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Blue Microphones Snowflake Portable USB Microphone
UMICSNOWFLAKE - Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Snowflake a dynamic microphone like the Blue Ball, or a condenser like the Blue 8Ball or Kiwi?
The Snowflake is a condenser, which, according to the audio wonks we know, has a smooth open sound with a nice, natural high-end.
I've heard that condenser microphones require something called phantom power. Do I need to concern myself with this? Does The Snowflake need batteries?
No. The Snowflake derives its operating voltage from something called bus voltage, which is always present on your USB port. The Snowflake does not require batteries.
Can I use The Snowflake with a traditional analog audio mixer?
No. The Snowflake features digital output only. It must be connected to a USB port in order to function.
What sample rate and word length does the Snowflake use?
The Snowflake'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.
How can I select a different sample rate?
Because the Snowflake is designed for the greatest ease of operation and setup, sample rate / word length are not user-definable. Sorry, geeks. |
