Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone (Gloss Black)

Finally, a USB mic that's not only easy to use, but sounds as good on your desktop as it does in a professional recording studio. Meet the Snowball; the world's first professional USB mic. Whether you're 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. Create studio-quality recordings with Blue Microphone's Snow­ball, a USB microphone with exceptional sound-capture capabilities. Using Blue Microphone's award-winning dual-capsule and circuit design, the Snowball produces crisp, clean recordings that are free of feedback and distortion. A unique pattern switch allows you to toggle between three different settings, giving you the flexibility to record vocals, instrumental music, podcasts, interviews, and more. With a plug-and-play design that is both Mac and PC compatible, the Snowball requires no additional drivers and is ready to record straight out of the box. Technology: 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 it's ideal for podcasting. Tech Specs: Transducer Type: Condenser, Pressure Gradient w/USB Digital Output Polar Patterns: Omnidirectional or Cardioid Frequency Response: Position 1–3: 40–18kHz Sample/Word Rate: 44.1 kHz/16 bit Weight: 460g Dimensions: 325mm (circumference) System Requirements: PC: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, XP Home Edition or XP Professional USB 1.0 or 2.0; 64MB RAM (minimum) Macintosh: Mac OSX USB 1.0 or 2.0; 64MB RAM (minimum)