The following is an overview of a teardown analysis conducted by IHS Technology Teardown Services.
Snowball iCE from Blue Microphones: device stand. Source: IHS Markit
Summary points:
- USB microphone with stand
- Use of heavy metal throughout for solid feel
- C-Media mudio SoC
- Analog 14 mm microphone
Target market: Computer accessories
Release date: Unknown, but online review dated as early as July 2016
Pricing and availability: $49.99 MSRP, worldwide
Total manufacturing cost: $15.32 (including direct materials and manufacturing)
Snowball iCE from Blue Microphones: main enclosure. Source: IHS Markit
Major components:
- Device stand connect, die-cast metal, chromed - (Qty: 1)
- Device stand body, injection molded plastic, w/ insert-molded threaded metal stand - (Qty: 1)
- Device stand leg, machined metal, painted - (Qty: 3)
- Enclosure, main, rear, injection molded plastic, painted - (Qty: 1)
- Enclosure, main, front, injection molded plastic, painted - (Qty: 1)
- Microphone element, electret condenser, with 2 discrete insulated wires, 1 2-position pin header connector, heat shrink tubings - Manufacturer: Transound Electronics Company Ltd. - (Qty: 1)
- Audio SoC, single chip, USB 2.0 full speed, 1-channel mono ADC, 8 GPIOs, I2C interface - Manufacturer: C-Media Electronics Inc. - MPN: CM6327A - (Qty: 1)
- USB cable, Type A to Type B, 5 ft, w/ cable tie - (Qty: 1)
- USB jack housing, die-cast metal, plated - (Qty: 1)
- Main PCB mounting plate, stamped / formed metal, machined - (Qty: 1)
Snowball iCE from Blue Microphones: main PCB (top). Source: IHS Markit
