USB mics don't work right for me

[Phantommage]

Well I just came back to say the Snowball works PEREFECTLY now that I got a powered USB HUB. I realize this doesn't actually "Fix" the original problem. But I don't mind using a HUB just for this one device.

I didn't break the bank at least. I just used a cheap 5$ Powered USB hub.
This is what I ordered http://www.outletpc.com/rp1494.html

And it gets the job done. Thanks for the help guys.

And no, my motherboard doesn't have USB 3.0, so I still don't know what the original problem is besides that 'DIrty power" thing.

[steve]

Well I just came back to say the Snowball works PEREFECTLY now that I got a powered USB HUB.

Thanks for the feedback.
I'll admit that I'm a little surprised that (though very pleasantly surprised) that this fix worked. We've had a few other reports of noise due to poor USB, particularly with Snowball mics, so it seems that Snowball mics are quite susceptible to this issue, but your example recording is by far the worst case that I've seen.
Just out of interest, could you try the Snowball mic again without the USB hub, just to check that it is the USB hub that has fixed the problem and it's not just a coincidence. It could be helpful for others if we can confirm the answer to this problem for when it comes up next time.