Press Release: Blue Microphones introduces the Snowball, a professional USB microphone

California, January 26th 2010 – Blue Microphones (www.bluemic.com ), a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, announces the UK availability of its consumer model, the Snowball.  Ideal for podcasts, Skype conversations and home recording, the Snowball is a professional USB microphone featuring a proprietary condenser capsule that projects a smooth open sound with a natural high end.  The Snowball has been developed by Blue Microphones to ensure that sound is picked up as effectively on the desktop as in a recording studio.  

Recording a podcast in the bedroom or a complete band in the studio has never been so simple, as the Snowball can capture sound with detail unheard of in a USB microphone.  With a dual capsule design and unique three-pattern switch (cardioid, cardioid with -10dB pad and omnidirectional), the Snowball can handle everything from soft vocals to the loudest sound, picking up everything at equal volume in a 360 degree sphere or from right in front of the microphone at full volume.

The Snowball offers complete ease of use and is simply plugged into a Mac, Windows desktop PC or laptop. From there, the input level can be adjusted and a red LED light will appear to indicate the Snowball is ready for use. In addition, it does not require any batteries or technical software.

William Merchan, Vice President, Sales, at Blue Microphones, comments: “Delivering simple yet excellent quality to our consumers is most important.  Although a consumer offering, the Snowball benefits from Blue’s legendary audio heritage, born out of many years of experience creating microphones for professionals around the globe. Small but perfectly formed, the Snowball is perfect for live bands, podcasting, instrument and voice production.”
 

Technical specifications

Acoustical operating principle: Position 1-3: Pressure gradient
Polar Pattern: 102: Cardiod; Position 3: Omnidirectional
Frequency response: 1 – 3: 40 – 18000 kHz
Sample/Word Rate: 44.1 kHz/16 bit
Weight: 460g
Dimensions: 325mm (circumference)

The Snowball comes with a 6-inch stand and USB cable.  

Pricing and availability

The Snowball is available from www.apple.com or http://www.solutions-inc.co.uk/ for £89.95.

For further information, high-res images or to request a sample, please contact Khristina Benning on 01296 394614 or alternatively email Khristina@raniericoms.com

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About Blue Microphones

Founded in 1995 by Skipper Wise and Martins Saulespurens, Blue has grown from a desire to refurbish vintage high-end microphones for fellow musicians into a unique, multi-faceted audio company with a prestigious line of award-winning microphones and accessories. Headquartered in Westlake Village, California, with onsite engineering and manufacturing facilities in Latvia, Blue Microphone’s current projects include the building of a state-of-the-art recording and training facility and capsulate testing area located at its headquarters.

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