Blue Microphones Icicle XLR to USB Mic Converter/Mic Preamp

Blue Microphones Icicle XLR to USB Mic Converter/Mic Preamp

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The Icicle is Blue's 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.

Connect any XLR microphone directly into your computer via USB. Click to enlarge.
Use with dynamic and condenser mics thanks to 48V phantom power.

Make Any Mic a USB Mic
The Icicle works with both dynamic and condenser microphones, providing high quality and hassle-free connectivity with Mac or PC. Whether you're using a microphone for digital recording, podcasting, voice messaging, or voice recognition applications, the Icicle is the quick and easy way to get connected.

Plug and Record
Simply plug in the USB cable and your mic will be live--no special driver installation is required.

Quality and Simplicity
The Icicle features a built-in, studio-quality mic preamp, along with a fully balanced, low-noise analog front end to send a clear signal via USB.

It also supplies 48V Phantom Power for condenser mics.

On the control front, the Icicle keeps it simple, with a single analog volume level control.

What's in the Box
Blue Icicle, 6-foot USB Cable
The Icicle is Blue's 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. Setup is a snap!
The Icicle works with both dynamic and condenser microphones, providing high quality and hassle-free connectivity with Mac or PC. Whether you're using a microphone for digital recording, podcasting, voice messaging, or voice recognition applications, the Icicle is the quick and easy way to get connected.

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Simple plug and play that just worked - period., September 24, 2009
By Patrick Gleason "Patrick" (Baltimore, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Blue Microphones Icicle XLR to USB Mic Converter/Mic Preamp (Electronics)
I bought the Blue Icicle because I had to quickly record some trumpet lines and I didn't have an interface. Well, actually, I did pick up an open box unit that didn't work because they couldn't provide me with the external power supply, so I took it back and got the Icicle as a quick fix that would get me where I needed to go in a timely manner.

Hardware: iMac, dual core 2.0 GHz processor and 4 GB or RAM. OS 10.5.8.
Software: Garage Band.
Mic: Shure SM57.

Pros. For recording trumpet with an SM57 it was perfect. Clear sound, low noise, LOTS of signal. With the gain a little over half way on the Icicle and about 58% in Garage Band I got hot horn lines with gain to spare. Any hotter and they would have started clipping, so it definitely gave enough signal to get the job done.

Cons. The gain knob has no dial or indicators for how far you have turned it - it has to be done by feel making it almost impossible to duplicate your settings exactly. This could be improved with a knob with an arrow and a marked dial so you can see where it's set. It also feels a bit cheap - it's lightweight and feels almost fragile. Treated with care it's fine, but I doubt it would take much abuse before it would break and I have been ultra careful with it because it feels so lightweight and cheap. I also used it as recommended in the accompanying literature and didn't plug it directly into the back of the mic - I used it with a mic cable.

For what I needed it was perfect - simple plug and play that got good sound into my computer, and it worked well in a pinch. I just wish it was a little higher quality in terms of construction. A bit heavier and a better dial for the analog gain, and I would have rated it a full 5 stars but as it is, I can at best give it 4.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME PRODUCT, June 6, 2009
By RWR (Fishkill, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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I have several of these converters in my home studio -- the quality is amazing on both dynamics and condenser mics! I had an Icicle that initially had a low hum, contacted Blue, and they said that the first 500 units produced had a low hum but that has since been fixed. They sent me a replacement unit and it works perfectly now. BUY THIS PRODUCT if you have the need.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars TRUE PLUG N PLAY ON THE GO WHEREVER THERES A PC, January 30, 2009
By Matthew Foy "Stone Messiah (I.W.G)" - See all my reviews
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The Icicle is truly a great piece of hardware. It's as simple as plugging your mic cord into the product and plugging that into your USB. The BEST thing about this product is it allows you to take your mic wherever there is a usb equipped computer. It is light weight so I don't know it's durability and don't plan on throwing it to find out. The Icicle comes with a gain knob which is a plus BUT remember with this is a 60 dollar plug n play tool so it doesn't have any other features.
*also i didn't have the noise/feedback issue
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Cold as Ice
I was really worried when I ordered this that the phantom power would make it overheat, apparently I was worried for nothing! Read more
Published 18 days ago by Karred

4.0 out of 5 stars Promising--if it works. Not always a guaranteed solution.
I have little doubt that the Blue Icicle will get the job done with a Shure SM-58, or similar "dynamic" microphone. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Samuel Chell

4.0 out of 5 stars No good for Wii
Bought it thinking this would plug into the Wii and I would be able to use my condenser microphone with it. Well, long story short, doesnt work. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MullaPeriyarDam

1.0 out of 5 stars Does not deliver enough volume
I have several different ways of connecting XLR microphones to my computers for use in webinars, and I thought this design would be simpler to transport and connect, but when I... Read more
Published 1 month ago by James

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent price for a good product
Works fine for my Podcasting needs. I use it with a sure SM58 microphone. It is made of plastic and does feel cheap but I have had it for a few months and had zero problems with... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Roejen

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it
This is all that I needed to make my condensor mic work! I have an MLX 990 and it works great with it! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Drew Larck

4.0 out of 5 stars The Blue Icicle is decent
Cheap and works well the only thing is the gain on it is a little low even at highest setting. Other than that ir records well and does what it needs to.
Published 1 month ago by Chrsitian

3.0 out of 5 stars A tad bit noisy and cheaply made
Never really intended to use this in a professional setting so the noise issue is not that big of a deal. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jonathan C. Warren

1.0 out of 5 stars Too Cheap
Owned two of these and when they work they are fine. The power knob has no indicator on it though. My biggest problem, and the reason I will NEVER purchase another, is this:... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dennis

3.0 out of 5 stars Iffy
it is what is is... and it did the job that it was made for. lasts long if u take care of it but is easily out grown when just starting ur own studion
Published 3 months ago by drez

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Product Features
Plug and record
Studio Quality USB microphone preamp
Supplies 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
No special drivers required
Fully balanced low noise analog front end

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