Snowball iCE Versatile USB microphone
The Snowball USB microphone family from Blue Microphones is the number one selling line of USB wired condenser microphones on the planet. Their unique design and proprietary condenser capsules deliver legendary sound for everything from podcasting to recording instruments. The Snowball iCE benefits from Blue’s legendary professional audio heritage to record at a level unmatched anywhere.
Setting up your Snowball iCE System Requirements The Snowball iCE features a unique swivel mount located on the bottom center of the mic body. Be sure to mount the Snowball iCE on its included desktop stand or on a standard-thread counter-weighted tripod mic stand. For reduction of low-frequency rumble and additional positioning options, mount the Snowball iCE in the Blue Ringer, available from your authorized Blue dealer or at our online store: www.bluemic.com/ store.
Macintosh Setup Procedure Windows Setup Procedure • In system OSX: in the Apple menu, open Windows 7, Windows Vista: System Preferences. • Double-click the Sound preference file. • Click on the Input tab. • Double click Blue Snowball under Choose A Device For Sound Input dialog box. • Set input volume to the appropriate level. The mic is sensitive and may require a very low volume setting. • Exit System Preferences. • Under Start Menu open Control Panel then select Sound.
Recording tips position the Snowball iCE toward the center of your guitar amp for more highs, or towards the edge of the cabinet speaker for a fuller sound with more low end. Spoken Word (Conferencing, Podcasting, Voiceovers, Chatting) The Snowball can also be used with drums, percussion, wind instruments or strings. Try a variety of positions to find your ideal sound.
Music: Logic 7 • Open the Audio and MIDI setup program in your Apps->Utilities folder. • Create an Aggregate Audio Source (Audio menu – open Aggregate device editor). • Add the devices you want to use to the aggregate device (Built in audio and Blue mic). • Change the audio device in Logic’s audio preferences from Default to Aggregate. Music: Sonar • Select “USB Audio Device” (1, in, 0 out) from an audio track.
• Is the Snowball selected as the default input device in both the System and software Preferences? Also, make certain you have an adequate amount of volume set and that the recording software you’re using supports a USB input device. Is the Snowball iCE compatible with Windows 7 or Vista? • Yes! it’s also compatible with XP Home Edition and XP Professional. Can I use The Snowball iCE with a traditional analog audio mixer? • No. The Snowball iCE features digital output only.
Technical specifications Transducer Type Polar Pattern Sample/Word ©2011 Blue Microphones. All rights reserved. Blue oval logo, Snowball iCE and The Ringer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blue Microphones, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Condenser, pressure gradient with USB digital output Cardioid 44.
