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Blue Snowball iCE USB Mic for Recording and Streaming on PC and Mac Cardioid Condenser Capsule Adjustable Stand Plug and Play Black
Last Updated: March 7, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
410
Unverified
35
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NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Yes
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Review Analysis - 553 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
108background noise, audio, sound quality, noise, picks
+82%
-18%
" ... It does require some beginner knowledge to fine tune it, but it really is a good start if good sound quality is what you want. ... "
" ... Plugged this in, played my bit on the accordion, got complimented on sound quality - it truly was just plug it in and it works. ... "
" ... The sound on my channel's videos is very clear now. ... "
" ... The sound quality is superb compared to the cheapy I used before. ... "
" ... Amazing sounds for less than $50! ... "
" ... Great sound quality and durable and now I can use whatever headphones I want. ... "
" ... The sound is great, the only issue is that this is MUCH larger than I expected. ... "
" ... Great options for background noise if you fiddle with it too. ... "
Ease of Use
49easy to use, use, simple, setup, easy to set
+100%
" ... Its a really simple set-up and I've gotten great audio from it. ... "
" ... Easy install, and the improvement in sound quality is significant. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Great quality and super easy to use. ... "
" ... Good for beginners ... "
" ... Very easy to setup just plug and go. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up. ... "
" ... It is very sturdy and easy to transport. ... "
Product Reliability
49stopped working, working, year, died, dead
+24%
-76%
" ... But no, I've had nothing but problems. ... I ordered this 3 months ago so I'm hoping to get a refund, but based on other negative reviews, I won't hold my breath. ... "
" ... i broke it, thats it. ... "
" ... it's so pointless, it doesn't work. ... "
" ... IT DIDN’T EVEN LAST ONE MONTH AND IT STOPPED WORKING! ... "
" ... unfortunately 4 months since purchased it died. ... no idea what really happen but isn't working anymore (electronic issue). ... "
" ... I opened it and tried to fix it, but is so so poorly soldered to the motherboard that it's not possible to repair it. ... "
" ... If it's just a defective unit, I'd like to exchange it. ... "
" ... It just stopped working. ... "
Price
46money, quality, worth, waste, sound quality
+89%
-11%
" ... It's a really really really good microphone for an excellent price. ... "
" ... Final thought: 9.99999999999/10 would buy again (if I had the money ._. ) ... "
" ... This is a really good mic for the price. ... "
" ... The price is great (was listed for $50 at time of purchase)! ... "
" ... Awesome for anyone looking for a good price and a good product. ... "
" ... Worth its money! ... "
" ... I was skeptical because of the low price point (especially when some mics retail for hundreds) but I am so happy with my purchase! ... "
" ... It's a really good mic for the price ... "
Gaming
42mic, games, friends, streaming, recording
+93%
-7%
" ... It's also nice that I can wear high quality headphones while gaming and not have to use some lousy gaming ones. ... "
" ... The sound is not studio quality by any stretch, but perfectly sufficient for chatting while gaming over discord or something. ... "
" ... I love this mic, works amazing with gaming. ... "
" ... My son enjoys this mic for gaming and communicating with friends. ... "
" ... I plan on recreating my gaming/computer area and will have a much larger area to work with. ... "
" ... He says it works great and his friends can hear him clearly when he live streams on his games. ... "
" ... My 6 year old 15 dollar xbox gaming headset has significantly better sound quality. ... "
" ... This was purchased for use while gaming and for vocals on social media. ... "
Build Quality
39stand, broke, mic, arm, legs
+59%
-41%
" ... It is a little odd shape, but definitely a sturdy build. ... "
" ... Plan on buying a mic stand, the one provided is somewhat flimsy feeling, the provided stand should work on something lighter in weight. ... "
" ... I would love to see a better mounting bracket thingy so when I put it on a mic arm I don't have to do a guessing game on how to mount it so it's facing me instead of my monitor. ... "
" ... It is very sturdy and easy to transport. ... "
" ... Easy to use, just buy a stand that reaches your mouth ... "
" ... Ive dropped it or pushed it off my desk several times as well. ... "
" ... I've dropped it a bunch of times and it has survived, it's pretty hefty. ... "
" ... It's also more flexible, thinner and a bit longer. ... "
Call quality
29hear, discord, calls, picks, microphone
+86%
-14%
" ... people now report they can hear me fine no matter how I am positioned. ... "
" ... This makes talking with my friends over discord x10 easier and better. ... "
" ... It delivers crystal clear audio and magnifies my voice making it louder. ... "
" ... I don't hear the echo, but apparently the mic picks it up as clearly as my spoken voice. ... "
" ... Can talk with confidence knowing my voice is recorded with good qaulity whether its on Discord, ingame, Twitch, or even Youtube. ... "
" ... With ear buds and this mic, my friends can hear me loud and clear. ... "
" ... The microphone has great voice quality. ... "
" ... use it in DND sessions and they can hear multiple people no problem ... "
Setup
24setup, easy to setup, use, simple, plug and play
+96%
-4%
" ... Works good , Very Easy installation ... "
" ... Very easy to setup. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use, and sounds great for the price. ... "
" ... Great product, easy set-up and use. ... "
" ... Installation was easy, that is was nothing. ... Connecting and disconnecting is totally easy -- just plug it in or don't. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up. ... "
" ... Out of the box it was easy to get going, pretty straight forward to activate. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, using to record videos on a PS4. ... "
Ports
24port, plug, cable, plug and play, mini
+46%
-54%
" ... As a result of my careful examination, I saw that the usb port of the product sold to me is not the same as in the photo. ... "
" ... The sound quality was good while it lasted, but the USB port conked out and no longer transmits. ... "
" ... The USB ports on all the Yeti's are horrible and I suspect that's the problem. ... "
" ... Barely any use in general what happened it the USB port stopped working and nothing will connect with it. ... "
" ... since day 1 I noticed that the USB cable is loose and by cable movements it can shut off ... "
" ... This one has a thin, cheap, made in China Motorola to usb connector. ... "
" ... USB Port on the back of the mic died after a year and 4 months of use ... "
" ... In both cases the port on the back seems to be the issue. ... "
Device Compatibility
24computer, pc, connect, record, windows 10
+58%
-42%
" ... Connecting and disconnecting is totally easy -- just plug it in or don't. ... "
" ... Then adjust audio according in supported audio device manager you are using. ... "
" ... It does not connect directly to my camera so I record separately on my Mac and sync the files up later. ... "
" ... When I moved it to my windows box it does very well ... "
" ... Great addition to his computer. ... "
" ... Love this speaker, works well for virtual daily teaching. ... "
" ... Simple to use with a pc and laptop and is easily customizable with whatever recording device you are using. ... "
" ... I use this for conferencing and recording off a desktop and laptop. ... "
Microphone
23record, microphone, voice, recordings, mic
+87%
-13%
" ... This works very well for our recording needs. ... "
" ... The mic overall is good quality sound-wise, and makes a decent microphone for gaming, voice chat, or even audio recording. ... But if you need a microphone that's good for audio recording and blocking out background noise, then look somewhere else. ... "
" ... Really good for music recording ... "
" ... I use this to record simple demos, but everyone is impressed with the sound quality. ... "
" ... I've been recording YouTube videos on this microphone and it's just amazing!!! ... "
" ... When I got the mic I was amazed by the quality and the great audio you could record, really clean. ... "
" ... Used it for skype lessons and audio recording. ... "
" ... I use this for recording audiobooks for my YouTube channel. ... "
Noise Cancellation
22noise, background, pick, picks, noises
+77%
-23%
" ... It’s noise cancellation abilities on its own or decent even without buying the particular model that specifically cancels out noise. ... "
" ... I am a band director and this has been perfect for enhancing my voice, picking up when I’m playing instruments, and reducing background noise. ... "
" ... Eliminated a ton of background noise and a much clearer result. ... "
" ... Good quality, But It's take background noise. ... "
" ... Great options for background noise if you fiddle with it too. ... "
" ... It has amazing sound quality and great audio balancing along with background noise reduction. ... "
" ... I recommend using filter programs to make the input audio a lot better and reduce background noises. ... "
" ... No buzzing noises. ... Cancels out a long of my background noises as well. ... "
For Kids
17loves, bought, wanted, teaching, online
+100%
" ... Bought this for my gamer son and he loves it. ... "
" ... Second one I buy because I have more than one kid.lol they like them. ... "
" ... Son loves it ... "
" ... My grandson loved it for his u tube ... "
" ... its what the kid wanted. ... "
" ... Buying another for my grandson ... "
" ... son loves this for streaming video games on twitch and other platforms. ... "
" ... Bought for Xmas for my son he’s enjoying it ... "
Video Playback
14youtube, video, recording, bought, streaming
+93%
-7%
" ... This is a good product for people just getting into streaming or recording YouTube videos. ... "
" ... Good for videos ... "
" ... I love using this for YouTube videos! ... "
" ... It's crystal clear and I'm already using it for my YouTube videos. ... "
" ... Good for beginning video pros :^) ... "
" ... I bought it to help improve the quality of my YouTube videos and videos I make for my friends YouTube channel. ... "
" ... Bought this for making YouTube videos. ... "
" ... Great for you tube videos. ... "
Cables
13usb, cord, mic, broke, wire
+23%
-77%
" ... Purchased new cord but had same result. ... "
" ... We tested new cables, and a different computer, and the MIC is dead. ... "
" ... After a month of using it when I plug it in it won’t turn on and I bought a new cable and it didn’t work either ... "
" ... Microphone cable broke right out of the box. ... "
" ... However, my cable that came with it broke after a short while of use. ... "
" ... since day 1 I noticed that the USB cable is loose and by cable movements it can shut off ... "
Marketplace
12product, received, pictures, help, amazon
+42%
-58%
" ... My initial contact was on June 4th. ... "
" ... Also, I returned the item to the seller. ... I do not recommend purchasing from this seller. ... "
" ... I've tried emailing the company and 14 emails and 15 days (!!!) ... "
" ... Amazon can’t help you. ... "
" ... We did have an issue with it after quite a bit of use and we contacted the seller. ... "
" ... Purchased in late April. ... "
" ... I started to get suspicious and thought that the seller might have sent me a counterfeit product, clicked the product in my orders and looked at the photos of the product. ... "
Volume
11volume, voice, sounds, sound quality, picks
+73%
-27%
" ... Cancels out all the hissing and room sound. ... "
" ... This speaker has solved the problem ... "
" ... But this has me sounding super clear and a decent volume. ... "
" ... Still sounds like im sitting across the room. ... "
" ... Was hoping the sound quality on playback was a bit better but it has no problem picking up voices throughout the room ... "
" ... Overall the sound quality is vey good for the price, it picks up my voice very clearly without the need to speak very loud. ... "
" ... It delivers crystal clear audio and magnifies my voice making it louder. ... "
Software Platform
11support html5 video, browser, works, software, error
+45%
-55%
" ... It will not work with windows 10. ... "
" ... Outlook not good. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... The product is not compatible with windows 10. ... The web of Blue don't have support for this issue and don't have any way to claim a solution. ... "
Returns
11return window, return, one, closed, sent
-100%
" ... I threw it away garbage not even asking for a refund. ... "
" ... This model was returned. ... "
" ... If it's just a defective unit, I'd like to exchange it. ... "
" ... Regret not returning it in time. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... I missed out on my chance cause none of them ship to me. ... "
" ... So ive decided to quit. ... "
" ... Also, I returned the item to the seller. ... "
Fit
9arm, desk, times, tight, super
+78%
-22%
" ... Excellent for locution if you don't have a big budget (like somebody from Ecuador, in my particular case). ... "
" ... but I'm hoping that 5-stars stays! ... "
" ... Easy to mount and use. ... "
" ... The sound is high quality along with the materials, and the styling fits in with almost any set up. ... "
" ... I would love to see a better mounting bracket thingy so when I put it on a mic arm I don't have to do a guessing game on how to mount it so it's facing me instead of my monitor. ... "
" ... Super light so it can fit on most mic arms. ... "
" ... Ive dropped it or pushed it off my desk several times as well. ... "
Drivers
7windows, tried, things, different, blue
+29%
-71%
" ... To give you an idea how indifferent the tech support is, it has asked me do time-wasting things like reinstall drivers and unrelated software even though two different Windows computers measure the same low peak level from the mike. ... "
" ... Checked the Blue website and no driver was necessary. ... "
" ... I tried updating my drivers and re-calibrating the Mic a few times. ... "
Zoom
7mic, recording, needed, audio, perfect
+86%
-14%
" ... Very clear sound recording and perfect for zoom meetings. ... "
" ... (zoom, skype, google-meets) and gaming audio apps (skype). ... "
" ... I needed a mic for zoom AND recording and the cardoid pattern is PERFECT for this. ... "
" ... Now my kids and I are on Zoom meetings at the same time. ... "
Capacity
6picks, screen, noise, mic, house
+83%
-17%
" ... I have it mounted for a green screen room in our office and have had no issues with it. ... "
" ... It sometimes works TOO well, picking up my cat meowing from the next room over. ... "
" ... You can yell at your friends from the bathroom. ... "
" ... Also picks up every noise in the room. ... "
" ... It picks up pretty much everything in the room. ... "
USB
6used, use, computer, turns, plug and play
+67%
-33%
" ... It is plug and play USB. ... "
" ... I would have preferred a micro USB or USB C but still this is product is amazing. ... "
" ... It uses usb which makes it easier as you dont have to buy any external things just to be able to use it. ... "
" ... Just connect the usb to computer(pc or Mac) and start recording. ... "
Comfort
6mic, ears, arm, would, sturdy
+83%
-17%
" ... I can't imagine it would be comfortable leaning over the mic while I played. ... "
" ... Just what I needed just have to mute my game output and only hear it in my head set but perfect for my uses ... "
" ... Feels sturdy in your hand . ... "
" ... I was using and old Kraken Razer headset (I know . ) ... "
" ... Sounds to my novice ears are rich and clear. ... "
Keyboard
5stand, sound, recording, picks, pick
+100%
" ... its a great mic it just picks up every little sound, so if your trying to play games with friends your keyboard and mouse will be very loud for them to hear. ... "
" ... Great for recording and talking to friends, not so great for gaming if you don’t want people to hear your keyboard. ... "
" ... plus you'll want to get it off of your desk in case you are typing or gaming while recording. ... "
" ... It does pick up the sound from the keyboard, but if you place it correctly, it does a pretty good job ignoring most of the sound. ... "
" ... The base is threaded and detachable so if you have a stand you can position further from your noisey keyboard and set your pick up limits accordingly. ... "
Freezer
5snowball, blue snowball ice, bought, product, never
+60%
-40%
" ... If you have $10 extra to spend, go ahead and get yourself the Blue Snowball (no Ice) which is supposed to be a bit better. ... "
" ... I've been using the Blue Snowball Ice for the last two weeks now, and it's really served me well. ... "
Size
5thing, softball, bit, takes, sturdy
+60%
-40%
" ... This thing is the size of a freakin' Magic 8 Ball. ... "
" ... It is very sturdy and easy to transport. ... "
" ... Basically the size of a softball, which takes up a bit more desk space than I wanted. ... "
Design
5quality, sturdy
+100%
" ... Cool looking too ... "
" ... Using it for my PhD projects in Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design. ... "
" ... Excellent quality and great design. ... "
" ... I also love the design. ... "
As Gift
4son, bought, wanted, loves, christmas
+100%
" ... Bought this as a gift. ... "
" ... My son wanted it for Christmas so I got it. ... "
" ... it was a gift for my son he loves it ... "
" ... Bought as gift for boyfriend who streams. ... "
Apps
4browser, works, windows 10, software
+50%
-50%
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
Mouse
4picks, mouse, keyboard, every, desk
+100%
" ... its a great mic it just picks up every little sound, so if your trying to play games with friends your keyboard and mouse will be very loud for them to hear. ... "
" ... Mine is a Dell desk top modal, and sits on the desk top. ... "
" ... Good beginners mice. ... "
" ... plus you'll want to get it off of your desk in case you are typing or gaming while recording. ... "
Clarity
4crystal
+100%
" ... I added a pop filter and it helps a lot with clarity. ... "
" ... Cheap and crystal clear. ... "
Controls
3volume, wish, settings, microphone, mic
+33%
-67%
" ... I tried it on a different computer, and the microphone volume from the windows control panel at that computer was 100%, and the microphone was too low on that computer. ... "
Device Stand
3mount, mounting, tight, stand, mic
+67%
-33%
" ... There are a variety of mounting options. ... "
" ... I would love to see a better mounting bracket thingy so when I put it on a mic arm I don't have to do a guessing game on how to mount it so it's facing me instead of my monitor. ... "
Headphones
3use, mic, hear, headphone, great sound quality
+100%
" ... With ear buds and this mic, my friends can hear me loud and clear. ... "
" ... Great sound quality and durable and now I can use whatever headphones I want. ... "
" ... Never buying a headset again!!!! ... "
Delivery
3product, one, mic, first, delivered
+33%
-67%
" ... I've owned two of these now the first one was delivered broken the second one my cat was laying on my computer and ripped the USB port out and knocking the mic on the floor breaking it it looked fine but apparently something broke inside the mic I changed chords ports everything a 60 + dollar mic falling on carpet should not break let me guess the first one broke by the delivery person hitting a pothole ... "
" ... The entire box was damaged ... "
Defective Delivery
3-100%
" ... I will be returning this defective product immediately. ... "
" ... The entire box was damaged ... "
Weight
3heavy, also, microphone
+33%
-67%
" ... I also discovered that all the weight of the product is due to a heavy piece of metal that seems to be there only to . ... add some weight. ... "
" ... Also it's heavy. ... "
Storage
3desk space, bit, softball, size
+67%
-33%
" ... Takes up a little more desk space than I expected but I might get a boom to mount it on. ... "
" ... Basically the size of a softball, which takes up a bit more desk space than I wanted. ... "
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Number of USB ports: 2
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