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Blue Snowball USB Microphone (Brushed Aluminum)
USB Output: The USB output enables direct integration with a desktop or laptop computer, allowing CD-quality recordingDual Capsule Design: The dual capsule design incorporates omnidirectional and cardioid elements to give you a choice-10dB Pad: A -10dB pad switch eliminates noise and distortion when capturing signals at extreme volume levelsAccessories Included: A desktop stand and USB cable are included so you can begin recording right away
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57 Reddit comments about Blue Snowball USB Microphone (Brushed Aluminum):

u/Spockrocket · 14 pointsr/ffxiv

Some constructive criticism. There is some potential here, but your sketches were all very predictable and/or unfunny. You're either rehashing jokes that everyone has already heard/seen a thousand times before, or your punchlines are falling completely flat due to lack of proper comedic timing and buildup. Take some time to study some of the comedic greats, and really focus on how they build up their jokes over the course of the sketch and how they deliver the punchlines.

On the technical end of things, see if your voice actors have the resources to invest in better microphones. Particularly the "new Lalafell woman"; the low quality of her audio really took me out of the moment. You can often find good quality microphones on the cheap if you shop around online. Generally speaking, headsets tend to have lower quality mics than what you'd want in a voice acting gig. Headsets are sufficient for talking on Skype or Mumble or whatever, but when you're doing voice-over work, you really want a good desktop mic. The Blue Snowball is a good option for amateur voice work. Good quality for the price you pay.

u/squidwalk · 7 pointsr/truetf2

If you get combo phones/mic, you'll be getting a worse setup than getting them individually. Gaming headsets aren't worth the extra price.

When it comes to headphones, you have to consider your purpose. For TF2, you won't want to hear outside noise and you want something you can wear for a while. That usually means cans. I couldn't imagine wearing buds for such a long time, it would irritate the heck out of my ears. I use Denon AH-D1001s myself, and I can't complain. Before I had the money for those though, I rocked Sony MDR-XD200s. They also sounded great, and were even a little looser on my head. And if you don't like them, they come with so much cord you can hang yourself >_<.

For mics, you don't really need much clarity for voice. I used the basic Logitec Desktop Mic for a decade until it blew out, then I replaced it with a Blue Snowball for podcasting. A friend that does TV editing used it professionally for years, and it's a great mic.

So if you're going cheap, you'll be way better with the MDR-XD200 and the Logitech desktop mic than with an $80 headset.

u/novel__ · 7 pointsr/truetf2

There's no way you can be on a team without a mic.

Price an issue?

  • This Clip On Mic is only 8 dollars and is pretty high quality too.

  • If you can afford to go higher I can recommend a Blue Snowball for $60.

  • Also, maybe a CAD U1 for $30.

    Even a headset will do. Make sure you enable push to talk and are using headphones.

    Are you afraid? Get over it. Sorry for the bluntness, but consider your team to be friends. People you'd play any game with and still have a good time. If they aren't people you can relate to, don't join their team. It's that simple. Find people you can relate to easily. Find people that won't yell at you. Find people that will crack the occasional joke and laugh at stupid/amazing plays. You will create incredible bonds with these people, and have lifelong friends. These people must be more important to you than a random lobby player, so talk to them!

    And to be honest... most teams don't take people who can't/won't talk. Even if you were Clockwork or Ruwin.

    So, get a mic.
u/yojoe600 · 5 pointsr/buildapcsales

Black is $55.74 at Amazon

They are nice for the price.

u/Release_the_KRAKEN · 5 pointsr/GoodValue
u/Fusionnex · 4 pointsr/audiophile

Separate Mic! No need to limit your options by only looking at headsets. Get a decent set of cans and get a separate microphone. This is what i did but you can swap out any solid set of cans in your price range. Drop 250 for akg701's Here and get a 15$ 8$ mic, amazing solution if you have the power to drive the headphones. If you are super picky about microphone quality go for a blue microphone.

u/rawriorr · 3 pointsr/buildapc

Overall pretty nice, i think the h100i at 80$ is a much better buy simply price wise, but up to you.
Otherwise. lowered PSU to 750W to take off 40$.
The GTX 980 is shit. Please dont buy it. Its a 10% performance increase for a 60% cost increase. If you need stupid top end. Get a 970 SLI. Not a 980. (reference http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2311721/gtx-980-gtx-970-sli.html#14246702) Really, a single 970 if overclocked should be more than sufficient (the 970 overclocks to about 105% of the stock 980.)

Aside form that, i changed all your peripherals because they were just shitty items. Added a good gaming mouse, a mechanical keyboard (though the Corsair k70 would be a much better item, granted its twice the price but you have the budget now.) Added audiophile headphones (see headphonemecca.com for reference) and a condenser mic instead of a headset. Headsets arent great. If they would prefer an attached mic. you can purchase ModMic 4.0 for 35$. Also changed Mobo, because based on reviews. Its leagues above the rest. Seriously though, dont change the peripherals back XD These are signifffffffficantly better :P And dont buy a 980 or ill slay a kitten. Thats right reddit.
Another option on the mic is this if you want to go up in price a little.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OO333Q?ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&tag=ezvid02-20&creativeASIN=B002OO333Q

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CPU Cooler | NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $135.55 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard | ASRock Fatal1ty X99X Killer ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard | $264.99 @ Newegg
Memory | Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $194.99 @ Adorama
Storage | Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $202.86 @ NCIX US
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $101.46 @ OutletPC
Video Card | MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card | $349.99 @ Amazon
Case | Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $98.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply | EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $89.99 @ NCIX US
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) | $69.99
Other| Custom Vengance C70 Case Filters| $51.20
Other| Razer Tourney stealth mechanical keyboard with Orange switches.| $60.00
Other| Redragon Mammoth 16400 DPI mouse.| $28.00
Other| Philips CitiScape Uptown Audiophile headphones.| $50.00
Other| Samson Go Mic Portable USB Condenser Microphone| $38.00
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u/lockefox · 3 pointsr/Eve

As 2 ISK, there are the mics we use:

u/Gramma2Slo · 3 pointsr/promos

The Yeti is $90 on Amazon.

And the Blue Snowball is a cheaper option that performs at nearly the same quality.

u/AlecMachet · 2 pointsr/letsplay

Lightworks is the place to go for editing, if you don't mind the learning curve, though for simpler things, you can mix the audio using audacity and cut it together in Avidemux

For microphones, I typically use some fairly simple vocal microphones particularly these or a pocket recorder like this one and get pretty good sound out of them. It's also worth noting that this microphone is often recommended for beginners in Let's Plays and podcasts alike and might be more your speed.

A built-in pop filter is probably not recommended. For the vocal microphones you can pick up some pretty cheap pop filters or position them slightly to the side (though still pointing at your mouth). For pocket recorders and the Blue Snowball, it's a non-issue, as you're not speaking right up on it.

u/CaptainTitus · 2 pointsr/apple

I've been pleased with this Blue microphone. Very good performance per dollar.

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Aluminum/dp/B002OO333Q/

u/MrLukasBrown · 2 pointsr/ElgatoGaming

I guess you are looking for a USB mic?
Actually the blue snowball is at 50$ at the moment on amazon:

  • Blue Snowball Amazon
    Another option in the same price category is the Samson Meteor.
    A little bit cheaper is the Samson Go Mic. I do not own a Samson myself but I heard they got good mics for little money.
    Always keep in mind that quality got its price. So depending on how serious you are with youtube, investing a little bit more might pay of in the end.
u/Dan_Jackniels · 2 pointsr/AskReddit

The Blue Snowball microphone is only around 70 USD and is very good for vocals but I'm not sure for the instruments though.

u/coniferhugger · 2 pointsr/sysadmin

We are using a Blue Snowball microphone for Skype conferencing with remote employees in team meetings. It works okay, but people still have to project their voices for it to be picked up.

u/nicolass1101 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I personally have the Audio Technica ATH-M30x and they are really comfortable and sound really good. These are the best of the best though. For microphones, the Snowball is pretty good but I got the Yeti for $60 during black friday and its amazing

u/kinectking · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

This headset is said to be good for an audiophile on a budget. http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHL5605PP-28-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B006WHPQUO

Audiophile headsets are often better for gamers than "gaming headsets" as they provide you with more straight forward high quality sound. Discounted from $100 to $33 is great, and it will enable you to get this mic: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002OO333Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1419576540&sr=8-1&dpPl=1&dpID=51DRAN8k5eL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

That there sir, is a blue snowball. An amazing mic which I personally use and would recommend to ANYONE. Even better, they too are on sale. They are no longer 100, but instead a measly 50. This stays well below your max budget, and maybe you can buy yourself a nice game with what you'll save.

So... Did I sell it to you?

u/red286 · 2 pointsr/bapcsalescanada

Amazon has the Blue Snowball (standard brushed aluminum version) on for just $70 currently.

u/ladyoddduck · 2 pointsr/GirlGamers

I just bought a Blue Snowball and it is incredible. It doesn't pick up a ton of background noise and the sound quality is excellent. It makes my voice sound...richer somehow. I don't know what I'm talking about.

Anywho, whatever route you go, I'd suggest trying to pick something unidirectional so you don't get a bunch of background noise when you're recording. My first mic was omnidirectional and super sensitive so you could hear everything. There is a way to cut out noise using Audacity though and that really helps no matter what audio quality you have.

u/Pyroraptor · 2 pointsr/letsplay

No problem :D Remember, that you don;t have to buy super nice mic equipment to have good audio. A lot of people like the Blue Snowball, Blue Yeti, and AT2020. They range from somewhere around $60-140. Also, you can make an isolation box pretty cheap with a foam camping mat and a box.

u/TheCarWashChannel · 2 pointsr/Monstercat

Yeti - $105

Snowball - $59

I got my Snowball off Amazon.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I've never used anything outside of their mice and a rubber dome keyboard I had for like a decade before going mechanical.

Their mice have always served me great except for the cords. It seemed like if you didn't baby those braided-covering cords they would go bad in a year. It was always in the same place too, right where the cord meets the mouse.

I'm on a G400 now and it has just a normal rubberized cord and it's lasted 2 years without even a hint of damage, so maybe it was just something with the braided cords. No idea.

As far as headphones/sets go, I'd pretty much always recommend a decent pair of headphones coupled with an independent mic. You can get a great clip-on mic from Amazon for like $10, or you could go up to something like a Blue Snowball for $50.

$33 for a pair of headphones that bunch well above their price range and $60 for a professional quality microphone. Maybe throw in a $10 pop filter, just to go all out.

u/Rafbys629 · 2 pointsr/mac
u/XItitan · 1 pointr/gamingpc

Thanks for the tip! I decided to go with this option as the general consensus leans towards the separate desktop mic / headphone combo. Probably going to go pick up a blue snowball as well. Just to clarify it is this mic right?

u/Ipp · 1 pointr/starcraft
  • Best reasonable price mic: Blue Snowball
  • Programs: Fraps for VOD Only, XSplit for livecasting (TwitchTV can upload to YT, so you don't need fraps if you live cast)

    I copied and pasted my response from a other caster I was giving advice to:

    You can't use viewer count for motivation. For a new caster each video is a lotto ticket, there is a very small chance one of your casts will make it on a site such as SC2Casts or Reddit but when it does you will get 1000 views and hope that 5% of those come back. Until that happens, just upload on a consistent schedule; for instance I just started live casting at 19:00 EST every day and uploading the VODs to Youtube. By setting up a schedule you are catering to "the 1%" who watch you, hoping they tell friends and such.

    If you still enjoy casting after following a schedule for a month or two, look into purchasing some gear to improve your quality. You can't look it like "I will buy a $100 mic and it will get me more views and pay itself off!". You're staying at home more and if you are like me staying at home means you are not going out to the bar; which is saving you money. It now becomes I saved $100 this month by not going out; I reward myself with a microphone.

    Don't advertise your video's until you are very happy with them yourself; you will only get flamed and demotivated. Every new caster can improve upon something; vocabulary, mic, and just over all quality. Watch every video you make and take notes until you get comfortable.

    If you want replays, I have been attaching replays to my YouTube casts lately http://youtube.com/RageQuitTV but if you just google "SC2 Replays" you will find many replays. However I sift through them which ensures they are good games.
u/TheRabidTiger · 1 pointr/Minecraft

Another tip as for mic wise, check out the Blue Microphones Snowball. (New to reddit, so hopefully you are allowed to post links to amazon... but I'll put the link at the end of this post. I'm linking to amazon, you might be able to find them cheaper or even on amazon if you don't want their "prime" service.) It is currently listed at $66 bucks and you can't get a better microphone for under $100 that compares to that one. Another to consider, if you want to save a little and make the jump is the AT2020 (Again, posted as the second link at the bottom.) I bought mine 2 or 3 weeks ago for $110 through their prime. (Seems to have jumped to $140 right now...) Very solid mic. Works great from a distance and close. If you plan on being close to any mic, invest in a pop filter (Link at the end again). Amazon has a great one for $15 that I use. If you plan on just putting it on the edge of your desk and talking, it'll work too, but you'll have to raise the mic levels, and thus get more interference and background noise. I talk close (probably a foot or so away.) to my AT2020, and get no background noise. Haven't personally tried the Snowball, but everyone I've talked to that has it loves it and recommends it. Food for thought when money becomes available. As for your current audio, it doesn't sound bad, seem to be doing a good job in Audacity, I was going to recommend that program until I saw you already use it :-). And if thinking about any other mics, just search them on youtube, people almost always have a comparison or such video to listen to them with. (And on another note, regardless of mics that I've used, I still put an EQ on them to drop off the highs and lows that speech doesn't use. Just a good thing to throw on, usually editing software has it.)

EDIT: Also in order of necessity, mic first obviously, and then the pop filter can come later if you are having problems with the "s" and "p" letters causing peaks. I also forgot to mention, if going with a condenser mic, it's a good idea to look into getting a shock mount that fits the mic, that'll stop vibrations from being picked up in the mic too, sometimes they become audible as a low or high hum that are difficult to remove.

Blue Mics Snowball
http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Aluminum/dp/B002OO333Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346788232&sr=8-1&keywords=yeti+snowball

AT2020
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-Condenser-Microphone-USB/dp/B007I53N0Y/ref=sr_1_12?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1346788324&sr=1-12&keywords=at2020

Pop Filter
http://www.amazon.com/CAD-EPF-15A-Filter-15-Inch-Gooseneck/dp/B0002E3FCO/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1346788628&sr=1-2&keywords=pop+filter

u/Aceroth · 1 pointr/CODYoutube

I'm a fan of the Blue Snowball, but lots of people have cheaper desk mics (I hear logitech is usually good), so I'd just shop around and go with something cheap that's got good reviews if you don't have money to spend on a more expensive option like the snowball. Another thing that might help if you get a desk mic is a pop filter, which is usually around $10.

u/phyreseed · 1 pointr/VoiceActing

I'm using a Behringer C-1 mic with a pop filter, works like a charm and it's not too sensitive. I have a basic phantom power setup for it, and pipe the output into an M-Audio FastTrack USB unit.

I'd been using my ijebus to record for a bit, which sounded like crap (unsurprisingly), and a VoIP headset, but decided to upgrade so I didn't feel like I was putting crap-sounding audio out there and limiting myself. Plus, with this mic, I can pretty readily record myself playing my instruments, which I couldn't do (with quality) with any other solution.

You're probably looking at ~$200USD to get a similar setup as this, or a touch more, but you can get by with the Blue Microphones Snowball USB Mic, which (I believe) is used by some other folks in that sub.

Hope this helps!

u/GotKwestionz · 1 pointr/buildapc

I ordered the HT | OMEGA eClaro and it should be here this week.


I want clearer sound for conference calls and lectures. It will be used with a Sennheiser PC 350 SE headset although I am considering getting a Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone and either a Sennheiser HD25-1 II Closed-Back Headphones or Audio-Technica ATH-M50S...

u/KrustyKrab223 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Virtual 7.1 is worthless. Also, if you're considering spending 300$, no headset will do you any good in that price range.

You'd be far better off getting a actual proper pair of headphones, like the Sennheiser HD598's or the Philips Fidelio SPH9500's if you want to spend a little less. To go along with one of those, get a decent studio mic, like the Blue Snowball or the Audio Technica ATR2500

If you want the microphone to be integrated to the the headphone, look no further than the ModMic 4.0

If you want a good little headset for relatively cheap, just get the Kingston HyperX Clouds. They beat practically any other headset out there, aside from like Sennheiser Game Zero's and Beyer MX300's, but those are over 3 times the price usually.

u/anteedum · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Got a pair Sennheisers HD598c's & a Blue Snowball, Super happy with the sound qaulity. Got a killer deal on them as well during blackfriday/cyber-monday

u/TheMusicalEconomist · 1 pointr/letsplay

Do you mean the presence of a facecam? I would recommend getting a nice webcam and microphone (I use this and this, respecitvely). They're not prohibitively expensive and can get you a level of recording quality that's a touch higher than the average dime-a-dozen LP. You'll have to do some experimenting with your video editing to figure out how you want to frame it, but that comes with trial and error. For example, I elected to make my gameplay off-center so that the facecam doesn't cover it up (unless the game is widescreen in which case I have no choice), and put my logo in the remaining negative space.

u/ZephyrianNick · 1 pointr/letsplay

If you're on somewhat of a budget, either a Blue Yeti or a Blue Snowball (both with a pop filter! ) are great ways to go. I use a Blue Yeti in my videos and for $100, I couldn't be happier with it. It works incredibly well, and is something I'd recommend to anybody who doesn't make a living off YouTube. (In that scenario, there are some higher quality mics and mic setups you can get, but they can cost upwind of $200 at a minimum.)

u/Adam500 · 1 pointr/letsplay

I've been using a Blue Snowball I got off of Amazon. Its worked well for me so far, and was about $60 which is pretty cheap for a quality condenser mic.

u/Spartan2744 · 1 pointr/letsplay

Do you think this would be a good one? It's not a Blue Yeti, but it's made by the same people.

u/Servios · 1 pointr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

Hey man, don't worry about asking "stupid" questions, there's no such thing, and we've ALL been there before. I still seem to ask stupid questions at least once a day, and I've been doing this for some years now.

You have two options here bud. You can buy something like this which is a USB microphone, (similar, but not the same to what the last guy said) a really common choice for beginners looking to just experience recording into their computer, but the quality is still surprisingly great. It can work on ANYTHING. Guitar/vocals/drums/farts whatever.

The second option is to get something with some "upgrade" capability if you plan on doing this for a long time. That would be to buy TWO things, one would be an audio interface (which has preamps built in) which can connect virtually ANY microphone into it, which goes into your computer via USB. This is a great one of those, simple and doesn't break-the-bank But then you'd also have to buy another microphone, like the sm57 or whatever. If you did it this way, your interface could last you many many years and it will provide usually a headphone output, one of two mic inputs, as well as gain control and leveling. A little more professional, but an extra thing to buy.

If you have any questions feel free to ask.

u/Anergos · 1 pointr/buildapc

Blue Snowball mic

Extremely good performance for the price.

u/Computerknight54 · 1 pointr/bapcsalescanada

Hello everyone, I've been working on making a YouTube channel but I need a few more things. The microphone on my headphones isn't too great so I would like a proper mic.
Is this any good? https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002OO333Q/ref=twister_B00JR4AHA8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Camera. I'd like a real camera to work with. Would a Canon Rebel T5 be good if I'm not taking pictures? Or should I go with something more reasonably priced GoPro Hero Session if I'm doing videos?

Software for editing. Any recommendations?

u/PriceKnight · 1 pointr/bapcsalescanada

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u/KangarooCornchips · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace
u/TheSockGenius · 1 pointr/youtubers

Having good audio is crucial (Especially for a mostly voiceover channel). Now normally I would say, "stay away from mics less than 200" just because it is really an investment and you get what you pay for, but the snowball is a fantastic mic, especially for its price.

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Aluminum/dp/B002OO333Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1466624278&sr=8-3&keywords=blue+microphones+snowball

If thats still a bit pricey, I would say save up until you can afford it because anything less than that will either break the day you open it or sound similar to what you are using right now. (Keep in mind, i dont mean to sound like a jerk, i'm a nice guy i swear) And the great thing about this one, over the snowball ice is that it has a switch that will cancel out any background noise automatically.

If you want the cheaper variant, i thought i would link it, its fine but it doesnt cancel out background noise for you so it will sound pretty cruddy. But if 70 bucks is too much, this is the absolute cheapest i would suggest.

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B006DIA77E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1466624278&sr=8-2&keywords=blue+microphones+snowball

Happy hunting!

u/roflbros14 · 1 pointr/singing

I would check out a Blue Snowball, it plugs straight into your computer through USB.
About $60 USD right now on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OO333Q/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_YqGotb09JJ8PQ

u/Pauzle · 1 pointr/techsupport

It is supposed to work automatically -- without any drivers. Maker would be "Blue" and I can't seem to find a model or serial number on the box, but it was bought from here if that's any help.

u/CaptTripz · 1 pointr/buildapc

Considering buying a PC microphone for use with gaming. I already have a pair of Sennheiser HD 598's so I'm not really in need of a separate pair of gaming headsets. Can anyone recommend a good standalone PC mic around $100 or less? It would mostly get use with gaming and skype but could also find use in some minor video production (such as voiceovers). The Blue Yeti caught my eye due to the amount of reviews. Not sure if there is better for the price point.

Edit: What about the Blue Snowball?

u/PCisLife · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

blue snowball https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Microphone-Gloss-Black/dp/B002OO333Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1510541278&sr=8-2&keywords=blue%2Bsnowball&dpID=313uO9MECrL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1 I've had one for so long and it is really one of the best sounding, affordable mics. I recently got a mic arm with it also so I can have it up close to sound even better

u/TheSkesh · 1 pointr/PKA

Snowball is pretty good I think, it was the most used mic for commentaries and such for a while. Now people have moved to better and more expensive since they now have the means and the reasoning to get a more studio quality mic.

u/Benito911 · 1 pointr/gmod

Okay well I agree with BlueMetro because I've heard great things about blue snowballs. I found them pretty cheap on amazon and they come in a lot of colors.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OO333Q/ref=twister_B0033PSG2S

u/Crazylegs2009 · 1 pointr/microphones

Fairly generic question. My current desktop microphone broke so I am looking to replace it. My biggest concern is how it will pick up my mechanical keyboard "clicks".

I was looking into the Blue Snowflake or the Blue Snowball but those are just ones I've seen suggested elsewhere. I am open to about any setup.

Any suggestions?

u/Scrapod · 0 pointsr/buildapc

The Blue Yeti Pro has a USB output as well as an XLR one, so a audio interface isn't strictly necessary.

The difference between the two is the XLR is the standard for higher end microphones, whereas USB microphones seem to be mostly sub $150.

If you are completely new to microphone stuff it might be worth going for something a little less expensive (unless you are really into it and can justify the cost). A good example within the same brand is the Blue Snowball which is $60 rather than $150.

It's probably worth checking with /r/audioengineering other sites for help getting started.