Logitech 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 – Black

The Logitech Blue Yeti USB Microphone is an absolute game-changer! Whether you're a gamer, podcaster, streamer, or musician, this microphone has got you covered. With its sleek black design and plug-and-play functionality, it's a breeze to set up and start recording.The Blue Yeti offers an impressive array of features, including four pickup patterns, allowing you to customize your recording experience. The clarity and quality of the audio it captures are exceptional, making it perfect for professional recordings, streaming sessions, and even casual conversations.One standout feature is the Blue VO!CE effects. It adds depth and richness to your voice, elevating the overall sound quality. With just a few clicks, you can fine-tune your voice to achieve a professional studio-like experience.Compatibility is not an issue either, as the Blue Yeti works seamlessly with both PC and Mac systems. Its versatility and reliability make it a must-have for anyone in need of high-quality audio.In conclusion, the Logitech Blue Yeti USB Microphone is a top-notch choice for all your recording, streaming, and podcasting needs. Its easy setup, exceptional sound quality, and customizable features make it a standout performer. Whether you're a professional or just starting out, this microphone is sure to impress.

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- BidirectionalSTEREO -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!

We upgraded from the Blue Snowball and various headsets to the Blue Yeti. The first thing you will notice is straight out of the box it is heavy. This is mostly down to the weighted base which sturdy. We bought it with a mic arm and once we removed the base of the Yeti (with ease) it was a lot lighter but still had some weight to it. We decided on the USB version and the wire is long enough to place the Mic anywhere on the desk. It was plug and play, so absolutely no hassle to set up and worked for gaming and the stream with out the need for separate software.Having used the Snowball and headsets previously the improved sound quality was immediately noticeable and after some tweeks in OBS I sounded like a pro recording and broadcast artist.This is well made, easy to set up and great value for money. If you want a budget to mid level mic this is where you should start.