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October 2008
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The editors liked
Plug and play
Great sound quality
Portable
Big sound in a small package. Many ways to rotate and position the device. Can fold in on itself for travel. USB audio connection is convenient.
The Blue Microphones Snowflake offers a classy way to outfit your Mac or PC with an above-average external USB microphone.
The editors didn't like
Can tip over if you extend the microphone too far forward
Picks up ambient noise
Making it fine for chatting
Not production. USB connection means it works only with computers.
The Snowflake is surprisingly heavy
Awkward to perch on a laptop screen
And its recording quality may not satisfy musicians.
Abstract: Many people record their own podcasts, do voice conferencing and even sound recordings on their PCs these days. While the built-in microphone of a laptop will work fine for an occasional recording or Skype call, it’s far from the best option out there....
Can tip over if you extend the microphone too far forward
Youve no doubt heard of, or have seen the Snowball microphone from BlueMic. Its a very popular microphone for podcasters and anyone that wants to record audio. BlueMic have a new microphone to add to their product line - the Snowflake USB mic. This ...
Abstract: The first thing I warn people who are getting into podcasting is that its a slippery slope. You start out with a simple mic and produce your show in GarageBand and the next thing you know youve got a bunch of microphones, a couple of digital recorder...
Big sound in a small package. Many ways to rotate and position the device. Can fold in on itself for travel. USB audio connection is convenient.
Picks up ambient noise, making it fine for chatting, not production. USB connection means it works only with computers.
The Blue Snowflake’s recording quality is even more impressive than its smart, compact design. Podcasts and even casual home-music productions sound rich and complete....
Abstract: The Blue Snowflake USB microphone is a great sounding, inexpensive microphone thats great for podcasting, audio or video chatting, or recording. As a bonus, it also happens to be quite small, ultra-portable, and intelligently designed. Heres what it ...
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Published: 2008-07-09, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com
The Blue Microphones Snowflake offers a classy way to outfit your Mac or PC with an above-average external USB microphone.
The Snowflake is surprisingly heavy, awkward to perch on a laptop screen, and its recording quality may not satisfy musicians.
The Snowflake USB microphone is more flash than substance, but its a slick way to outfit your computer with an external microphone.
Abstract: Face-to-face and phone-to-phone communication is so ancient (tell your grandfather to dig up his grandfather, then ask him). Texting, chatting, networking … the number of avenues is expanding. So, your equipment better be up to snuff. ȁ...
Great audio quality, Great design, Ability to position microphone in various places thanks to unique stand, Compact,
Overall, I’ve found the Blue Snowflake microphone to be absolutely brilliant. The build quality and overall design is brilliant, as is the audio quality.With the Blue Snowflake available online for around £35, this is more than a bargain for such a wel...
The Snowflake Portable USB Microphone is a better idea than it is a produc. It's a pity, as there's some good thinking here - but the Snowflake stumbles in just the area in which it’s supposed to deliver. ...
