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Blue Microphones Icicle XLR to USB Mic Converter/Mic Preamp | 
| Brand: Blue Microphones
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $59.00
Buy New: $36.00
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Seller: audioMIDIcom
Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 112
Color: White
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5 x 8
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 digita
Warranty: 1 Year
MPN: BLU ICICLE RS
Model: ICICLE
UPC: 836213001356
EAN: 0836213001356
ASIN: B001EW5YQS
Release Date: September 10, 2008
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| 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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Product Description
The Icicle provides a high quality connection from your microphone directly into your computer or USB recording device. Featuring a studio quality preamp and no special drivers, you just plug and record! The Icicle is ideal for using your favorite microphone to do Podcasting, digital recording, voice messagaing or voice recognition.Blue Microphone Icicle FeaturesPlug and record - No special drivers requiredStudio Quality USB microphone preampSupplies 48V phantom power for condenser microphonesFully balanced low noise analog front endAnalog level controlPhantom power active lightIncludes 6 foot USB cableComputer, XLR cable & microphone are not included.
Amazon.com Product Description
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
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Good August 24, 2010
Rielle2173
I'm glad i came across the blue icicle (on amazon othere prices where 60 or more) before i went on to buy a mic, preamp and source for phantom power. I literally got i all in one at a verrryyy low price. Good bargain. i recomend it for anyone with a home studio and deff go buy a xlr cable. plugging a mic deirectly into it wont work so well.
 Worked great, then... August 12, 2010
MZ (Los Angeles)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Just plug and play with your preferred software. No hassles, worked great for about 3 months then just stopped working. Didn't drop it (It is made of a flimsy plastic and is light as a feather - feels cheap). It just stopped working. When I buy a product I don't just want it to work great for three months. Totally dissapointed.
 way better than i thought July 25, 2010
chris salazar
ive heard mixed reviews of this.. yeah it feels cheap... but so what?! just take care of it like you would anything like that! and it sounds perfect! i use it to record vocals on logic studio (i get others to sing, i cannot; but they sound amazing) ive had no problems with it and im super happy with the purchase. well worth the money!
Could be better, but it works and it's inexpensive June 11, 2010
BP Foto (Los Angeles, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pros: Easy to use. Plug it in, set your levels and go! Works well with Condenser Mics. Has 48v Phantom Power. Runs solely off USB (No need for a wall wart).
Cons: Very plastic. Feels like it could snap with the slightest bit of rough handling! I wouldn't try to plug it directly into a mic. Use an XLR cable. No headphone monitoring jack and quite a bit of latency when monitoring with a separate interface. I would not recommend it for Dynamic mics. I tried it with my Rode Procaster Dynamic Mic and could not get high enough levels without practically yelling into the mic. I also tried it with an old V-Tech handheld stage mic and levels were a little better, so dynamics with a higher line output might work better with it.
Overall, it does what it's supposed to, but it could be a lot better. For about $30-40 more, you can get better interfaces with 2 mic inputs, but this one is nice for situations where running off of USB power is a must.
Cost effective solution for low budget home recording May 20, 2010
Solomen Grundy
A great tool for low budget home recording. I mic every track to Audacity. I use a low budget dynamic mic and the Icicle gives the right boost for PC recording. I keep the gain at 90 to 100 percent and do volume control on the PC.
I see some complaints out there about durability. Keep in mind it is a piece of computer hardware like a modem or an external hard drive, NOT something that you would use onstage or throw into a gig bag. Another plus is no drivers or setup. That's important to me when I get home from work and want to record a tune. Just plug it in and go!
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