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June 2010
(84%)
71 Reviews
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1625 Reviews
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The editors liked
Four pattern modes
Gain knob
Mute switch
Good sound
IPad compatible
Hard controls on mic. Excellent audio recording quality.
Excellent sound quality
Flexible design with multiple microphone patterns
Affordable
Solid build quality
Plugnplay
No drivers needed
Excellent for voiceovers and narration
Headphone jack allows audio level monitoring in realtime
Optional desktop stand is highly adjustable
Includes long USB cord
Easy to use
Good recording quality with multiple modes
Reasonably priced
Sturdy design
Four polar patterns
Mostly made of metal
Lasts for years
Four cardioid patterns let you decide sound clarity.
Whether you're recording a podcast
An interview
Or a concert
The Yeti's THX-certified sound quality
Integrated gain control
And four recording modes (including stereo) make it a top choice for a USB microphone.
Sharp
Clear recording in all four settings. Stereo setting yields dizzingly dynamic results for podcasting. Bidirectional setting yields audio more intimate than an afternoon in Victoria's Secret.
The editors didn't like
Bulky
Unbalanced sound between back and front of mic
Knob construction feels cheap.
Controls on back of mic are awkward. Cardoid mode can sound thin.
Overbuilt stand makes mounting the microphone awkward
Doesn't come with a pop filter
Large and heavy
Integrated buttons and knobs are cheap
Desk top stand does not absorb vibrations well so it will affect audio in some situation
Sensitive to pops and shocks/bumps
No XLR output
Thin pads on base can lead to hum
The Yeti has a high price tag and still requires additional software and accessories in order to get good sound quality.
If you're looking for something subtle and portable
The Yeti is not for you. Plus
The wobbly plastic knobs make us wary about durability.
Gain
Headphone volume
And patternselect switches on the mike's body are awkwardly placed — makes them hard to get at when the mike's in its stand. Using hefty mike for field work probably not a wise idea.
Four polar patterns, Excellent sound quality, Mostly made of metal, Lasts for years
Thin pads on base can lead to hum
The Blue Yeti is excellent value for money as it's sturdily built, sounds great and lasts for years. Slightly cheaper equivalents such as the plastic JOBY Wavo POD are available but here you get what you pay for, such as a metal body and a wider range of...
Published: 2021-03-24, Author: Ken , review by: tomsguide.com
Easy to use, Good recording quality with multiple modes, Reasonably priced, Sturdy design
Sensitive to pops and shocks/bumps, No XLR output
For $130, the Blue Yeti mic is a small price to pay for world-class sound and convenience. In a world with perpetual innovation in recording and podcasting, the Blue Yeti retains its staying power nearly seven years in the game.Perhaps you don’t want to s...
Abstract: Image: Bryan Menegus/Gizmodo The prospect of “getting into audio” is a daunting one. After sifting through loads of conflicting information on gear and best practices, even the most basic setups for podcasters and musicians starts cos...
Affordable, Solid build quality, Plugnplay, no drivers needed, Excellent for voiceovers and narration, Headphone jack allows audio level monitoring in realtime, Optional desktop stand is highly adjustable, Includes long USB cord
Doesn't come with a pop filter, Large and heavy, Integrated buttons and knobs are cheap, Desk top stand does not absorb vibrations well so it will affect audio in some situation
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-$150 price tag and provi...
Excellent sound quality, Flexible design with multiple microphone patterns,
Overbuilt stand makes mounting the microphone awkward,
The Blue Microphones Yeti offers high-quality recording in a USB microphone, making it perfect for a home-recording setup that isn’t ready for a dedicated studio. ...
Hard controls on mic. Excellent audio recording quality.
Controls on back of mic are awkward. Cardoid mode can sound thin.
If you need to capture quality live recordings on your Mac, the Yeti will definitely deliver--and you get to look like an old-timey newscaster.Yeti...
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Published: 2010-06-07, Author: Rob , review by: techworld.com
We loved the Yeti’s versatility and the way it made vocals sound rich and radio-friendly. It has enough tonal nuances to make recording vocals and guitar straight into GarageBand satisfying and is easily good enough for recording small live events wit...
Four pattern modes, Gain knob, Mute switch, Good sound, iPad compatible,
Bulky, Unbalanced sound between back and front of mic, Knob construction feels cheap.
While I wish the mic were slimmer, the knobs heartier, and the sound more balanced when recording from the front and back of the mic, the Yeti sounds good, packs plenty of gain, and offers a lot of value and versatility in a $150 USB mic. ...
The Yeti offers recording artists a high performance and easy to use USB microphone for live and studio recording sessions. The four pickup patterns available on the Yeti microphone make it extremely versatile in different environments. Close attention...
