Blue announces Icicle

Blue announces Icicle

11 November, 2008 | 12.00PM

• Written by: francispreve
• Filed under: Music News: microphones, usb converter

Laptop producers on the go are always on the lookout for tiny toys that fit in a gig bag.

Blue Microphones’ new Icicle, a super-portable in-line USB converter and preamp, makes connecting XLR microphones directly to your Mac or PC a straightforward process.

Blue understands that producers need simple, hassle-free products, so there are no complicated drivers, I/O boxes, or additional converters required.

Icicle works with dynamic and condenser microphones, providing high quality connectivity with Mac or PC for recording, podcasting, sampling and more.

Here’s a quick rundown of its 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 at retail outlets like Guitar Center, The Apple Retail Store and Amazon.com as well as various pro-audio and consumer electronics retailers worldwide.

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