Good USB Microphones

[Yankeesfan1115]

Ok, so i'm looking for a good microphone to plug into my computer....only problem is that i have a mac, so i think to conserve the money i'm moving for a USB mic.
The one that I have been looking at is the Blue Microphones Snowball Microphone.
Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[Blackbd]

Bump for a good question. I am also considering buying a Snowball and they just came out with a cheaper version. Has anyone tracked bass with the snowball? I have no need for vocals it just needs to be able to pickup a backing track and bass from my amp.

 

[fullcircle]

I'm in the same boat. I am thinking that miking my amp will yield some better recorded bass sounds into my Mac. I'm thinking of getting the Snowball,too.
Anyone have one?

 

[hunta]

I believe that is an oxymoron sir.

 

[anomalybass]

ive heard good things about them, but never used them. -joep

 

[ksandvik]

I have a Samson C01U:
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Good for podcasting and similar stuff, not sure it could handle really critical recordings, though. --Kent

 

[Blackbd]

Good for podcasting and similar stuff, not sure it could handle really critical recordings, though. --Kent

this would ultimately be for reference purposes. I play with a guy who plays acoustic and I wanted a way to record our practices and store it on my computer for less than $150. I am leaning towards the Blue Snowball based on reviews and recordings I have pulled off of YouTube. I will check out the Samson though prior to making any rash purchases. So thanks for the input. If I get one I will post a review on this thread.

 

[fullcircle]

Right now, it's between the Samson and Blue mics for me. I haven't read much but from what I've read the Samson seems to sound better. I would be interested in reading some more reviews.

 

[Blackbd]

In case anyone is watching this thread...I just bought a snowball and will test it this weekend. Post here if anyone needs sound clips, I may or may not expose my playing to the harsh masses on talkbass.

 

[Ben Clarke]

Why not get an ART USBDualPre and use whatever mic you want? I like to use ribbons quite a bit and last I checked there were no stereo USB ribbon mics...

 

[Curtybob]

I know this sounds like a joke, but do you have Rockband for the Xbox 360? The mic in there is actually quite good. I stumbled upon it by chance... I needed to record a few licks to battle poor memory retention, and it was the only thing I had handy. I figured it would do for the task at hand, but it surprised the hell out of me.