Blue Yeti USB Microphone for Recording, Streaming, Gaming
Blue Yeti USB Microphone for Recording, Streaming, Gaming, Podcasting on PC and Mac, Condenser Mic for Laptop or Computer with Blue VO!CE Effects, Adjustable Stand, Plug and Play – Silve
Blue’s Legendary Broadcast-Quality Sound
Makes the professional difference for recording, streaming and building your audience.
Custom Three-Capsule Array
Produces clear, powerful, broadcast-quality sound for YouTube, game streaming, podcasting, conference calls and music.
Onboard Audio Controls
Studio controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute, and microphone gain put you in charge of every level of the recording and streaming process.
Unique Positionable Design
Adjust and pivot the microphone in relation to the sound source to optimise your sound quality.
Blue VO!CE Broadcast Vocal Effects
Craft the perfect broadcast vocal sound and entertain your audience with enhanced effects, advanced modulation and HD audio samples.
Four Pickup Patterns
Cardioid, omni, bidirectional, and stereo pickup patterns offer incredible flexibility, allowing you to record in ways that would normally require multiple microphones.
No-Latency Monitoring
Monitor your voice in real time mixed with the sound from your computer to make sure your streams sound great.
Plug ‘n Play on Mac and PC
Instantly start recording and streaming on Mac or PC.
Headphone Volume and Mic MuteControl the volume of sound in your headphones and touch the mute button for those times mid-stream when you need to cough or sneeze
” data-position=”triggerHorizontal” />Microphone GainControl the sensitivity of the mic capsules.
” data-position=”triggerHorizontal” />Adjustable Desktop StandFor perfect microphone positioning on the desktop
” data-position=”triggerHorizontal” />Four Patterns for Ultimate Versatility
Four distinct pickup patterns allow you to record and stream in ways that would normally require multiple microphones.
Cardioid Mode
For podcasting,game streaming,YouTube productions, Zoom calls,vocals, instruments,cardioid mode captures sound sources that are directly in front of the microphone delivering a rich,full-bodied sound
Omni Mode
Omnidirectional mode picks up sound all around the microphone. Great for conference calls and captures the feeling of “being there.”
Bidirectional Mode
Bidirectional mode picks up sound from both the front and rear of the microphone, but not the sides. Ideal for two-person podcasts.
Stereo Mode
Stereo mode picks up sound from left to right in front of the microphone. Great for recording music or a 3-person podcast.
Accessorise Your Creative Space
Transform your desktop into a broadcast studio with the Compass broadcast boom arm and Radius III shockmount, or get them all together with Yeticaster.
Compass Premium Broadcast Boom Arm
Tired of squeaky, flimsy scissor booms? We are too! Compass features a broadcast studio-grade design with enclosed aluminium construction, internal springs, and hidden-channel cable management.
Radius III Custom Shockmount
Radius III is a vintage-style suspension mount designed to isolate Yeti and Yeti Pro USB microphones from noise, shock and ambient vibration.
Yeticaster
Yeticaster delivers the ultimate broadcast studio setup to your desktop.
Comparison table
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Yeti Nano
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Capsules 1 Condenser 2 Condensers 2 Condensers 3 Condensers 3 Condensers Patterns Cardioid Cardioid, Omni Cardioid, Omni Cardioid,Omni, Bi-directional Cardioid, Omni, Bi-directional Bit Depth/Sample Rate 16-bit/44kHz 16-bit/48kHz 24-bit/48kHz 16-bit/48kHz 24-bit/192kHz Gain Control – -10dB PAD Via desktop app Yes Yes Mute ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ Headphone Output ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ Headphone Output ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ Output USB USB USB USB USB
| Weight: | 1.45 kg |
| Size: | Silver |
| Dimensions: | 12.45 x 11.94 x 29.46 cm; 1.45 Kilograms |
| Model: | 988-000103 |
| Colour: | Silver |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Dimensions: | 12.45 x 11.94 x 29.46 cm; 1.45 Kilograms |
| Origin: | United Kingdom |
| Size: | Silver |
Works like a charm
I bought this and have been using it for over a year now and still no issues whatsoever. Sound quality is perfect through it and I have had absolutely zero complaints with it.
This is so versatile
This has so many features that other mics don’t have. I have had it for years now.. I plug my headphones in and use the Yeti as my Speaker as well as a Mic.. I can mute it, adjust the gain, and it appears to give a lovely tone to my voice. I use the Reaper DAW and a virtual cable for a noise gate in real time for my breathing– and I use Audacity to post process my voice if I need to. I also use it for voice acting, but any Mic is only as good as the reverb in your room,. I use a clothes cupboard packed with pillows or duvet’s as my voice-booth, it works a treat..smiles
Good audio performance, but got a niggle......
This is a superb piece of kit, but the bolt/screw that keeps it in position keeps loosening so that the microphone falls over. I may have to take it back!!! But it does have wonderful sound quality and is otherwise very elegant.
Outstanding microphone
Excellent microphone. I’d been using my cameras built in mic to record and had been wanting to get a proper microphone. After many friends recommended me this, I decided to bite the bullet and purchase.
I was blown away by the quality. The gain control dial is amazing and the stand is very solid.
All around great microphone for the price, usable ifnspeaking to friends online or for talking.
Very simple to set up, just plug the USB into your pc, adjust the gain and you’re good to go!
Its just amazing!
Its just amazing. You could record a song(pop,rap), get an interview, youtube podcast or whatever. The quality is awesome. I would say that its the best microphone in this price range. I just love i
The Yeticaster bundle I have received is excellent, stable, sleek, clean and sturdy. Only gripe is that compared with spring based systems the orientation of the last articulated segment holding the mic is not kept fixed, but it has to be corrected independently of the rest after each repositioning of the arm, unlike PSA-1 and cheaper alternatives where it is kept level. A minor issue that may become a nuisance for those that move the mic continuously as you’d have to handle the shock mount to do this, possibly generating some noise while recording.
For just 25 pounds over the boom arm and the shock-mount bought separately, you get also a Yeti mic. I was initially wary of getting a second one, as I read that they do not work well together as they all have the same serial, but was positively surprised to find that the new mic does not have the same REV8 serial as all the previous ones I have seen, but has a unique one with the date of manufacturing, so they work together well with or without an aggregate device setup.
So I would recommend getting the bundle (although still overpriced compared to US prices) and you can always resell the yeti or make a present of it if you don’t need it (just keep in mind it does not come with a table stand).
but it is really good. I have zero complaints
I was a bit skeptical at first as it seemed a lot of money for a microphone, but it is really good. I have zero complaints. I always get a clear sound and the settings allow for a different setup based on how many sounds you have from different directions.
Love this product!
Would definitely recommend this product. Have tried a couple of cheap recording devices and they are always temperamental. Didn’t want the hassle of having to change batteries and as this one runs off the USB port on your laptop, it is ideal. The sound quality is very good and although I haven’t had a chance to test it out in our big conference room yet, I am confident that it will do the job without any problems.
Phenominal
The quality and sound is amazing ,after seeing the reviews ,and a few videos, i convinced myself to buy this, and am absolutely over the moon with how good these mic’s are.
Wow, this really is grea
Wow, the quality is great. Compared to a cheaper microphone I bought, this really is great, no background static and it is so clear. Try using with voicemeeter software for great results.
Also includes pretty decent dac/amp
Beast microphone for the price. Also includes pretty decent dac/amp, which powers most headphones today, and with volume control for said dac/amp controls, but also for no latency monitoring. Great mic, big recommendation!
YETI personal microphone
Good base tones – have found it compatible with Audacity free audio software when dictating with ‘Dragon’ speech to text software product – has multi-directional switch for live radio interviews if needed –
Firstly, I want to mention that I have had this microphone for over 5 years now. It was cheaper back then, which is a telling sign of how great this product is and how much of a standout option it is even in 2017. Either way, I think I’ve had this product long enough to give a review so here goes.
This was the first and only microphone I’ve ever purchased and why it continues to be the only one is because of how GOOD it is. The durability of this thing is nothing short of spectacular. I went through a few years of university with it being thrown around and there has been no noticeable damage to the build whatsoever. It is built to last and it can serve as your main microphone for anything, from taking voice calls to making quality audio for YouTube, livestreaming, whatever you want that requires the recording of sound.
Now, I didn’t truly appreciate this beauty until I started livestreaming games. I had bought it for the intention of making YouTube videos, but it’s just as good for livestreaming. It’s extremely easy to setup, a true plug and play experience. It starts to load the drivers to run this bad boy as soon as you plug it in, and that’s it!
I’m not the world expert on audio, but it produces a crisp sound that is close as it gets to the real thing. This mic is a bang for buck product and a great starter for a novice (like I was all those years ago)
The Best Microphone especially suited for YouTube recording. Difficult to beat. High quality
Terrific piece of equipment.
Used by my children for recording youtube videos.
It’s simple USB plug and play which worked seamlessly with Windows 10.
Then some dedicated sound recording software with screen capture (typically of said children playing games), and you’re done.
Separately, I used the Yeti to record some audio messages for classes I was giving. The clarity of the sound is very, very good.
As always, if you pay just a little bit more, you really do get your money’s worth. Recommend.
Bought this like 3/3 years ago
Bought this like 3/3 years ago, still working great and sound quality hasnt dropped. There are better mics out there such as Rode mics but this is a good little starter mic.
Brilliant quality mic
Brilliant quality mic. Very solid all metal contraction and surprisingly heavy. The different patters allow you to focus the mic and cut out side noise and background. The gain (amplifier) seem to be quite powerful, so personally I keep it set very low to reduce external noise. Do note that although stand is very solid and robust this does mean that there is no shock mount anti vibration system. For example when sat on my office desk, the mic can pick up vibrations through the desk from my computer fans, so I began sitting in on a foam pad. For me the quality is superb and by far the best audio device I can get for my budget. I bought it after seeing a singer on YouTube using one. I highly recommend it. Dave
Bought this for an authour, online blogger and media ...
Bought this for an authour, online blogger and media writer would absolutely LOVES it say’s it puts her ahead of the game in terms of sound quality for her vlogs .
Bulky, brilliant and...something else good beginning with a B
I love this thing. Audio is so clear through it. Bought myself an arm so it can hang over the monitor instead of my original setup which was on its stand, on the shelf behind my computer.
I really don’t have anything bad to say about this mic.
The Blue Yeti is a driverless plug and play USB microphone with support for PC and Mac. This particular version I have today is the Whiteout edition, but it is also available in Blackout, Silver and Cool Grey. Other versions include the Yeti Studio and Pro, which incidentally does need an easy-to-install driver download and also features analogue XLR output for external compatibility.
The Yeti features a proprietary tri-capsule array that works with the four pickup patterns which can be adjusted on the back of the microphone to suit. These are:
Cardioid, perfect for podcasts, game streaming, vocal performances, voice-overs and instruments. Cardioid mode records sound sources that are directly in front of the microphone, delivering rich, full-bodied sound.
Bidirectional, records from both the front and rear of the microphone—good for recording a duet or a two-person interview.
Omnidirectional, picks up sound equally from all around the mic. It’s best used in situations when you want to capture the ambience of “being there”—like recording a band’s live performance, a multi-person podcast or a conference call.
Stereo, uses both the left and right channels to capture a wide, realistic sound image—ideal for recording acoustic guitar or choir.
The Yeti also features a gain wheel on the back. This adjusts the level of sound the microphone picks up.
At the front of the Yeti there is a mute button which has a red led and when pressed to mute it flashes continuously.
Below that is the headphone volume dial. This works in conjunction with the provided headphone jack on the bottom of the microphone which is used to check voice levels with zero time-latency.
The desktop stand features a full metal construction with foam on the bottom for absorption. The plastic wheels mount the microphone to the stand and can easily be tightened or loosened to adjust the angle of the microphone.
The microphone has a sample rate of 48 KHz, a bit-rate of 16-bit, a frequency response of 20Hz-20 KHz, a max SPL of 120db. The headphone amp has an impedance of 16 ohms, frequency response of 15Hz-22 KHz and a signal to noise at 100db.
Excellent with one tiny flaw.
Never had an issue. One small gripe is that you really need to tighten the mic as much as you can… if it spins even accidentally then the USB port catches on the back of the stand. Mines has almost snapped a few times. It’s mainly down to carelessness on my part but something to look out for.
Recording quality is excellent. Works fine with audacity.
Superb sound and build quality.
Absolutely superb – the build and sound quality is extremely good. I am a dialogue narrator and was using an XLR mic through a mixing desk, into a PC soundcard and replace it with the Blue Mic’s Yeti. It blew the old setup out of the water. USB all the way.
Amazing!
Brilliant microphone, very easy to set up and has simplistic controls and buttons, and of course an amazing ability to pick up even the smallest of sounds, can hear a pin drop! Would definitely recommend to anyone! newbie and professionals it’s good for everything in my opinion!
Good
The microphone is great however there are only 2 flaws.
After frequent use my mute button is very difficult to use.
The screw hole at the bottom is very ineffective at holding up my microphone on its arm stand
Fantastic!
This is simply the best thing i have ever owned. Needed a microphone, got this one, never looked back. Amazing sound quality, build quality and all around stylish. Best USB microphone on the market if i do say so myself.
is all due to poor setup, once you know what you're doing with ...
Bought this in 2014, and is still going strong, I use this for Skype, discord, video recording and occasionlly musical recording. this fits all your needs, once you know how to use it. A lot of people complain about ambient background noise, that however, is all due to poor setup, once you know what you’re doing with audio, and get this mounted on a shock mount, this is a microphone you nearly cannot fault. I’d totally reccomend this as my top freestanding desktop microphone.
These microphones are absolutely fantastic for the price. The options are amazing, and the microphone works very well indeed. Finding good quality cables, decent microphone holders and stands, and then recording the studio data can be a bit of a challenge however!
It is virtually impossible to find a piece of software that will record and manipulate the Surround Sound Data for a reasonable amount of money: many of the vendors offer free trials that do not work properly, and then try to sell you Studio Programs that cost hundreds. I strongly recommend a program called “Audacity”in its various forms as a starting point, simply because it actually works! Unless of course you already Sony Sound Forge and know how to smooth your recordings from stereo mikes into Dolby Surround Sound etc.
P.S. If you have a computer with Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 be prepared for a rocky road with your USB microphone acquisition data drivers. I had to re-install mine several times before I found the correct one (and do a little bit of fiddling around with the system) there is lots of help for this on the interweb. The problem was not the mike, or the drivers in the end – it was yes, you have guessed it with Microsoft Windows.
Make sure that you set ALL of the volume controls to about 10% when you start fiddling about or the Windows will blow everything. There may be some system configuration changes to make.
as you would expect it sounds great looks great can be used as an audio driver ...
as you would expect
it sounds great
looks great
can be used as an audio driver to listen to yourself as you speak or just mute it and use it as an audio input
a great introduction into microphones for the price.
Great sound/Features. USB connector isn't great.
Overall it’s a really good mic, great sound and features. Very heavy base for stability if you don’t have a mic stand.
The base did have a couple scratches, but since i have mic stand it didn’t matter to me.
the only REAL problem i have with this mic AND the snowball i bought a few years ago is they BOTH have extreeeemely dodgy USB connectors. The snowball’s connector was loose from day 1, so you had to have the cable angled properly other wise it would disconnect. and the Yeti has a similar issue, but sometimes i don’t have to move it and it stops working, and sometimes requires 2 or 3 plug ins for it to be recognized . Very annoying and a huge problem. does’y happen all the time but enough to be an issue. Not sure if i should try get a replacement or not. Seems to be a common theme i’m getting haha
Very good product.
Love this microphone only downside I would say is if using this without it attached to a different stand raised from your desk etc. It can pick up a lot of keyboard noises. But have still rated 5 star even with this issue down to that being something that I myself can and have changed.
If you’re looking for a mic for home recording, podcasts, YouTube videos or general voice work then, for the money, you probably can’t go far wrong with this. The cardioid function is very good at rejecting sounds from the surrounding area, leaving you with a generously sized field in front of the mic that picks up whatever you are saying with good quality and minimal noise.
I would strongly recommend buying a pop filter if you don’t have one, particularly if you’re going to be close to the mic for any length of time. Whilst the quality of the mic is good, it does tend to pick up more breathy sounds or lip pops if you’re not careful.
Overall, a solid mic for less than 100 – there are many out there that are far better, this is not a studio quality piece of kit, but as a starter it will serve you well until you work out if you want to make that kind of investment.
My review
The yeti microphone is an extraordinary microphone it has the perfect quality for what i need a great build podcasting and streaming became more fun when this guy entered the scene i absolutely love this microphone i strongly recommend anyone whose into youtube streaming or podcasting to get this one its grea
Review after 2 years of use. My all time favourite microphone
I’ve been using this for 2 years now and its still going strong with no problems. This microphone is really powerful and picks up everything. The look of the microphone is really nice and has a great weight to it. The quality of the recordings are great and precise. Really nice and simple manual
This was an upgrade from the blue snowball after using to microphone for a very long time I wish I paid the extra money to get this microphone rather than the snowball. The snowball lasted less than a year while the life span on the yeti is fantastic and don’t think I will need to replace it anytime soon.
Pros:
Long lifespan
Great recordings.
Sturdy and heavy.
Very Clear recording
Price
Cons:
Picks up a lot of background noise
Issues with PS4, workaround found. Otherwise very good product.
Short review:
Really good product, build and sound quality is good. Gain and environment setting are very useful. Note that the microphone is technically a headset as there is a 3.5mm jack on the bottom which sound (and your own voice) is/can be outputted through. (FOR ANYONE TRYING TO USE WITH AN ASTRO MIXAMP OR SIMILAR DEVICE SEE FULL REVIEW BELOW)
Long review:
I previously owned a Blue Microphones Snowball Ice, and I loved it. I actually sold it to a friend in order to buy a Yeti, as he was wanting to get a new microphone, and I was wanting to upgrade. At full price, you really need to be using your mic on a very regular basis, and with need for the extra features a Blue Yeti provides to make it a worthwhile investment, in my opinion. However, I managed to pick one up on sale during black friday, which is what swayed me to buy one.
The build quality is very good, as you would expect from a Blue Microphones product. The sound quality (or so I’m assured by my friends) is very good as well (also as expected from Blue). The stand that comes with the microphone is actually surprisingly heavy, and would no doubt keep the microphone still and secure. However I have a boom arm from my previous setup with the Snowball, and so immediately out of the box removed the stand and setup the mic on that. The dial on the front of the mic just adjusts the volume of sound outputted through the 3.5mm jack on the bottom, which was something I had not really realized was built in. Also situated on the front is a simple toggle mute button with LED indicator. On the back of the device are two dials. The top is a simple gain dial, allowing the user to raise or lower the volume of their voice to be broadcast. Generally I have mine set about halfway, when using the mic around 6-12 inches away from me. The lower dial on the back is the environment settings. This allows the user to run the mic in different modes, depending upon the application they are using it for. I keep mine in stereo mode, which picks up audio from all around, but outputs through both left and right channels. There are 3 other modes; cardioid to pick up sound from in front of the mic. Omnidirectional to pick up sound from all around but output it so that you can tell where it was recorded from. Bidirectional to pick up sound from the front and back which is useful if two people are using the mic. There is a handy picture guide in the book which explains what each mode does and what applications it is useful for.
For anyone trying to use the Blue Yeti with an Astro Mixamp on a PS4: I didn’t realize when i bought the mic, that technically it counts as a headset. This means that when trying to use it on the PS4, chat audio must be outputted through the mic (the 3.5mm jack on the bottom). This caused an issue as I wanted my Yeti to be the mic in, but the chat audio to be outputted to the Mixamp so that i could balance it against game audio. The workaround I found, was to use the Yeti as the input and output on the PS4, then plug one end of a 3.5mm audio cable into the bottom of the Yeti, the other end into the 2.5mm socket on the bottom of the mixamp (this requires an adapter). This will then allow you to balance chat volume on the front of the yeti, and game audio on the mixamp.
The build quality of this microphone is great, really top notch. I’ve taken it off the base and use it on a mic arm over my monitor. I use it mainly for getting my voice into Twitch streams, and everyone says it sounds very clear. The settings on the mic I keep to default and I’ve been very pleased with it. The cable it comes with is a good length and the mute button on the mic itself is very handy when I want to mute my voice on stream but not to my Xbox live party. Recommended.
This thing is a masterpiece, I use it every single day communicating with people via my computer, I’ve had friends come round and record music with this microphone. It’s excellent.
SUMMARY
Now, out of all of the things that I have reviewed so far, none of them has been as prominent and as ‘ancient’ as the Blue Yeti. Yet again and again, it is praised as one of the best microphones for around 100.
EXPERIENCE
The microphone has 4 recording modes: Stereo, Cardioid, Bidirectional, and omnidirectional microphone for recording. Stereo records audio from every direction, which is good for picking up audio from all around the room, and with that, picks up unwanted audio. Cardioid is good for for podcasts and voiceovers since it picks up audio only in front of the microphone. Bidirectional records audio from in front and behind the microphone. Suitable for interviews. Now, I’m sure you know of the Blue Yeti, but is it still worth buying as a starter microphone to YouTube for example? Simple answer, yes. The reason to this is because it is an established brand. Meaning that it will stay that way for time to come. At 99, this microphone still produces crisp audio even for today’s standards.
The microphone comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you can monitor your sound straight from the microphone with zero lag. At the front of the microphone there is a mute switch, and volume control for the monitors. Next to the headphone jack, you will find a mini USB port for powering the Blue yeti. The microphone is very well built, and is predominantly made of premium materials like aluminium.
However, purchasing a pop filter of any sort will help the microphone pick up less background noise, so it is highly suggested that you purchase that too with the microphone.
SOUND
Now, the sound it records is fantastic for the price. As said before, it produces crisp, clear audio, and when paired with something like Audacity, you will get some fantastic results. Out of the box, however, the microphone does pick up slightly too much background noise for my liking. Although, why you may have never seen many complain about that is because that can easily be edited out in a program like audacity very easily.
The four recording modes and customisation I found to be very useful. I liked being able to easily switch recording modes depending on the situation. I found myself mostly using Cardioid, but obviously your preferences vary.
PROS AND CONS
Pros
Amazing sound for the price
Well built
Good customisation of sound
Cons
Too much background sound
FINAL VERDICT
In the end, I’ve found the Blue Yeti to be an excellent USB microphone for those who are serious about recording quality audio from their PC or Mac computer. The build quality, features, and performance are exceptional for the sub-100 price tag and provide great value on the . If you’re looking to capture higher audio resolutions or want to use an XLR output then you’ll need to spend the extra money on Blue’s Yeti Pro, but for most consumers the standard Yeti model will be more than enough. I am satisfied with my purchase of the Blue Yeti and I would recommend it to any potential buyers as it is likely the best candidate at this price-point.
GREAT produc
One of the best microphones out there. I have used it to record audio for plenty of voice overs and it’s of a very high quality.
Only downside is the cable. It’s very flimsy so be careful of not tearing it. I would advise getting a new cable in the future.
By far the best mic I’ve owned & used up till now.
As a YouTuber & Livestreamer on Twitch i’m always looking to improve the quality of my recordings & videos as best as I can but also be on a budget.
For me the next step was to find a decent mic to help with my audio & the Blue Yeti has met all of my needs perfectly.
I had tried other mics in the past before my Yeti but this mic exceeds all of them & for not a lot of money either.
The mic itself is great & the build quality is of a really high standard, its pretty much ready to go straight out the box.
One thing I really liked is that you have a few settings on the mic itself so it can capture sound from different directions or help block surrounding sounds by the twist of a switch on the back.
The settings are…
STEREO. Front/360 sound capture. best for vocals, choirs & instruments.
CARDIOID. Forward only sound, this is what I use. best for podcasts, voiceovers, solo vocals & solo instruments. also helps block surrounding noise that isn’t coming directly from the front of the mic
OMNIDIRECTIONAL. Full 360 sound capture. best for conference calls, field recording & live events.
BIDIRECTIONAL. front & back sound capture, best for interviews, duel podcasts & vocal duets.
The mic also comes with a very strong & sturdy desktop stand but for me personally I decided to go with a actual mic stand so I can adjust height & move it around.
Its really easy to swap over if you want to do the same, you just need to undo the two screws on the side, then the mic just screws on to the stand or boom arm in the thread that’s on the bottom of the Yeti, also the stand I bought was just a normal generic mic stand from a music shop, so no special size threads or anything stupid like that.
I bought my Yeti mic at the end of 2014 so as of now I’ve been using it for nearly two years & in that time I’ve made around 50+ videos with voiceovers for my YouTube channel & done over 1000+ hours of livestreaming with the Yeti to my Twitch channel, most of my live shows can last for anything up to 12hours each so I really put my Yeti to the test every weekend so i know its good quality & will last you a long time.
Even now almost two years after my purchase it shows no signs of wear or lost any performance in sound quality.
Very happy with my purchase, would buy again & recommend to others.
I love this wonderful little machine
I love this wonderful little machine. Mine has since been put to rest from too much knocking around but it was the most amazing thing to have as an amateur recording artist for a good few years.
Professional Quality
A great choice for publication quality screencasting.
I originally hesitated over moving from audio card to USB. Many microphones come with very poor audio processors. Not in this case. The Yeti complete eliminated motherboard buzz and gave a rich, vibrant sound quality.
Yes, it is as good as they say 🙂
Easy to use, great sound
This thing is so easy to use and the sound quality is great. I had been using a dynamic mic that I had to run through an external audio interface, because latency issues meant that when recording vocals there was a delay in the headphones, so basically I couldn’t monitor my own vocals. This thing is USB plug and play (at least on my Windows 10 PC) and has its own headphone socket, bypassing the PC and thus solving the latency issues, enabling you to monitor your vocals as you record with no delay.
Overall great product, only con is that it has been very frustrating to find an adequate stand and shock mount for the yeti due to its unique size and shape, I’m not digging out 70 quid for the official Blue Yeti shock mount that’s for certain so this has caused me some problems.
Very Pleased With This Mic
I have been using this mic for 3 years now, and overall I am very pleased with it.
I mainly use this microphone for teamspeak and recordings through audacity, I have had no build quality issues or defects in anyway over the past 3 years of using this product.
The pros :
– Very good sound quality when configured correctly
– Build quality is excellent, feels very strong and sturdy
– Built in headphone jack for live playback is very good
– Easy of use, no drivers needed
The cons :
– May need some tweaking before achieving desired sound
– Can pick up a lot of background noise and vibrations (these can be reduced by tweaking settings based on your recording surroundings)
– Price is still a bit high compared to other mics such as the Audio-Technica AT2020USB PLUS USB Microphone as I believe the AT2020 has better quality.
Overall a very good mic, easy to use and can be used from the most basic recordings to professional podcasts.
I have had a lot of fun using this microphone for the past few months to ...
I have had a lot of fun using this microphone for the past few months to record my voice on my Mac. Pretty straight forward to set up and to use and it gives me some great results.
Near professional quality
I bought this to narrate online Camtasia presentations and have to say that the results have been excellent. The videos have been assessed by professional editors who had a hard time believing that they were produced in my study at home. I did use a pop filter, but I’m not sure this is strictly necessary.
Don’t be put off by the slightly ‘kitsch’ styling, this is a seriously capable bit of kit. Every bit as good as the 400+ pro microphones we use at work.Buy one with confidence!
Perfect for narrating and voice acting!
After a long while researching the best kind of microphone to suit my needs, I stumbled upon this microphone. I was originally looking for a microphone with the capability to record my voice in clear, crisp quality, as I make narrations and voice act.
After making the decision to purchase this microphone, I can without a doubt say that I made the correct choice! If you are looking for a microphone for narrating and the like, then I highly reccomend this!
For a sample of what this can sound like, here is one of my many tests –
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... a swivel boom mount and this is definitely the best mic I've ever owned
I have this mounted on a swivel boom mount and this is definitely the best mic I’ve ever owned. You get what you pay for. I have it set in cardoid mode most of the time and it is pure crystal clear audio. This is an amazing completely worthwhile purchase for any audiophile who needs their voice/instrumental to sound the best.
Great mic with amazing sound quality
Great mic with amazing sound quality, fantastic way to start of sound recording of instruments ect. One issue is that it is very sensitive to background noise so make sure you’re in a quite room, this applies even with the gain turned down. Otherwise when used correctly its a great mic!
Best value for money
Solidly built microphone, very easy to set up and use, 4 settings and headphone jack so you can instantly hear what you sound like and make any changes accordingly. Delivered the next day. Very happy with this produc
... Samson mic before this and I thought it was amazing - I'm just glad it broke- now I have ...
Had a Samson mic before this and I thought it was amazing – I’m just glad it broke- now I have this bad boy that looks and feels great- but what’s even better is the quality – my video tutorials and webinar presentations sound ten fold more professional
crisp audio and a nice build quality
Superb value for money in this mic. Clear, crisp audio and a nice build quality. Only gripe would be that it can be a little too sensitive even with the gain turned down, and filtering out background noise is difficult.
Very Stylish!
You can’t go wrong with this mic, we now have 2 in this house and they really look stylish. Yes they are expensive, but you can always watch Amazons used list and wait for a good price and snag a bargain.
Almost idiot-proof and very powerful!
The headline says it all, really….Almost idiot-proof and very powerful! 🙂
To be honest, my ONLY ‘complaint’ is that it’s too sensitive for some of my working environments and picks up too much of what else is going on.
Heavy and robus
Bought for my son and he thinks it is fantastic – he had a cheap microphone before and is impressed with the sound quality of this one. It is very heavy and robust.
yeti works on windows 10 ;)
Excellent microphone, Works well and people can hear me very clearly when i use it,
It works great with team speak and other applications.
Nice design and simpy to connect up and install
I works under windows 10
I use this mic every day of my life to record youtube videos with. It is a brillent mic for beginners and if you are on a even tighter budget then i reconment you buy a blue snowball instead. really easy to use with 4 settings and the box explains evey setting to you, as well as having a gain knob on the back (so you dont have to turn it up and down on the recording software). This product also has a mute button, however there isnt really a purpose for this as you can just edit out what ever it is eg snezzing. Further more it supports headphones through aux and also has a dial on the front of the mic so you can controll the volume of this!!!
Overall a really really good product.
Thank you for selling this to me !!
Hello, this is my review on the “Blue Yeti USB Microphone”.
The product came perfectly boxed in cardboard that displayed all of the features of the microphone. This was a nice touch because I felt comfortable with how the Blue Yeti worked before the actual hands on experience. Once inside the box it was clear that a lot of care had gone into the packaging of the product. The microphone was sitting inside Styrofoam which kept it from shaking are in the box during delivery. The USB cable was sitting inside a neatly cut out section of the Styrofoam which kept it from moving around as well, not that that should be a worry for the buyer.
Once I got hands on with the microphone immediately noticed how sturdy the base was. It has padded feet to prevent it from slipping and sliding when on a flat surface. Another nice feature of the stand is the ease of removal. There are two screw-able nobs which can be tightened to prevent the mic from tilting. They can also be taken out to separate the mic from the stand to allow the buyer to hook up the mic with a stand which I ended up doing.
On the actual microphone there is a mute button on the front as well as a volume nob if you choose to plug in head phones to the mic itself. The volume nob has a very smooth turning feel; personally I do not use it a lot due to the fact that it turns down my feedback voice as well which I find irritating. However, the way you use that specific feature is personal preference.
The mute button does its job. It has a red light the flashes upon muting and stays constant when unmuted. There’s nothing special about this feature, as I said, it does what it’s supposed to do. On some occasions I have found that I need to press it multiple times before it actually mutes. I’m sure this is just an issue with my specific product though.
On the back you will find the gain and microphone mode settings. Messing around with gain can get you very high audio quality if set up correctly. It also turns very nicely similarly to the volume. I would have liked an indicator on which way to turn the gain to go up or down, however this is just a minor issue. The mode setting is very clear with small icons showing you which setting you’re on. The turning of the nob is a little tricky/stiff but it is very clear which setting you are on and you be rest assured it will not switch mode mid recording if bashed accidentally.
The actual audio quality is fantastic. If set up correctly, it would be a challenge to tell the difference between the blue yeti and a 200 microphone. This microphone captures base very well, as well as capturing higher frequency noises.
I have been using this microphone for a while and I can say that it is definitely a good purchase, especially for the current price. It is a must buy for YouTubers and Twitch streamers to improve their online content audio-wise. The cable is also long enough to work its way around any set-up, a USB extender can always be applied for extra length. I would also suggest buying a pop-filter or windshield with this product to achieve the highest audio quality.
I hope this review is helpful to anyone looking for advice on this product.
Having used a microphone that plugged into the external soundcard of my computer, with all its attendant disadvantages of extraneous noises and electrical crackle, I decided to invest in a USB-powered unit. I settled on the Limited Platinum Edition of this microphone after reading its specifications and various reviews. Whatever edition one buys, the specification is the same, and it is certainly advanced and versatile. Microphone plus adjustable base is approximately 12 inches high, with a total weight of about 3.4 pounds, so it looks and feels sturdy with an attractive retro appearance.
Frequency response is 20Hz to 20kHz. The head contains a “triple capsule” configuration of recording elements which are switchable on the back of the microphone to four polar patterns to cover all possible recording situations: Stereo, Cardioid (unidirectional), Omnidirectional, and Biderectional. Above that is a Gain control to adjust the sensitivity of the unit in relation to the loudness of the signal and its relative position. Underneath the unit are two sockets: one for the USB cable (which is included) and the other for monitoring and playing back via headphones. There is also a threaded socket for accommodating a microphone stand, in which usage the base is detachable. A Mute button is at the front of the microphone (with an attendant red light at the front) and below it a Master Volume control for headphone use. Setting up the unit in relation to your computer and the recording program used is easy.
This is definitely the best and most versatile microphone I have ever used. It gives superb, faithful results whilst being extremely easy to control. A real winner.
This is an amazing microphone. Beware though, it isn’t small !
I’m not a hardcore audio engineer, or even an amateur musician – my use case is simply teleconferencing – but lots of it.
However, what may be of interest to others looking at this review is the fact that it works absolutely seamlessly under Linux ( Fedora ) – this mic coupled with the “FiiO E10K Headphone Amplifier and DAC” and the “AKG K702 Open-Back Dynamic Reference Headphones” means that I can sit and teleconference for hours without fatigue or discomfort. I had previously been using “Jabra Revo Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones” which, whilst fantastic quality and an all in one solution actually make my ears hurt after heavy use ( the auricle – I had to look it up ) – and lets face it, most teleconferences are painful enough without any additional help.
Please note though that this isn’t really a portable solution !
very pleased with the Blue Yeti
Very pleased with this. Has made quite a difference to the quality of my recordings. Would also recommend buying a pop filter too as the Yeti is very finely tuned and pi ks up every small sound. I was surprised by it size, it’s huge! It’s heavy too which makes it less likely to knock over.
Amazing microphone!
Amazing product, I initially brought this product to do voice overs on a few university projects. I now use this microphone for everything that I could need a microphone for! The polar patterns and selection process on this microphone make this better than any USB microphone I have ever used. It is also a handy device to use as a headphone extension/amplifier, It has a 3.5mm Jack on the bottom which can be used as your output for headphones.
I am a tech hoarder, and I didn’t just want to stick to the little mic on my Turtle Beach headset… I needed something…. bigger, more powerful. I have seen many setup videos on YouTube, most of which reccomend the “Blue Yeti” microphone for their commentaries, and I have to say, their voices sounded very crisp for a YouTube video. Also, a friend of mine recently bought one for himself and he recommended it and loved it.
Anyway, I took the internet’s advice and bought the Blue Yeti microphone due to amazing reviews and popularity – and I wasn’t wrong!
This microphone is so powerful, and picks up every detail around it. Don’t make the mistake of dropping something on the floor, or having noisy relatives live in your house, it will pick all that up too! Of course, this can be resolved by reducing the gain option on the back, and talking closer to the mic. This option is used to eliminate and reduce the noises captured from further away. Sort of like a volume option for your voice.
The microphone also has 4 audio capturing options:
– Stereo
– Cardioid
– Omnidirectional
– Bidirectional
STEREO –
This option captures audio using two capsules. When you play the audio you recorded back, the sounds may sound slighly different in the left and right ears. This adds more depth, and more of a 3 dimensional environment for your recordings. This is apparently useful for sound capturing that adds more immersion to the listening experience, such as a listening to a choir.
CARDIOID –
My personal favourite. This captures only what’s in front of the mocrophone. Useful for speaking to my friends online and recording YouTube commentaries. It’s great, because all the other sounds behind and next to the mic are more ignored prioritising your voice over your computer fans.
OMNIDIRECTIONAL –
Captures 360 degrees of audio. Nothing is ignored and all sounds surrounding the mic is captured.
BIDIRECTIONAL –
This option isn’t very useful for me, but it is for employees… I guess! This allows the microphone to capture only what is in front, and the back and ignored what is to the left and right. Great for interviews.
This card, when plugged in is also recognised as a sound card. It works literally out of the box. No driver installations or lack of support on older Operating Systems. It works on MAC, Windows and Linux. This also means that the mic can utilise a headphone jack located under the microphone so you can hear both your computer and your voice at the same time. This gives me a great idea of what my voice sounds like for other people and stops me screaming over the muffled noises of my headset.
CONS OF THE MIC:
– Due to it’s extreme sensitivity, it picks up lots of background noise. I resolved this by further purchasing a virtual audio cable and live reducing the noise in Adobe Audition. It also picks up unnecessary thumping noises when you type or lighly tap your desk, and it captured the humming of my computer running on the desk.
How do I resolve this? Well, you can solve these issues by purchasing a boom arm (I have ordered the Rode PSA1) and a shock mount (preferrably, Blue’s official Radius II) and filtering background noise in Adobe Audition if you dont have room with good acoustics. This in total, paired with the mic costs well over 250, and it may be quetioned by others for if it is worth investing this amount of money into a microphone. The boom arm gives me more space, and prevents sounds from the stand (that comes with the mic) from picking up any noises from my desk. The shock mount suspends the mic within a ring surrounded by elastic that absorbs all sounds trevelling from the boom arm to the mic and reduces the humming sound if you have your boom arm attached to your desk with a computer. This keeps the recording as true as possible.
– The front facing buttons (volume and mute) feel a tad cheap and plasticky, which doesn’t feel right as the rest of the mic seems to be made of what feels like highly durable and thick metal. This is only a minor, but still a con in itself.
Overall, the first con for me shines on the mics power, while also being a bad thing. It has fantastic audio, when handled correctly and put in the right place. It is great for all sorts of people. I recommend this microphone, it’s a fantastic device!
best sounding microphone ive ever listend to it needed a ...
best sounding microphone ive ever listend to it needed a little bit of tweaking with the settings, i’ve gave this 4/5 stars as the mute button is disappoints bad its all tacky and you have to press it a few times to get it to mute
Super good
I had this microphone for a long time now. The first one I got was faulty (there was to much gain on it), but their service was really good, so I had a new (working) one pretty quick. This is a really microphone for talking with your friends, recording conversations, podcasts or for your youtube videos.
It can do music too (haven’t really don’t that though), and it sound fine. Especially in that stereo mode, that’s a nice feature for recording music. But as a musician, I wouldn’t recommend buying it for the purpose of recording music (vocals and such). For that, I would buy a microphone for that specific purpose.
The Admirable Yeti
A Well constructed heavyweight piece of kit.
Utilized to lay down vocal tracks onto the home PC, it is sensitive and user friendly but will require a little time to finally get to satisfactory ‘personal’ input parameters correct. however if needed for online gaming Skype, video conferences etc. it is much more than adequate.
Its a good bit of kit and I am happy with the level of recording certainly.
I don’t know if this is faulty or my setup is wrong but the multi directional capability seems missing on my device.
That being said the sound capture is very good and the addition of a windsock (Very hard to find) has improved even more.
Its a good bit of kit and I am happy with the level of recording certainly.
Absolutely great product!
Great product I have had it for approximately 4 years? And it still works perfectly, it’s so easy to set up and a great mic, it’s a studio quality mic without the hassle you literally plug it in and you’re good to go, would recommend this product to anyone without a second though
Crisp and Clea
I cant stop using this mic, its always useful for what i use it for being able to have a crisp and clear sound it really stands out, though when trying to turn the dials on the back for different input from the user. It can be quite hard to move them at first.
It has a few different settings and is rather sturdy. If you want to use this mic for ...
Very decent mic. It has a few different settings and is rather sturdy. If you want to use this mic for a professional sounding recording then I would say that it does the job pretty well. I would say that it fairs better on a mic stand rather than on a desktop as it can pick up sounds and rattling etc pretty easily when standing on its mount. It sounds good with vocals as well as guitar.
The livestreamer or youtubers dream.
This microphone is everything you could want in a microphone for the price. It’s easy plug and play and extremely versatile depending on what you might be doing from project to project. really recommend getting an arm and popfilter with it to greatly increase quality especially if you use a keyboard or mouse next to it since it’ll pick up pretty much all small desk bumps.
Better than built-in mics
I expected a “plug and play” set up but it proved difficult to get a crisp recording, at least for an amateur like myself.
The microphone still provides a better result than my Macbook’s built in mic, but I still have to remove the background noise from the recording in iMovie afterwards.
The Blue Yeti Microphone is a brilliant microphone for the price point. It provides studio quality without the price you would expect for that level. Although it still isn’t perfect.
Overall the Blue Yeti has an excellent build quality; the entire thing is heavy a lot of the weight built into the stand at the base which serves to stop the microphone from being knocked over and it gives solid footing. The base has rubber / foam pads at the bottom so it grips well onto most desk surfaces. The microphone housing itself feels solid being made from good materials, although I feel let down with the fact that the buttons and dials are plastic rather than metal unlike the ones on the pro. The dials and button then feel like they are prone to breaking and also have some play in them which is not reassuring.
The microphone is powered by a single micro-usb to usb cable which will plug into your PC or Mac which will serve to power the microphone and also send data between the microphone and the computer. It also features a 3.5mm standard audio jack port which allows you to plug in earphones to get real time monitoring for the microphone which can be incredibly useful for checking the sound. As a bonus if you plug this into a Windows PC you can actually set the microphone within sound settings to be used as your default sound output so you can monitor yourself, but also hear system sounds from your PC although I wouldn’t recommend this.
There is also a mount which can be used to attach it to mounts which will allow you to raise it up off the desk, I would recommend getting a mount if you intend to have this microphone in front of you, as it will isolate the microphone from most shaking or knocking noises from the desk and also to get around its size. If you have this on the desk in front of you, it can obscure the keyboard and monitor from you if you have it at the front.
On the front there is a volume knob dial which is used to control the output for the audio jack on the bottom. On the back side there are 2 dials, one for gain, and the other for pickup patterns, the options being cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional and stereo, so this mic has versatility in uses.
The sound quality is almost faultless, there is no interference noise and sound comes in completely clear. The microphone is completely driverless, simply plug and play, Windows and Mac will just detect it as a microphone and it can all be controlled from the buttons and the dials on the microphone.
This microphone is excellent for the money, great sound, versatile with its controls. I would highly recommend this if you do podcasts or game streams, record music. You can use this mic for almost anything and it perform with little to no problem. My only let down with this is that the build quality is stifled by the knobs and buttons being plastic which doesn’t meet the standard of the rest of the mic. A final point is that it does no feature a XLR output which means you are restricted to use of USB only, although if you want XLR you can get the Pro version. Personally I do not thing the XLR is required anyway but it does add versatility. But overall, brilliant microphone for the money.
Perfect. Best Microphone I've ever used
Perfect. Best Microphone I’ve ever used, and is widely considered the industry standard for Podcasting and Youtube. Can’t go Wrong.
I particularly like the Aux output, which gives lag free instant listenback – making music production extra good. Settings are good, and worth playing with until you find the best one for your uses.
Excellent quality, excellent sound
Been using this for a while now for business calls and a podcast show every two weeks for the last 6 months. Excellent quality, excellent sound, and not had anything break! Definitely a good choice.
Blue Microphone Yeti USB
As a YouTuber I needed a microphone that would allow strong audio recording without picking up background sounds, after look around the internet for a few months I landed on the Blue Yeti as the mic to get, I’ve been using it for just over a year now and I’m extremely happy with it.
The audio is clear and warm without needing any post editing done to it in Cardioid mode , the Yeti also allows for other other modes such as Stereo, Omnidirectional and Bidirectional, within the last year I’ve not had any situations to use many of the other settings with exception to Bidirectional during an interview which performed extremely well and allowed me to pick up audio from myself and the interview subject.
Without a doubt my favorite feature with this microphone is the ability to attach headphones to the Yeti itself so that I can hear my vocals back without any delay, this allows for a much better recording experience.
I would highly recommend this microphone to anyone that is starting out on YouTube or anything who’s just looking for a fantastic product that gives a great quality of audio.
Great mic - heavy though
Great mic – heavy though.
Very sensitive – even on low settings
Plug & play (even on W10)
Best used with a arm stand.
If you use a mechanical keyboard (for PC users) make sure to buy orings to dull your keyboards noise / use a brown switch mechanical keyboard.
Very nice packaging when came
Very nice packaging when came, delievery was on time and the microphone is awesome! I spent many hours listening to myself (which is kinda weird). One thing though: It’s very sensitive to shocks so it will be good to invest into a shock guard and even a microphone desk boom. But I got what I paid for!
I was originally an owner of the Blue Snowball Ice. Whilst this microphone provides clear usable audio which is great for a starter mic for youtube videos etc I found it to be a bit limited in its functions. Through a lightning deal I decided to pick up the Yeti to replace it. Here you will find a straight forward sound comparison between the snowball, the snowball ice and the yeti along with our overall thoughts.
I am glad that I made the decision to upgrade. The mic provides a richness to the sound that the other two simply dont come anywhere near. But have a listen for yourself, I have not edited the audio in anyway.
Monster mic
Blue microphones have become the defaco standard for pc conected microphones and this their entry level yeti is just brilliant. I use mine on the desktop with no boom or pop cover and find it excellent. The boom and pop covers would be a good addition for more serious users for music recording but for general use and speech recording the entry level yeti is hard to bea
I will start this review off with Amazing! – As of having the Blue Snowball, I can say there has been a lot of improvements on the Blue Yeti. First of all what a great design, great quality and well worth the money. I would say it is quite a big microphone Just a little bit heavy but can be easily to carried around. This also has great features like the small headphone jack at the bottom of the microphone to let you be able to hear what the quality of your voice is like, this is a great feature for the people who like to make sure there is no background noise by being able to check through this feature. I will end this review with a.. Great, well worth, amazing quality microphone! 10/10 would by agai
Amazing mic but needs stand and better cable
Amazing mic with a great range of options that can be specific to your needs. Feels heavy and has a great feel of quality. BUT, if you don’t have a proper mic stand for it, it will pick up vibrations and also my USB cable broke. The cables have been known to break randomly and that happened to me and so it quite annoying.
There are a lot of good reviews on this and it is a great device
There are a lot of good reviews on this and it is a great device. In fact the noise reduction bit of Audacity is very useful because you will get all the sound, even the fridge! Really well built and just feels like you got value for money.
Yeti-nother great purchase!
As far as Amazon Black Friday purchases go, the Blue Yeti USB Microphone was one of the best deals available and has proven to be an extremely solid product for home use over the past 18 months.
Tl;Dr Notes;
– Extreeeemely sensitive microphone.
– Multiple options for recording, only one is sufficient for home use.
– Easy setup – plug-in and you’re ready to go.
– Direct feedback is a great feature, no more shouting.
– Gain range is unreal, for this reason alone I keep mine all the way down.
Positively;
The product arrived well packaged, felt robust and is made of great quality material. The USB connection wire is of a decent length, ample for anybody wanting to use this as either a standing mic or for use on a microphone boom / arm. The clarity of recordings captured with this microphone are almost too good! Any quiet noise or small vibration can disrupt a session, however once any audio has been cleaned (I use the Yeti alongside Audacity, a free, easy to use recording software) it met all my expectations and more. The Gain dial on the back of the microphone is extremely useful and has an extraordinary range.
Negatively;
The difference between the four pattern settings hasn’t been all that noticeable or useful for me, due to this I have only ever really kept it on the singular direction (cardioid) recording setting. I can’t fault something I haven’t used, however for home use (defined as gaming / streaming / video creation) they have been underused. After 18 months of use my only real issue is that the bolts you can tighten or loosen to alter the rotation of the Yeti have somewhat warped and now my Yeti hangs a little to the left.
All in all, a definite re-buy should anything break in the future, if you’re undecided between the Yeti / Yeti Pro and the Snowball, the Yeti / Yeti Pro is a league ahead in every way.
What a fabulous piece of kit. Truly plug and play, installs no problem and is impressively clear and sonorous.
What a fabulous piece of kit. Truly plug and play, installs no problem. Impressively clear and gives my voice a very professional “announcer” type timbre. Used for narration, voiceovers, Lync and Skype all with no issues. The ability to tune the directionality is great too means it can pick up two people sitting opposite each other or just an announcer or the total soundscape. Impressive build quality, its a heavy work of art. Worth every penny.
A great mic for anyone.
A great quality microphone for the beginner or intermediate user. Has a wide scope of uses from podcasts, music recording, VoIP calls and anything really you can think of that requires a mic.
The abolity to change how it pics up the sound on the fly is very useful and allows for much more control on the sound coming in and the headphone jack allows you to to hear direct feedback from the mic to tweak volume and gain as needed which is also on the mic.
Big Beautiful Blue Yeti
I love my Blue Yeti. It’s a big beast but can be forgiven as it performs wonderfully. Lusted after one of these for a while to use with my screen capture videos. I kept stalling due to the price but eventually caved in and purchased. It’s beautiful to look at, looks professional and records great audio quality in both Audacity and Camtasia.
Highly recommended but the size may put some off. Comes with a stand as shown but can easily be mounted to a boom arm if needed. And yes, the cheaper boom arm (link below) holds the Yeti up just fine.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Professional-Adjustable-Microphone-Mounting-Broadcasting/dp/B00GLJDMPO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429786873&sr=8-1&keywords=B00GLJDMPO
Perfect for podcast start-ups
Perfect for podcast start-ups! I produce a weekly podcast and bought this for my 2nd episode after realising that my old Samson Go Mic wasn’t up to scratch for this particular endeavour. Both my listeners and I noticed the difference immediately – the Yeti offers clear, quite warm recordings that suit my fairly deep voice perfectly. Haven’t used it for in-person interviews yet, but it should theoretically be good for that job as well.
It’s worthwhile splashing a few pound for a pop filter as well, though!
It sounds great but its a professional mic
It sounds great but its a professional mic. You see a lot of youtubers doing play throughs use this but they have professional set up.
If you have the mic on your desk it will pick up all the key strokes and mouse clicks even on minimal gain. My chair makes a creaking sound when I move and it picks up all that. The cardiod mode still picks up sound from the other side but on my $10 mic, it doesnt pick up anything at all.
I had to deduct 1 star for super super sensitivity
First one I recieved had terrible terrible sound
First one I recieved had terrible terrible sound….struggled to pick me up had MASSIVE electrical interference. Returned it and the one i got….Amazing. So glad I didnt settle for the broken one.
The sound is amazing. What this mic can do is amazing…With the gain turned all the way up i can hear myself blink….no joke….
I could hear stuff through the wall I couldnt even hear without the microphone.
bloody amazing…..if you get a working one
Decent usb mic
A decent mic. I use this to record my singing for Youtube and it does well. I am a terrible editor and I have almost no clue when it comes to modifying audio tracks, however if you get the sound levels on the mic itself and the software you are using then the raw sound comes out really well. I know it is meant to be quite resistant again the pop sound when you puff air into it, however as I learnt when I recorded my first song with it, you should still use a pop filter as it still happens!
A very high quality Microphone!
The hype holds up, am extremely high quality Microphone and brilliant quality build too.
The mic is extremely sensitive to background noise and will need a pop filter for the full desired quality. Would highly recommend this product!
Amazing Mic
Just Plug and Play!
I got the mic out the box and it had a nice metal finish to it very sturdy and nice sensitivity.
This mic is on par with a lot more microphones well above its price here on amazon. You get a nice stand for it as well.
I am going to use the microphone for recording purposes as it has many settings on the back to record the clear and crisp sounds.
The delivery was amazing I order a product and it comes next day! Amazing!
Amazed
Been using a gaming headset and audio was muffed and distorted. The blue yeti is amazing could not belive the difference and I have not tried tuning or setting it up. All I can say is WOW!!!!!
Good mic High price accessories
So I upgraded my mic from my gaming headset Triton AX 720s to this for my YouTube channel as I wanted even better sound and its defentially done that for me, Sounds so much more clear and people have already said how much its improved my content.
I will also be using this for live streaming and have tested it out on twitch and so on and the sound is some of the best ive heard, apart from your crazy big streamers with their audio technica mics.
Reason for only 4 stars is that I wanted to get a mic crane for my desk and shock mound and there is really only 1 option and thats the super expensive shock mount and stand that yeti make themselves! and im not willing to may more for that stuff then the mic itself that would be crazy.
In conclusion its a really good mic for the price and will turn anyone s YouTube into something special. Just be aware of the accessories prices as they are super high and not many if any cheaper options out there.
Gets the job done!
This product sort out my TS feedback issue. As we know having ts work with out push to talk and alot of speakers around you is not an easy task. the only way to do it easy is with headsets, but not all people can tolerate headsets for a long time. So i decided to buys something more expensive ( ok alot more expensive) than the 10 eur microphones and guess what it works:)
well for professional recordings and all those other things you can do there r alot of other reviews to cover how good this mic is
Great Twitch Gaming Mic.
Really good mic. Use for speaking to friends on skype and during Twitch streams. Offers completely clear speech and sits fits on your desk. Options available on mic to allow it to pick up more or less noise but the ‘podcast’ setting seems to work best for speech.
Excellent Microphone!
Brilliant microphone. Using this for a VOIP program (Hamsphere 4) and excellent results. Well made, solid and love the “retro” look. Highly recommended and a good price. Using with iMac and no problems whatsoever.
Very good for the price
Very good for the price. Ideal for most uses. Noticed some minor loss of quality in upper mid and low top range. Easily sorted with a bit of post production. Pleasantly surprised with the build/sound/retro look. Overall good value, just don’t expect a Neumann!
Great mic
A great buy, bought this via Amazon warehouse and product came undamaged and fully functioning. As for the yeti it’s self it’s a solid design and has good audio quality out of the box, quality can be improved or worsened by changing the gain. For me the product sounds great and if I’m unsure on how the mic sounds it’s easy enough to plug some headphone in and get zero latency feedback. The only cirri toque I have for this mic, which is more my issue than the products, is that to get the best audio quality with least background noise the gain must be set low and while playing games it’s not practical to lean down to the mic. However due to the different mounting options I should be able to get a desk arm soon as well as a pop filter and shock mount to replace blues stand. Overall great product with lots of options for optimisation 5/5 would buy again.
Great recording with no hiss
Excellent device with a good quality recording sound. My video recordings not have an excellent sound to them, with no hiss, and my voice sounds so much better than before! Very happy with this microhpone and would recommend to others.