Blue Microphones today introduced Icicle, an in-line USB converter and preamp. Designed with Blue's unique sense of style and commitment to quality, Icicle makes connecting XLR microphones directly to your Mac or PC simple and effective.
A key design goal of Blue is to keep technology out of the way of making music, so there are no complicated drivers, I/O boxes, or messy converters required. Icicle works with dynamic and condenser microphones, providing high quality and hassle free connectivity with Mac or PC for recording, podcasting, voiceovers and more.
Icicle features :
- Studio quality microphone preamp
- 48V phantom power
- Fully balanced low noise front end
- Analog gain control
- Plug and Play driverless operation
- 44.1 kHz, 16-bit CD quality converter
- Mac or PC operation
Icicle will be available in December 2008 for a suggested retail price of $59.99.
