The farther the speaker is from the mic, the less of an issue this is, but if you're looking for a relatively close sound, this is a minor annoyance. While this can actually be useful for controlling plosives with an unruly vocalist, those that do have solid mic technique will need to crouch down, most likely, to line their mouths up with the diaphragm. As is, the mic is pointed more at the upper torso/neck area. If the desktop stand were a little taller, this wouldn't really be an issue. That said, we found the angle to be slightly less extreme than we'd prefer in order for the mic's diaphragm to properly line up with the speaker's mouth. The mic screws into the tripod mount, and once it's securely in place, it can be angled upward or downward. Internally, the Snowball Ice employs a pressure gradient-style condenser with a cardioid pattern. A status LED is located at the top front face-it lights up when the included USB cable is connected to both the mic and a recording source.
DesignĪvailable in black or white, and measuring 12.7 inches in circumference (a roughly 4.2-inch diameter), the orb-shaped Snowball Ice ($39.99 at Amazon) has a plastic cover that exposes metallic grille at the front of the mic, where the Blue logo is, and also on the opposite end. In the hands of an experienced engineer or a musician with solid mic technique, the Blue Snowball Ice is suitable for a wide range of projects, and earns our Editors' Choice for budget USB mics. Seeing as that's one of the most popular styles of mic pattern for recording vocals, plenty of users will see the value in saving a little money by choosing this fixed-pattern condenser. The standard Snowball costs about $20 more, and features multiple mic pickup patterns to record with, while the Snowball Ice is a cardioid-only option. At $49.99, it's a very affordable option from a company known for its high-quality pro-level mics. Given that plenty of the USB microphones we test cost $100 or more, the Snowball Ice from Blue stands out.
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