Product Description
The Blue Microphones Snowball iCE is an incredibly versatile USB microphone that offers outstanding HD audio. No matter if you're at home or in the office, getting top - notch audio with your computer has never been simpler. This microphone's audio quality far surpasses that of your computer's built - in mic. Its custom condenser capsule with a cardioid pattern captures crystal - clear audio for communication, content creation, and recording. It's a plug - and - play device for both PC and Mac, so you don't need to install any drivers. After in - depth testing by engineers, it has been certified by Skype to provide excellent clarity and an optimal Skype experience. Key features include a custom condenser capsule for clear audio, easy direct connection to Mac or PC without driver installation, an adjustable desktop mic stand and USB cable, compatibility with desktops, laptops, and iPads (with Apple's iPad Camera Connection Kit), the ability to add HD audio to YouTube, SoundCloud, or Myspace recordings, improvement of audio quality on various messaging platforms, recording of instruments, vocals, or bands, and creation of podcasts and adding narration to home movies.
Using the Blue Microphones Snowball iCE is a breeze. First, connect it directly to your Mac or PC via the USB cable - no need to install any drivers. If you're using an iPad, make sure you have Apple's iPad Camera Connection Kit. Place the microphone on the adjustable desktop stand at a suitable angle for the best audio capture. For recording instruments, vocals, or creating podcasts, position it close to the sound source. When using it for video calls on Skype, Windows Live, Google Talk, or Yahoo! Messenger, keep it near your mouth. As for maintenance, keep the microphone clean by gently wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you're not using it for a long time, store it in a safe place to prevent any damage.
