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-===Using the Blue Snowball Microphone===
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+ | name          = Blue Snowball Microphone
+ | summary       = A short description with instructions about the Blue Snowball microphone and its incredible usefulness
+ | for_employees =  Y
+ | for_students  =  Y
+ | for_parents   =
+ | cat1          =  Classroom Technology and Systems
+ | cat2          =
+ | maintained    = DIS
+ | year          = 2022-2023
+}}===Using the Blue Snowball Microphone===
-We have deployed a Snowball microphone on a height-adjustable stand to most Hill classrooms and teachable spaces.
+We have deployed a Snowball microphone on a height-adjustable stand to most Hill classrooms and teachable indoor spaces.
 The Snowball has two distinct uses:
-*as a vocal mic for superior audio quality for video voice-overs, Zoom sessions , and other occasions where your voice needs to be foremost;
+*as a vocal mic for video voice-overs, Zoom sessions, and other occasions where your voice needs to be upfront, clear and crisp;
-*as a omnidirectional mic for capturing class discussions.
+*as an omnidirectional mic for capturing class discussions.
-On the back of the Snowball is a small switch found above the cable connection. For our intended usage, switch position 1 is for vocals, position 3 for classroom & groups.
+On the back of the Snowball is a small switch found above the cable connection.
-[[File:SB_Switch.jpg|800x800px|left|alt=]]
-<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
+For our intended usage cases @ Riverdale, switch position 1 is for close vocals; position 3 for classroom & groups.
-In classrooms with the single silvery USBC cables connected to the Anker USBC Dock, or to a Apple Multiport AV USBC Adapter the mic is available by selecting it:
+[[File:SB_Switch.jpg|800x800px]]
-On Macintosh macOS: System Preferences > Sound > Input tab:
+<br>For vocal use, position the microphone a bit lower than mouth level, either standing or sitting. A 16' USB cable connects the  microphone to the Anker USB-C hub for use in class.
-On Windows 10:
+Read more about this technology on the [[Hybrid Classroom AV]] page.
+Here is an image of the model we're using at RCS. It is glossy black in color, and sits on a floor mic stand with a weighted base. When the mic is active and has power, the red LED at the top is illuminated.
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FJt_WAeaLg&feature=youtu.be
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+[[File:Glossy Black Snowball.png|none|thumb]]
+<br />
+{{ClassTech}}