Designed to provide the easiest possible solution for recording into a computer-based system, the Blue Snowball is a USB microphone that is plug-and-play compatible with both Mac and Windows platforms. Ideal for desktop recording, podcasts, and for use with laptops, the Snowball features the spherical design of other Blue “ball” microphones. It offers a dual-capsule design, with one capsule tailored for vocals and the other optimized for instruments. A 3-position switch lets you choose the capsule and response you want.