Blue Mic Icicle Portable XLR to USB Converter and Mic Preamp

Meet the Icicle; Blue’s new stylish USB converter and mic preamp combo. The Icicle allows you to connect any XLR microphone directly into your computer via USB. The Icicle brings Blue’s award winning design and sound quality to a portable XLR to USB converter. The Icicle features a studio quality microphone preamp, 48V phantom power, fully balanced low noise front end, analog gain control, and driverless operation.

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.

•    Connects any XLR mic to a computer
•    Plug and Record: No complicated drivers required
•    Built-in studio quality USB microphone preamp
•    Supplies 48V phantom power for condenser mics
•    Fully balanced low noise analog front end
•    Analog level control
•    Phantom power active light
•    Includes 6 ft. USB cable
•    Mac and PC compatible
•    Unique lightweight design for portability

NOTE: Computer, XLR cable and microphone are NOT included with the Icicle

System Requirements:
Macintosh: Mac OS X; USB 1.0 or 2.0; 64MB RAM (min)
Windows: XP Home Edition, XP Professional, Vista; USB 1.0 or 2.0; 64MB RAM (min)

Specifications:
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/- 1.5dB)
Maximum Input Level: -7dBu, analog gain control from 0dB to +40dB
Sample/Word Rate: 44.1 kHz/16 bit
Equivalent Noise: -113dB
Power Consumption: 200 mA (from USB bus)
Power Supply: 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
Weight: 0.18 lbs
Dimensions: 6” L x 1” W x 1” H

Warranty: 1 year