Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone Bundle (with Ringer Shock Mount)

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The Blue Mics Snowball USB Microphone is the worlds first professional USB mic!The Snowball finally provides you with a USB mic thats not only easy to use, but sounds as good on your desktop as it does in a professional recording studio. Whether youre recording a guitar at your kitchen table or a complete band in the studio, the Snowball can capture it with detail unheard of before in a USB mic.The Snowball is a direct plug n play mic that connects to either a Mac or PC no additional software is needed. With its dual capsule design and unique three-pattern switch (cardioid, cardioid with -10dB pad and omni), the Snowball can handle everything from soft vocals to the loudest garage band and its ideal for podcasting. Check it out and youll see why its the coolest mic in town.Blue Mics Snowball FeaturesPlug and play design no software required!Professional studio quality performance record both vocals and instrumentsMac and PC compatibleBlues renowned circuit and unique two-capsule designSwitchable mic patterns for a variety of recording applicationsGreat for podcastingIncludes custom mic stand and USB cableAdd The Ringer for a few coins more!Designed for Blue's complete line of spherical microphones, The Ringer is a vintage-style suspension mount designed to isolate the microphone body from low-frequency energy when mounted on a mic stand. The Ringer also accommodates virtually any microphone with a standard thread mount.
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- Condenser mic with USB connectivity
- Unique 3-pattern switch (cardioid, cardioid with -10dB pad, and omni)
- Dual-capsule design
- Frequency Response: Position 1-3: 40Hz-18kHz
- Does NOT require phantom power
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 "Blue Snowball and Macs" 2010-03-08
By Ms. J. Harris (UK)
I bought the Blue Snowball with great expectations for use with my new iMac with Garageband and Logic Studio. Unfortunately, I was VERY disappointed by the VERY low gain despite going through all the settings possible. Apparently, going by the comments on various newsgroups it seems that Blue know about the problem but as yet there is no fix. I could only get even a moderate signal by speaking about 2in from the mike and even then it was not good. According to the Blue website you could download some driver software fix but it only appears to work with old models. Blue have even removed comments from their website presumably because they are tired of all the complaints. I have replaced the Snowball with a Samson C01u which I must say works brilliantly with plenty of gain without any driver software. Looks like my Snowball is destined for eBay!

 "Good microphone for the price" 2010-01-27
By J. Dresser (Oak Park, CA USA)
I bought this for my daughter to use with her Mac. She has really enjoyed it and the sound quality is good considering the price. It was easy to set up and has not given us any trouble thus far.

 "Awesome." 2009-12-31
By Mike Baggins (Seattle, WA USA)
Test drove this thing at a buddy's house last night and it rules.

We recorded a full band situation from the middle of the room

and also close mic'ed some guitars. It all sounded great.

We tried every setting.

To the previous reviewer, maybe Blue doesn't support Vista much

because Vista sucks? Just go back to XP or upgrade to 7.

 "Excellent Microphone" 2009-12-09
By J. Szczech (Chicago, IL)
This WAS my third attempt at purchasing a microphone for some Web Based Multimedia Training that I am developing. The other two manufactures that I purchased were junk. They hissed and popped and just plain sucked! I was at my witts end. However, this Microphone by Blue Mic was an excellent investment. IT WORKS GREAT! I plugged it in and away we went. I use the Adobe products it worked out of the box with both Captivate and Presenter. I highly recommend this microphone.

 "It doesn't work with Windows Vista" 2009-11-18
By C. Fletcher (Southern California)
I bought one a few years ago, it worked great with XP. But since switching to Vista with a new machine, I can't get it to work and it appears that Blue has not issued any updated drivers. Support seems to be minimal.


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Blue Microphones Ringer Universal Shockmount for Ball Microphones

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The Ringer is a custom designed shockmount for Blue's complete line of spherical microphones; the ball, the 8-ball and the soon-to-be-released kickball and snowball.The Ringer is a vintage-style suspension mount designed to isolate the microphone body from low-frequency energy when mounted on a microphone stand. The Ringer also accommodates virtually any microphone with a standard thread mount. The Ringer is also a true universal shockmount - if the microphone will fit through the loop, it can be mounted in The Ringer by virtue of its unique universal thread mount. Beyond just working with Blue-engineered microphones, The Ringer is a great accessory for any microphone where you desire a high-quality, totally cool looking shockmount.
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Technical Details

- Ringer Shock Mount custom designed to support Blue?s entire line of ball mics.
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 "Nice Addition to Great Mic" 2010-03-16
By C. J. Bockay (Chicago IL USA)
I've already reviewed the Blue Snowball microphone and my feedback was quite favorable. I debated whether I wanted to spend an additional $40 on this shockmount because I did not detect any low frequency sounds coming through on my recordings. However, I did want something that would raise the height of the microphone. Even with fully extending the tripod that was provided with the Snowball mic, I was still bending my neck downward into the mic. This shockmount raises the mic a couple inches and it now is aligned perfectly with my mouth. Besides that, it really makes my studio look pretty sharp! I have not had any issues with the side tightening pin as others have reported.

 "Needs more work" 2009-12-13
By Todd M. Wilkinson (Avon,IN USA)
The shock part of this is fine, but the mount part needs a lot of work.



Problem 1) Once locked in, the mount part of it wobbles back and forth. It's loose and no amount of tightening will fix it, looks like they tried already and stripped out the screws at the plant. Now Blue was very accommodating and sent me a new one which is better but it still will wobbles about a 1cm back and forth at the top. I ended up using some super glue to stop this. At home this is ok, but in a studio or regular recording use it probably won't stand up for long.



Problem 2) The swivel arm, you just cant get it tight enough. The screw is made of very soft metal and the swivel is flat metal on flat metal so it never really gets right enough and a good push will knock it over. Once it's on a mic swivel arm I don't think it will last long. It might but I'm not sure.



Pro * It does the isolation part well and if I can keep it immobile it will do a fine job, just needs an update (version #2 ? )

 "The Rattler" 2009-06-13
By Brian J. Buehler (Michigan, USA)
This looked like a good product and a great match for the Snowball microphone. However, upon fastening the Snowball to the center ring microphone mount, I noticed a rattling noise anytime the assembly was moved. Turned out the metal bracket that the microphone mounts to was wobbly in the center (isolated) ring and would make a rattling sound if the shockmount was moved in the slightest. Tightening the screws that hold the mount to the inner ring seemed like a good idea except that the design kept things from clamping tighter together. Adding shims would have solved the problem but seems inappropriate given the price of this shockmount.

Since zero stars is not an option, I rate this product a one star and have returned it.

 "Beware!" 2009-05-15
By zaria (Dallas, Tx United States)
I love the snowball microphone. It does all that it is supposed to do. The Ringer is a sharp looking item which also does what it is supposed to do. The problem I have had with the Ringer is the thumb screw on the side. It is made of a soft metal and broke easily. All I need to make my Ringer work is a new thumb screw. I have REPEATEDLY emailed and explained the problem and requested a new thumb screw, which they have happily agreed to send me. But nearly six months later, I still do not have the simple thumb screw and I still am unable to use the Ringer with my Snowball. Recently, I have needed another microphone and I thought I would get the Baby Blue Bottle condenser mic, but after the awful experience I have had with Blue, I won't buy one. A company can have a great product but if they can't deliver on basic customer service, then they can not get my repeat business. I would not even be making this review if I had simply received a thumb screw so I could use the Ringer. Therefore, if you buy this product just be aware that if you have even a small problem you will be on your own to solve it.

 "WOrks great for isolation, kind of Big though" 2009-04-15
By K. Giles
This is a fantastic Shock-mount. I bought it to go with my Snowball, but it also works well with the blueball and any other mic with a mic clip that you need isolated.



She is kind of big, so on camera not as classy or stylish as I would like.



WHat else can I say. It's a shock mount. LOL.


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Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone, Gloss Black

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The Blue Mics Snowball USB Microphone is the worlds first professional USB mic! The Snowball finally provides you with a USB mic thats not only easy to use, but sounds as good on your desktop as it does in a professional recording studio. Whether youre recording a guitar at your kitchen table or a complete band in the studio, the Snowball can capture it with detail unheard of before in a USB mic. The Snowball is a direct plug n play mic that connects to either a Mac or PC no additional software is needed. With its dual capsule design and unique three-pattern switch (cardioid, cardioid with -10dB pad and omni), the Snowball can handle everything from soft vocals to the loudest garage band and its ideal for podcasting. Check it out and youll see why its the coolest mic in town. Blue Mics Snowball Features Plug and play design no software required! Professional studio quality performance record both vocals and instruments Mac and PC compatible Blues renowned circuit and unique two-capsule design Switchable mic patterns for a variety of recording applications Great for podcasting Includes custom mic stand and USB cable Add The Ringer for a few coins more! Designed for Blue's complete line of spherical microphones, The Ringer is a vintage-style suspension mount designed to isolate the microphone body from low-frequency energy when mounted on a mic stand. The Ringer also accommodates virtually any microphone with a standard thread mount.
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- USB Output: The USB output enables direct integration with a desktop or laptop computer, allowing CD-quality recording to software-based applications without a preamplifier
- Dual Capsule Design: The dual capsule design incorporates omnidirectional and cardioid elements to give you a choice of what the mic "hears"
- -10dB Pad: A -10dB pad switch eliminates noise and distortion when capturing signals at extreme volume levels
- Accessories Included: A desktop stand and USB cable are included so you can begin recording right away
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 "Great for Podcasting!" 2010-03-09
By Johnathon Pate (Arkansas)
I'm in the middle of starting up a new podcast and after reading countless reviews of mics I decided to go with this one. It's a wonderful mic and records perfectly. I would suggest this mic to anyone seriously considering starting a podcast and needing a great mic but have a tight budget!

 "You'll like this microphone" 2010-03-06
By Louis Hemmi (Houston, TX USA)
Excellent. My first non-toy microphone. I love the look and feel, and it works great. I must admit I had some trouble installing on Windows 7 machine, but I figured it out. If they had updated the documentation for Windows 7 it would have been nice.



My primary use is for podcasting.



I recommend the product, and the manufacturer's website was a help.

 "Great microphone!! Computer security limitations got in the way..." 2010-03-03
By Cammia Magal (Silverton. OR)
I've just started to do audio podcasting at work. This microphone did a great, quality job. I have no complaints at all about the sound.



However, I had a problem with the plug and play due to security restrictions on my computer at work. I work for a government agency and security's pretty tight. I have admin. rights to my computer but I still had to use someone else's computer who had higher rights than I did before I could use the microphone. I used Adobe SoundBooth. I tried it on my personal computer and laptop at home and it was instantly recognized. Just a heads-up for those whose IT departments have got things wrapped up pretty tight.

 "Fatal Flaw" 2010-02-27
By Michael Lovett (Lake Wylie, SC)
I'm using my Snowball under Windows 7. The unit is a new unit so it should have the "high gain" firmware update already installed (I can't be sure; the company says it isn't needed on models after a certain serial number but I can't find a serial number *anywhere* on this mic or the box)



Anyway, the problem, as others have mentioned, is that the mic's gain is just too little. To record voice, you have to have all your software input levels at 100% AND have the mic about 2 inches from your mouth. Then on playback, you will need strong speakers as well. If you can't get the mic close to your mouth, or you are trying to record a room of people, forget it.



I've sent an email to customer service, but no response.



This *could have been* a great product-- what were they thinking??

 "Great Sound - Nearly Useless" 2010-02-23
By Ben
I've tried out quite a few USB microphones for various purposes, and the Blue Snowball was, by far, the one that I'm the most ambivalent about. It has a great quality, it's pretty much plug-and-play (in theory), and it's sexy. Unfortunately, I found its gain to be so low that it was almost inaudible unless held directly in front of the mouth (not always a possibility) or I spoke very, very loud (not good for extended consecutive sessions). Sitting 4-6 inches away on my desktop, the speech was nearly inaudible and literally incomprehensible even with the input turned all the way up and post-production volume boost. I found it humorous that the instructions tell the user that the mic is so sensitive that it should be kept several feet away from the sound source.



Further, this was not an isolated problem. Tech support forums were full of people with similar results, so much so that Blue released a firmware patch (compatible with both Mac and Windows OS). While it seemed to work well for most people, for a significant number of users -myself included- the installer simply refused to run. To elaborate, the download worked, but when opened, the installer's "run" button was be grayed out, prompting me to "connect my Blue Snowball," despite the fact that it was plugged in, powered up, and running. After several hours of restarts, re-plugs, and time wasted with Blue tech support, I ditched it as much on principle as out of frustration; a $140 mic shouldn't require hours and hours of work just to be usable.



Since not everyone had the problems I had, I can't say that I don't recommend the Snowball. What I would recommend is if you want a mic with great quality at a reasonable price, pick it up from someone with a generous return policy (having gotten mine from an Apple Store, I had no problem getting my money back). If you can get it to work better than I could, congrats: you've got yourself a great mic. I would actually have considered a four-star rating just because for people who get it to work it's great quality, but as I said, at $140, I think I can expect better.


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The Icicle provides a high quality connection from your microphone directly into your computer or USB recording device. Featuring a studio quality preamp and no special drivers, you just plug and record! The Icicle is ideal for using your favorite microphone to do Podcasting, digital recording, voice messagaing or voice recognition.Blue Microphone Icicle FeaturesPlug and record - No special drivers requiredStudio Quality USB microphone preampSupplies 48V phantom power for condenser microphonesFully balanced low noise analog front endAnalog level controlPhantom power active lightIncludes 6 foot USB cableComputer, XLR cable & microphone are not included
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- Plug and record
- Studio Quality USB microphone preamp
- Supplies 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
- No special drivers required
- Fully balanced low noise analog front end
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 "Very Noisy" 2010-02-27
By Russell J. Johnson
I was told by the salesman at Guitar Center that the Icicle was easy and very high quality. . . It is perfectly easy but I have had nothing but problems from mine. There is a constant popping in anything I record. I am using an AKG C3000B microphone I have had for a long time and it is in perfect condition so the problem is not with my mic. Anyone else having this problem? Haven't been in touch with tech support yet, but I will say I am not happy with the Icicle. . .

 "Clean sound, easy setup" 2010-02-07
By Buster Maxwell / Writer, Performer, Producer (Pittsburgh PA)
Simple, plug-in setup. Garageband recognizes it right away, as long as it's opened as first step, before plugging in Icicle. Nice, clean, "transparent" sound without much coloring with my Electrovoice stage mic. Depending upon your setup, you may have to crank up your inputs and headphone volumes to get comfortable levels. Blue recommends plugging directly into computer. A great little device for the price!

 "Value for money" 2010-02-07
By Pradeep T (USA)
Brought this product for recording a radio program from home. Along with the Behringer

C-1 microphone, provides a cost effective solution.

 "Mic adaptor for computer" 2010-02-01
By Michael L. Jones (San Diego, CA USA)
The level from this unit was hard to adjust, and when all was said and done, it was very low.

 "Great value way to use my nice Rode mic" 2009-11-26
By S. Gresham (Seattle, WA United States)
I have some nice mics round my place for video and thought I could use them to help my skype chats, and for the money it is amazing little USB device.


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Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone, Brushed Aluminum

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The Blue Mics Snowball USB Microphone is the worlds first professional USB mic! The Snowball finally provides you with a USB mic thats not only easy to use, but sounds as good on your desktop as it does in a professional recording studio. Whether youre recording a guitar at your kitchen table or a complete band in the studio, the Snowball can capture it with detail unheard of before in a USB mic. The Snowball is a direct plug n play mic that connects to either a Mac or PC no additional software is needed. With its dual capsule design and unique three-pattern switch (cardioid, cardioid with -10dB pad and omni), the Snowball can handle everything from soft vocals to the loudest garage band and its ideal for podcasting. Check it out and youll see why its the coolest mic in town. Blue Mics Snowball Features Plug and play design no software required! Professional studio quality performance record both vocals and instruments Mac and PC compatible Blues renowned circuit and unique two-capsule design Switchable mic patterns for a variety of recording applications Great for podcasting Includes custom mic stand and USB cable Add The Ringer for a few coins more! Designed for Blue's complete line of spherical microphones, The Ringer is a vintage-style suspension mount designed to isolate the microphone body from low-frequency energy when mounted on a mic stand. The Ringer also accommodates virtually any microphone with a standard thread mount.
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- USB Output: The USB output enables direct integration with a desktop or laptop computer, allowing CD-quality recording to software-based applications without a preamplifier
- Dual Capsule Design: The dual capsule design incorporates omnidirectional and cardioid elements to give you a choice of what the mic "hears"
- -10dB Pad: A -10dB pad switch eliminates noise and distortion when capturing signals at extreme volume levels
- Accessories Included: A desktop stand and USB cable are included so you can begin recording right away
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 "Fatal Flaw" 2010-02-27
By Michael Lovett (Lake Wylie, SC)
I'm using my Snowball under Windows 7. The unit is a new unit so it should have the "high gain" firmware update already installed (I can't be sure; the company says it isn't needed on models after a certain serial number but I can't find a serial number *anywhere* on this mic or the box)



Anyway, the problem, as others have mentioned, is that the mic's gain is just too little. To record voice, you have to have all your software input levels at 100% AND have the mic about 2 inches from your mouth. Then on playback, you will need strong speakers as well. If you can't get the mic close to your mouth, or you are trying to record a room of people, forget it.



I've sent an email to customer service, but no response.



This *could have been* a great product-- what were they thinking??

 "Great Sound - Nearly Useless" 2010-02-23
By Ben
I've tried out quite a few USB microphones for various purposes, and the Blue Snowball was, by far, the one that I'm the most ambivalent about. It has a great quality, it's pretty much plug-and-play (in theory), and it's sexy. Unfortunately, I found its gain to be so low that it was almost inaudible unless held directly in front of the mouth (not always a possibility) or I spoke very, very loud (not good for extended consecutive sessions). Sitting 4-6 inches away on my desktop, the speech was nearly inaudible and literally incomprehensible even with the input turned all the way up and post-production volume boost. I found it humorous that the instructions tell the user that the mic is so sensitive that it should be kept several feet away from the sound source.



Further, this was not an isolated problem. Tech support forums were full of people with similar results, so much so that Blue released a firmware patch (compatible with both Mac and Windows OS). While it seemed to work well for most people, for a significant number of users -myself included- the installer simply refused to run. To elaborate, the download worked, but when opened, the installer's "run" button was be grayed out, prompting me to "connect my Blue Snowball," despite the fact that it was plugged in, powered up, and running. After several hours of restarts, re-plugs, and time wasted with Blue tech support, I ditched it as much on principle as out of frustration; a $140 mic shouldn't require hours and hours of work just to be usable.



Since not everyone had the problems I had, I can't say that I don't recommend the Snowball. What I would recommend is if you want a mic with great quality at a reasonable price, pick it up from someone with a generous return policy (having gotten mine from an Apple Store, I had no problem getting my money back). If you can get it to work better than I could, congrats: you've got yourself a great mic. I would actually have considered a four-star rating just because for people who get it to work it's great quality, but as I said, at $140, I think I can expect better.

 "Excellant Microphone" 2010-02-12
By Mike M. M. Net
Easy to install and worked as advertized.

I had used numerous microphones for IP intercom system in the past but none provided the clarity and volumethat this product provides.

 "Way better than my audio-technica headset microphone" 2010-02-06
By Meta S. Brown (Chicago)
I have an audio-technica atr5300 headset and have been struggling to record a decent audio track for a video. My voice is fairly soft, and although I never had any trouble making a good recording in a small studio with older mics, reel to reel tape, etc., volume has been a big issue for me with digital recordings. The recordings I made using the audio-technica mic were not cutting it at all. I was filtering out noise and then amplifying as much as I dared, and still had too little volume and unpleasant sound as well.



A friend lent me a Blue Snowball, and my troubles disappeared! I could have used the recording without any editing at all! No problem with volume, nice sound quality. This is a terrific product.

 "It's in season for a reason (tho I'm still plugging the Go)" 2010-02-04
By Samuel Chell (Kenosha,, WI United States)
This was an impulse purchase during an Amazon Gold Box showcasing of the mic. I'd been looking, without success, for a mic that could equal the sound I was getting from the studio mics at the radio station, which uses professional Sony's costing close to five hundred. Each of the mics I tried was either lacking in bass or overly "sibilant" or "pop"-prone or susceptible to all three problems. I started with the Blue Snowflake and, to be honest, didn't notice any difference in the sound of the spoken voice with the more expensive Blue Snowball microphone. But the Snowflake has a problematic design. Its not made to stand on a desk or similar surface, and it's unforgiving hard-metal makes it impractical to clip the gizmo to any but the thinnest computer screens. Moreover, the Snowflake tends blow in the wind with the least movement of the computer, adding to the challenge of positioning it in an optimal relationship with the speaker's elocutionary apparatus.



So the Blue Snowball, though not sonically revelatory, is a more stable mic than the Snowflake. You can easily set it up alongside a computer and place some sort of pop filter in front of it, making it a more practical mic than the Snowflake. Moreover, while some of the mics I've looked at (including the Snowflake) have gone down in price (at least marginally), the Snowball has gone up, suggesting that it's a popular, in-demand item with some resale value. And if you're not obsessive about colors, you can save a sizable chunk of change by going with white (it's called a "Snowball"--remember?) rather than brushed aluminum or black (admittedly, both of the latter colors are more flattering to the company's logo, making "BLUE" unavoidable to even the casual observer's eye--but if price is secondary to color and style, you may as well wait for the inevitable: the release of a Blue Snowball in--as though you hadn't guessed--blue!).



Finally, though it's not getting the respect it deserves, the Samson "Go Plug 'N Play" is the handiest, most portable, best-designed (and awkwardly named) mic I've found for use with a computer, and it sounds as good (at least when recording the human voice) as either of the aforementioned Blue's. Also, it's priced in line with the Snowflake rather than the Snowball (though by now I've acquired enough of these things to host a convention of snowmen).


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Say hello to the Snowflake, the first professional portable USB microphone.Whether you're recording your newest podcast, talking business on the web, or just narrating your latest great family movie, the Snowflake can capture it with amazing clarity and depth that's head and shoulders above any comparable portable USB on the market!The Snowflake works on both Mac and PC with no complicated drivers to install: just connect it to your computer's USB port, follow the prompts and you'll have high-fidelity sound in no time. It's perfect for podcasting, voice recognition software, iChat, and VoIP software such as Skype and Vonage. Or use it for dictation, field recording, lecture recording, and narration for slideshows and PowerPoint presentations. The sky's the limit. It's even great for recording music via GarageBand and other multitrack recording software.Designed with the traveler in mind, the Snowflake's unique design allows you to place it on a desk or flat surface near your computer, or mount it to the screen of most laptops. Because it simply connects to your USB port, it offers a wide range of applications coupled with an ease of use never before offered in a professional-quality microphone. In the tradition of Blue's line of renowned studio microphones, the Snowflake features Blue's superior proprietary capsule and circuit design, optimized to make sure that you always get the best sound possible into your computer, and sets a new standard for digital recording on the go!
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- Professional quality portable USB for recording on the go
- Unique design fits on your desktop or laptop
- Perfect for podcasting, internet telophony, voice recognition software, movie narration, music
- Compatible with Mac and PC; plug-and-play, requires no additional drivers
- Includes USB cable
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 "Just didn't work on a MacBook" 2010-02-08
By Janet S. Reid (Santa Barbara CA USA)
Just didn't work. Couldn't get it to come up on the list in Sound Preferences. Tried it on several MacBooks and on a desktop. Nothing. (Easy to return, however....)

 "Won't work with my Dell either..." 2010-02-05
By J. Adams (DOD Overseas)
I give it a "one star" becuase you must select something. Won't work in my Dell and apparently anyone else's either. I will take it back tomorrow....only lost an hour of my life...back to Logitech products.

 "Not compatible with Windows 7 64 bit; get samson Go Mic" 2010-01-24
By Shenron
Before I purchased this product, I browsed through amazon reviews and saw competing claim with regards to whether this product works with windows 7 or not. After getting this microphone for myself and trying to make it work with my laptop for a few hours, I can vouch for other users who have been claiming this product being incompatible with windows 7.



Specifically, this product does not work with Toshiba A505 laptop with windows 7 64bit home premium version installed. I uninstalled and reinstalled my sound drivers several times, but the laptop refuses to acknowledge that the microphone is plugged in.



In addition, Blue microphone website does not offer any disclaimer about this product being incompatible with windows 7. I guess claiming support for vista and xp is a roundabout way of saying that the microphone is incompatible with windows 7.



I would recommend Samson Go mic as a suitable replacement for snowflake. It works perfectly with windows 7 64 bit.



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 "Dell PC owners beware" 2010-01-12
By InfidelForJesus (Somewhere, USA)
I read the glowing reviews so I purchased one. I thought mine came DOA, so I exchanged it. Same results. So this time, I did two things differently. First, I tried the microphone in my Toshiba laptop instead of my Dell XPS 420 desktop PC. It worked. Next, I contacted XPS Support and spent about 30 minutes with support. The tech verified that both front and rear USB ports were working and a lot of other things. So he tried to refer me to their paid support option. Well, I'm not going to buy a $250 contract for a $45 microphone! I returned it and concluded that these puppies aren't compatible with Dells. Then I read the 1-star reviews and one other person had similar experiences with his Dell, so that confirmed it for me.



It's too bad because these babies sure get a lot of hype. Not sure what I'll do next.

 "Gave me Blue balls!" 2010-01-11
By Groggy Doggy
Been wanting an easy plug and play solution to recording musical ideas. This wasn't it! The mic didn't work straight out of the box. Tried it on two lap tops, Mac and PC. I got a device driver message that said, "the device has malfunctioned." Returned it to Amazon for a replacement and the second one didn't work! Amazon should be paying my complete return shipping costs on this piece of junk! I lost money on this product! I called the Blue mic company and complained. I'm also in the process of writing them a letter. This is inexcusable to have two in a row fail. Don't buy it save yourself the heartache and return shipping costs.


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