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 – Silver

Having used a microphone that plugged into the external soundcard of my computer, with all its attendant disadvantages of extraneous noises and electrical crackle, I decided to invest in a USB-powered unit. I settled on the Limited Platinum Edition of this microphone after reading its specifications and various reviews. Whatever edition one buys, the specification is the same, and it is certainly advanced and versatile. Microphone plus adjustable base is approximately 12 inches high, with a total weight of about 3.4 pounds, so it looks and feels sturdy with an attractive retro appearance.Frequency response is 20Hz to 20kHz. The head contains a "triple capsule" configuration of recording elements which are switchable on the back of the microphone to four polar patterns to cover all possible recording situations: Stereo, Cardioid (unidirectional), Omnidirectional, and Biderectional. Above that is a Gain control to adjust the sensitivity of the unit in relation to the loudness of the signal and its relative position. Underneath the unit are two sockets: one for the USB cable (which is included) and the other for monitoring and playing back via headphones. There is also a threaded socket for accommodating a microphone stand, in which usage the base is detachable. A Mute button is at the front of the microphone (with an attendant red light at the front) and below it a Master Volume control for headphone use. Setting up the unit in relation to your computer and the recording program used is easy.This is definitely the best and most versatile microphone I have ever used. It gives superb, faithful results whilst being extremely easy to control. A real winner.

I absolutely love this. I got the silver one and I just love it on my desk. I use it for my presentations. The quality is so much better than my old Samson Q2. And I got it at a slight discount. It’s small, doesn’t take up much space. You just plug it in and you’re ready to go. I’ve only just bought this so see how things go in the long run. But so far, it’s excellent.

Good heavy duty quality, sound is great and is the best mic ive used that doesnt distort my voice, but blue yeti is seen as the best usb mic so yep, highly recommend

Solid mic. Worked well for years, so great value. Easy USB connectivity, just plug and play. Great controls on the mic to adjust pickup directions and volume gain.Slighly low volume but overall very happy with it

By far the best mic I've owned & used up till now.As a YouTuber & Livestreamer on Twitch i'm always looking to improve the quality of my recordings & videos as best as I can but also be on a budget.For me the next step was to find a decent mic to help with my audio & the Blue Yeti has met all of my needs perfectly.I had tried other mics in the past before my Yeti but this mic exceeds all of them & for not a lot of money either.The mic itself is great & the build quality is of a really high standard, its pretty much ready to go straight out the box.One thing I really liked is that you have a few settings on the mic itself so it can capture sound from different directions or help block surrounding sounds by the twist of a switch on the back.The settings are...STEREO. Front/360 sound capture. best for vocals, choirs & instruments.CARDIOID. Forward only sound, this is what I use. best for podcasts, voiceovers, solo vocals & solo instruments. also helps block surrounding noise that isn't coming directly from the front of the micOMNIDIRECTIONAL. Full 360 sound capture. best for conference calls, field recording & live events.BIDIRECTIONAL. front & back sound capture, best for interviews, duel podcasts & vocal duets.The mic also comes with a very strong & sturdy desktop stand but for me personally I decided to go with a actual mic stand so I can adjust height & move it around.Its really easy to swap over if you want to do the same, you just need to undo the two screws on the side, then the mic just screws on to the stand or boom arm in the thread that's on the bottom of the Yeti, also the stand I bought was just a normal generic mic stand from a music shop, so no special size threads or anything stupid like that.I bought my Yeti mic at the end of 2014 so as of now I've been using it for nearly two years & in that time I've made around 50+ videos with voiceovers for my YouTube channel & done over 1000+ hours of livestreaming with the Yeti to my Twitch channel, most of my live shows can last for anything up to 12hours each so I really put my Yeti to the test every weekend so i know its good quality & will last you a long time.Even now almost two years after my purchase it shows no signs of wear or lost any performance in sound quality.Very happy with my purchase, would buy again & recommend to others.