
The Snowflake is a high quality USB microphone that is ideal for podcasting, voice recognition software and VoIP software such as Skype and Vonage. It is even great for recording music via GarageBand and other multi-track recording software. The device comes with a unique design allowing it to sit on a desk with its built-in stand or to hang over the back of a laptop monitor. This USB microphone is compatible with Mac and PC. If you are interested, you can purchase the Snowflake USB microphone for $57 a pop. [Product Page]

Blue Microphones today unveiled their brand new Yeti model which is actually the world’s first THX certified microphone. What makes this microphone more interesting is that it adopts the company’s innovative triple capsule array, allowing for recording in stereo or your choice of three unique patterns, including cardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional. This USB mic features a high quality analog-to-digital converter, a built-in headphone amplifier, and simple controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute, and microphone gain located directly on the microphone. If you are interested, you can purchase the Yeti THX-certified USB microphone for $149.99 each. [Blue Microphones]

The throat microphones were used in tactical assault group or SWAT team. Sanwa has recently released the Sanwa Throat Microphone that will be useful if you work in a noisy environment to improve your phone conversation with others. [Akihabara]