Blue Snowflake USB microphone
Say hello to the Snowflake, the first professional portable USB mic. 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 from Blue is a compact and portable USB microphone ideal for travel.The mic capsule folds into the compact case, which also stores the included USB cable. This makes it easy to store the mic in a laptop bag, or even your pocket. When unfolded, the case acts as a desktop stand or laptop clip. The Snowflake has plug and play compatibility with Macs and PCs, so you don't have to install any drivers. 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.
The Blue Snowflake USB microphone is a great sounding, inexpensive microphone that's great for podcasting, audio or video chatting, or recording. As a bonus, it also happens to be quite small, ultra-portable, and intelligently designed.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!
Specifications
- Transducer Type: Pressure Gradient w/USB Digital Output
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Sample/Word: 44.1kHz / 16 bit
- Frequency Response: 35Hz – 20kHz
- Maximum SPL (THD 0.5%): 120 dB SPL
Features:-
1. Compact
Ideal for life on the road, the Snowflake has a compact design that fits easily into a laptop bag. The USB cable even tucks away into the case so you have an all-in-one travel solution.
2. Professional-Quality Audio
The perfect tool for podcasters, musicians, or movie editors, the Snowflake brings you studio-quality recording without breaking the bank.
3. USB
The Snowflake connects to your Mac or PC with the included USB cable, and no drivers are required. Just plug the mic in and you're ready to record.
4. Versatile
When unfolded, the Snowflake can either sit on your desk, or clip to your laptop. No matter what kind of computer you use, you can record with the Snowflake.
5. Stylish
In addition to being functional, the Snowflake has a stylish design that you'll be proud to display next to your computer.
Other features make it a nice add-on as well:
- The Snowflake slides into a plastic base so you it can easily "stand-up" on its own.
- The base doubles as storage for the included USB cable.
- Conversely, you can slide it out of the base to expose a hanging-clamp mechanism. This lets you attach it to a display.
- The microphone itself swivels 360-degrees on the clamp.
- It’s simple to use: just plug in the included USB cable to your computer.
Re: Blue Snowflake USB microphone
The Blue Snowflake sounds great, packs small, and won't break the bank. I don't know of another USB microphone priced like the Snowflake that offers such excellent sound quality, superb portability, and an intelligent, stylish design.
Characteristics
- Professional recording quality - on the go!
- Mac and PC compatible
- Plug 'n play - no complicated drivers required
- Unique design fits on your desktop or laptop
- Blue's superior proprietary capsule and circuit design
- Includes USB cable
Suggested Applications
Podcasting, voice recognition software, iChat, VoIP software (such as Skype
and Vonage), dictation, field recording, lecture recording, narration, presentations,music recording
System Requirements
Macintosh: Mac OSX; USB 1.0 or 2.0; 64MB RAM (minimum)
Windows: XP Home Edition or XP Professional; USB 1.0 or 2.0;
64MB RAM (minimum)
Re: Blue Snowflake USB microphone
I checked out Blue’s website after reading this article. Their stuff is amazing! I love the retro-look they’ve got, and further reading tells me they’ve got a good rep.
It’d be interesting to see their take on a Bluetooth headset.
Re: Blue Snowflake USB microphone
I bought mine for $79. I have no regrets at that price, so considering that at the time of this writing, the price here is $20 cheaper, I think this mic is a phenomenal value. Especially if you've used common USB headset mics with their miserable sound.
