In the recent years, the USB microphones have become more common and prominent. These microphones are easy to use hence efficient and convenient. To add on that, the USB microphones are relatively inexpensive therefore considered affordable to most individuals. For most individuals the quality of the sound for the audios is really vital aspect whether it`s a podcaster or a YouTube fan. There are several factors one should consider when choosing a suitable microphone:
– Price- It should be noted that different microphones in the market are of different prices. Some are considered relative inexpensive than the other depending on the features it possesses.
– The sound of the microphone should range outside 20Hz.It should be noted that this is the human frequency.
– Whether one requires purchasing other software that need to be used or installed in the Mac before use.
– Furthermore the consumer should also consider the ease of use in order to maintain consistency and reliability.
1. Blue Snowball iCE Condenser Microphone, Cardioid- White
Apart from white, this microphone is available in a variety of desirable and unique colors. Its price is relatively cheap compared to the other microphones in the market. The features contained in this microphone include:
-a custom condenser capsule it enable to obtain clear audios during Skype and Face Time
-It can be plugged easily and thereafter played directly to a Mac.
-It is shipped together with a desktop stand a USB cable.
2. Blue Snowball iCE Condenser Microphone, Cardioid – White
This microphone is available in a specific color i.e. blue.
It has a variety of similarities to the previous microphones in terms of the features it possesses.
This microphone can be used during home movies to create podcasts and record vocals. In addition to that, it produces sound that is as clear as crystal to be used by You Tuber to make recordings. Similarly, a custom condenser capsule is contained and can be plugged directly to the Mac.
3. Blue Snowball USB Microphone (Textured White)
The Blue Snowball USB Microphone that is textured white is a reliable source of sound and its ease to use is astonishing. It provides quality sound at a fairly cheap price as compared to its counterparts.
Moreover, this microphone is compatible with Mac and hence can be easily plugged and used directly. Furthermore, the microphone is also USB powered.
4. Blue Microphones Snowball Ice Condenser Microphone (Black) with Knox Pop Filter & Studio Headphones
It’s available in the color black. The available features in this microphone enable its efficiency and reliability. Though the features are similar to the previously described microphones, they contribute to the uniqueness of the microphone. These features include: the custom condenser capsule that provides clear audios, it is also compatible with Mac and USB powered.
5. Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Black Microphone with Knox Studio Boom Arm & Pop Filter
It is never easy to obtain high quality sound, however with this microphone which is highly equipped it`s possible with no doubt. It is shipped as a package that contains a pop filter, a Knox desktop studio arm and the Microphone itself. Additionally, this microphone is also shipped with a USB cable and a desktop stand.
Clear audios and recordings are available from this highly efficient and reliable microphone. Moreover it is Mac compatible as it can be directly and easily plugged onto it.
6. Blue Yeti USB Microphone – Silver
Blue Yeti USB Microphone is available in fairly unique color i.e. silver. Similarly it also possesses particular features that aid in its ease of use and reliability. It contains 3 condenser capsules hence the name tri-capsule array. This microphone can be plugged in directly to the Mac and PC. In addition to that there is a multiple pattern section that aids in its efficiency i.e bidirectional, stereo, cardioid and omnidirectional.
Furthermore, an individual is able to gain control of the microphone due to the presence of the mute button available. This microphone is highly recommended for musical instruments, field recordings and conference calls.
7. Blue Microphones Snowball Plug-and-Play USB Microphone in Brushed Aluminum with Studio Headphones and Microphone Pop Filter
Not only is it Mac compatible but it is also powered to a USB cable. Its uniqueness is in the fact that it is packaged together with noise isolating DJ Headphones that contain ear buds hence increases comfort ability for the user.
Moreover, this microphone also contains a Microphone Pop Filter which increases the quality of the sound produced by the microphone.
8. Blue Snowball USB Microphone (Electric Blue)
The Blue Snowball USB Microphone (Electric Blue) is USB powered and Mac compatible. Its integration into the laptop or desktop is enabled hence allowing CD-quality recording. There is incorporation of the omnidirectional and cardioid elements which are contained in the dual capsule.
In addition to that, a -10dB switch is contained in the microphone. The essence of this switch is to eliminate noise especially if the user is capturing high volume levels.
9. Blue Snowball USB Microphone (Bright Orange)
Blue Snowball USB Microphone (Bright Orange) is USB powered and Mac compatible just like its counterparts above. Snowball is shipped together with a desktop stand and a USB cable. It also contains a dual capsule.
10. Blue Snowball USB Microphone (Neon Green)
It incorporates both the Omni directional and cardioid elements in its dual capsule. A pad switch which is -10dB is contained in this microphone and is used to eliminate unwanted noises in order to obtain the desired sound required. This is essential mostly when recording in areas with extremely high volume levels. This microphone is also packaged together with the desktop stand and a USB cable. Moreover it is Mac compatible and most definitely USB powered.
Depending on the type of microphone the consumer desires, on may prefer a particular microphone to the other. In this case, the prices are relatively inexpensive hence affordable. It should also be noted that to some users the apart from the features in the microphone, the color it comes in is also vital and very influential.
Above all, one should consider choosing a microphone that meets the primary needs i.e. production of high quality sound.