Blue Microphones Eyeball 2.0 review

Gallery

Verdict:

An audio-centric webcam that might appeal to YouTube-obsessed singer songwriters.

Review Date: 2 May 2010

Price when reviewed: £69

Supplier: http://www.andertons.co.uk

Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

Review
Specs

Blue Microphone's Eyeball 2.0 looks nothing like a webcam. It's dominated by its chunky microphone, while the camera lens just pops out from the side when needed. Both camera and base are chunky, but its easy to position on a desk or atop a laptop screen.

It has a good specification, with its high quality condenser microphone and a video resolution of 1,600x1,200 at 30fps. Audio quality is remarkably clear and rich. Image quality is generally clear and sharp, but video quality can't compare to similarly priced webcams from Logitech.

Despite excellent audio quality and the manual's assurances that we can use the microphone to record our best instrument or favourite solo, we're not convinced that the world really needs an audiophile webcam. Although teenagers on YouTube will probably prove us wrong.

Prev Next

Get more reviews, tutorials and in-depth advice, every month with Computer Shopper.
Click here to try 3 issues for £1