St. Olaf Equipment Tutorials

Setting Up

• Plug the USB cable on your laptop or computer and connect the other end of the cable to the back of the microphone
  • If your device is not USB compatible, the library has USB - Type C adaptors available
• Make sure the BLUE logo is facing the source of sound
• The red indicator light will turn on when the microphone is ready

Sound Pickup Pattern Settings

• There are three different settings on the microphone (1, 2, 3)
  • 1 is best for recording speech from a single source (the front of the mic)
  • 2 is best for recording louder sounds like live music
  • 3 is omnidirectional which captures audio from both sides of the microphone

Recording Sound

• Make sure that the red indicator light is on and the microphone is facing the source of sound
• Go to the audio settings on your device and ensure that the Blue Snowball is selected as the input device
• It is recommended to position the microphone 6-8 inches away from your mouth

Why would anyone choose this microphone over other ones?

The microphone has a built-in stand and delivers crisp audio for a cardioid polar recording pattern in a small and lightweight package.

What are some issues that people run into using this item? How to solve those issues?

Try the following steps:

1. Disable the microphone by unplugging from the computer and replugging it. 

2. Go to the settings of your computer > Sound Settings > Check if you are getting input from the microphone.

3. Check privacy settings for external devices on your computer, such as a microphone in this case.