The Snowball's Death Star-meets-Mac aesthetic surrounds two switch-selectable capsules: one that captures only what's in front of it and another that listens in all directions. But while the orb sounded surprisingly good in record-the-whole-room mode, its directional capsule left us with a harsh, midrange-heavy voice track. Still, it looks sweet on its chrome stand and elicited endless "What's that?" reactions from coworkers.
Review: Blue Microphoness Snowball
The Snowball’s Death Star-meets-Mac aesthetic surrounds two switch-selectable capsules: one that captures only what’s in front of it and another that listens in all directions. But while the orb sounded surprisingly good in record-the-whole-room mode, its directional capsule left us with a harsh, midrange-heavy voice track. Still, it looks sweet on its chrome stand and […]
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Friendly manual and easy installation make getting started a breeze. Low-sensitivity setting is perfect for recording loud sounds (also works great with drunken cohosts).
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Bulbous: Forget cramming this 4-inch globe into the messenger bag with your laptop. Jokey endorsement from North Platte Star Trek Fan Club president on page one of manual is highly illogical.