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Blue Snowball iCE USB Microphone

Creators cited with it: 3; From 3 reports.
First cited: March 2019; By NigelBarros. Last reported on April 5, 2020.
Reviewers: Praised for value and build & handling; Pushback on noise handling. From 2 reviews. What they said

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Creators cited with this

Daniel Norton PhotographerYouTube, 48K followersApril 2020
“Blue Snowball”
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Curtis JuddYouTube, 233K followersFebruary 2020
“…my very first microphone well my very first wasn't my first microphone I think it actually was it was a USB it was the blue snowball the original one the white snowball and I think they've come a long way”
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NigelBarrosYouTube, 163K followersMarch 2019
“…all right so here I am on the Blue Snowball and this mic I've had for a pretty long time I use it for you know voiceovers and stuff like that”
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What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (0 press, 2 video), newest November 2024

What YouTube reviews of the Blue Snowball iCE USB Microphone judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Value
Build & handling

Where reviewers push back

Noise handling
Ease of use

Sound qualityNot covered by enough reviews
Noise handlingCriticised: Reviewers are critical.Picks up lots of background noise and stand reverberation.2 reviews›
Complaints (3)
- “the cardioid pickup around the microphone is a little bigger than you would expect for a cardioid pattern microphone”
  Video3411 Heaven Media · August 2021Watch at 3:59
- “to eliminate the background noise which this microphone picks up a lot”
  VideoWritten PIXEL · November 2024Watch at 0:29
- “that stand seems to reverberate all the way up to the microphone under the right conditions”
  VideoWritten PIXEL · November 2024Watch at 0:51
Ease of useMostly negative: Leans negative.Plug and play, but no gain control or mute button.2 reviews›
Praise (1)
- “as simple as that it is really just plug and play or in this case speak”
  Video3411 Heaven Media · August 2021Watch at 3:25
Complaints (2)
- “there's no gain control”
  VideoWritten PIXEL · November 2024Watch
- “there's a lack of a mute button”
  VideoWritten PIXEL · November 2024Watch at 0:13
Battery & rangeNot covered by enough reviews
Build & handlingMostly positive: Leans positive.Sturdy, lightweight, nice-looking design, though stand could be taller.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “the stand is much more sturdy than the jlabs talk go stand that we reviewed in this video i am a fan of how sturdy it is and do like the design”
  Video3411 Heaven Media · August 2021Watch at 1:40
- “overall this durable and functional construction makes me not afraid to travel this microphone i'd totally be comfortable throwing this in my backpack and going without any type of case”
  Video3411 Heaven Media · August 2021Watch at 2:14
- “it's lightweight it's sleek and it looks really nice on the desk”
  VideoWritten PIXEL · November 2024Watch at 0:37
Complaints (1)
- “but it could be a tad taller”
  Video3411 Heaven Media · August 2021Watch
ValueRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Reviewers call it a perfect budget-friendly starter microphone.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “stick with the cheapie but still a goodie”
  Video3411 Heaven Media · August 2021Watch at 6:22
- “if you're looking for a budget friendly starter microphone this one is absolutely perfect”
  VideoWritten PIXEL · November 2024Watch at 1:42
- “this is a decent microphone for the price”
  VideoWritten PIXEL · November 2024Watch at 0:05