Logitech for Creators 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 - Black

I've used this microphone for approximately 2 years now and it is great! The audio quality, improved significantly by utilising the manufacturer software is really clear and crisp. The microphone can be quite sensitive to pops, esses and background noise so best to use a filter of sorts (through software) to minimise non-human sounds. The quality of the product is great. It is robust and has no dints, dings or scratches despite being dropped quite a few times. My only issue lies with the positioning of the USB port which is at the base of the microphone (not to be confused with the stand - which is detatchable) which can become disfigured or damaged over time due to the USB cable pulling or being tensed against one side. This problem could be resolved with a better USB cable angled at 90 degrees when entering the base of the microphone. Otherwise; Looks great, connects to the computer with minimal effort and has plenty of features that will have you up and going in no time.

I felt this was a very good mic. I brought it to record my voice and was quite easy to set up. You can plug it in and use it straight away in any recording software. However, I record in OBS and have set up filters for the mic to improve the audio and reduce the background noise. Mic has multiple control knobs on the mic, one increases headphone volume, one increases mic volume (gain) there is a dial that changes where the mic picks up sound from, have a look into which best suits you and which each means, but for my purposes, it works great. It does use the old style usb to micro usb, which is relatively uncommon, but connects well. Overall the mic is really good, looks sleek, but my only criticism is the stand it comes with, while sturdy, where it screws into the mic comes loose quickly without moving it, meaning the mic can turn unexpectedly. This is expected as many recommend getting a different stand or bracket.

​I bought this Blue Yeti on a whim for my home office setup, and it has completely changed my audio game. I was expecting a decent upgrade from my old headset mic, but this thing is on another level. The clarity is astonishingly good—my friends on Discord now say they can hear me chewing my cereal from a mile away (which, apparently, is a pro for them, but maybe not for me). ​The setup was as simple as plugging it in, and the different polar patterns make it super versatile, whether I'm recording a podcast or just hopping on a video call. It captures the full range of my voice, from my booming laughter to my quiet, mumbled thoughts about what to have for dinner. ​Now for the minor con: This microphone is an absolute beast. It has a solid, heavy-duty build, which is great for durability, but it's not exactly what you'd call portable. It takes up a significant chunk of real estate on my desk, and I definitely wouldn't want to carry it around in my backpack. It’s a real mic-nificent piece of equipment, but maybe not for the traveler. ​Overall, if you're looking for professional-quality sound without a complicated setup, this microphone is a legendary choice. It's been a monster improvement, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

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.

Sounds great, the mute button is in a good spot where you can quickly press it to sneeze or something. I recommend setting the gain to around the 10-o-clock position, and set the volume level (in Windows settings) to about 60%. The microphone offers 4 settings or "patterns". For recording just your own voice on a desktop, I'd recommend the third one which activates the front and side microphones. You can plug a 3.5mm audio device into the bottom of the mic to directly monitor the output, which is the best way to test the quality. It connects to computers via an included mini-USB to USB-A wire, whereas more modern devices might use USB-C instead.

A lot bigger than I expected. I had read and heard a lot about the Blue line, especially the Yeti, but I never took the time to actually look at the dimensions, even before buying (I'm usually quite meticulous when researching products I intend to or am interested in buying) it. Looks great (decided to go with Slate over Midnight Blue, don't regret it a bit) and sounds great though, especially for the price (got it for 99$ CAD) on special. I was looking for a usb mic for videos/podcasting (as well as other stuff) that didn't require especiallly great or specific sound (I have another xlr condenser mic for rap, vocals etc. though I stll fool around with this one when I want to drop some bars for fun or test something out) but despite this it still has remarkable quality for a usb mic. The sound is clear and crisp when you need it to be, but it also picks up quite a bit. Make sure you have basic treatment or are in a very silent environment when using it (obvious advice but I still feel like pointing it out because even with the gain wayyyyyy down it still picks up like crazy). I stll have to explore the different options it offers with other people around (omni and bidirectional for instance) but I bought it for a specific purpose and right now it's definitely fulfilling that need. Just having the other options is a big +. All in all a product I highly recommend and would buy again.

Amazing quality, surprised by how heavy it was, very robust. I get great comments on the mic quality. One customer asked what kind of bird I was keeping whilst on a video call. This was a bird outside in my garden tweeting, that is how sensitive it is. Would definitely buy again.

I bought the Yeti to initialize my beginner/intermediate streaming setup. I also considered buying RODE, Audiotechnica, Shure, and more, but I ultimately went with the Yeti because of its stellar reputation and plug and play simplicity. Reviewers often say it takes a lot of work to make the Yeti sound good. This is true compared to your average gaming headset, but the sound quality improvements are SO rewarding. Frankly, it's less of a barrier than you might think. With a little tinkering and research, I found it to be quite easy. Why Yeti and not Yeti Pro or something more intense? The truth is, no matter how good you sound through your system, the platform you utilize will downgrade the quality of your mic. For example, you may sound amazing on your own recording program but then mediocre on YouTube because it compresses your raw audio to fit within a certain khz threshold. You WILL sound better, but there's a point of diminishing returns. I think the price point of the Yeti is among the most competitive for what it offers. •• That's nice, but how does it SOUND? •• Amazing. It sounds amazing. Rich, warm, and robust are the words I choose. I went from using the microphone on my Logitech G35 to the Yeti. The difference is night and day. My wife's Sennheiser PC 350 mic also sounds thoroughly meh in comparison. To test, I recorded all in Audacity (free audio editing software). I've used "cheap" mics for years and years, and I just didn't think it made that much of a difference. Honestly, I was shocked how flat and robotic the gaming headset mics sounded compared to the Yeti. And keep in mind, these are $100+ headsets. However, you need to make certain considerations. Condenser mics pick up all sorts of sounds. Obviously, a room with muted acoustics is best. I don't have the best acoustics in my living room, but it still sounds awesome. I think this is largely due to my accessories that limit vibrations and movement, but it's also because of my placement (I'll go over my chosen accessories in a later section). I keep the Yeti a comfortable 6-12 inches from my face on Cardioid mode. Cardioid mode is what you'll likely use, as it captures sound from the area roughly in front of the mic. ••Speaking of Cardioid... Where Do I Speak? Into The Top? •• You might think speaking directly into the top of the mic is correct, but you'd be dead wrong. Instead, you want the mic pointed mainly up or down (I have it down in my setup) with the side of the mic facing you. You can likely see in my picture, but there are many Youtube videos showing how to properly use the Blue Yeti. If you're at all confused, google it, and I promise you'll have it sorted without too much difficulty. •• Setup and Accessories •• Overall, I didn't find the setup that difficult, but I'll admit that's likely because I packaged it with most of its expensive accompaniments ( RODE PSA1 Boom Arm , Blue Microphones RADIUS II Shock Mount , and Nady MPF-2 Microphone Pop Filter . My reasoning for the gear I picked was that I didn't want to mess around with customized adapters. I wanted things that simply worked together, so I paid a premium for them. However, they're all great accessories. The RODE PSA-1 doesn't move around at all. I can shove it out of my way after using, and it's perfectly fine. It's stupid easy to install, and I'm definitely glad I didn't mess around with a cheap arm. The RADIUS II shock mount nullifies vibrations from my mechanical keyboard, rambunctious cats, and all sorts of baby rage. Yes, it's expensive, but I purchased it because I live in a place where vibrations were guaranteed. If you don't have that problem, you may not need it. The pop filter was the only area I cheaped out on, and I think I got the best of the cheapies. The Nady does not sag or move at all, installs easily, and it does its pop filtery job perfectly. •• Tips for Setup - Settings, etc •• If you further research this mic, you'll learn that fiddling with settings is necessary in order to make it sound great over every medium. For example, I had to do a bit of extra work in Discord because my gain settings were messed up. I was cutting in and out, even though it was being picked up flawlessly in Audacity and OBS. Speaking of Audacity, I highly recommend downloading it. You can record yourself at your leisure to understand exactly how you sound coming out of Windows. I was watching YouTube tutorials from 2014 and 2015 that were all saying, "YOU HAVE TO TURN DOWN THE GAIN IN WINDOWS," which is done by right clicking your sound device in your task bar, choosing recording device, right clicking into properties, and changing your levels. So I turned the Windows gain down right away, and surprise surprise, I was having issues with the mic being picked up. While that may have been needed in earlier versions of Windows, I suspect it's unnecessary on Windows 10. Regardless, what I did was leave the Windows gain at 100. I reduced the gain on the microphone's physical nob to somewhere between 25-35%. That's an estimation based on position. The point is, fiddle with it until you're not BLAAAAAHRRRR fog horn loud and you're not robotic. It doesn't take much experimentation to find a happy medium. If my recommendations don't work, there are SO many educational sources within googling distance, you'll definitely find a setup that works for you. Specifically regarding Discord, I found the best results came from disabling the "Automatically determine sensitivity." Set it manually. It'll record you with pristine accuracy. •• Is an Equalizer Necessary? •• I personally like the raw output of the Yeti given my particular acoustic situation, but there are free software equalizers you can use to enhance almost every facet of your sound - particularly in capturing or pushing bass. One such program is called Voicemeeter. Amazon hates links, so I'll drop a link to a YouTube tutorial in this review's comments that goes over installation and setup. The YouTube fella might be a bit... intense, but he walks you through a simple way to enhance your sound. Once you've got it installed, I recommend messing around with it. Never take someone's settings as gospel. Again, Audacity is a huge benefit here. •• Quick Note on Price •• Consider that the price drops frequently on different colors. I went with Space Gray because it dropped to $129.99. Shop around, and you won't have to pay $150+. •• Conclusion •• I love the Yeti. I did a lot of research before buying it. I made sure every piece played nicely together. When I got all the parts, I simply put them together, plugged it all in, and boom... away I went. It took a few days to get the sound exactly where I'd like, so consider that you'll be tinkering with it for a bit. Either way, it's significantly better than what I had before. If you have any questions on the setup or really about anything, please leave a comment. I'll try my best to accommodate. Update 03/04/2018: I've had the Yeti for just under a year now. I still love it. Zero issues. The Rode boom arm I talked about earlier is the absolute champion of my setup. I couldn't recommend it more. It hasn't moved in a year, and I only have it clamp mounted, not screw mounted, onto my desk. Countless streamers I watch use it, and I keep seeing it on TV shows when people are podcasting or doing radio shows. It's literally the boom arm they use in Trish Talk in Marvel's "Daredevil", and I've seen it pop up countless other places. 05/31/2020: Rode arm literally HAS NOT MOVED in 3 years with zero adjustments. Worth its weight in gold. The Yeti still crushes, and I'm triply happy.

I'm not a native english speaker so please excuse any grammatical error you may find while reading this :). This is my first review so don't take it out on me if it fails to impress. Reason for the order/Shipping and packaging. I injuctively authorized this microphone because I wanted to practise some peregrine languages and inbuilt microphones/verbalizers just don't cut it for me. Shipping was fairly expeditious as I utilized the one day shipping(it came under a day). I didn't expect much from this because I have always utilized my inbuilt microphones and I never kenned there was anything after that. It came with frustration exempt packaging that says "we mean business and we ain't like those shitty aliexpress flipping ebay sellers" just as expected of "shipped and sold by amazon.com". There's one con though, there are two diminutive dents found on the stand that comes with this, it's probably caused by the rubbing of the wire guaze on the stand, I'm not repining because I'm not like all those overprivileged jews who find the most diminutive clause in terms of accommodations to get free stuffs and the quality of the product received is just too good to complain. Product Quality Let me start by saying this, this product is more sizably voluminous and heavier than what the image makes it seem. I kenned that I had hit the jackpot when I unboxed this(no unboxing images for you as I didn't expect to leave a review in the first place). It has two ports at the bottom for the USB cable and if a headphone which was very great in my case. The stand looks and feels like a german tank, it feels like what those SWAT members use to knock down doors(okay, this is an exaggeration). For real, the build quality is awe-inspiring. It has some knobs on both sides that do different things I won't explore here, there was one knob that's a pain to turn, I conjecture it was made that way because that one controls the direction of sound it picks up, no one optate it transmuting prematurely. Ease of use I don't use windows or a mac, I use archlinux(linux for lyfe). I did test it on a windows mahine and it was rudimentally plug and play, I connected an Audio Technica headphone to the headphone port and I could fundamentally utilize it from the get go. I went back to my linux machine and it was rudimentally identically tantamount, the only distinction was that the contrivance didn't require any adscititious setup unlike it did on windows. I plugged it in and it commenced working just like how a P does when it sees a V. Sound Quality This one in particular cannot be extravagantly accentuated, it's so good that it makes your awful singing sound like that....awful(I ken you were expecting something else lol). It reproduces every sound with pellucidity and pin-point precision. It's so sensitive that I can heedfully auricularly discern conversations on my street and additionally heedfully auricularly discern music that's playing on my phone in the kitchen. This can be perturbing to some people who have neighbours, ones who fondue a lot. It's so good that I forsook the pristine purport of this microphone and commenced rapping to some mixtapes(screw concentration). If you can afford this, please buy it afore it gets discontinued. I'll be getting one for my cousin who's into sound engineering as a birthday gift. The End.

It’s a really great microphone for people who are on a budget and looking to upgrade their voice over or video sound quality or even podcasts! Completely lives up to the blue yeti hype!! I am not a singer nor do I use it for singing purposes so won’t be able to comment on that. In terms of look and feel it gives off a luxe vibe really lovely setup with its inbuilt stand and this cool grey colour looks very premium and slick. This microphone coupled with free open source software audacity are match made in heaven for all your microphone sound quality needs! It has changed my voice over game, the voice is so clear, rich and succinct! definitely recommend this :) do watch out for discounts to get save more :)