USB Mic Shootout: Review & Audio Comparison - Blue Yeti vs Snowball vs Audio Technica AT2020

[UltraDrago2000]

Would fraps register the yeti?

[miguelkashir]

Blue Yeti in 2:00

Technica AT2020 in 2:25

[Harz77]

Whats the headphone jack latency thing all about on the Yeti, can someone explain it all to me like why is it good and does it effect quality? The mic sounds great just need to know a few things before i dive in.

[TheJayc23]

Thumbs up for One Direction @ 0:58

[badasspr0ductions]

Snowball would sound good if you moved up. The audio quality defiantly isn't as good at the high priced ones.

[ZulfurGaming]

the blue snowball is better for the average youtuber .

[9tothe9thtothe9th]

The Yeti looks like a kids toy.

[smitty1937]

The last word that you said rhymes with Confetti

[808easyname]

For $149.99 the yeti better be the best one lol... I've seen awesome covers using the snowball. Sure beats sound quality from a regular webcam :P

[505BANKMONEY]

i really hate that big goofy looking blue yetti with a passion

[TeamModernWarfail]

@505BANKMONEY It looks like a professional microphone (which it is)...

[ChiVic64]

I keep getting recommended the AT2020 for rap vocals,i'm going to try it out.

[pskibobby]

I enjoy the Blue Snowball for my voice and guitar. I'm thinking about also getting a Yetti.

If anyone wants to see a test of how the Snowball does with an electric guitar, just visit my channel.

[MrDidymus07]

.....ummmmmm....Yeti!!!!

[kurtludwig1]

I have a Yeti, it comes with no software, plugs straight into the computer no problem. I really like the sound and I upload staight acoustic guitar through it. I can sing along and the sound is excellent. Something to look into, for my purposes, is the Yeti Pro. You can use both USB or a standard jack, so you can get a double use.

[PureOptic]

I think the Yeti sounds really good. So, I'm thinking about getting it :D

[99aHdammit]

the snowball doesn't sounds so quit

its alot more louder its maybe your setting for it

[mebbwebb]

Yeti sounds deeper.

[AeonFlexMusic]

UNTREATED ROOM cmon son

these experiments are severely faulty

[hieunguyen83]

AT's the best

[ZombieProdigy1]

Can you suggest a audio manager. I use Realtek but its not good for Usb mics

[AeonFlexMusic]

@ZombieProdigy1 realtek? you have win 7 os?

[ZombieProdigy1]

@AeonFlexMusic Yes i have realtek it doesn't manage USB mics

[AeonFlexMusic]

@ZombieProdigy1 :( how can we fix this problem?

[MrJorachi]

YETIIIIII

[VdeoMakeR]

Did you use a sound card in this video?

[TheOzoneMatters]

yeti

[TheInfamousToe]

at2020



[BabyBornGames]

im gonna get blue snowball becuse im a gamer and i know alot of gaming commentaters got blue snowball

[Crazy4HaLoee]

Does the At2020 come wit a cd 2 program it on ur computer???

[Luger718A1]

definitely getting the yeti :) but damnit the price went back up to 100 today it was 90 bucks a week ago lol

[hiian123]

Snowball sucks, personally I like the audio technica

[laxmanchip]

The snowball sounds like ass!

[Bi0Games]

@laxmanchip what does ass sound like O_O

[RippedEveryDay]

@laxmanchip ye i got the snowball it sucks dick..

[najma50000]

YETI

[icelord1824]

snowball is quieter then all the other 2 but they all have the same quality

[yoiina]

I'm undecided between the yet and the at2020...

I need a good mic for rockish song covers~ I have a rather bassy voice and I want the mic to pick that up as well~

could you maybe tell me your thoughts and help me deciding on this issue?

thank you very much!

[EnhancedImagination]

Snowball sucks!!!!

[HaxinatioN]

w8 so Audia technica wins?



[LukesMacintosh]

Whats the thing under you imac with the keyboard in?

[angilraye1007]

Thanks now I can buy a great Mic

[jesseromo01]

anyone wanna help with this which mic do you recommend more and why Samson go mic or the blue snowball or the cad u37 plz and thanks

[DistantInMusic]

the AT was a bit louder as far as gain but the Yeti had better quality. Can't wait to get mine tomorrow! Paid 89 for it. I think it's at 92 now. (Amazon)

[Smashing96]

Only reason 2020 sounded better is because he put the SORRY ASS SNOWBALL before it ! Any mic would sound better after hearing that sorry ass excuse for a microphone

[kingcrimsom3]

@Smashing96 snowball is a very good mic, its called putting it kind of closer to you idiot

[Smashing96]

@kingcrimsom3 Lol you must have one FAG

[MrPekosTech]

what is the best mode on the blue yeti for recording music?

[hardcoregamerhacker]

Hey man great video :) I might be getting a new Mic just to recorde my voice. Do you know a good one that is noise cancelling but not too much money. Thanks

[kuxzi]

Accidently just bought a yeti :/ but im glad i bought it, been wanting one for ages:)

[BovineSoft]

Snowball is much quieter but I presume that is your setup, otherwise it's terrible

[matrixman339]

at2020 to me sounded way better, also the yeti picks up other sounds, say you have other electronics on your desk and they're humming, the yeti will pick it up.

[10wnu8]

FUCK, I WISH I NEVER HAD A SNOWBALL!

Just got one and I don't like it.

Very quiet.

[ricosuave607]

WHAT PROGRAM DO I NEED FOR THE BLUE YETI USB MIC? IS IT FREE? IS THERE A FREE PROGRAM? ELILEGAL3030@HOTMAIL.COM THANK'S

[SwissDHD]

@ricosuave607 TRY SCREAMING A LITTLE LOUDER

[MinecraftArt]

@ricosuave607 Slow down.. You don't need any programs for the Yeti.

[TrKaHo]

Snowball has bad recognition thanks for helping my decision!

[clunkyeman]

The snowball is very quiet.

[Tayosong]

Will the blue yeti fit well with any shockmount or does it only fit with a blue shockmount??

[Smashing96]

@Tayosong DONT BUY THE BLUE SHOCKMOUNT FOR THE YETI ! It doesnt fit !

[BlazedOutKing818]

I just bought a Blue Snowball kit. It comes with extra bass headphones and a pop filter for 99.99$

[Johnnzey]

I got the snowball for Commentary of gameply videos i make on my channel, just waiting on tomorrow so I can use it! :D

[lunertexcosmo]

@Johnnzey Really? Guess I'm not the only one with that on their Christmas list! And for the same reasons too! I love mine! The snowball is hard to beat with its cheap price and amazing quality. :D

[Dibxmonkey]

@lunertexcosmo does it actually produce such quiet sound? In this video it seemed a lot more quiet than the other mics.

[lunertexcosmo]

@Dibxmonkey It may be a little quieter. But for me, it works fine. It could be that he wasn't close enough to the mic. Mine sits right next to me and works great. I've even tried some voice acting with it and added different kinds of filters to it. Didn't sound bad at all. I recommend looking at some other videos/audio samples. Still a great mic even if it is a little softer. :)

[VideoGamesGalaxy]

The Blue Yeti Wins , Professional crystal clear sound.

[kindofanonymous]

What mic did you use to record this video?

[xEastSidex30]

Does anyone know if you can use this blue yeti mic. with the apogee duet? and how

[hiphopsucks96]

how would the audio technica do in, say, a home music recording situation? If I wanted to mic a guitar amp or overhead some drums, maybe a bass amp, how would it handle it? I've heard you can just lower the input volume to prevent distortion, but I wanna make sure it's decent before I get it.

[predoje]

Im a profesional musician and like better audiotechnica. Audio technica has clear bas, fuller bas, and recording of it has that soft gentle, warm sound. Jeti is more for higher spectar and have more sharper, direct, brighter sound.

[raquidelgado]

Hey, I'm thinking about getting the yeti! Long debate but I need a mic. If I were to record instruments like the guitar like you showed or a saxophone would I need an instrumental mic? P.s youre cute :)

[caponsacchi]

The At2020 is pulling away from the Yetl in Amazon sales. In fact, Blue appears to be languishing. The blew a wad on mics for The Flip, and then the parent company declared the camera dead. Next, they came to market with Mikey 2, which by the company's own admission is incompatible with the iPod Touch 4g or iPhone 4. Finally, they've removed the THX designation from the Yetl. It could be that this market has maxed out.

[TechReviewsbyGreg]

Haven't used the AT2020 or the Snowball but I can say the Blue Yeti is very good and is around $100.00 on amazon.

[lolomuniz]

Great vid helped alot!

[ShazamVanBane]

I wonder when audio technica is going to fix the spray process on their mics, that ugly black speckling is really annoying to see, especially what what it costs.

[AmbrillaMusic]

which is best for rapping?

[Trottisan]

@AmbrillaMusic AT2020

[iAmRyet]

@AmbrillaMusic I've personally tried the Yeti. Just got it a few weeks ago. Did not like it. Going to try the AT2020.

[TheMusicman429]

@iAmRyet tell me which is best for rapping

[iAmRyet]

@TheMusicman429 The yeti is pretty good for the price. The thing i like is that it comes with everything you need. I'll try to do a song with it if you want. I'm going to be getting the at2035 in a few days. Going to be XLR though. A lot of extra equipment to buy.

[iAmRyet]

@TheMusicman429 Uploaded a video rapping with the Yeti since a few people have been wondering. Check it out.

[Manifest222]

@AmbrillaMusic Generally for rapping / anything vocal, you're gonna wanna be recording through the "Stereo" type of recording. The Yeti is the only mic out of these 3, whom holds the option for Stereo recording.

[AMINEDJ17]

@AmbrillaMusic Blue Yeti

[PoltageistMusic]

@AmbrillaMusic I'd go with the Yeti. I've been told its the best from others and i agree so go with Yeti.

[HeadshotHotHead]

@PoltageistMusic Yeti is overpriced, you can get a Producer USB for less and get the same quality.

[AeonFlexMusic]

@HeadshotHotHead which is the best USB mic highest quality for the lowest possible price

[HeadshotHotHead]

@AeonFlexMusic I can't tell if that was a statement or a question, but If it was a question it depends on how much money you're willing to spend. For $100.00 you can get as I said earlier you can get a producer USB which is pretty good, or for $150.00 you can get the AT2020 which I consider the second best in the three hundred dollar price range behind the Rhode Podcaster. Also you have to consider that you'll buy a new stand and a pop filter for said mic.

[AeonFlexMusic]

@HeadshotHotHead yeah it was a question and thanks I already bought the yeti, but I just realized that my realtek audio manager doesn't support it sooo yeeeeeaaah lol.

[HeadshotHotHead]

@AeonFlexMusic That sucks, hope you can find a solution to your problem.

[AmbrillaMusic]

is the snowball good for rapping and hip hop?

[dormanbenton]

@AmbrillaMusic The song Officer Chip on my channel was recorded with a "Blue Snowball". It's a pretty good interpretation of what this mic can do. Good for Home Demos.

[easton345]

im not sure which one because the at2020 sounds the best but the price i dont like even though the yeti has more options so its more worth it but the snowball is the cheapest LOL

[Snoopy2464]

Is the snowball good for songs?

[BigdogWitBigdog]

Good video, but your acoustics are pretty bad, so the mics sound bad.

[ricosuave607]

can you show how to hook it up in the pc?

[xJakDax2112x]

@ricosuave607 It's USB. Just plug and play

[wigglywig1]

I gotta disagree with the two highest rated comments, I think they Yeti sounds better! But maybe that's just me :P

[imDonDiestro]

quik question. i do bedroom recordings for rap songs. ive been using the omni settings on my blue snow ball. is cardrioid better?

[PBnJaime]

I'm leaning towards the Blue Yeti but also looking at the MXL USB.009 just because Captain Sparklez uses the MXL, he sounds pretty damn good with it and I will be doing game commentary like him but also want to record songs over instrumentals.

I only have a laptop as well so I am not sure what to do and what else has to be purchased to get things started.

[TechWilling]

all right ill buy the yeti on cybermonday

[BigNickTech]

JON! i need help! should i get the zoom H1? or snowball mic?

[ValeCabron]

Yeti!

[datay7]

great video man very useful

[ricosuave607]

hi.can i use the blue yeti whit my windows xp/ vista capable pc? via usb thk's. elilegal3030@hotmail.com

[zacheryds]

i bought the blue snowball cause it was 60 bucks. it has the same quailty just lower volume. is that right?

[yipkusin]

AT2020 better sound quality than Blue Yeti but zero features.

[LyricalGunFire]

Hope i don't sound like a noob but can some kind soul answer this? I would like to get stuff from amazon for cheaper but will the stuff be in good condition and not broken?

[FrySox]

@LyricalGunFire Right first off, All products on Amazon are in New condition (if bought as new) sealed in their origonal packaging. Second, It has an open review system so if anything was wrong with a product it would be shown in peoples negative reviews. Finally, all products come with a money back 100% gaurentee so if you do find a problem with a product you can send it back and get a full refund.

No Problem. ps Sub Me

[LyricalGunFire]

@FrySox lol alright thnx man! & will do plz do the same if my content is good :D

[TheElikobase]

how do not hear the imac's fans? Mine is getting humming noise from the iMac's fan

[TalkingCardCreator]

The 2020 had more background fuzz. Yeti wins

[LazyNDaCrazyDayz]

I would get the yeti if it didn't look like a dick.

[JGandthe2kk]

@LazyNDaCrazyDayz most mics look like dick just get a pop screen

[toonmunger]

The Yeti or the Audio Technicaboth have a contemporary sound and so would have to be first choice but I kinda loved the more unique sound of the Snowball. I think it's best to get both.

[allenpamscofield]

AT2020, Yeti and Snowball.

[CalebTheObjective]

Idk i think the yeti is good because you can hear it, its sucks that the snowball wasn't louder cause other than that it sounds great imo.

[camhottylover]

Editors Keys SL150, my personal choice.

[UltimateGameTimeHD]

I'm BATMAN!!!

[nolliefIip]

The technica seems to alter the tone of your voice.

[RaDZiCaLProDucTioNZ]

even though the AT2020 had the best sound. the blue yeti is what i'm leaning towards buying because of the different options and headphone jacks etc

[Melissa05121992]

@RaDZiCaLProDucTioNZ to bad the at2020 usb cannot hear ur own voice while recording with using headset...

[dawsonn007]

@RaDZiCaLProDucTioNZ i think the yeti sounds the best

[shabbyroadgaming23]

@RaDZiCaLProDucTioNZ i think the yeti had the best sound.

[Halkenguard]

@RaDZiCaLProDucTioNZ I have a Yeti and it's the best mic I've ever owned. If you watch a couple of my latest videos you can hear what it sounds like, even at a distance of five feet.

[1907Smackdown]

May u send me one

[joshh59]

audio technica wins

[XxLordZerielxX]

I bought a yeti and it had massive buzzing noise in it, any help before I return it?

[joshh59]

@XxLordZerielxX return it get a technica

[Dinka650]

yet, snowball, technica

[iRequirePwnage]

snowball,technica,yeti

[N02505]

technica, yeti, snowball

[EpicChainz]

at least the Audio Technica AT2020 fits on to a mic stand, We're not all bloggers you know xD

[ProductBoards]

when im recording my voice in audacity with blue snowball, my voice is so low that i can barely hear it. but when im on skype, it is good... why cant i record good sound with fraps, audacity and many other recording programs??? please help me!

[givinghope1]

Audacity is great software for free but it does not do well for professional recording. Buy a good professional software program to get better results. I use Propaganda for recording podcasts and Cakewalk for recording music. I have a snowball mic and it sounds way better than it did on this review.

[ProductBoards]

@givinghope1 i got vindows vista... do that matter????

[SirSLeePYBeast]

technica had a buzz

[TiqueO6]

1) It's better to match gains so that you can hear volumes equally (unless they were all maxed out - that would be interesting)

2) The Omni setting isn't a "circle" pickup pattern; it's a sphere with theoretically equal response in all directions ("Omnidirectional" meaning "all" directions).

Cardioid pickup patterns can be thought of like an omni with one side of the sphere pushed in towards the back of the mic - like poking a finger on one side of a balloon - the part that's dented is quieter.

[chris38202]

Samson Meteor Mic sounds far better than all three of those and is cheaper. I got one for $45 and sounds amazing for a non-XLR mic.

[Luetin09]

I dont think thats a very accurate review, Ive head the Snowball sound far better than on here.

[sprymusic]

i was in the market for a new usb microphone. looked at all three of these and went with the yeti. this video was a great reference for which mic to buy. I'm so stoked for it to get here! 90 dollars on amazon!!

[Dominus357]

Which of those 3 is best for gaming? i.e giving out commands on ventrilo and such and just chatting away sometimes on Skype?

[Flobbies]

i thought the techinca one was better

[RealinAmerica]

at2020 wins.

[purplejack16]

Hi I've just bought this microphone and I'm struggling to get it to work with my webcam. I have a microsoft hd lifecam (usb), which has a built in mic. Are there any suggestions on how to get the yeti mic and the webcam to record together in sync? Many thanks, jack.

[MrTourture]

he's hot. very.

[MrTourture]

he's hot.

[zhapper2002]

Did you adjust the button at the back of the Blue snowball??? ! It should be adjusted to Number 3 if you are going to record about a foot away. :)) thanks! :))

[RanebouBoyie]

AT2020 is better :)

[lululy1993]

Audio Technica AT2020 sounds better 0_0

[pmarquesf]

i saw your video about the 3 microphones : blue vs snowball vs audio technica

Wich one is the best for me to SING ?

i also wanna record songs on my macbook and make a CD .

i will be very thankfull for your help .

[krissalaverria]

@pmarquesf id say the yeti beause you could hear yourself as you record. as a rapper/singer i find its always good to have that feature so you know where in the beat you are in RealTime so you dont skip pace. hope i could help(:

[uts4etr]

@krissalaverria you cant hear yourself with the at2020?

[pmarquesf]

Wich one is the best for me to SING ?

i also wanna record songs on my macbook and make a CD .

i will be very thankfull for your help .

[pmarquesf]

Wich one is the best for me to SING ?

i also wanna record songs on my macbook and make a CD .

i will be very thankfull for your help .

[TroyLugar]

I think the at2020 sounded best, then the yeti, but maybe I'm just crazy...

[pawgTV]

Audio Technica AT2020 sounds really good

[IFuzionDesignz]

@MrJiaone yes man , If you Have the Money You Might aswell :P

[IFuzionDesignz]

@MrJiaone

1) I Dont know , Im getting the Normal Version

2)I Havent Gotten it Yet , Coming in 2 days :D

3)Im No Professional but IHave researched for weeks on this Product and I Can tell you

NO Its is not worth £100 Extra ...Unless you Are using it for Professional Purposes Like Business ,But Im Getting Mine As I Make Tutorials For youtube.Also It Is Said Alot by Buyers Of the Pro Version that It Had No Improvment Over there Previous Normal Version.Hope this Helped,An Extra Sub Would Be Great!

[IFuzionDesignz]

just ordered blue Yeti today ! getting it next week ! can f*cking wait !?!!?!?!!

[TenaciousR76]

@RiiZu2 yeah im a commentator as well I highly recommend this mic

[RiiZu2]

I am a YouTube commentator and I want to buy a new microphone. I currently use my turtle beach for commentaries and want to know if the Yeti is the way to go if I want a more professional sound.