Logitech will buy Blue Microphones for US$117 million

Logitech is securing its place in the high-end audio recording market with its latest acquisition. The company just announced that it is buying Blue Microphones for US$117 million. It’ll be an all-cash transaction. Blue, which is known for creating USB condenser mics like the Snowball and Yeti, will be joining Logitech’s other brands like Astro Gaming, Jaybird, and Ultimate Ears.

In a blog post announcing the deal, Logitech wrote, “For Logitech, this is a new space. But, at the same time, it’s not at all. Gamers are already using our Logitech G webcams to stream. People are video calling with friends and family thanks to Logitech every day. And in business, our audio and video know-how is apparent every time a video meeting takes place at the office. Joining up with Blue and their microphone lines is a logical adjacent opportunity with great synergies.”

Blue Microphones’ Nessie promises easy, studio-quality recording

Blue Microphones’ new adaptive USB mic Nessie wants to help out desktop recording newbies and experts with high-quality recordings of everything from vocals, to instruments, to voiceovers. This mic automatically adapts to whatever environment and situation and applies professional studio processing with built-in pop filter and internal shockmount to get the expertly produced sound. 

The Nessie has three recording modes made for richer vocals, more detailed instruments, or raw audio for manual post-production editing. It also has a zero-latency headphone out for direct monitoring. The Nessie is available on the market for $99.95.

Professional audio recording on-the-go made easy with Spark Digital

It doesn’t cost or take that much to get your rock star dream going these days and this new studio mic from Blue Microphones is bound to make things easier for you. Blue’s Spark Digital is a studio condenser mic with both USB and iPad connectivity via 30-pin jack.

This digital mic assures the same high-fidelity recording and detailed audio you can get from professional studios. It can be used to record a wide range of sources—from vocals to guitars to drums—and it even comes with a custom desk stand that withstands any disruptive rumblings and vibrations. There are also studio controls on the mic, such as volume and gain controls, as well as instant mute. A zero-latency headphone out is also built in for direct monitoring. Additional information on the $199.99 Spark Digital is available here.