The Yeti is one of the richest sounding, sonically flexible USB microphones money can buy, but its large size makes it inconvenient for portable applications.

At this price, you'll have a hard time finding a better-sounding, better-looking, or more easy-to-use microphone for your computer. Just don't expect the Snowball to replace a studio's worth of recording gear.

The Snowflake USB microphone is more flash than substance, but it's a slick way to outfit your computer with an external microphone.