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Blue Snowball USB Microphone with Two Versatile Pickup Patterns and Stylish Retro Design for Recording Streaming Podcasting on PC Mac Gloss Black
Last Updated: March 17, 2022 (Refresh Now)
7.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
784
Unverified
69
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VIDEO
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NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 146 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound
39audio, sounds, background, crisp, background noise
+95%
-5%
" ... Pros: The audio quality is fine. ... "
" ... I am very happy with the sound quality. ... "
" ... Excellent sound quality and has improved not only my meeting quality audio but also my live streaming. ... "
" ... Used for video conferencing and sound was very clear. ... "
" ... I sound great. ... "
" ... I use it for streaming and my voice sounds a lot better! ... "
" ... The sound quality is quite good, though even on the cardioid setting, it didn't block as much background noise as I had hoped. ... "
" ... I plugged it in and tried a test of my voice, I heard my voice but there was this very fast/loud ticking sound right along with my voice, sounded like a machine gun in the background, only much too loud to be in the background! ... "
Usage
29easy, son, plug and play, bought, use
+100%
" ... Easy to setup and choose between the (3) default audio switches on the back to your liking. ... "
" ... Plug and play, easy to use and set up ... "
" ... Son uses it for his college film course. ... "
" ... True plug and play, no real set up involved. ... "
" ... +Easy setup - no drivers necessary. ... Easy to unplug despite this ... "
" ... Using with an old iMac and audacity software, could not be easier. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son for when he is interviewing people online for his work. ... "
" ... My son is happy!! ... "
Connectivity
15port, microphone, plug, mac, connector
+47%
-53%
" ... The one time I finally had to move it, when I unplugged it the female end of the usb connector detached and fell inside the microphone. ... I can look through the USB port opening and see through the wire mesh on other side and hear the detached USB connector just jangling around inside there. ... "
" ... The USB cord and its jack are poorly made. ... "
" ... The microphone I received has a mini-B USB port which in my opinion is a lot less durable than the old, bulky, USB-B connector so I wish they didn't switch it. ... Also it came with a generic black mini-B USB cable, so the cable does not match the listing photos at all. ... I tried to look online for a silver mini-B USB cable and couldn't find it. ... I still stand by my opinions on plug type switch though. ... "
" ... I have tried to install on multiple computers and nothing. ... "
" ... I've tried swapping around usb ports (but I don't have any usb 2.0 ports on my motherboard to try). ... "
" ... Waited forever for a replacement cord to see if that was the issue, but since it's the microphone port directly, this was overall a waste of money. ... "
" ... But on my Mac I need an adapter to connect to usb c and I’m not sure if that is the issue but it’s an Apple certified connector so it should be fine. ... I must plug into a specific USB port or the mic doesn’t function. ... "
" ... I reported this to Blue support, with a very detailed report of the troubleshooting steps I'd taken (different USB port, different PC, different cable, etc. ... "
Camera
14meetings, voice, video, used, microphone
+100%
" ... Also I have used the microphone with Zoom and the audio quality is great. ... "
" ... Good quality and a necessary tool if speaking in a video or hosting online Zoom or teaching a class. ... "
" ... Grat mic for Zoom presentations and musical instruments ... "
" ... I use it for zoom meetings and to do voice over for my videos. ... "
" ... We set it up for Zoom meetings and we are very pleased. ... "
" ... The sound quality is amazing it’s very clear when I’m on zoom called ... "
" ... I use it for Zoom meetings, and I don't have to get close or raise my voice to be heard. ... "
" ... Great for Zoom. ... "
Body
11metal, cute, brushed aluminum, usb, space
+64%
-36%
" ... The quality of the tripod stand is 100% excellence. ... "
" ... A boom arm solves this "problem." ... I would buy another if it broke tomorrow. ... "
" ... this works great and won't break the bank. ... "
" ... It's pretty good and cute, just a little larger than I expected, but still cute~ ... "
" ... Super cute too! ... "
" ... The stand is stable and connection was plug and play. ... "
" ... - It picks up background sounds easily from around the room or even in the next room if the door is open, this could be good for quiet talkers and maybe not as good for someone who has a loud environment. ... - The build and material quality feels good, doesn't feel fragile or cheap ... - Lastly, I like the design and the stand it comes with a lot. ... I got the brushed aluminum and it looks great, very shiny. ... "
Price
10worth, quality, penny, money, microphone
+80%
-20%
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... For the price you really can't beat it. ... "
" ... Other than that, if you're looking for a good quality standalone microphone, then this product is worth the price! ... "
" ... Worth the cost and is reasonable price. ... "
Marketplace
8return, received, product, days, back
-100%
" ... I'm going to return it, but I am now afraid that If I try to order again, the same mistake will occur. ... "
" ... At this point, I just want it to work or a refund. ... "
" ... So why did I take off 3 stars? ... "
" ... I received this product and it does not work. ... I noticed the return policy is 30 days and now I am stuck with a microphone that does not work. ... "
" ... First of all I believe I received a used product. ... "
" ... I reached out to them twice and got no response so I had to get Amazon involved. ... Amazon finally get them to respond back but they will not give me a refund because I do not have the box anymore. ... "
" ... Sent back for refund ... "
" ... After five days, I poked again, and got a response. ... "
Design
8design, stand, shiny, look, easy to use
+88%
-13%
" ... I also purchased the shockmount and it works very well and looks distinctive! ... "
" ... Looks great and easy to use. ... "
" ... Super cute too! ... "
" ... - Lastly, I like the design and the stand it comes with a lot. ... I got the brushed aluminum and it looks great, very shiny. ... "
" ... Love the look and it’s helping with big webinars. ... "
" ... I bought the white one. ... "
Cable
8usb, cord, shipped, port, mini b usb
-100%
" ... At first, I assumed that it was perhaps a software issue or a problem with the cord. ... "
" ... The one time I finally had to move it, when I unplugged it the female end of the usb connector detached and fell inside the microphone. ... I can look through the USB port opening and see through the wire mesh on other side and hear the detached USB connector just jangling around inside there. ... "
" ... The USB cord and its jack are poorly made. ... "
" ... Also it came with a generic black mini-B USB cable, so the cable does not match the listing photos at all. ... I tried to look online for a silver mini-B USB cable and couldn't find it. ... "
" ... Never got to use it properly as the cable provided doesn't work with it and using your own does not fit as the connection is very poor and falls out at every moment. ... "
" ... Waited forever for a replacement cord to see if that was the issue, but since it's the microphone port directly, this was overall a waste of money. ... "
" ... At times it simply stops working and I need to fully disconnect it from all cables. ... "
" ... With the included cable there was lots of scratching and buzzing on the output. ... ), answered about a dozen questions on their support questionnaire, and I even attached a sound sample recorded with the bad cable. ... Halfway competent customer service would have done one of three things: Put me on a wait list, and shipped a cable when available, or shipped me a whole new unit, asking me to return the old one, or - just bought a cable somewhere and had it drop shipped to me. ... "
Software
7drivers, discord, website, voice, video
+43%
-57%
" ... I troubleshooted this by 1. plugging the mic into multiple devices - all had this error. ... 2. reinstalling audio drivers 3. purchasing TWO different replacement cords, and once again trying them on different devices. ... "
" ... I have also used it over Google Hangouts, Facebook Messenger, and Discord. ... Update 11 June 2021: ... "
" ... I've tried all the troubleshooting advice I've found on Google and nothing works. ... "
" ... The software on their website is literally a gains bar . ... "
Reliability
7years, sudden, stopped working, started, lasted
+29%
-71%
" ... I have purchased 2 of these and both broke within months. ... "
" ... After using this product for about 5 and a half months it has stopped working completely. ... "
" ... Broke after less than a year. ... "
" ... It used to work perfect but this has started to be a regular occurrence after 5 months of use. ... "
" ... After five days, I poked again, and got a response. ... "
Microphone
7voice, mic, podcast, microphone, loud
+86%
-14%
" ... I've been using this for recording my podcast and I love it! ... "
" ... Recording wise was not bad sounded level and clear but the test was short since I'm not using the mic for that . ... "
" ... It's been working perfectly for at least 3 years, no real set-up and picks up sound well for both recording and Skype/in-game voice. ... "
" ... I love using this microphone for recording my online lessons. ... "
" ... As a quarantined music teacher teaching from home, the snowball has been a game changer for my videos, puppet shows, and interacting with my students. ... "
" ... Purchased for doing voice overs on videos etc. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
7return, days, back, sent, microphone
-100%
" ... I'm going to return it, but I am now afraid that If I try to order again, the same mistake will occur. ... "
" ... At this point, I just want it to work or a refund. ... "
" ... So why did I take off 3 stars? ... "
" ... I noticed the return policy is 30 days and now I am stuck with a microphone that does not work. ... "
" ... Amazon finally get them to respond back but they will not give me a refund because I do not have the box anymore. ... "
" ... Sent back for refund ... "
" ... After five days, I poked again, and got a response. ... "
Calling
6voice chat, mic, hear, conference
+83%
-17%
" ... I just needed a mic for voice chat that had decent quality since I'm a quiet person. ... "
" ... It might be a vocal thing, and I do have a unusual speaking voice, but I really prefer the quality this one delivers, and there's less background noise for me to clean up in Audacity after the fact. ... only when I need absolute silence behind my voice. ... "
" ... I never realized how much audio quality in a conference call can make a difference until I started working from home. ... "
" ... Talk into it ... "
" ... Purchased for doing voice overs on videos etc. ... "
Size
4cute, size, glue
+75%
-25%
" ... I like the fact it came with a stand that sat on my desk, however, I bought a suspension system for it because it sits on my desk. ... "
" ... It's pretty good and cute, just a little larger than I expected, but still cute~ ... "
" ... Super cute too! ... "
Comfort
4boom, arm, stand
+75%
-25%
" ... I would highly recommend you buy a boom arm for it though. ... "
" ... I was using a cheap headset before so this was a good difference. ... "
" ... I have it on a boom arm and it works well. ... "
Remote
3learning, microphone
+100%
" ... It's helped with making sure our remote audience has better than average experiences so has done its job in my book. ... "
" ... I use the microphone to improve my remote learning experience. ... "
" ... This product has been a life saver in this distant and remote learning world. ... "
Gaming
3streaming, recording, picks, mic, keyboard
+100%
" ... Ditch your headphones and this will improve your streaming abs gaming speed! ... "
" ... I'm not a gamer. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 1
USB: Yes
Camera
Video: Yes
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