Blue Yeti USB Microphone for PC, Mac, Gaming, Recording, Streaming, Podcasting, Studio and Computer Condenser Mic with Blue VO!CE effects, 4 Pickup Patterns, Plug and Play – Silver

SUMMARYNow, 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.EXPERIENCEThe 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.SOUNDNow, 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 CONSProsAmazing sound for the priceWell builtGood customisation of soundConsToo much background soundFINAL VERDICTIn 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.

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.

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 micOMNIDIRECTIONAL. 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.