Microphones & Accessories

Olympus ME-15 Microphone

Olympus ME-15 is a highly sensitive miniature tie-clip microphone with frequency response from 100 - 12.000 Hz. It is idealsolution to record your own voice or from other people nearby.

The Olympus ME-15 Microphone is a small, lightweight tie-clip microphone that can be conveniently clipped to the tie or collar. The microphone can also be fixed under a jacket or shirt for easy concealment. The ME-15 is an ideal accessory for Olympus digital voice recorders. The mic's cord is 3.3-feet long and the entire unit weighs only 11 grams. A tie pin-type clip is also included with the microphone. Note: When using the ME-15 with Olympus Pearlcorder microcassette recorders, you will need the Olympus PA-1 plug adapter (sold separately).

What's in the Box
ME-15 microphone and tiepin-type clip.

Audio-Technica ATR-35S Lavalier Microphone

Lavaliere microphone Sensitivity - -54 dBm Weight -. 2 oz. without cable

On-Stage Stands MS7510 Mic Pro Pak

The On-Stage Stands MS7510 Mic Pro Pak includes an Audio Spectrum AS400 dynamic microphone with bag, a tripod boom mic stand, mic clip, and a 20' mic XLR-XLR cable. The AS400 vocal mic has an on-off switch, cardioid pattern, a frequency response of 80Hz to 12kHz, and a sensitivity of -74dB+/-3dB.

Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone Bundle

Finally, a USB mic that's not only easy to use, but sounds as good on your desktop as it does in a professional recording studio. Meet the Snowball,™ theworld's first professional USB mic.

Whether you're recording a guitar at your kitchen table or a complete band in the studio, the Snowball can capture it with detail unheard of before in a USB mic.

The Snowball is a direct plug n' play mic that connects to either a Mac or PC - no additional software is needed. With its dual capsule design and unique three-pattern switch (cardioid, cardioid with -10dB pad and omni), the Snowball can handle everything from soft vocals to the loudest garage band — and it's ideal for podcasting. Check it out and you'll see why it's the coolest mic in town.

The world's first professional studio-quality USB mic, from Blue.

Features & Functionality

1. What exactly is this Snowball all about?
   The Snowball is a revolutionary microphone. Leave it to Blue to reinvent the wheel… err, microphone once again! With USB connectivity, it has never been easier to get live audio into your Macintosh or Windows desktop or laptop. Just plug it in, adjust your input level and you're up and running.
2. Is The Snowball a dynamic microphone like the Blue Ball, or a condenser like the Blue 8Ball or Kiwi?
   The Snowball is a condenser, which, according to the audio wonks we know, has a smooth open sound with a nice, natural high-end.
3. I've heard that condenser microphones require something called phantom power. Do I need to concern myself with this? Does The Snowball need batteries?
   No. The Snowball derives its operating voltage from something called bus voltage, which is always present on your USB port. As long as the red LED is glowing, you know you've got power. The Snowball does not require batteries.
4. Do I need any special software to use The Snowball? Do I need any drivers?
   Technically, no. Depending on your application, your OS may have sufficient features to utilize the capabilities of The Snowball. But, to get the most out of your Snowball, you'll want to have some kind of software that allows for digital signal processing and non-linear editing that will accept audio from the USB port. Some examples of these programs are listed below. As long as you are using Windows XP or Apple OSX, you will not need any drivers.
5. Can I use The Snowball with a traditional analog audio mixer?
   No. The Snowball features digital output only. It must be connected to a USB port in order to function.
6. What sample rate and word length does The Snowball use?
   The Snowball's digital output is set to 44.1 kHz / 16-bit, just like an audio CD. But this is something that only audio geeks really need to worry about.
7. How can I select a different sample rate?
   Because The Snowball is designed for the greatest ease of operation and setup, sample rate / word length are not user-definable. Sorry, geeks.
8. Can I use more than one snowball at a time?
   Some audio editing software allows for multiple USB connections. Check with your software vendor - they should have technical support staff who can answer all of your questions about their product.
9. What does cardioid and omnidirectional mean? Why should I care?
   These are the two polar patterns The Snowball is capable of producing. If you think of polar patterns as the shape of the area that a microphone "hears," omnidirectional hears everything at equal volume from all angles (in a 360o sphere surrounding the mic), while cardioid only hears what's right in front of it at full volume and other sounds at increasingly diminished volume as the sound source moves further away from the center of the mic (audio techs call this off-axis). You should care because one of the most useful features of a microphone is the ability to control its pickup. We like polar patterns so much, that some of our professional studio microphones have as many as nine different patterns! With The Snowball, we've given you the two most likely to be useful to you.
10. What is The Snowball used for? Is it a vocal mic, an instrument mic or both?
    The Snowball was designed to provide a wide range of applications where a high-quality transducer (a fancy way to say microphone) is needed, but so is ease of use and setup. Though most professional engineers prefer certain microphones for certain applications, we designed The Snowball for use with a wide variety of sources. Here are some suggested applications we came up with when we were locked in Blue's patented anechoic think tank: instrument and voice for music production / pre-production / demos, DV-looping / dialog, podcasting, sound effects, audio sampling, interactive programming, video sweetening / post, internet telephony, internet conferencing, recording lectures, poetry slams, spoken word performances and speeches by your favorite politician - generally anywhere where you need an easy-to-use microphone and you have access to a computer with a USB port. Happy recording!
11. Do I need to keep The Snowball in the freezer when I'm not using it?
    No. This is one snowball that won't melt!

Please note: as there are so many different software packages that are compatible with The Snowball, we are compiling a list of software we've tested and assured compatibility. We will publish that list shortly along with detailed instructions explaining how to use The Snowball with each package because, as you can imagine, they are all different! In the mean time, we suggest consulting your software's manual, user forums and technical help lines. Here are a few to get you started:

Software Setups
How to get audio from my Snowball with…

• Garage Band
  1. Go to Preferences->Audio and select the Blue mic as the input device (it will only show up when The Snowball is plugged in).
  2. Create a vocal track and select the Blue mic as the input device for that track.
  3. You may need to adjust the Snowball's input level in the control panel if you experience any distortion (crackling).
• Logic 7
  1. Open the Audio and MIDI setup program in your Apps->Utilities folder.
  2. Create an Aggregate Audio Source (Audio menu - open Aggregate device editor).
  3. Add the devices you want to use to the aggregate device (Built in audio and Blue mic).
  4. Change the audio device in Logic's audio preferences from Default to Aggregate.
• Sonar
  1. Select "USB Audio Device" ( 1, in, 0 out) from an audio track.
  2. From within that subcategory, there are 3 selections: Left USB Audio Device, Right USB Audio Device, and Stereo USB Audio Device.
  3. Select Left or Right for mono audio tracks.
  4. Press "R" to arm the track for recording.
  5. Roll disk.
• Adobe Premier Elements 4 (Windows Vista/XP)
  1. First, make certain that your Snowball has the latest firmware update. With this latest update installed, you'll be good to go. If you should experience any problems getting the program to recognize the mic, Adobe recommends the following:

     If the device does not allow you to record, then your microphone is not being detected as a valid input device in Premiere Elements. You can use an open source program called ASIO4ALL, which is a device driver that essentially wraps existing WDM devices, like USB microphones, as ASIO-compatible sound devices. Use the following steps to utilize this tool:

  2. Quit Premiere Elements.
  3. Visit the following web page and download the latest available version of ASIO4ALL: http://www.asio4all.com/
  4. Install the software, and restart the system if asked to do so by the installer.
  5. Make certain that your microphone is plugged in.
  6. Launch Premiere Elements.
  7. Go to the 'Edit->Preferences..>Audio Hardware' menu option.
  8. For the Default Device, choose the ASIO4ALL option.
  9. Click the ASIO Settings button, then select your microphone from the list of devices, click Exit, and then click OK on the Preferences dialog. Close and then restart Premiere Elements.

Hardware Platforms

• Windows Setup Procedure
  1. Under START MENU open SOUNDS AND AUDIO DEVICES control panel.
  2. Select AUDIO tab; insure BLUE BALL USB MIC is selected as DEFAULT DEVICE.
  3. Click on VOLUME; select appropriate volume level.
  4. Exit control panel.
• Macintosh Setup Procedure
  1. 1. Open Apple menu -> SYSTEM PREFERENCES.
  2. Double-click SOUND preference file.
  3. Click INPUT tab.
  4. Double-click BLUE USB BALL MIC under CHOOSE A DEVICE FOR SOUND INPUT dialog box.
  5. Set input volume to the appropriate level.
  6. Exit SYSTEM PREFERENCES.

Finally, a USB mic that's not only easy to use, but sounds as good on your desktop as it does in a professional recording studio. Meet the Snowball, the world's first professional USB mic.Whether you're recording a guitar at your kitchen table or a complete band in the studio, the Snowball can capture it with detail unheard of before in a USB mic.The Snowball is a direct plug and play mic that connects to either a Mac or PC - no additional software is needed. With its dual capsule design and unique three-pattern switch, the Snowball can handle everything from soft vocals to the loudest garage band - and it's ideal for podcasting. Check it out and you'll see why it's the coolest mic in town.

NADY SP-4C Dynamic Microphone

The models in the Starpower Series represent today's excellent cutting edge in price/performance value for vocal and instrument dynamic microphones. All of the models offer high-quality rugged construction and excellent reliability, and superior performance to that of some of the best known, most popular classic microphones - and at a fraction of their cost.Linear full-range response with crisp mid-range presence for optimal clarity and punch makes the SP-4C a perfect all-purpose, versatile stage and recording mic. Rugged, all-metal construction for maximum reliability - featuring a zinc die-cast case and steel mesh windscreen with anti-dent ring. Powerful neodymium mic element for highest output without noise - cuts through even the loudest sound pressure level situations without compromising sound. Ultra-light aluminum humbucking voice coil and transformerless design provide noise-free, accurate reproduction across the audio spectrum without distortion. Tight cardioid polar pattern provides excellent off-axis rejection for superior gain before feedback. Advanced multi-axis rubber shockmount for element minimizes handling noise. External on-off switch for easy control of audio from stage. Cable included.

XLR male to XLR female Microphone Cable - 15 feet

Providing high-end performance at an affordable price, Pyle products offer hard-to-find features customers demand. These components will provide the professional and occasional DJ with an unbeatable combination of performance, flexibility and price.

Blue Microphones Snowflake USB Microphone

Say hello to the Snowflake, the first professional portable USB mic. Whether you're recording your newest podcast, talking business on the web, or just narrating your latest great family movie, the Snowflake can capture it with amazing clarity and depth that's head and shoulders above any comparable portable USB on the market!

The Snowflake works on both Mac and PC with no complicated drivers to install: just connect it to your computer's USB port, follow the prompts and you'll have high-fidelity sound in no time. It's perfect for podcasting, voice recognition software, iChat, and VoIP software such as Skype and Vonage. Or use it for dictation, field recording, lecture recording, and narration for slideshows and PowerPoint presentations. The sky's the limit. It's even great for recording music via GarageBand and other multitrack recording software.

Designed with the traveler in mind, the Snowflake's unique design allows you to place it on a desk or flat surface near your computer, or mount it to the screen of most laptops. Because it simply connects to your USB port, it offers a wide range of applications coupled with an ease of use never before offered in a professional-quality microphone.

In the tradition of Blue's line of renowned studio microphones, the Snowflake features Blue's superior proprietary capsule and circuit design, optimized to make sure that you always get the best sound possible into your computer, and sets a new standard for digital recording on the go!

Specifications

• Transducer Type: Pressure Gradient w/USB Digital Output
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Sample/Word: 44.1kHz / 16 bit
• Frequency Response: 35Hz - 20kHz
• Maximum SPL (THD 0.5%): 120 dB SPL

Say hello to the Snowflake, the first professional portable USB microphone.Whether you're recording your newest podcast, talking business on the web, or just narrating your latest great family movie, the Snowflake can capture it with amazing clarity and depth that's head and shoulders above any comparable portable USB on the market!The Snowflake works on both Mac and PC with no complicated drivers to install: just connect it to your computer's USB port, follow the prompts and you'll have high-fidelity sound in no time. It's perfect for podcasting, voice recognition software, iChat, and VoIP software such as Skype and Vonage. Or use it for dictation, field recording, lecture recording, and narration for slideshows and PowerPoint presentations. The sky's the limit. It's even great for recording music via GarageBand and other multitrack recording software.Designed with the traveler in mind, the Snowflake's unique design allows you to place it on a desk or flat surface near your computer, or mount it to the screen of most laptops. Because it simply connects to your USB port, it offers a wide range of applications coupled with an ease of use never before offered in a professional-quality microphone. In the tradition of Blue's line of renowned studio microphones, the Snowflake features Blue's superior proprietary capsule and circuit design, optimized to make sure that you always get the best sound possible into your computer, and sets a new standard for digital recording on the go!

Audio Technica ATR-55 Condenser Shotgun Microphone

Condenser shotgun microphone

Samson CO1U USB Condenser Mic

The C01U USB Studio Condenser Mic is the first affordable studio condenser mic with a USB interface.

For the first time ever, musicians who record music on computers have a simple, affordable way to capture high-quality vocal and acoustic instrument performances.

Seamless integration was the idea, and it was obtained by creating a studio condenser microphone that can be plugged into any computer with no in/out boxes, no expensive computer pre-amps, just a USB cable.

The C01U condenser microphone is based on our wildly successful C01. It features a 19mm internal shock mounted diaphragm with a cardioid pick up pattern ensuring pristine studio quality recordings.

The C01U works perfectly on any computer, Mac or PC, and with any DAW software program. It immediately solves a huge problem for users of many laptops, many of which have no other input method for audio devices.

It's a must for any musician on the road or in the project studio, but the C01U is going to offer solutions to more than just musicians. The mic opens up possibilities for anyone who records audio—from Podcasters, journalists, students, and business people adding audio files to websites and multimedia presentations.

Feature List

• Large Diaphragm, 19mm, Studio Condenser with USB Digital Output.
• Compatible with any computer based Digital Audio Workstation.
• The extremely detailed sound reproduction makes it ideal for recording vocals, acoustic instruments and just about any other sound source.
• High Quality AD converter with 16 Bit, 48K sampling rate.

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CAD EPF-15A 6-Inch Flexible Pop Filter

EPF 15A Pop Filter guards your mic and prevents those unwanted plosives. Includes a flexible gooseneck holder and a swivel mount for smooth arrangement.