid pattern is simpler than the multi-pattern Blue Yeti, and its 40 Hz to 18 kHz range and 16-bit/44.1 kHz recording suit speech more than music. Owners treat it as a dependable first USB mic; the common complaints are a plasticky body, no headphone jack or gain knob, and sensitivity to desk bumps and room noise.
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Reviewers and owners rate the Snowball iCE as an easy, good-value step up from a laptop mic for speech. They like the clear voice sound and driver-free setup, and criticise the lack of a headphone jack, gain control and shock isolation.
The Blue Snowball iCE is a USB microphone for voice and computer-based audio recording. It uses a custom cardioid condenser capsule. Blue says it delivers audio quality well beyond a computer's built-in microphone.
It is used for calls on Skype, Messages and FaceTime, and for recording vocals, podcasts, YouTube audio and narration for home movies. It is Skype certified.
It is plug and play with a Mac or PC, and no drivers are needed. It comes with an adjustable desktop mic stand and a USB cable.
