Blue Snowball vs Blue Snowball iCE Comparison (Versus Series)

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[@GlobalDesignHD]

When you call your mic blue snowball and still dare to make it black........................ edit, terrible singing voice lmfao

[@Podcastage]

Dude. You're telling me. I have to listen to that shit head sing for every review. It's making me seriously consider cutting.

[@HiImZeke]

Podcastage At least your good at playing the guitar

[@teamgrowth2797]

its not that bad

[@chosenideahandle]

Podcastage, I thought you sounded great. Just my opinion.

[@passthesause3557]

I like it fam dw you're just too inaccessible for these normie plebs

[@ethanshort9319]

For all of you out there who are having a hard time hearing the differences between the two microphones, listen to what I have to say. After listening closely to the Blue Snowball Ice, the sound quality is VERY good and clear, and there is no distortion in the higher levels of volume. After listening to the original Blue Snowball, the sound quality is great, except for the fact that there's a small amount of distortion in the higher levels of volume. The mid-low range capability on these two microphones is outstanding. To wrap it up, buy the Original Blue Snowball if you want the versatility of cardioid/omnidirectional and don't mind small amounts of clip distortion. Buy the Blue Snowball Ice if you want a standard Cardioid, which has crystal clear audio quality. Overall Choice: Blue Snowball ICE. Have a nice day! :)

[@doggityy]

i disagree, but it's your opinion!

[@stellebest5442]

Sand I bought my blue snowball for 46dollars is that a good buy?

[@diesbo2902]

for me 60....

[@DJVevyVevs]

"Crystal clear"

[@christianallen3264]

Thanks, I don’t need people hearing my keyboard click when I’m playing cs:go, it’s unnecessary and annoying for the players listening to my “clicky” keyboard.

[@Singh-Anmol]

3:55 B.Ice Cardoid 4:16 B Cardoid 4:36 B Omni

[@haizalomar1632]

Thanks

[@aryaekyoutuber7409]

mic such a usefull

[@Salwa-tk8tp]

Ranjodh Singh this helps

[@SoloMiddie]

This has to be the best versus videos i've ever seen!

[@Podcastage]

Thanks very much!

[@thatonefruitthatistasty708]

@@Podcastage too right. U have made my mind up with this video. Purchasing my snowball ice mic with stand and pop filter today. Good review man. I know this comment is old but just wanted to say that to you

[@ziad1030]

Are you four years older now or what ?

[@mysryuza]

This is the absolute best Snowball comparison I’ve ever bumped into. I’ve been looking for a video this detailed for a while I love your music skill!

[@Makebuildmodify]

Thank you for this (Versus Series) video. Very helpful!!

[@ArthurTactical]

Awesome Review! Does the Snowball Ice gets a lot of buzz sound, like computer sound? I'm planning to buy one for improving my channel's commentary.

[@Podcastage]

Believe that is different from computer to computer depending on grounding issues and all that stuff. It varies too much for me to say with any amount of certainty. Sorry man. =/

[@ArthurTactical]

Thank you anyways. You already helped a lot with the review and clarified a lot of doubts

[@Podcastage]

+Arthur Airsoft very happy to hear that man!

[@ghosttaco2618]

I say the Snowball ICE is better because it is cheaper.

[@DerpEbolaMinecraft]

Nope not all cheap is the best

[@ghosttaco2618]

JbPlayz To me it sounds the same.

[@ROBLOXLaffs]

Ice is good for me because I am going to make commentary videos so I don't need settings other than Cardioid.

[@ihyp3rate761]

THAT'S WHY IT'S CALLED ICE GODDAMMIT, ICE IS'NT WARM Sorry if that offended any person who takes everything seriously

[@a.miller3909]

+iHYPERATE that is beyond funny. I didn't catch that at first.

[@theoutspokenalien4460]

Thanks for the comparison, your video was straight to the point and no unnecessary time filler! You helped make my purchase on a new mic, sticking with the Snowball ICE with Cardioid pattern. The Omni had a little bit to much keyboard background noise!

[@TheBostonGentleman]

Really good video man! Probably the most in depth review I've seen in a long time!

[@Podcastage]

Thank you kindly! Really means a lot.

[@thatblacknorwegian2002]

The microphones in the backround

[@RandomDrood]

Dude your video is amazing, the best review/comparison I saw in ages, you show every single aspect (polar pattern, keyboard noise, distance, music, etc.) you helped me a lot, because my keyboard is noisy so I'll pick the ICE version only to record from the front. Thank you sir, I hope you have a wonderful day :)

[@Podcastage]

Happy to help. =)

[@AprendendoCoreanoAileen]

Thanks for the video, it really helped me choosing my mic :) loved the way you tested the capture according to distance and voice around the mics. You're really good! And I liked your voice ^^ congrats!!!

[@camandjaiden]

2 years on, are you still using this Mic?

[@uncler1y416]

@@camandjaiden 1 year later did you end up buying the mic?

[@WorldViralDaily]

The snowballs joke really sold it for me lol I'll go look on craigslist and offerup

[@literallyepicc]

@Amaru. 1 year later hi

[@Cash9x]

@@literallyepicc 3 weeks later hi

[@michaelteter]

From your demos, the Blue Snowball sounded much fuller and nicer than the ICE on the same Cardoid setting. The ICE sounded smaller and thinner.

[@DerpyPikachu64]

Michael Teter He talked louder on the other one as shown by his voice tone, it isn't a complete and clean comparison

[@MajicFreeman]

The guitar was the dead-give away for me after I had been already hearing it with his voice. That was the most surprising part as I would assume that would be the only thing similar between the two. Must be a better cardoid sensor or maybe just better parts after that, like maybe the chip that converts the audio to the usb signal they cheaped out on?

[@dabeast4800]

The original had more distortion

[@stevenquartzuniverse8061]

@@DerpyPikachu64 Yeah, because the Blue Snowball iCE distorts and cackles if shouting into it.

[@stevenquartzuniverse8061]

@@dabeast4800 No it did not. The iCE did. Must've watched it wrong.

[@beachbeats485]

What mix do u use your self (in this video)

[@ericmueller]

This video was awesome man. Thank you for the help deciding between the 2 options! And nice work shredding on the guitar 🤘🏼

[@skipventure5158]

Hey, thank you for being the one to get together those microphones. This will be my first purchase of a quality microphone, and I'm glad that I actually got to hear them before I bought one. Thanks again!

[@Podcastage]

Thank you for the kind words man. Have fun making content with these mics!

[@redmegaman8063]

I got the snowball ice... I dont regret it one bit

[@Podcastage]

That's what I like to hear.

[@Fudge_Fantasy]

Do you have to speak really close to it to have good audio quality?

[@minihv2]

I've got it and it's standing about 2-3 feet away from me and it has good quality sound, but if you put it on a mic stand and have it closer to your mouth you will get crisper and more detailed audio. :)

[@xjudolsb]

U do deep down

[@vaporubvlogs]

@@Fudge_Fantasy i recommend having it 6 inches away

[@MikaelMurstam]

The black one sounded much better.

[@artinsey]

They have the same mic in the capsule in front.

[@calleucano]

just sounded louder

[@ShoutsGaming]

It's because of the mic settings

[@xander2107]

It was picking up more of the bass and treble parts in the music.

[@blackhawk5-738]

Mikael Murstam I just bought the black one it's a 39.99 on Amazon

[@whataboutr0b]

This was an awesome review, and sold me on the Ice. Thanks so much for putting this together!

[@Mufflumpkins]

Ive seen a few of your reviews over mics and you do a great job at testing the sound/audio. Great job, you got a sub from me.

[@LaughsAndLiesTV]

ahhh, The Stating Line. that takes me back. great review. I feel good that I just copped a snowball ice for $30 on Slickdeals

[@twitchyspork3343]

Omg thankyou for using a guitar and singing haha this is exactly what I wanted to do with my ICE

[@2MinuteSoup]

This is how all reviews should be done, really amazing dude. I don't think anyone with any type of questions will not have it answered by this one video. Great!

[@Podcastage]

Thanks so much.

[@naykeith7448]

This was amazing, thank you so much! I learned a lot from this video. Just subscribed!

[@zurkifyfc]

this guys is super talented :)

[@DragokillaHD]

Great vid! I just bought the blue snowball on Amazon the other day. It was on sale for the same price as the snowball ice so great deal

[@Podcastage]

+DragokillaHD There ya go. Great purchase.

[@mewesgaming909]

Thanks, was looking at both of these the other day for my channel.The audio sounded a little better on regular but not enough to justify the extra cost, I'll be ordering mine next week

[@Palafoxfox]

Damn! Thank you so much! I was struggling because I was not sure what exactly was the difference between both of them and if it was worth it to try the expensive option. Thank God I found your video. You made me save money. Great Job!

[@frillza630]

I'm happy that we're all talking about the mic, but can we appreciate that he has a RUSH T-SHIRT!!

[@Podcastage]

Rush for life!!!!

[@Fallinupwrd]

Thank you bro that's what I call a true vs test

[@Tomhales89]

Helped massively in my decision of which one to buy, thanks! Also, shoutout to you playing The Starting Line :)

[@Podcastage]

They're amazing!

[@PlantLamp]

Perfect timing, my microphone I had been using for my KZbin channel just died and I was asking my Twitter followers if one of these would be a good buy. Thank you for the great video you definitely helped me out here!

[@DameAndThatGame]

Great video, just got myself a ice, im getting alot of pop (no pop filter) in the mic, do you know how i can over come this? do you think i should turn down the volume on the mic in windows?

[@Podcastage]

If you don't want to use a pop filter, speak into the mic off axis. Don't speak directly into the mic. Put it off to the side of your mouth.

[@DameAndThatGame]

Ok ill try that out thank you, ill try this tonight, one more if you have time, i have a fan that is close, cannot isolate in any way, have you a video or good technique for Sony Vegas to get rid of the back ground noise? anything i try just does not seem too get rid of it.

[@Podcastage]

***** Unfortunately not. I have never used Sony Vegas.

[@DameAndThatGame]

That's fine thank you for the tips.

[@Garagegarments]

you can also put a sock over the mic it works most of the time

[@ThornOnARose]

deserves a sub yo! I think Imma get one of these.

[@Mr.Amolgawade]

friends i want mic for documentries which on should i buy??? plz help me..

[@Funopy]

BEST REVIEW EVER!! Thank you for delivering awesome review

[@MariaVelasquezDiaz]

dude this is perfect

[@Podcastage]

Much appreciated.

[@Magikjimmey]

Get the ice one, it's crispy clear and has plenty of volume.

[@cravy3482]

What does crispy clear mean? Is it with the p that sounds loud?..

[@danktoast8004]

Vandegang that’s only cuz it’s close to his mouth

[@danktoast8004]

Vandegang if you want to use it like that, get this stand kit that comes with a wind screen and a pop filter www.amazon.com/InnoGear-Adjustable-Suspension-Microphone-Windscreen/dp/B07QH554TJ

[@Vaultzify]

Really great review man thank you for this

[@RobbeYT]

Thank you really much! Good video :D

[@theDCDanger]

Love dah Singing bud ;) Mr. Sexy

[@DundasStEast]

I actually thought the cardioid setting on the snowball sounded better than the snowball ice. Maybe it was just louder but it seemed richer too and for voice-over auditions I need as much richness as I can get! There was a difference.

[@DougHubbard]

I heard the exact same thing, the increase in the sound quality was enough to sway me to the snowball over the ice, especially for voice work

[@theoriginalKland]

There was a huge difference in the guitar

[@r05dc]

You could just boost it in like Voicemeeter.

[@NicolasPL_]

Perfect video, thank you so much for all the different testing scenarios!

[@Podcastage]

Thank you so much for watching and thank you for those very kind words on this very old video.

[@NicolasPL_]

@@Podcastage ended up watching a few of your most recent reviews and holy crap, the improvement is noticeable. I just wish you also did screaming or shouting tests as I'm looking for a good mic not only to record gameplays, but also to make covers of some heavy stuff. Keep up the impecable work!

[@akillis7797]

What a great review! Thank you so much!

[@youngjesus5717]

hey man, u think you can help me out? im a rapper, im debating on which one to pick. the Ice or the another one? which one will suit me better?

[@Podcastage]

I think something like c01u pro, but that's up to your personal preference of microphone sound.

[@youngjesus5717]

Podcastage Thanks bro! ill check it out ((:

[@beforeilay]

OnlyYoungJesus Music you have music out...can i hear bro?

[@youngjesus5717]

It's CyanideEraX yee, go to my channel g ((:

[@BrianJames0964quack]

OnlyYoungJesus Music the Regular has clearer sound. If you want your voice to sound crisp and clean like in most raps, get the regular snowball. I'm not personally a fan of rap, but as a musician myself, I think the regular is worth it if you have the money

[@vladberariu1715]

Nice Rush shirt !

[@j.pabloquinche3283]

Nice Profile pic 🤘

[@palomagarza9850]

This was an excellent product review. Straight to the point, high quality production and top of the line personality. Great moves bro, keep it up, proud of you.

[@Podcastage]

Thank you very much my friend. You are too kind!

[@sianara]

ETHAN

[@oDGuardian]

Out of all of the videos regarding mics, you have by far done a better job letting me know how much distance is a factor in how good it sounds.

[@steve_seguin]

Kinda wish you tested with a pop-filter. I have the Snowball and it does help me a lot having one on, but overall great comparison and video. I was curious how it compared to the ICE. People claim the Yeti sounds better than the Snowball, and while that might be true, I've never had an issue with RF interference with my Snowball .. unlike the Yeti. I've long since upgraded from my Snowball, but it still sounds great for the price. Using something like an RX5 noise filter makes it quite usable for podcasting, even in home environments that aren't exactly quiet. I have a Shure SM7b also for example, and expensive pre-amps to power it, but damn -- I could still get away with using the Snowball for many of my applications. It's far easy to carry around for travel too and I don't mind lending it to friends now and then who need a mic.

[@Podcastage]

I do not test any device that does not come in the box. If a mic comes with a pop filter, I will use it. If it does not, I will not. Otherwise people will watch 10 seconds of my video, assume it comes with the pop filter, not get one, and bitch in my comments about how I misled them. Hahaha. This has happened many times. So I try to make sure the videos represent the exact performance you'll get if you buy the mic. I also run an SM7b as my podcasting mic, but am currently giving the Rode Procaster a few weeks on the mic stand prior to comparing them.

[@steve_seguin]

Fair enough. I guess that makes sense, but I'm just personally of the opposite school of thought. There are a lot of inexpensive microphones out there that just need a tweak, additional foam for example, to become so much nicer sounding. The Snowball sounds so bad without a pop-filter, it seems almost unfair not to mention it. At the same time, one could say the SM7b is a horrible microphone, as most KZbin consumers buying one will not have a pre-amp capable of driving it properly. A $2000 preamp does not come in the box, yet that plays a big role in its sound. Anyways, I totally respect your view there. It makes sense and the lack of a pop filter being included/built-in is a flaw in my eyes. Perhaps you could of called them out on that? dunno. Looking forward to more videos. Cheers.

[@tnk_12zxdx22]

+Podcastage do u need an adapter to install the blue snowball/ice on the neewer boom arm

[@Podcastage]

Sam12zxdx Neewer boom arm comes with a mic clip that has a 5/8" to 3/8" adapter in it. You should be able to remove that and put it in the blue snowball.

[@tnk_12zxdx22]

+Podcastage OK thank you p.s. keep up the good work

[@eyupkaragozoglu700]

@Podcastage Which should I buy, I don't know english, short answer please :) have a nice day.

[@Podcastage]

snowball if recording music. snowball ice if only talking

[@eyupkaragozoglu700]

I'm only talking but sometimes recording music, Which I do choosing ?

[@Podcastage]

snowball

[@eyupkaragozoglu700]

Thanks, I'm waiting impatiently for new video :)

[@nicholasten6341]

Podcastage savage. Haha

[@joyceliu9601]

Thank you very much! Still useful in 2021!

[@LivingwithPerks]

Thanks for the comparison - thinking I will be picking up a Blue Snowball for my N64 videos!

[@poge9230]

Blue snowball is better for streaming and gaming, whilst the iCE is better for productivity and voice talking. I have the blue snowball (ORIGINAL) and it sounds pretty much the same as the snowball iCE. I had a budget of $100, so I prefer the Blue Snowball (The black one) for both since it can do both and it sounds better with a pop filter. Cheap is not always the best thing, but if you really want the iCE, Knock yourself out. (It means go for it, not literally knock yourself out) This is just my opinion, and if you agree with it I think you will have better voice quality.

[@joachimandersen7423]

Why does the Blue snowball sound better in some reviews (like this), and worse in other reviews?

[@Podcastage]

Mac OSX and setting it up properly.

[@TheMrLinzer]

Thanks Podcastage! This video really helped me to decide which Snowball to take!

[@DexterousGamings]

great video, I can see the hard work you put up. Thank you.

[@camlam999]

good god the popping....

[@dylansmith4918]

Pop filter will fix that

[@BASimmons17]

The Starting Line!

[@Podcastage]

The best!

[@BASimmons17]

...of me! haha

[@Podcastage]

DAMN IT THAT'S GOOD! HAHA!

[@ALIENAGENT007]

Great video, you made it easier for me to decide which model I need. Thank you.

[@GENDERMESSProductions]

This was a big help! Thank you

[@poolboyinla]

The Ice sounded like crap. The regular one sounded so much better.

[@solferino1473]

Travis Kraft its just because the regular is louder

[@pillagon]

Bastiix The Phantom Pain but isn't the point of using a microphone being heard properly and decently loud?

[@solferino1473]

Travis Kraft just make it louder with audacity

[@culturedsquid8442]

The recording quality is exactly the same . The regular one has a higher output level . . Plus if you are into recording . You should record in the lowest level you can to prevent the preamps from picking background noise and digital hiss . And then boost it with Normalize .I've used both and they are both good though

[@johanperez1782]

Office Chair did you use them in windows 8

[@huriousRBLX]

To be honest i think the regular blue snowball is better than ICE :) I love my Blue snowball! the colour is orange :D

[@Anomen77]

Of course it's better, because it's more expensive. But for the price the iCE is better.

[@huriousRBLX]

Yeah

[@huriousRBLX]

cdon.se which is sweden but you could get it off amazon

[@huriousRBLX]

mk

[@theSato]

Orange? You have good taste! I was going to get the orange Blue Snowball as well but I needed to save the $20 :(

[@owencrosby7751]

Thank you for making such a video. I'm considering buying the ICE more so now.

[@tatertati]

Thanks for the thorough review.The regular snowball is on amazon now for $54 and $65 w/ the pop filter

[@im_Spade_]

This is non-whispering/non soft-speaking ASMR to me oddly enough

[@lonewolf031]

if youre going to buy the regular snowball you might as well get the blue yeti.

[@ihyp3rate761]

hell no

[@Tomas.c]

I am an amateur voice actor and I can say the Blue Yeti slightly 10% better then the snowball so just get cad u37 or snowball they are the best cheap usb mic I know :)

[@brolutiongaming3983]

Blue yeti is for ignorant people- The fact that the snowball and the yeti and the same. It’s just a overpriced snowball

[@atteindre]

Great explanaition, thankx!

[@AndreNguyen7]

Great video, lots of sound tests!

[@brockthompson_]

Why pay the extra money? Because the normal one has a better stand

[@aadz_54jc96]

That's why you buy a boom arm

[@ciron1744]

The regular blue snowball is now cheaper than the ice so I just got that one

[@HeavyTbone]

+Ciron where is it exactly cheaper?

[@mrbinCS]

ITS NOT U LIER.

[@GamingHologram]

iCE has a pretty good stand! I dropped it from the roof in my last video!

[@ahmadaccino]

Who puts their iphone charger in between their acoustic foams?!!!(Look to the right of the video)

[@Podcastage]

+RazeX Tech I do. There's also a lav mic at the top.

[@ahmadaccino]

Podcastage Lol

[@mmazz414]

Who cares?!

[@YoungLink18]

I hope you see this. This is one of the most thorough comparison videos ive ever seen. You earned a sub

[@Podcastage]

Thanks so much adam. That really means a lot! =)

[@saintamata1841]

What a helpful review! Thank you!!

[@trashtuber6021]

They both sounded the same.

[@wiitennischad3642]

...

[@Platinum_XYZ]

@@wiitennischad3642 No U

[@sink9035]

Uhhhhhhhhhhh,,, not really

[@SwedishGameNerd]

Great review, but I'm surprised you say that ICE is better than the regular. I thought the audio sounded more clear when you used the regular but I'm no expert on microphones so I might be wrong. By the way, your pun at the end of the video was hilarious lol! :D

[@SwedishGameNerd]

Oh, okey? How can you tell? I think he have the exact same settings because if he altered anything it would pretty much ruin the comparison.

[@SwedishGameNerd]

Great! I'm actually thinking about buying one myself.

[@SwedishGameNerd]

I bought the regular Snowball myself since it got more settings but I'm actually not totally happy with it. I think it records with a pretty low volume level but I guess it´s possible to increase the volume in post production depending on whar recording software one is using. ICE is probably a good buy because it's cheaper and my guess is there isn't much difference in the quality.

[@Exachad]

+Sebastian Macklin He made it louder on purpose plus the regular snowball has a -10DB mode which can actually reduce that breathing sound.

[@AbhinavChhetriegw]

Well I felt the regular snowball to be much more fuller and the ice sounds really tiny .

[@HarderStylesOfCanada]

Killer review. Thanks my dude!

[@deionthegreatape]

You are actually insane. The amount of time it took to edit this had to be difficult. Then I heard you sing and everything else lol. Earned a sub !!

[@joeyxlz]

I have a story How. I broke my snowball I was using the head to play catch with my friend and it fell on the bricks and for cut open

[@RabbiShekelGrabbersixgorrilion]

good job dude!

[@TheHappywheels1]

What mic stand are you using?

[@OscarrREC]

This vid helped me so much thank u and dropped a sub!

[@theb0yz999]

The iCE sounds alot better.

[@ciyc_]

Waral are u fucking stupid

[@poncho2431]

@@ciyc_ whoa that's pretty toxic

[@zes3813]

really great review! Thank you!

[@jonjackson]

Really useful video - cheers man!

[@AceBReaction]

will it screw on to the top of a ragular size mic stand?

[@RolMovement]

helpful video, thanks for doing this. I had already purchased my Blue Snowball Ice and looked at ratings before but didn't realize how much i didn't understand about Mic's and feedback differences of distances and how the different types of ways they could be used made a difference. #greatreview

[@dance2die]

Holy... Great review. I am able to decide which one to get. Thanks.

[@georgelyndley]

What mic do you usually use as your mic for videos

[@JustAnotherGamer1982]

Great stuff bro, bought the ice yesterday, can't wait to get it.

[@mattbell1907]

Thanks for this. Helped me decide

[@gabrielmeira4268]

Nice review. Thank you!

[@mindatpeace7378]

thank you for your help! I just purchased an Ice to start adding voice-overs to my videos. :)

[@bobbymo8451]

thanks man great vid very Christmas!!!

[@user-yc6pc8hc5d]

THX SO MUCH FOR THIS TEST!!!!!

[@jigoo369]

Thank you for your review!

[@6Metalheart6]

Great video dude, subbed :D

[@basswars7060]

The singing sounds great with both microphones. Great job! Really appreciated it, although I still don't know which one to get because they both work really well.

[@yomamusic]

What do you think which one should I buy for vocals(mainly rap)?

[@smellincoffee]

What mic were you using at the start of the video? There's a noticeable drop when you switch from it to the Snowballs.

[@CFD_Mechanic]

Hi Podcastage. Thanks for wonderful videos. Can you tell me any differnece between snowball and snowball ice in terms of voice quality? I want to record courses on it. Mostly screencast.

[@citizengar]

Good comparison video, thanks.