Blue Yeti USB Mic Review

[shabbyroadgaming23]

does it have -10db pad?

[TheWolfbane]

did u get a monday product version ? or what is with the background noice that is humming when you use the Yeti ?

[TifoMjySt]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I was stuck between buying this or buying the Samson-G track and I love this so much more. :)

[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.

[IFuzionDesignz]

just bought mine ! coming this monday !! great review

[EdikanTV]

вибратор чтоли?

[XeconalAdept]

What's the price?



[PANKOVAN]

Напоминает мне хуй на подставке ХД

[GoldE84]

How close do you need to be to the mic to get good sound? ... Can I have it easily out of frame of a vlog and still get good sound quality?

[jmvmain]

The thing about the feeding the headphone jack into a camera isn't true. The feed from the head phone jack is a lots worse quality wise than the usb out.

[iharrison30]

Hi Mate, I know you completed this review quite a while back, however I have been quite ill again unfortunately. I just wanted to say that I thought your review of this Mic was fantastic mate and very helpful indeed. I had put off buying a Mic as I have not been making any videos lately due to illness but I am hoping to be back soon which was why I checked out your review tonight, in search for a good mic. All the very best mate and take care. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you mate

[samsonu01]

Hey can you plz help me with the recording through Yeti, I cant really record through it with nuendo 4 , it shows up in device control panel but doesnt get it monitorred... :(

please lemme know how we record...or what software works best with Blue Yeti...

[carlheanerd]

@samsonu01 Is the mic properly configured in your operating system? If so, check your default mic settings in your recording program. If that doesn't work, just use Audacity.

[DiabloSVV12]

Would this pick up drums without a lot of fuzzyness?

I'm looking for a USB mic and I don't care about the quality at all. As long as everything can be heard.

[carlheanerd]

@DiabloSVV12 This mic is fantastic for pretty much everything.

[flowriser]

so if i record me singing will my voicee some out the way i really sound or will it make me sound diffrent

[carlheanerd]

@flowriser It's pretty darned close to the real thing.

[flowriser]

@carlheanerd relly do u sing if u do can u do a cover



[carlheanerd]

@flowriser Not a chance, ahaha xD

[gerald2978]

@flowriser If youu use autotune you will sound good lol. And you need 2 master nd edit your vocals nd the whole track for it to sound good

[flowriser]

@gerald2978 no i sound good by my self but will i sound the dame

[clkvlk]

i think imac reflected his voice originally, just a sense =)

[blueboyblue]

Sorry, I said "My USB Mic come with" software, I should read "Many USB Mics come with" software.

[carlheanerd]

@blueboyblue It doesn't come with any software, however I think this mic was intended for a Mac audience equipped with iLife.

[jmvmain]

@carlheanerd no it wasn't intended for mac users, it was meant for any OS with any recording software, almost no hardware (aside from internal computer parts) is intended for just PC or Mac

[Oblivion709]

@carlheanerd would you recommend it for voice acting

[blueboyblue]

One additional comment, does this mic come with any extra recording software?

My USB mic come with a scaled down version of Cakewalk or Pro-Tools, or something similar.

What software comes with this mic.

And, are the mics truly plug'n'play, or do you have to install some drivers to get the sound card, and the software to recognize them as an audio input?

[blueboyblue]

I'm not sure why I'm bringing this to you, but it occurred to me that I could connect the headphone out to the line-in on my computer and use this as a standard analog mic.

Though if I have a computer, why not just use the USB? But it is an appealing feature to be able to use the mic as a standard analog mic in certain situations.

Also, very good idea to feed the Headphone out into a video camera Mic Input connector.

[southwestguy223]

DO you need a pop filter for this mic?

[carlheanerd]

@southwestguy223 Need? No. Should? Yea, to protect the condensers.

[yungtexas915]

u allready know gone get it in on this music tip with dat blue yetti pimp

[Imnotabroom]

At :49 It Looks like a YETI :D

[LeMaitreDeSorts]

@Imnotabroom I definitely didn't realize that. xD

[yang4evr]

that's what she said!

[gaozhi2007]

Have you really used the audio out to record into your video camera? If that works that would be awesome. I need an outboard mic for my video cam.

[carlheanerd]

@gaozhi2007 I have not done that and remembered that it probably won't work due to needed prongs in the wire. I'm not sure if the Yeti can use the tri-prong 3.5mm wire needed for audio IN for things like the Zi8, I believe it only uses a di-prong for audio out but not in.

Just pick up a cheap one on Amazon, they have some good products for about $30. 

[MELONMOVIES]

I was think of Editorskey SL300, but I think ultimately this is the superior mic!

[carlheanerd]

@MELONMOVIES This is the best USB you can get right now.

[MELONMOVIES]

@carlheanerd Can I ask a question though? Do you know of "any" shockmounts that this fits? Thanks! Otto

[carlheanerd]

@MELONMOVIES It doesn't seem there is a compatible one right now, but things can always change. I haven't found a need though.

Remember it will fit on any standard thread mount.

[ohhiimdoug]

@carlheanerd i know this is really good but how much is it better than the blue snowball usb mic

[carlheanerd]

@ohhiimdoug The recordings have more depth to the sound plus the adjustable modes and gain are invaluable. This is a better value. I'd go to Cnet's review, they have comparisons. The difference is rather striking, at least to my ears...

[rabbitearsradio]

hey i was wondering if this mic would work for putting next to an amp or speakers because im no singer and i play guitar and could this mic record guitar with distortion and bass and other intruments

[carlheanerd]

@rabbitearsradio I believe when you properly adjust your levels and whatnot, you'll find this mic will do the trick.

[RamBBaller11]

probly a dumb question, but can you attach a pop guard to this?

[carlheanerd]

@RamBBaller11 I bolted one to my desk, and I think Blue offers a solution, but other than that no.

[MrAnimated]

@RamBBaller11 bluemic makes 1 specifically for the yeti

[bigrockstar41]

on amazon its 100 bucks

[guaponxo]

Please compare UD 3, and Behringer C1u

[carlheanerd]

@guaponxo I wish I had that kinda money O_o

[guaponxo]

@carlheanerd Lol, you are right, sorry. It's just that i dont have enough money to buy that Blue Yeti... thanks :P

[carlheanerd]

@guaponxo Ha it's fine. I'm sure there must be some information on YouTube.

[LolOlliepopp]

Would you say this is good for music and vocals?

[carlheanerd]

@LolOlliepopp not for live performance, this is just USB recording. If that's what you need then yea, this works great.

[atomspace]

Great job, thank you for demonstrating the quality of different positions in the different patterns.

[carlheanerd]

@atomspace Any time!

[PSNMarksmanSniper]

are pop filter required for the blue yeti? i brought one today

[carlheanerd]

@PSNMarksmanSniper No, but it is advised (by me) for the sake of at least protecting an expensive mic.

[craigcol]

Great review - What I wanted to know, you covered.

Gonna hook this up to my iPad using the camera connection kit!

[carlheanerd]

@craigcol Should work great!

[appayipyip]

Thank you for such a great review!

[carlheanerd]

@appayipyip You're quite welcome.

[8thWeekday]

Kodak Zi8 FTW! and yes best review of this microphone on youtube

[carlheanerd]

@8thWeekday Thanks!

[respilicious]

oh i see. Did you tweak the settings of the mic or was it in default settings?

[carlheanerd]

@respilicious What do you mean by tweak the settings? I left the gain at minimal, didn't use a pop filter, and switched modes as indicated if thats what you mean.

[respilicious]

I think I can hear the mic itself, its like subtle buzzing sound. can anybody else hear it?

[carlheanerd]

@respilicious Its because the backup drive on my desk was making the surface vibrate.

[IEarnMyRespect]

Very nice review sir. I see you said you got it for about 100, I've seen nothing it for nothing less than 150. Where did you find this bargain?

[carlheanerd]

@IEarnMyRespect Google Shop and also Amazon.

[teainthegardentv]

I've had this for a while for my band and it is fantastic!

[carlheanerd]

@teainthegardentv Glad you're enjoying it! It's meeting my musical requirements quite well.

[MobyGamer]

Definitely the best review of this mic I've found. Great job.

[carlheanerd]

@MobyGamer Thanks a lot!

[carlheanerd]

@JaredBlake1 Thanks a bunch for all the complements!

[MrVictorserrano]

great review. i might get one

[carlheanerd]

@MrVictorserrano You'll love it, I am!

[MRKRAZY1870]

great review man ...

[carlheanerd]

@MRKRAZY1870 Thanks!

[JaredBlake1]

Carl, great job on this Blue Yeti Microphone review....I should have my Yeti this Friday...Regards, Jared

[BreakingNV]

how much did it cost!

[carlheanerd]

@BreakingNV Just under $100!