Logitech for Creators 988-000068 Blue Snowball USB Microphone for PC and Mac, Condenser Mic with Cardioid and Omnidirectional Pickup Patterns, and Stylish Retro Design – Silver

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blue Legendary Blue Broadcast Sound

Capture legendary Blue broadcast sound with exceptional presence and detail for podcasting, YouTube productions, game streaming, Skype calls and voice over work.

blue Adjustable Desktop Stand

Position the microphone in relation to the sound source with Snowball’s adjustable metal tripod stand, improving sound quality while saving space on your desktop.

blue -10 dB Pad

Maintain professional audio quality with a -10 dB pad in cardioid mode, which keeps Snowball sounding clean and distortion-free on louder voices and instruments.

blue Multiple Pickup Patterns

The cardioid pattern is perfect for recording and streaming, while omni puts you “in the room” for conference calls.

blue Blue Sherpa Companion App

Fine-tune your sound with deep control of Snowball. Manage your mic gain and more right from your desktop.

blue Available in Three Bold Colors

Compliment your studio with one of Snowball’s three distinct finishes: Gloss Black, Brushed Aluminum and Textured White.

blue Plug ‘n Play on Mac and PC

Start recording quickly and easily with driver-free operation on Mac and PC.

blue Stylish, Retro Design

Record or stream in style with an eye-catching design inspired by classic recording equipment that looks great on your desktop and on camera.

blue Two Versatile Pickup Patterns

Snowball offers two different pickup patterns to suit a variety of applications. Switch between cardioid and omni modes to get the best sound for any recording situation.

blue Cardioid Mode

Perfect for podcasts with a single host, game streaming, Skype calls, vocal performances, voiceovers and instruments.

blue Omnidirectional

Omnidirectional mode is best used in situations when you want to have a conference call with multiple participants in the same room, or a multi-person interview on a podcast.

snowball

snowball Accessorise Your Creative Space

Transform your desktop into a broadcast studio with the Compass broadcast boom arm and Ringer shockmount.

snowball Compass Premium Broadcast Boom Arm

Compass features a broadcast studio-grade design with enclosed aluminium construction, internal springs and hidden-channel cable management.

snowball Ringer Custom Shockmount

Ringer is a vintage-style suspension designed to isolate microphones from noise,shock and ambient vibration.Although custom-designed for our Snowball USB mics, Ringer can also be used with other mics

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4.5 out of 5 stars 24,044

4.4 out of 5 stars 2,354

4.5 out of 5 stars 6,389

4.6 out of 5 stars 33,842

4.2 out of 5 stars 986

Price

£99.99£99.99

£95.99£95.99

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Capsules

1 Condenser

2 Condensers

2 Condensers

3 Condensers

3 Condensers

Patterns

Cardioid

Cardioid, Omni

Cardioid, Omni

Cardioid, Omni,Figure-8,Stereo

Cardioid, Omni,Figure-8,Stereo

Bit Depth/Sample Rate

16-bit/44kHz

16-bit/48kHz

24-bit/48kHz

16-bit/48kHz

24-bit/192kHz

Gain Control

-10dB PAD

Via desktop app

Yes

Yes

Mute

Headphone Output

Headphone Volume

Output

USB

USB

USB

USB

USB, XLR

Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ French
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.3 x 15.6 x 26.7 cm; 460 g
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Logitech for Creators
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002OO333Q
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 988-000068
Country of origin ‏ : ‎ China
Department ‏ : ‎ Default Category

Legendary Blue broadcast sound: 2-capsule design gives your voice exceptional presence and detail for professional-level recording so you can elevate your YouTube videos, Twitch streaming and more
Multiple pickup patterns: The USB microphone features a cardioid pattern for recording and streaming, and omnidirectional which puts you “in the room” for conference calls on Zoom, Skype and more
Stylish retro design: Record or stream in style with a classic recording equipment design that looks great on your desktop and on camera; available in 3 bold colours
#1 Professional USB microphone brand: Based on independent sales data (April ’19 – March ’20) of PC microphones in both units and dollars in the US and Canada
-10 dB Pad: Maintains professional audio quality and keeps Snowball sounding clean and distortion-free on louder voices and instruments for everything from voiceovers to podcasts to singing
Adjustable desktop stand: Allows you to position the condenser microphone in relation to the sound source, improving sound quality and saving space on your desktop for the optimal broadcast setup
Blue Sherpa companion app: Fine-tune your sound with deep control of Snowball; manage mic gain, polar patterns and more right from your desktop on Windows or Mac
Plug ‘n play: Start recording quickly and easily with driver-free operation on your Mac or PC computer or laptop so you can stream gaming, join Zoom meetings and record podcasts right away

Customers say

Customers find the microphone delivers good sound quality and works well, with three useful settings and easy setup. They appreciate its appearance and consider it good value for money. The compatibility receives mixed feedback – while it works perfectly with computers, some customers report it doesn’t work at all. The sound quality receives criticism for being too quiet in recordings.

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9 reviews for Logitech for Creators 988-000068 Blue Snowball USB Microphone for PC and Mac, Condenser Mic with Cardioid and Omnidirectional Pickup Patterns, and Stylish Retro Design – Silver

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  1. Anthony Stevens

    Great quality for price!
    I needed a microphone to record vocals and guitar but at the same time I didn’t have much money to spend, then I found the Blue Snowball and I was relieved.Its a great little microphone, because its a condenser it records vocals very well, I use the microphone for both voice acting and singing and I hasn’t let me down yet! I’m also using it to record guitar and it does a really good job at the too, its best at recording acoustic guitar and though I would prefer a dynamic microphone for recording electric guitar (because of the amplifier) it still does a great job at recording that too.Build quality is excellent, very sturdy, I’ve knocked it over and dropped it more times then I am proud of and still works like the day I got it.One thing I will say is though, I don’t notice too much of a difference between the microphones Cardioid and Omnidirectional settings, in Cardioid mode the microphone will still pick the quite a bit of the sound around it.Overall a great product, can’t beat the price! Perfect for anyone just starting out in recording, especially voice, and looking to get a cheap and semi-professional audio quality microphone, great for Skype calls too!

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  2. Allan Shepherd

    Excellent quality, fantastic style, beautiful sound
    I purchased this product since i use Skype a lot and play a lot of online games. Definitely a case of overkill, however I fell in love with this product the moment I saw it.Opting for the brushed aluminium, it is more of a chromed plastic finish, and a little bit of a fingerprint magnet, however it’s looks always draw comments from friends, and I’ve been told that hearing me speak over it is like being in the same room.This microphone has 3 settings, I find that for general day to day use, coupled with me sitting a sensible distance away that setting 2 is the best. 1 was too loud, and 3 was picking up my speakers. However it’s simply a question of plug and play to see what works for you.It is certainly a good size, and worth bearing in mind if you don’t have a lot of desk space. About the same size as a tennis ball, it’s stand is sturdy, solid, and the whole thing looks and feels like it will last for a long time to come.I cannot recommend this product more than I have, it’s a thing of beauty. Go buy one today!

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  3. Jack Reviews

    ALMOST PERFECT – YouTube, Voice over, Music – A great beginner
    Purchased this microphone a few years back when I had just got started into video editing and recording voice over for various projects.First impressions -Colour – SilverDesign: Sleek, shiny, compact – The microphone itself has a some what balanced weight to it, not too heavy, but also not light enough to feel cheap (given the price!)The somewhat vintage like design looks very nice, once on the tripod provided, in most technology surroundings (computer, laptop, office).Setting up/ ease of use -Process: Attached the microphone to the tripod provided is as simple as screwing on a bottle cap on a bottle on drink – twist until tight, simple.The USB cable provided is lengthy enough for most desk or other swing arm attachments.Settings on the microphone are a simple switch on the back depicted by what is desired in terms of sound.Audio -Quality – Very good, would even say great at times, clear audio through and through! Some slight clipping with audio (perhaps due to shouting a little too loud on my end to test the peaks) but this is to be expected with almost all microphones so that’s a relatively invalid comment in aspects.In terms of peaking I found it quite rare, if it was to peak at all during general vocalising or any kind. It picks up the lows, and it picks up the highs, and it does it well! That’s the main focus, if it does it well, and it sure does!Pros:- The compact and light weight design is perfect for smaller desk setups and tripod/ swing arm attachments.- The ease of setup is wonderful, just plug in and start recording!- The simple switch on the back for desired sound recording is perfect for beginners and can be changed in a pinchCons:- Choice in settings on the back of the microphone is limited. The minus decibel setting is very quiet, unfortunately this cannot be adjusted unless in post production (raise the sound up) this can cause distortion in quilting though!Overall:- The microphone is perfect for beginners/ intermediates looking for a cheap and affordable way of starting off their sound recording projects! Clear and precise audio.I would have liked more versatility with the settings but, for the price, even having the option to change sound input is a great feature.If you’re looking for a place to start your YouTube, voice over, music project, and are a little strapped for money then this is the microphone for you! I have not seen nor been able to compare to other microphones within this price bracket during the time of this review.You won’t find better for this price range…BUT…If for instance you are able to spend a little bit extra then I would suggest the Blue YetiIf not, this microphone will do just the job that’s needed, and perhaps a little bit more!

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  4. Mike

    Great microphone that sets up easily.
    When I first had this microphone, I had the issue that quite a lot of users have, there is no driver from Blue and it doesn’t work. After a re-install of Windows 7 (not due to the microphone) it worked perfectly.This does not work with Pro Tools software, but free recording software such as Audacity is fine.The microphone is great, quite a lot of low end, but when you roll that off the higher frequencies are captured very well. The 3 settings are easy to use, cardioid, cardioid with a -10dB pad and omni-directional.You would probably want a pop shield or something more to hold back the P’s, as I said, this microphone captures a fair amount of low end, so P’s tend to jump out big time.Also the amount of power this microphone needs from the USB hub is pretty substantial. This means that you may have to disconnect some (or in my case, pretty much all) other USBs in order to feed the microphone enough power.Overall, a great sounding USB microphone that is good value for money and professional sounding microphone settings that you would expect more on studio-quality microphones rather than desktop USB ones.

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  5. Mouty

    Bonjour,j’anime un blog […] sur lequel je fais des podcast et des vidéos.ce micro est très efficace et simple d’utilisation. Il suffit de la brancher en usb et voilà!J’ai un mac et j’utilise le micro avec garage band pour mes podcast et avec screenflow pour mes vidéos.Le micro permet d’avoir un son net et propre ce qui donne un rendu professionnel.Petite remarque: La première fois il m’a fallu tester plusieurs prises usb (j’en ai 3 sur la imac) avant le mic soit reconnu. Mais maintenant ça va.En conclusion,un bon rapport qualité/prix et un produit idéal pour tout ce qui est enregistrement et utilisation sur ordi (skype, podcast, vidéo, ..)Blue Microphones Blue Snowball Microphone USB pour Mac/PC Aluminium Brossé

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  6. Cliente de Amazon

    Compre el modelo Blue Microphones 1936 Micrófono USB SnowBall, ojo, fijate cual bola compras porque a pesar de que cada una es muy similar y tienen diferentes colores, si tienen caracteristicas diferentes, el plateado tiene 3 modos que creo no tienen los otros “ICE”, este graba por todos los lados y suena bien, obvio debes estar más o menos cerca, tipo una mesa, para grabar un pod al centro esta bien, la base es como de aluminio, recomiendo comprar el soporte que sale como en 250, solo que no le queda, tendras que meterle la base para micro normal en el cuello y cerrarla con un cincho, pero queda bien.

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  7. Polarwolf89

    Zu Beginn möchte ich anmerken, dass ich kein Profi bin und nur ein gutes Standmikro suchte für die Vertonung eines Fan-YouTube-Projekts (Synchronisation einer Rolle). Ein befreundeter YouTuber und “Veteran” in dem Gebiet empfahl mir das Snowball als “das Beste in dem Preissegment”. Und ich als “Laie” empfinde wirklich, dass das Mikro 1A ist.Verarbeitung:###############Der Mikrokopf (der Schneeball an sich) hat schon ordentlich Gewicht und fühlt sich sehr hochwertig an, das hätte ich so nicht gedacht. Und auch der Standfuß ist gut verarbeitet und fühlt sich wertig an. Einzig den Anschluss des USB-Kabels sehe ich mit gemischten Gefühlen und beäuge ich vorsichtig, da dort doch das zu erwartende Plastik sitzt. Aber im Großen und Ganzen ist das Mikro sehr gut verarbeitet.Der Zusammenbau war auch einfach: Schneeball auf den Standfuss schrauben und auf der Rückseite das USB-Kabel einstecken – fertig.Installation:###############Keine.Nach dem Auspacken konnte ich das Mikro einfach über den USB-Anschluss an meinen PC stöpseln und er hat es einwandfrei erkannt. (Windows 7 64Bit) Sowohl Skype, als auch ein freeware Audioprogramm erkannten das Mikro ebenfalls und ich musste nichts nachkonfigurieren oder irgendwelche Treiber installieren. Eine externe Stromquelle benötigt das Snowball ebenfalls nicht und “bedient” sich allein über den USB-Anschluss vom PC.Das empfinde ich als sehr angenehm und “Anwenderfreudlich”.Aufnahmequalität###############Nun, was kann ich als Laie schon sagen zur Soundqualität? Nicht wirklich viel, was das Profiwissen angeht in Bereichen von Musik / Gesang aufnehmen oder Profi-Synchronisationen. Aber ich kann aus der Sicht eines “Normalsterblichen”, der das Mikro hobbymäßig nutzt für die ein oder andere YouTube-Synchronisation und für Skypegespräche, sprechen.Und hier muss ich sagen bin ich restlos begeistert von dem Mikro!Die Sprachqualität ist sehr gut. Mein Gegenüber versteht mich auf Einstellung 1 glasklar, kein Rauschen ist zu hören, auch wenn ich seitlich vom Mikro in gut 50 cm Entfernung sitze und den Kopf auch noch vom Mikro weggedreht habe beim sprechen. (Also in Situationen, wo mein letztes Billigmikro von NoName-Marke versagte.)Es ist manchmal sogar unheimlich, wie gut das Mikro den Sound überträgt.Zwei Situationen aus meinem Alltag dazu:1) In gut 4 Metern Entfernung vom Mikro auf der Rückseite dessen steht mein Holzkäfig der zwei Chinchillas, und wenn die von einem Brett aufs andere hopsen, dann macht das ein halblautes Geräusch. Meine alten Mikros konnten, wenn sie dem Käfig “den Rücken” zudrehen, diesen Sound nie übertragen. Das Snowball schon, auf Einstellung 1 (also nicht die 360°-Raumaufnahme von Einstellung 3, sondern die Frontalaufnahme), konnte es sehr wohl und mein Gesprächsparnter auf Skype erschreckte sich regelrecht, als hier ein kleiner Rums aus dem Käfig kam. Ich war ehrlich überrascht, dass er den Ton hörte, da dies schon öfter passierte und die alten Mikros den Sound wohl nie übertrugen.2) Ich ließ den Snowball an, als ich kurz zur Wohnungstüre musste (wieder Einstellung 1). Dazu musste ich natürlich den Raum wechseln, schloss die Glastüre zwischen Wohnzimmer und Gang und war gut 12 Meter vom Mikro entfernt. Das Gespräch mit dem Postboten war in normaler Lautstärke, dennoch konnte mein Skypepartner alles hören. Sowohl die leise Stimme des Boten (der sogar außerhalb der Wohnung stand und dadurch wohl noch leiser schallte), als auch meine Worte.Alleine das, finde ich, spricht schon für die gute Qualität.Was die Aufnahmequalität über die Freeware für die Synchronisation betrifft: Glasklarer Sound!Ok, wenn man zu nahe und frontal auf das Mikro spricht, hat man die üblichen “Popgeräusche”, aber wenn man etwas seitlich spricht, sind diese weg und dennoch wurde das Gesagte sehr gut aufgenommen.Einstellungen###############Das Snowball hat 3 verschiedene Modis, welche über einen kleine Regelschalter auf der Rückseite des Schneeballs eingestellt werden können.Einstellung 1: Frontale Übertragung, welche nicht nur frontal sehr gut die Stimme / Geräusche wahrnimmt.Einstellung 2: -10 DB … Hier ist wohl der “Profi” gefragt, was es bringt. Ich empfinde eine Aufnahme mit dieser Einstellung als sehr dumpf und leise. Aber da muss ich gestehen, dass ich auch nicht weiß, wofür man diese Einstellung benötigt.Einstellung 3: 360°-Übertragung. Sehr praktisch, falls man mal mit mehreren Personen am Tisch sitzt und entweder etwas aufnehmen möchte oder noch zusätzlich einen Skypecall mit eingebunden hat.Aussehen###############Jetzt kommt die Frau durch.Ja, das Mikro bekommt diesen Punkt von mir zugesprochen, da es wirklich sehr stylisch neben dem PC aussieht und auch einem Laien einen “Touch” von “Möchtegern-Profi” gibt.Fazit###############Es ist zwar kein Profigerät, aber für den Hobbysprecher und den Normalsterblichen auf jeden Fall ein Stück Technick, dass man im Auge behalten sollte. Für dieses Preis-Leistung-Verhältnis kann man wirklich nur auf hohem Profi-Niveau mekern. Und mal ehrlich, Profis nutzen Mikros und Zubehör in noch ganz anderen Preiskategorien.Von mir gibt es daher: 5 von 5 SternenMeine Wünsche an ein Hobby-Mikro erfüllt das Snowball nämlich in vollem und nahezu perfektem Umfang.

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  8. Zachary St-Pierre (AKA DeathZac)

    The product offers a very good audio quality, which is amazing since the price is justified. You pay for what you get.The stand is extremely sturdy, and the design of the microphone is unique and interesting to have. The three modes allow for greater audio control and overall, this is an amazing product.Shipping was quick and fast.The only con is the size, which turned out to be slightly smaller than expected.

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  9. Manuel

    Quizá no es cristalino como anuncian pero mis colegas también lo tienen y la calidad de voz es más que buena, la peana me molesta y se aguanta sin ella perfectamente.

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    Logitech for Creators 988-000068 Blue Snowball USB Microphone for PC and Mac, Condenser Mic with Cardioid and Omnidirectional Pickup Patterns, and Stylish Retro Design – Silver
    Logitech for Creators 988-000068 Blue Snowball USB Microphone for PC and Mac, Condenser Mic with Cardioid and Omnidirectional Pickup Patterns, and Stylish Retro Design – Silver

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