User Manual

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RECORD STUDIO-QUALITY VOCALS,
INSTRUMENTS, PODCASTS & MORE
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
the ringer : Universal shockmount for the Snowball—or any mic with a standard thread mount.
PODCASTING
Impress your podcast
subscribers with rich,
detailed sound and reach
even bigger audiences.
GAME STREAMING
Take your Twitch channel
to the professional level
with pristine audio.
SKYPE
Host Skype/VoIP calls
without missing a
single detail.
MUSIC
Capture studio-quality
vocals, guitars, drums,
strings, brass, woodwinds
and other instruments.
WARRANTY
Blue Microphones warrants its hardware product against defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of TWO (2) YEARS from the
date of original retail purchase, provided the purchase was made from
an authorized Blue Microphones dealer. This warranty is void if the
equipment is altered, misused, mishandled, disassembled, maladjusted,
suffers excessive wear, or is serviced by any parties not authorized
by Blue Microphones. The warranty does not include transportation
costs incurred because of the need for service unless arranged for
in advance. Blue Microphones reserves the right to make changes
in design and improve upon its products without obligation to install
these improvements in any of its products previously manufactured.
For warranty service or for a copy of Blue’s Warranty Policy including
a complete list of exclusions and limitations, contact Blue at 818-879-5200.
In keeping with our policy of continued product improvement,
Baltic Latvian Universal Electronics (BLUE) reserves the right to alter
specifications without prior notice.
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Designed in USA. Made in China.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Boom Type: Condenser, Pressure
Gradient with USB digital output
Polar Patterns: Cardioid (position 1);
Cardioid with -10dB pad (position 2);
Omnidirectional (position 3)
Frequency Response: Position 1-3:
40 Hz - 18 kHz
Sample/word Rate : 44.1 kHz/16 bit
Weight: 460g
Dimensions: 325mm (circumference)
For best performance, plug Snowball directly into
your computer’s USB port. Avoid using a USB hub.
PC
Windows 7, 8.1, 10
USB 1.1/2.0/3.0*
*Please see bluedesigns.com for more details
MAC
macOS (10.10 or higher)
USB 1.1/2.0/3.0*