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Blue Snowball USB Microphone Brushed Aluminum
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
750
Unverified
72
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VIDEO
Review Analysis - 178 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
49voice, sounds, record, great sound quality, recording
+98%
-2%
" ... I use it to record voice overs and music, and the sound is very clear without a lot of background noise. ... "
" ... I sound clear on stream and have never had issues. ... "
" ... All my friends tell me I sound clear. ... "
" ... Say goodbye to muffled sounds and robotic voices. ... "
" ... It seems to sound good, was easy to connect and everybody I speak to can hear me just fine. ... "
" ... The sound quality was fine and the build quality seemed sturdy. ... "
" ... audio over my computer rather than a phone). ... Great sound quality and exclusion of other sounds in the room. ... "
" ... Works well, even with the speakers behind it. ... "
Product Reliability
14working, year, worked, tried, started
+50%
-50%
" ... I have tried numerous 'solutions' found online but none of them worked. ... "
" ... Then, all of a sudden, before I had it for a year, it died. ... "
" ... Product quality is terrible - completely stopped working 3 months after purchase. ... "
" ... In spite of this, it worked appropriately on about 10% of my attempts. ... "
" ... For the first few times I tried to use it, it recorded very low, then it stopped reading at all, and then started reading as an "advanced audio device" and a speaker (not as a microphone), which Blue Mic doesn't seem to know how to fix, so all you can do is request a replacement or refund from Amazon (no refunds from Blue Mic). ... "
" ... Sadly, the product was faulty. ... "
" ... This is an issue they've been aware of for years and have yet to fix. ... "
Price
14money, microphone, mic, budget, years
+100%
" ... It has amazing quality and I would definitely recommend buying this product for the great price. ... "
" ... I recommend this to those on a budget. ... "
" ... I love it and for the price you pay for it, it exceeds its expectations. ... "
" ... Got this on a lower price and its so good ... "
" ... I use it for all my VO stuff - works great, looks good - And the price is right. ... "
" ... This microphone is great for its price range. ... "
" ... By far the best mic for someone on a budget. ... "
" ... it's audio is exceptional for the price. ... I just can't find anything with as good of audio quality within that price range. ... "
Microphone
12recording, voice, recordings, podcast, vocals
+92%
-8%
" ... The recording was crystal clear and perfect for music videos and just messing around. ... Recommend it for anyone wanting to record music or even just vocals. ... "
" ... I use it, to record my podcast, new friends podcast. ... "
" ... Awesome, sound on skype is fantastic and so easy to start using, can't wait to record! ... "
" ... I have used it to record webinars and the sound quality is extremely high. ... "
" ... It can record via Cardioid or Omnidirectional, meaning it works great for a single person speaking directly into it, or in a circle of people talking around it. ... "
" ... Clear and quality voice recording. ... "
" ... I am not a professional so I can't say anything specific about quality, but I can say they sound clear in their videos and they're happy with them. ... "
" ... Great for recording music and voice over work. ... "
Call quality
11voip, skype, recording, hear, calls
+100%
" ... In VoIP calls, he is so clear that his friends are always asking what his mic is. ... "
" ... Highly recommend for anyone doing voice work or singing. ... "
" ... All my friends tell me I sound clear. ... "
" ... As I frequently use Skype with this microphone, my clients and friends are able to hear me clearly and is often surprised at the quality of my voice. ... "
" ... This allowed me to take off my headset for VoiP! ... It seems to sound good, was easy to connect and everybody I speak to can hear me just fine. ... "
" ... My colleagues have all commented on the quality of my voice during conference calls. ... "
" ... I use it, to record my podcast, new friends podcast. ... "
" ... Clear and quality voice recording. ... "
Build Quality
10aluminum, legs, well made, cable, build quality
+70%
-30%
" ... The sound quality was fine and the build quality seemed sturdy. ... "
" ... love this the legs are a bit flimsy but it works great ... "
" ... Sturdy, very well made. ... "
" ... The base it comes with has a telescoping arm so you can adjust the height. ... And it is quite sturdy with the fold-out legs. ... "
" ... No need to worry about expensive breaking headsets ever again! ... "
" ... The boom does come with an adapter built into the mic clip but it is a rather cheap plastic adapter that I can see easily stripping over time. ... "
" ... It comes with a 6 foot, long plastic, coated braided cable. ... The chrome on the stand stands out nicely against the black parts. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
USB: Yes
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Video: Yes
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