Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone, Cardioid Mode(Gloss Black)

Finally, a USB mic that’s not only easy to use, but sounds as good on your desktop as it does in a professional recording studio. Meet the Snowball, the world’s first professional USB mic. Whether you’re recording a guitar at your kitchen table or a complete band in the studio, the Snowball can capture it with detail unheard of before in a USB mic. The Snowball is a direct plug n’ play mic that connects to either a Mac or PC – no additional software is needed. With its dual capsule design and unique three-pattern switch (cardioid, cardioid with -10dB pad and omni), the Snowball can handle everything from soft vocals to the loudest garage band and it’s ideal for podcasting. Check it out and you’ll see why it’s the coolest mic in town. System Requirements – Windows: 7, XP Home Edition or XP Professional, USB 1.0 or 2.0, 64MB RAM; Macintosh: Mac OSX, USB 1.0 or 2.0, 64MB RAM

Transducer type: Condenser, pressure gradient with USB digital output
Polar patterns: Omndirectional or cardioid
Frequency response: Position 1-3: 40-18kHz
Sample/Word rate: 44.1kHz/16-bit
Weight: 460g; Dimensions: 325mm (circumference); Gloss black finish