Would you like a little style to match your quality? In the world of usb microphones, you can achieve this very goal with the Blue Microphones USB Snowball Mic. At its face, it is reminiscent of a classic 1920's throwback, but with a sleek, perfect sphere to add to its modernism.

The Blue Snowball Microphones usb feature makes this a convenient instrument, as well. With absolutely zero need for an xlr input device, the Blue Snowball mic can be plugged directly into your Mac or pc via its standard usb port!

Once you've plugged your Blue Snowball Condenser USB Microphone into your computer, a simple configuration of your preferences is all you'll need to get started recording high-quality audio and have an absolute blast doing it!

For the home recording artist, podcast creator, voice actor, or audio book author, the portable nature of the Blue USB Snowball Microphone is quite a beneficial feature, as you can record indoors, outdoors, or even on the go in your car... all with nothing more than your laptop computer and this professional quality microphone.

One thing to definitely make a note of is the fact that this is not an expensive instrument. In fact, I have personally located resources that are temporarily offering this particular microphone for under a hundred bucks!

However, at this price point, very few usb microphones can compete with the Snowball where quality production is concerned. With the Blue Microphones USB Snowball Mic, you can easily fool the common man's ear into believing you did your recording in a professional studio!

This mic does have quality competition in the Marshall MXL .007 USB and the Audio Technica AT2020 USB Microphone, none of which match the Snowball in style points, but which are certainly on par quality wise.

Of course, you are always encouraged to do your research to find exactly what it is you're looking for. But if you would really like pride of ownership in your chosen instrument, I am a firm believer that something that is not only beautifully functional, but also a lot of fun to look at, certainly adds significant value to your possession.

The Blue Snowball Condenser USB Microphone is definitely that... fun to look at!

But it also offers an incredibly smooth sound, and creates versatility with three distinct pattern modes. These are:

1. Cardioid Mode - Perfect for podcasts, sung vocals, and lower frequency outputs that require a rich, full-bodied sound.

2. Cardioid Mode - 10 dB PAD - This frequency allows you to accurately capture loud sounds like metal vocals and loud sound effects like breaking glass.

3. Omnidirectional Mode - Great for capturing a whole room such with a live musical performance or important meeting.

The USB Microphone Blue Snowball works with Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and my personal choice, Mac OSX (version 10.4.11 and beyond).

The Snowball comes in white, silver, and black, and is available both online and offline. I almost always buy my own gear online anymore, as the prices are usually lower due to greater competition, and I can shop many retailers in a very short period of time, without wasting any gas!

However you like to buy your gear, if you buy the Blue Snowball Microphone, I am convinced that you will be totally thrilled with your purchase!