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voicy1stef · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:13 am Post subject: SNOWBALL Microphone

Hi Gang!

Has anyone had any experience using the USB Snowball Mic? How have you found it?

Or, do you have any experience with/feedback on, the Samson, C01U - USB Studio Condenser Mic?

Or, any other USB mics you care to recommend from your experience, as being really good?

Thanks guys! Wink

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Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:20 am Post subject:

search the archives, this has been discussed many times. A search for "USB mic" will yield yummy results such as:

http://www.vo-bb.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3897&highlight=usb+mic
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ccpetersen · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:37 pm Post subject:

True what Jeffrey said. The archives abound with discussion of these two.

However, I've done some comparison of the two mics you ask about, and I use the Samson almost every day. I just got my Blue snowball back from Blue (there was a small problem with the USB port on the back, which they fixed quite promptly free of charge and sent me a "loaner" while they did).

I find that the Blue needs a bit more gain adjustment than the Samson does. However, that works well when I am doing things where shouting or screaming is needed; whereas I end up using the Samson for most of my "straight" documentary stuff. Maybe I'll put together a little A/B test soon and post it. If you want more details on the two mics, PM me.

CC

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Yoda117 · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:57 pm Post subject:

Just to toss this out there, there is a new USB mic coming out from Blue in a little bit (as in weeks). I haven't tried it, but the thing is SMALL.

It'd be worth considering for the VO on the go.
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ccpetersen · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:30 pm Post subject:

Oh nooooooooes!!!!!

another USB mic.... they have a pic up on their website... it's called the Snowflake...

skeptical cat is skeptical...

Wink

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louzucaro · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:33 pm Post subject:

Lower right...

Blue's Snowflake
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Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:24 pm Post subject:

louzucaro · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:06 pm Post subject:

Yeah, this kid...

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Yoda117 · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:11 pm Post subject:

awww,,, the beanie looks so cute on him.

Maybe we should get him one for Voice 2008?

/wants pics if we do!
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voicy1stef · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 3:34 am Post subject:

Thanks guys. I'll take a look at the link now, that Jeffie-Weffie (ha, ha) has just posted.

Really appreciate your help! Embarrassed

p.s. thanks CC for the offer to PM you. Maybe later if I have more specific questions?
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Jowillie · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 6:22 am Post subject:

Yes!
Blue and other USBs
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