Gearank High Notes
- 2022.12: Highest Rated USB Mic Under $50
- 2021.09: Highest Rated USB Mic Under $50
- 2020.10: Equal Highest Rated USB Mic Under $50
Tied With:Samson Go Mic
Gearank Recommended
The Snowball iCE appeared on our recommended list for Microphones Under $50 when we published the first edition in February 2018 and it has remained there ever since.
It also appeared on our list for Condenser Mics Under $100 from March 2021 until it was out-ranked by other mics in March 2022.
Overview
Not to be confused with its similarly named brother, the iCE version of the Snowball by Blue has a fixed cardioid pattern rather than the original snowball’s multi pattern feature.
This omission enables the Snowball iCE to be positioned at an even more affordable price point than its sibling.
The Blue Snowball iCE features a cardioid polar pattern, tripod desktop stand and a USB cable.
It’s a plug and play mic that’s very easy to set up and get running – basically just plug it into your USB port and you’re good to go.
The included stand is a bit flimsy as well as lacking in stability and protection against accidentally knocking it over, so handle with care.
Pops and plosives are easily picked up at close proximity so we recommend the use of a separate pop filter.
Applications
Home Recording, Podcasts, Content Creation, and Streaming.
Features
The Blue Snowball iCE features a cardioid polar pattern, tripod desktop stand and a USB Cable.
Compatibility
Windows: Windows 10 or later with USB 1.1/2.0/3.0
Macintosh: macOS 10.13 or later with USB 1.1/2.0/3.0
Specifications
- Type: Large Diaphragm Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 40Hz –18 kHz
- Sampling Rate: 44.1/48 kHz
- Bit Depth: 16 bit
Polar Pattern
Frequency Response
About the Author
Raphael Pulgar
I've been an audio engineer for 20 years specializing in rock and metal recordings. I also play guitar and produce original music for my band and other content creators.
