This is our review of the Snowball iCE, a unique looking USB microphone designed for recording, streaming and podcasting. The Snowball iCE is a plug and play microphone that claims to be the fastest, easiest way to get high-quality sound into your computer.
This microphone certainly looks good. But what does it sound like? And how does it compare to all the other USB microphones on the market? Read on, watch the video and listen to our uncompressed audio to judge for yourself.
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Blue Snowball iCE Features
Mic: Blue Microphones Snowball iCE USB Microphone
Type: Condenser
Pickup Pattern: Cardioid
Dual Format: No
Headphone Port: No
Accessories: Adjustable desktop stand.
Recording Resolution: 16-bit, 44.1kHz
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Additional Features: n/a
Pros: Superb recording quality for price; great looks; Light and easy to use.
Cons: No direct monitoring.
Buy: Buy Blue Microphones Snowball iCE USB Microphone on Amazon
Blue Snowball iCE Video Review – See it in Action
Blue Snowball iCE Original Uncompressed Audio Recording – Hear What It Sounds Like
Blue Snowball iCE USB Mic in More Detail
The Snowball iCE is certainly a robust and solid large diaphragm condenser microphone.
Easy to set up, you can use it to create CD-quality recordings and livestreams for YouTube, SoundCloud and more. You can significantly improve your audio quality on Skype, Twitch, FaceTime, or any other voice software if you use the iCE instead of your computer’s built in mic.
It is also easy to create podcasts and add narration to home movies.
You can even record instruments, vocals and entire bands with good audio quality.
Powered by a custom cardioid condenser capsule, we found the Snowball iCE delivered clear audio quality. It looked and sounded great. The main thing missing is a headphone port. So you will be relying on your computer’s built in speakers to hear the results.
And because you can’t direct monitor, you may experience latency if you try to monitor yourself while recording.
That said, this mic is good value for money, and hugely popular. You can buy the Snowball iCE USB Microphone on Amazon
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