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My old Blue Yeti still serves me whenever (when called). Jack Wallen/ZDNET
About a decade ago, while starting a podcast project, I found the perfect mic to fit my needs – blue yeti, What’s so special about this mic that has kept so many podcasters flocking to it over the years? If you read any list of “best podcasting mics,” you’ll inevitably come across Blue Yeti. The reason for this is threefold: incredible sound, unique looks, and cost.
For the price, which is around $120 at the time of writing, the Blue Yeti is a steal. here’s why.
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You get more impressive sound than the Blue Yeti at this price.
I think part of this dramatic drop in prices is because Logitech (the company that bought Blue a while ago), is getting rid of the Blue brand and will sell the mic under the Logitech G Gaming brand. Because of this, I would highly recommend that you get this mic right away. For the price (and considering you’re getting the blackout version of the mic), you won’t find a better podcasting mic than this. Duration.
specifications
If we are talking about audio equipment, then we should talk about the specifications and here they are.
- custom three-capsule array
- Four pickup patterns: Flexible Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional and Stereo
- Onboard audio controls: Headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute, and mic gain
- Mike swivels on heavy-duty stand
- Can be mounted on a conventional mic stand
- usb connection
- Dimensions: 4.92″ X 4.72″ X 11.61″
- Weight: 3.51 pounds
You can quickly dial in gain and pickup patterns with the Blue Yeti. Jack Wallen/ZDNET
I have used Blue Yeti on both Linux and macOS and it never fails to work as expected. It’s absolutely a plug-and-play affair with no need to install drivers. I used the mic with Audacity and had no issues with the mic.
blue yeti beauty
At first, you might be attracted by its looks blue yeti, It has an old-school, sci-fi appearance and (I have to admit) it looks cool. Ultimately, the real beauty of Blue Yeti is the sound. You won’t find a better mic at this price. Duration. And although some people may prefer a headset-type mic (especially for gaming), if you’re recording podcasts, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a mic that sounds better than the one produced by the Blue Yeti.
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It really is that good. In fact, whenever someone asks me which mic they should buy for their podcast, the Blue Yeti is always the first recommendation out of my mouth. This was true when it was my only mic and still is, even with my favorite CAD E100 mic (which is significantly more expensive).
No matter how you say it (in full voice or ASMR), the Blue Yeti is the perfect mic for your podcast needs. Buy one now before it’s too late.
