Product Description
Get studio - quality audio for podcasting, YouTube videos, game streaming, Skype calls, and music with the world - renowned Blue Snowball USB microphone. Its industry - leading Blue condenser capsule technology delivers natural sound straight to your desktop. With a simple USB connection and plug - and - play operation, you don't need extra equipment. Just plug it in and start recording or streaming in top - notch quality. Features include a unique two - condenser - capsule design for various audio capture needs, multiple pickup options (cardioid, omni, and cardioid with pad), a fully adjustable metal mic stand, and a USB cable. It's plug - and - play with both Mac and PC. Specifications: Transducer type is condenser with USB digital output, has cardioid or omnidirectional polar patterns, a frequency response of 40 – 18 kHz in positions 1 - 3, a sample/word rate of 44.1 kHz/16 bit, weighs 460g, and has a 325mm circumference. System requirements are Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 with USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 and macOS 10.10 or higher with USB 1.1/2.0/3.0.
Using the Blue Snowball USB microphone is super easy. First, connect the included USB cable to your computer (make sure your computer meets the system requirements, like Windows 7 or higher or macOS 10.10 or higher). Then, plug the other end of the cable into the microphone. You're all set to start recording! You can choose different pickup options depending on what you're recording. For vocals or podcasts, the cardioid pattern might work best. When recording in a more open environment, try the omni pattern. As for maintenance, keep the microphone clean by gently wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid getting it wet. If you're not using it for a while, store it in a safe place, perhaps using the adjustable metal stand to keep it upright. And remember, since it's a plug - and - play device, you don't need to worry about complicated setups.
