Here is the complete feature breakdown for the (original and iCE models).

| Parameter | Original Snowball | Snowball iCE | |-----------|------------------|---------------| | | 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz | 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz | | Bit depth | 16-bit | 16-bit | | Channels | Mono (select patterns) | Mono (fixed cardioid) | | Frequency response | 40 Hz – 18 kHz | 40 Hz – 18 kHz | | Sensitivity | -33 dBFS/Pa (varies by pattern) | -33 dBFS/Pa | | Max SPL | 120 dB (pad engaged) | 120 dB | | Latency (USB) | ~10–15 ms (OS-dependent) | ~10–15 ms | 4. Pattern Selection (Original Snowball Only) Controlled via rear switch – no driver needed :

| Software Feature | Description | |----------------|-------------| | | Adjust microphone sensitivity (0–100%) | | Mute button | Software mute toggle | | LED behavior | Change pattern / disable LED | | Pattern selection | Cardioid / Cardioid -10dB pad / Omnidirectional | | Firmware info | Read-only version display | | OS support | Windows 7/8/10, macOS 10.10–10.14 (32-bit only) | ⚠️ Sherpa no longer supported on modern macOS (64-bit only) and may not install on Windows 11. The mic works fine without it. 3. Hardware Specifications (Driver-Accessible via OS) These appear as standard USB mic controls in your OS/DAW: