{"id":56928,"date":"2022-06-01T17:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T17:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/how-to-make-blue-snowball-less-sensitive\/"},"modified":"2022-06-01T17:52:00","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T17:52:00","slug":"how-to-make-blue-snowball-less-sensitive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/how-to-make-blue-snowball-less-sensitive\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make blue snowball less sensitive?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Under Start Menu open Control Panel then select Sound. Select Recording tab; ensure Blue Snowball is selected as Working with check mark next to the icon (Disable any alternate mic if necessary). Click on Properties; select the Levels tab, set your input level, click Apply, then OK.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, how can I <strong>make<\/strong> my mic <strong>less<\/strong> sensitive? <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to Settings > System > Sound.<\/li>\n<li>Under Input, make sure your mic is selected, then click Device Properties.<\/li>\n<li>Select Additional device properties.<\/li>\n<li>In the Levels tab, increase or decrease the Microphone (sensitivity).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As many you asked, how do I change Blue <strong>Snowball<\/strong> settings? <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In the Apple menu, click System Preferences.<\/li>\n<li>Select Sound preference.<\/li>\n<li>Click the Input tab.<\/li>\n<li>Under the Choose a Device For Sound Input, double-click Blue Snowball.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust volume level, then exist system preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Also know, how do I stop <strong>Blue<\/strong> <strong>Snowball<\/strong> picking up on my keyboard? <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Move the microphone closer to you.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the sensibility.<\/li>\n<li>Use a pop filter.<\/li>\n<li>Get O rings for your mechanical keyboard.<\/li>\n<li>Set up a noise filter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Quick Answer, how do I fix the quality of my <strong>Blue<\/strong> Snowball mic? <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Access the Control Panel.<\/li>\n<li>Go to Hardware and Sound.<\/li>\n<li>Click the Sound option.<\/li>\n<li>Select the Recording tab.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click your Blue Snowball mic from this menu and select Properties.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the Levels section to 100.<\/li>\n<li>Move on to the Advanced menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A: The mic with higher quality will be more <strong>sensitive<\/strong>, and it will pick up more noise &#8211; unwanted ambient sound like typing and mouse clicks. Unless you&#8217;re recording in a vacuum, it&#8217;s impossible to get rid of all ambient sound from recordings.<\/p>\n<h2>Which microphone has the highest sensitivity?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Condenser microphones usually have much higher sensitivity than dynamic mics. Typical values are 8 to 32 mV\/Pa or \u201342 to \u201330 dB re 1V\/Pa.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What are the 3 settings on Blue Snowball?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>You get three pickup settings\u2014cardioid, omni, and cardioid with -10dB pad\u2014to accommodate any recording situation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What does a pop filter do?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>A pop filter, pop shield or pop screen is a noise protection filter for microphones, typically used in a recording studio. It serves to reduce or eliminate popping sounds caused by the mechanical impact of fast-moving air on the microphone from plosives during recorded speech and singing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What do Blue Snowball settings mean?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/so7Eql4kUY0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I stop Blue Yeti from picking up keyboard sounds?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Using the mic&#8217;s cardioid pattern or mode.<\/li>\n<li>Speaking into the side of the Yeti and not the top.<\/li>\n<li>Placing the keyboard behind the Yeti.<\/li>\n<li>Having 4 to 10 inches between the mic and your mouth.<\/li>\n<li>Dampening mechanical transmission of sound.<\/li>\n<li>Using a boom scissor stand and shock mount.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Does the blue snowball iCE pick up background noise?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The most affordable and quality entry-level microphones (Snowball iCE and Snowball). However, some users found that Blue Snowball microphones can pick up a higher level of background noise if you didn&#8217;t set it up correctly.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I make my blue yeti less sensitive?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>1 Reduce the gain.  <\/li>\n<li>2 Adjust the input volume.  <\/li>\n<li>3 Position the Mic Correctly.  <\/li>\n<li>4 Use the right polar pattern settings.  <\/li>\n<li>5 Adjust Microphone sensitivity.  <\/li>\n<li>6 A pop filter to minimize plosive noises.  <\/li>\n<li>7 Use a noise-canceling app.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why is my Blue Snowball static?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Static noise on a Blue Snowball microphone can be caused by plugging the mic into an incorrect USB port, USB cable picking up static noise, mic picking up fan vibrations or faulty drivers. Solutions include plugging the mic into the back of the computer and reinstalling the drivers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why does my Blue Yeti Snowball sound bad?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>If your Blue Yeti mic suddenly sounds bad, there are generally four possible reasons: using the mic too close to your mouth or using the wrong settings. using a USB hub. software-related issues such as in your DAW.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I fix my mic quality?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Turn off anything noisy in the room.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep the microphone OFF your desk, if possible.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep your microphone with its back turned towards any noise source.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep your microphone within a few inches of your mouth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I make my mic not pick up the fan?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>To reduce sound, turn the dial on the microphone boost all the way down. Make sure to turn the microphone dial all the way up, as well. After you&#8217;ve adjusted the microphones, go to the Enhancements tabs to make sure the acoustic echo cancellation box and the noise suppression box are checked.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why is my mic suddenly picking up background noise?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Your microphone or audio device is capturing too much background noise. Check the following: Your computer&#8217;s fan or spinning hard drive is too close to the microphone. You may be sitting near a fan or air conditioning unit that is producing static noise.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I get my mic to not click mouse clicks?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LIfWYMB5Eq4\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I change the input sensitivity on my mic?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>In the Sounds Settings window, look for Input and Choose your input device and then click the blue Device properties link (circled in red) in the screenshot below.. This will pull up the Microphone Properties window. Click the Levels Tab and you will then be able to adjust your microphone volume settings.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Should mic sensitivity be high or low?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The best microphone sensitivity will depend on the recording application. Sometimes a lower sensitivity microphone is better, and other times, a higher sensitivity microphone is better. Low sensitivity mics are generally better for recording isolated, loud sounds.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I test my mic sensitivity?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select Start > Settings > System > Sound.<\/li>\n<li>In Input, select a microphone to see its properties.<\/li>\n<li>In Input volume, make sure the blue bar adjusts as you speak into the microphone.<\/li>\n<li>If it doesn&#8217;t, go to Test your microphone and Start test.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Are Blue Snowball mics good?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Verdict: Blue&#8217;s Snowball iCE USB mic is excellent value for money. The build quality isn&#8217;t as solid as Blue&#8217;s Yeti range of mics, but the sound is exceptionally clear and finely detailed.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What are the 1 2 3 on Snowball mic?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;1&#8221; records what is directly aimed at the mic, and reduces ambient noise. This setting is good for recording in the lab, which has some building noise. &#8220;2&#8221; also records directional sound, but contains more ambient noise. &#8220;3&#8221; records omnidirectional noise, it will contain much of the sound surrounding the mic.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can I put a sock over my mic?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GN03wwXiS3k\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why do singers sing so close to the microphone?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Direct mouth-to-mic contact is done to increase the volume of the singer&#8217;s voice, as well as amplify low notes (this is called the proximity effect). It&#8217;s useful when there&#8217;s a lot of other onstage interference from loud instruments, other singers or even monitors.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Under Start Menu open Control Panel then select Sound. Select Recording tab; ensure Blue Snowball is selected as Working with check mark next to the icon (Disable any alternate mic if necessary). Click on Properties; select the Levels tab, set your input level, click Apply, then OK. 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