Has anyone had a chance to hear/use the "Blue Snowball" USB mic from Blue?
- Condenser mic with USB connectivity
- Unique 3-pattern switch (cardioid, cardioid with -10dB pad, and omni)
- Dual-capsule design
[The Blue website was 'unavailable' when I went there. The BSW broadcast supplies site says they expect stock "Nov 30"... No one else seems to have stock, so I assume they haven't shipped yet or are in heavy demand.]
As a laptopper, I've had to fight the urge to pick up a Samson USB condensor for $80... I have to admit getting a multi-pattern from a somewhat trendier company that looks kind of cool is a little easier sell to me even at about double the price. (It can be had with a little retro table stand for about $160 at BSW or, presumably w/o a stand at Musicians Friend for $140 -- should either place get stock, anyhow).
The last time I started packing up a basic laptop recording rig using my MOTU 828, I ended up with two backpacks bulging with gear (one couldn't even be closed) and a couple of mic stands -- and gave up and grabbed my old MiniDisc and funky Sony stereo battery mic. And I was glad I did.
Something like this could be an okay compromise, seemingly perfect for a quick songwriter demo or to capture ideas or even get a nice retro/mono recording of a living room jam. (Okay... the last is a stretch. A compromised stereo recording probably beats a good mono recording for the typical l.r. jam.)
I wonder when someone is going to wise up and make a good
stereo USB mic?