Blue Snowball iCE microphone

Overview/Introduction

You can check out a Blue microphone at the Learning Curve on the first-floor of Myrin Library to use for recording audio for podcasts, presentations, and more! 

Details

Components Included in the Box:

  • Quick start guide
  • Safety/warranty booklet
  • Microphone
  • Tripod
  • USB cable
     

Instructions:

  1. Place the microphone on the tripod and screw in clockwise until it’s tightly fitted.


     
  2. Plug the microphone into your computer with the provided USB cable.


     
  3. The top of the microphone will glow red, indicating it is now connected to power.
  4. Follow the instructions on page 2 in the quick start guide to set the levels for your microphone on your computer.
  5. Open the software you are using to record audio, such as Audacity (Don’t have Audacity? Download at https://www.audacityteam.org/).
  6. Select the microphone drop-down or the audio settings of your software and select the Blue Snowball microphone.
  7. When you have finished recording, unscrew the microphone from the tripod by twisting counter-clockwise. Pack up all the components as you found them and return to the Learning Curve.

See Also

Audacity instructions and tutorials

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