Brand NEW! The Snowball iCE from Blue incorporates Blue's revolutionary Ball-microphone design with the added convenience of a USB output. The USB output allows an audio signal to be fed directly to software-based recording applications without unnecessary preamplifiers or hardware. The Snowball iCE features a cardioid pickup pattern for a more focused sound and generally "hears" whatever the mic is pointed at. The sensitivity and signal character of the Snowball iCE result in clarity and detail while capturing vocals, guitars, drums, and more at CD-quality rates of 16-bit/44.1 kHz. The mic comes complete with a desktop stand and a USB cable so you can begin recording right away. Custom condenser capsule offers crystal-clear audio Easy plug 'n play directly to Mac or Windows computers - no drivers to install Adjustable desktop mic stand and USB cable From desktop to laptop to iPad (with Apple's iPad camera connection kit) Adds HD audio to recordings for uploads to social media networks Improves audio quality on Skype, Windows Live, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger Records instruments, vocals or bands Creates podcasts and adds narration to your home movies Blue Snowball Specs Microphone Operating Principle Pressure Gradient Capsule Condenser Polar Pattern Cardioid Performance Frequency Range 40 Hz to 18 kHz Connectivity Output Connectors 1 x USB (Type Unspecified) A/D Conversion 16-Bit Sample Rate 44.1 kHz Operating System Support Windows, macOS/OS X RAM Requirement 64 MB Minimum Available Port USB (Interface Unspecified) Physical Weight 1.01 lb / 460 g Packaging Info Package Weight 1.7 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 9.95 x 6.45 x 5.2"