snowball
USB MICROPHONE WITH CRYSTAL-CLEAR SOUND
QUICK START GUIDE
Congratulations on your purchase of the
Snowball, the most intuitive USB microphone for
any application! You’ll now be able to capture
studio-quality audio for voice, podcasts, game
streaming, music and more. Snowball features
a professional Blue condenser capsule to
deliver natural sound directly to your desktop.
And the simple USB connection and plug-andplay operation means you don’t need any extra
gear—just plug right in and start recording and
streaming in amazing quality.
GETTING STARTED WITH SNOWBALL
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After unpacking your Snowball, mount the microphone on the
Blue Snowball desktop tripod stand or on a standard-thread
counter-weighted tripod mic stand. For reduction of lowfrequency rumble and additional positioning options, mount the
Snowball in the Blue Ringer shockmount, available from your
authorized Blue dealer. Connect the Snowball to your computer
with the supplied USB cable—the LED just above the Blue logo will
glow red, indicating power has reached the Snowball. Now you
can start recording and streaming in stunning audio quality.
USING SNOWBALL WITH PC
(WINDOWS 7, 8.1, OR 10)
1. Connect to your PC using the provided USB cable.
2. From the Start menu, select the Control Panel.
3. From the Control Panel, select the Sound icon.
4. On the Recording tab, right-click on Blue Snowball
and select Properties.
5. Select the Level tab, and select appropriate
volume level (start at midway point of
the slider & adjust from there)
THREE RECORDING PATTERNS
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CARDIOID
Picks up sound from the front, ideal
for podcasting, game streaming or
recording vocals and instruments.
CARDIOID WITH -10DB PAD
Reduces mic sensitivity so loud
instruments or vocalists come in crystal
clear and distortion free.
OMNI
Picks up sound all around the mic,
perfect for conference calls or
recording a group of musicians
SOFTWARE SETUP
Whatever your favorite software is—Audacity, Garageband, iMovie,
Pro Tools, Ableton, you name it—Snowball will produce amazing
results. Simply plug the mic into your Mac or PC and start down the
path of your next project—no drivers required. It’s that easy.
For game streamers, Snowball is compatible with most popular live
streaming software programs including Discord, Open Broadcaster
Software (OBS), XSplit, Gameshow and more.
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USING SNOWBALL WITH MAC
(macOS 10.10 OR HIGHER)
1. Connect to your Mac using the provided USB cable.
2. Open System Preferences and select the Sound icon
3. Click the Input tab and select Blue Snowball.
4. Set input volume to the appropriate level. The mic is
sensitive and may require a very low volume setting
FREQUENCY RESPONSE POLAR PATTERN
These charts are a starting point for the
sound provided. How the microphone
reacts in a particular application will differ
depending on sound source, orientation
and distance from sound source, room
acoustics and other factors. For more tips
on miking and recording techniques,
check out b luedesigns.com.
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RECORD STUDIO-QUALITY VOCALS,
INSTRUMENTS, PODCASTS & MORE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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
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.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
the ringer : Universal shockmount for the Snowball—or any mic with a standard thread mount.
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Weight: 460g
Dimensions: 325mm (circumference)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC
Windows 7, 8.1, 10
USB 1.1/2.0/3.0*
For best performance, plug Snowball directly into
your computer’s USB p ort. Avoid using a USB hu b.
*Please see bluedesigns.com for more details
MAC
macOS (10.10 or higher)
USB 1.1/2.0/3.0*
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.
www.bluedesigns.com
Designed in USA. Made in China.
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