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What is The Snowball iCE used for? Is it a vocal mic, an
instrument mic or both?
• The Snowball iCE was designed to provide for a wide
range of applications where a high-quality transducer
(a fancy way to say microphone) is needed. We designed
the Snowball iCE for use with a large variety of sources,
including: musical instruments and vocals, podcasting,
home movie narration, sound effects, internet conferenc-
ing, chatting, recording lectures, poetry slams, spoken
word performances and speeches by your favorite
politician — generally anywhere where you need an
easy-to-use microphone and you have access to a
computer with a USB port. The sky’s the limit.
Happy recording!
• Is the Snowball selected as the default input device in both the System and software Preferences? Also,
make certain you have an adequate amount of volume set and that the recording software you’re using
supports a USB input device.
Is the Snowball iCE compatible with Windows 7 or Vista?
• Yes! it’s also compatible with XP Home Edition and XP Professional.
Can I use The Snowball iCE with a traditional analog audio mixer?
• No. The Snowball iCE features digital output only. It must be connected to a USB port in order to function.
What sample rate and word length does the Snowball iCE use?
• The Snowball iCE’s digital output is set to 44.1 kHz/16-bit, just like an audio CD. But this is something that
only audio geeks really need to worry about.
How can I select a different sample rate?
• Because the Snowball iCE is designed for the greatest ease of operation and setup, sample rate/word
length are not user-definable. Sorry, geeks!
Can I use more than one Snowball iCE at a time?
• Some audio editing software allows for multiple USB connections. Check with your software developer
— they should have technical support staff who can answer all of your questions about their product.
Optional accessories
The Ringer: Universal shockmount
for the Snowball family — or any
mic with a standard thread mount.