Blue Snowball iCE USB Microphone for PC, Mac, Gaming, Recording, Streaming, Podcasting, with Cardioid Condenser Mic Capsule, Adjustable Desktop Stand and USB Cable, Plug 'n Play - Black

Great mic been using it for while and is good for its price good sound for gaming and videos alike

This item works. Quality is very good. asy to use.

I've had this microphone only for about 3 weeks, but so far I love it. I recently started a Youtube channel and this is perfect for my voice overs and even recording my voice for music. (I'm a creative goof, so I am recording food remixes to my favorite songs LOL) I am sure there are better ones out there for music, but this mic is fabulous for the person looking for an intro mic that does a fabulous job. I wasn't down to spend $100 on a microphone just to do voice overs. I don't have another mic to compare it to, but honestly don't think I'll ever need one if this one lasts. I did buy a pop filter for this mic and do notice the difference in recording quality. The distortion goes way down if I'm singing loudly into the mic with the pop filter. In other words, buy it. It's affordable and does the job well. **3 YEAR UPDATE*** May 2021 I bought myself some sound healing instruments for my birthday, and recorded them on this 3 year old Blue Snowball Mic yesterday using FCPX as the software. This mic is a CHAMP! It picks up the most minute sounds. In the 3 years I've had this mic, I've recorded hundreds of voice overs, meditations, karaoke sessions, yoga classes, and just started recording sound baths. I didn't think this mic would pick up the tuning fork, but HOLY WOW! The tuning fork sounds like a crystal singing bowl when recorded with this mic! It can pick up the imperceptible sound from the fork I cannot hear as the vibration slows. I also just moved and now live near a freeway and this mic even picks up the soft hum of the cars that echoes through my ceiling vent. THAT's how sensitive this mic is. I stand corrected from my initial review, this mic might be great for music recording if you need a budget friendly mic. This mic is so sensitive, I have to be careful not to swallow or breathe too loud, lol, because it picks that up, too. The video I posted is of a tuning fork 432 hz, and a tongue drum tuned to C. (Mind you, this is my first day playing the drum after a couple of hours)

This is my second "cheap" microphone and I absolutely love it. Initially, I purchased this microphone for podcasting but decided to see how it would handle voice overs. Though I am upgrading to a better microphone for voice acting, this microphone does very well. It picks up my voice clearly and does not have that weird fuzzy static in the background. Though this is a great microphone, I will not use this for professional voice work, but for "for fun" gigs. This microphone is great for beginners because you can plug it into your computer, (I use Windows 10) change the microphone settings on your computer for "snowball" and you're good to go. For those on a budget that need an audio software program, I suggest running this microphone with Audacity. Audacity is 100% free, just so you know, and is beginner friendly. But you can choose what works best for you. This microphone is VERY sensitive and will pick up more than just your voice. Find a very quiet place in your house, like a portable recording booth or closet, if you want to use this for voice over work and do not have a studio. I have noticed that when my back was facing the door and the microphone was right in front of me, I was picking up sounds from upstairs. My door was closed but I could still hear small noises upstairs. The best place to position yourself is with your back to a wall. That way, the microphone picks up less noises behind you. Also, invest in egg crate foam! It helps tremendously. The best distance to sit from the microphone would be about 6-8 inches away. Best way to gauge this is make a "y", or ASL "Y" with your fingers in the space between you and the microphone. (Put your pinky and thumb up and put the other fingers down.) Touch your pinky to or just in front of the microphone and your thumb to your lips or the space just before your lips This distance works for me every time, but you might find a different sweet spot for your voice and that's fine. Happy recording, gaming, podcasting, or streaming!

I am pleasantly surprised by this mic. The sound that comes out of it is definitely top quality in spite of its small price and weird presentation. It will without a doubt, make a significant impact on your recordings and is all around a solid first mic to own. My use is primarily online lectures on Teams and it does so very well. It has a low noise floor but it does pick up my computer's fans. There are ways to mitigate this even in real time so it's no big deal (I do use Nvidia Broadcast which is not something everyone can have access to). The build quality is better than I expected. It's still plastic but it feels surprisingly sturdy and dense. The included tripod feels a bit flimsy but settles under the weight of the mic and should do the job well. It's very much a no-hassle, plug and play mic. Even unedited, it sounds great. I truly love the functionality this brings for the price. However, I do hope the first unit I got, which was defective, is not a harbinger of future headaches.

Esse microfone tem uma qualidade maravilhosa, e ele serve para a maior parte das condições. Ele não vai filtrar sons de fundo perfeitamente, não vai deixar de captar sons ao redor, e não possui controle de ganho, ou mesmo botão de silenciar, então é um microfone extremamente simples, mas é simples de montar e de usar, não precisa de nenhum tipo de preparação, vem com um tripé de qualidade (que só possui uma posição), e a rosca do microfone é um modelo padrão apropriado para a maioria dos suportes. O melhor é o custo em comparação a outros microfones, porque não é caro demais e tem uma qualidade excelente. Para qualquer coisa além de serviços profissionais de som, esse é o melhor microfone do momento.

This microphone is really value for money, for 3 reasons - 1) the sound quality is excellent (I use it to record presentations and media content as well as for zoom meetings, 2) so easy to set up - literally plug it in and immediately use - nothing to download, no settings to toggle with, everything is automatically detected and the mic can be used in all programs. No need for changes to any settings, 3) good build quality - the device is solid and feels like it will last a long time. My friend who recommended this to me has been using hers for 2 years without a single hitch

ネット配信用に購入しました。 組み立てると結構デカイですが、 スタンドが付いているので喋るのが楽でした。 音質は抜群です！ 設定も難しい所はなくUSB端子に刺すだけで セットアップは完了です。

Good voice quality, huge durability.