My go-to microphone for podcasting and streaming over the previous decade

A few decade in the past, whereas embarking on a podcast undertaking, I discovered the proper mic to suit my wants — the Blue Yeti. What makes this mic so particular that so many podcasters flocked to it for therefore a few years? If you happen to learn any listing of “finest podcasting mics,” you’ll inevitably run into the Blue Yeti. The explanation for that is three-fold: The unbelievable sound, the distinctive look, and the price.

For the worth, which is round $120 on the time of writing, the Blue Yeti is a steal. Here is why.

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Blue Yeti USB Mic

You find a more impressive sound than the Blue Yeti at this price.

I’ve a sense a part of this dramatic worth drop is that Logitech (the corporate that purchased Blue a while in the past), is eliminating the Blue model and might be promoting the mics below the Logitech G gaming model. Due to that, I might extremely advocate you seize this mic instantly. For the worth (and contemplating you are getting the Blackout model of the mic), you will not discover a higher podcasting mic. Interval.

The specs

If we’re speaking audio gear, we should discuss specs and right here they’re.

• Customized three-capsule array
• 4 pickup patterns: Versatile cardioid, omni, bidirectional, and stereo 
• Onboard audio controls: Headphone quantity, sample choice, instantaneous mute, and mic achieve
• Mic pivots on a heavy-duty stand
• May be screwed onto a standard mic stand
• USB connection
• Dimensions: 4.92″ X 4.72″ X 11.61″
• Weight: 3.51 kilos

I’ve used the Blue Yeti on each Linux and macOS and it by no means fails to work as anticipated. It is very a lot a plug-and-play affair without having to put in drivers. I used the mic with Audacity and it had zero issues with the mic.

The great thing about the Blue Yeti

At first, you could be interested in the look of the Blue Yeti. It has a relatively old-school, sci-fi look and (I have to admit) it does look cool. Finally, the true great thing about the Blue Yeti is the sound. You’ll not discover a higher mic for the worth. Interval. And though some would possibly favor a headset-type mic (particularly for gaming), in case you’re recording a podcast, you’d be hard-pressed to discover a mic that surpasses the sound the Blue Yeti produces. 

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It truly is that good. In actual fact, each time anybody asks me what mic they need to buy for his or her podcast, the Blue Yeti is at all times the primary advice out of my mouth. That held true when it was my solely mic and nonetheless does, even with my favourite CAD E100 mic (which is significantly dearer). 

Irrespective of the way you communicate it (full voice or ASMR), the Blue Yeti is the mic to have on your podcast wants. Purchase one now earlier than it is too late.