The Blue Icicle is a handy tool to have around - not only is it a high-quality microphone preamplifier, but it's an audio interface as well. You can record any XLR microphone directly to your computer using Icicle - even condensers, thanks to its onboard 48V phantom power. A perfect solution for recording, podcasting, using a speech-recognition software applications, and especially for mobile laptop recording, the Icicle connects to your computer via convenient USB and is small enough to bring anywhere.

Blue's Icicle requires no drivers to operate - just plug it in via USB and you're ready to go. It even works with both Mac and PC computers.

Features

• USB Microphone Preamplifier
• Supplies 48V Phantom Power for condenser microphones
• No special drivers required
• Fully balanced low noise analog front end
• Analog gain control
• Phantom Power Active Light
• 16-bit/44.1kHz resolution
• Power Consumption: 200mA (from USB bus)