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OWC is proud to announce our new partnership with Blue Microphones. The folks at Blue created quite a stir at Macworld 2009 winning Best of Show for their Mikey iPod Recorder, while their Eyeball HD Webcam\/Mic was the toast of CES. OWC and Blue Microphones are very proud to be working together! \u00a0Take a look at just some of Blue Microphone’s products that are now featured at www.macsales.com\/music.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Snowball\"<\/a>
Snowball<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snowball – USB Microphone<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The Snowball<\/a> is a direct plug n\u2019 play mic that connects to either a Mac or PC — no additional software is needed. With its dual capsule design and unique three-pattern switch (cardioid, cardioid with -10dB pad and omni), the Snowball can handle everything from soft vocals to the loudest garage band and it\u2019s ideal for podcasting. Whether you\u2019re recording a guitar at your kitchen table or a complete band in the studio, the Snowball can capture it with detail unheard of before in a USB mic.<\/p>\n

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\"Eyeball\"<\/a>
Eyeball<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eyeball – HD Webcam\/Mic<\/h1>\n

Perfect for instant messaging, video conferencing, social networking and more, the Eyeball<\/a> features Blue\u2019s famous pro-quality condenser capsule, giving it better sound than any webcam in the market. On top of that, they\u2019ve added Super HD video to complete the picture, giving you an awesome visual experience. And, the Eyeball\u2019s integrated design and compact size make it perfect for on-the-go use when you leave your desk. Works with Skype, iChat, Windows Live Messenger, AOL, Yahoo!, Google Talke, and other IM Services.<\/p>\n

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\"Mikey\"<\/a>
Mikey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mikey – iPod Recorder<\/h1>\n

Mikey<\/a> is an\u00a0<\/strong>iPod recording device that makes recording lectures, voice notes, live music, and interviews easier than ever before. Mikey features Blue\u2019s superior quality stereo condenser capsules, 3-position user selectable gain settings, and built-in speaker for playback. You can even fine-tune Mikey to record everything from the barest audible sound to extremely loud sources without losing audio fidelity. Additionally, Mikey\u2019s unique user-positionable head swivels 180\u00b0 to provide maximum flexibility and usability.<\/p>\n

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\"Snowflake\"<\/a>
Snowflake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snowflake – USB Travel Mic<\/h1>\n

Designed with the traveler in mind, the Snowflake\u2019s<\/a> unique design allows you to place it on a desk or flat surface near your computer, or mount it to the screen of most laptops.\u00a0It\u2019s perfect for podcasting, voice recognition software, iChat, and VoIP software such as Skype or Vonage. Use it for dictation, field recording, lecture recording, and narration for slideshows and PowerPoint presentations. It\u2019s even great for recording music via GarageBand and other multitrack recording software.<\/p>\n

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\"Icicle\"<\/a>
Icicle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Icicle – XLR to USB Converter<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The Icicle<\/a> is Blue\u2019s new stylish USB converter and mic preamp combo that allows you to connect any XLR microphone directly into your computer via USB! The Icicle features a studio quality microphone preamp, 48V phantom power, fully balanced low noise front end, analog gain control, and driverless operation.\u00a0The Icicle works with both dynamic and condenser microphones, providing high quality and hassle-free connectivity with Mac or PC. Whether you\u2019re using a microphone for digital recording, podcasting, voice messaging, or voice recognition applications, the Icicle is the quick and easy way to get connected.\u00a0Setup is a snap!<\/p>\n

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\"Bluebird\"<\/a>
Bluebird<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bluebird – Condenser Mic<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The Bluebird<\/a> is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser, utilizing Blue\u2019s renowned microphone technology and Class-A discrete circuit. However, in a departure from its normally application-specific designs, Blue engineered the Bluebird to be as versatile as possible, with applications ranging from vocals to electric and acoustic guitars, close-miking of drums, drum overheads, percussion, piano, horns, strings, and any other application where crystal-clear sound quality and detail is of the utmost concern. In addition to the microphone itself, the Bluebird bundle also includes the\u00a0Bluebird Accessory Pak, with a specially designed shockmount, the\u00a0BirdCage<\/em>, and a metal mesh pop filter, the\u00a0BirdNest<\/em>. So no matter what your sound, the complete Bluebird package offers today’s musician a top-notch recording experience at an outstanding price – all in one nest!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

OWC is proud to announce our new partnership with Blue Microphones. The folks at Blue created quite a stir at Macworld 2009 winning Best of Show for their Mikey iPod Recorder, while their Eyeball HD Webcam\/Mic was the toast of CES. 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