| Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone | 
| Brand: Blue Microphones
Category: Musical Instruments
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Seller: Electronica Direct
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 18
Media: Electronics
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Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.4
Dimensions (in): 5 x 5.5 x 10
The Yeti is the most advanced and versatile multi-pattern USB microphone available anywhere. Combining three capsules and four different pattern settings, the Yeti is the ultimate tool for creating amazing recordings, directly to your computer. THX Certified for exceptional sound and performance, the Yeti can capture anything with a clarity & ease unheard of in a USB microphone. The Yeti features Blues innovative triple capsule array, allowing for recording in stereo or your choice of three
MPN: YETI
Model: YETI
UPC: 836213001950
EAN: 0836213001950
Release Date: December 2, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Tri-capsule array 3 condenser capsules can record almost any situation | | • | Multiple pattern selection cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional & stereo | | • | Gain control, mute button, zero-latency headphone output | | • | Perfect for vocals, musical instruments, podcasting, voiceovers, interviews, field recordings, conference calls | | • | Plug n play Mac and PC compatible |
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Product Description
The Blue Mics Yeti is the most advanced and versatile multi-pattern USB Microphone available anywhere. Combining three capsules and four different pattern settings, the Yeti is the ultimate tool for creating amazing recordings, directly to your computer. THX Certified for exceptional sound and performance, the Yeti can capture anything with a clarity & ease unheard of in a USB microphone. The ultimate professional USB Microphone The Yeti features Blue's innovative triple capsule array, allowing for recording in stereo or your choice of three unique patterns, including cardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional, giving you recording capabilities usually requiring multiple microphones. The Yeti utilizes a high quality analog-to-digital converter to send incredible audio fidelity directly into your computer, a built-in headphone amplifier for zero-latency monitoring, and simple controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute, and microphone gain located directly on the microphone. The Yeti's exceptional performance and fidelity have earned it the distinction of being the first THX Certified Microphone, a validation of Yeti's incredibly low distortion, high fidelity, and balanced frequency response. There are no drivers to install simply plug the Yeti into your PC or Mac, load up your favorite recording software, and record something amazing. Yeti Microphone Features Proprietary Tri-Capsule Array Three premium 14mm, tuned condenser capsules Mic gain control Four polar patterns: Stereo Cardioid Omni Bidirectional Mute button Master Volume control Zero-latency headphone output with amplifier and volume control USB mini jack Standard threaded stand mount
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 13
Great quality + Ease of use = One hell of a microphone. March 9, 2010
Hyung Doo Yoon
Quick Overview:
The Good: Sound quality; Ease of use; Price; Features (4 different recording modes)
The Not-so-good: Lack of portability; The quality of the volume control
Detailed review:
Awesome microphone. It is probably the best USB condenser microphone I have used to date.
As a vocalist and a musician, I needed something with amazing quality and, boy, did this thing deliver!
What really surprised me was its price point. Especially with the competitive prices the amazon sellers offered, I was able to get this for even less than the already incredibly reasonable and compelling price of 149.99. The Audio Technica AT2020's retail price is already $100 more and it doesn't even deliver sound close to this thing.
Most of the volume problems and other bugs from the snowball were fixed and this mic is close to being perfect for a home studio.
The only knock is the volume control on the front of the mic for input control. It was quite wobbly and made of plastic. It wasn't "professional quality" at all. I feel like that might be subject to damage quite easily. Also, I wish the microphone was a little more portable. I know it wasn't made for portable use and it's more of a studio recording microphone, but still this is one heavy microphone. I record in many different places and it's impossible to bring this around w/o hassle. I also would have appreciated a standard stand instead of a proprietary one so I could use a shockmount and/or pop filter with it.
Overall, perfectly usable and great even for collaborations thanks to the different recording modes built-in. Awesome product for an unbelievable price!
Blue Yeti Microphone In Action and Sound Test Comparison March 8, 2010
ATailoredSuit.com (Wisconsin, USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1OWD76SUJX9KK NOTE: I used the Blue Yeti Microphone to record this Video Review
Blue Yeti Review Summary
The Blue Yeti is an excellent plug and record USB microphone that has dramatically increased the quality of my voice recordings. It has a solid & sleek build, is easy to use, and most importantly clearly records my voice.
Introduction - Who I am and how do I use this product
My name is Antonio and I own and operate ATailoredSuit.com; I have been using the Blue Yeti since February to speak with clients on Skype and to record podcasts and videos about men's style and custom clothing. Prior to owning the Blue Yeti I used the Blue Snowflake for one year; before that I used the built in microphone on my computer and headsets. For the last 6 months I have been looking at purchasing the Blue Snowball; when this microphone came out I decided to make this purchase instead.
Pros - Things I Love
1. Sound Recording Quality - The most important quality in a microphone; from my limited 30 day use and when compared to the past types of microphones I am used to (Blue Snowflake, Logitech Webcam 9000 Microphone, Various Headset microphones, Built in Computer Microphones) this Microphone beat them all.
2. Plug and Play - I have seamlessly used this microphone on 3 separate computers, one running XP, the other Vista, and on a Windows 7 machine. In each case it was immediately recognized and clearly marked as the Blue Yeti
3. Simple Knobs and Design - Mute, Mode, Headphone Volume and MIC Gain Control. Stand can be tightened and microphone removed.
4. Solid Build - Overall, Solid (One small complaint below). The 10 foot USB cord was a nice touch.
5. Playful Approach - Blue has decided to present the Yeti in a playful manner. They appeal to the creative and make the manual much more approachable for those of us not technically inclined.
Cons - Things I am not happy with
1. Size - It weight 3.5 pounds and stands 1 foot high - I am used to this now, but be prepared for a big footprint!
2. Looseness of Volume & Gain Controls - A small complaint, but for an overall solid device these feel like they will be the first things to break.
Final Recommendation
The Blue Yeti is an amazing microphone that was well worth the investment. It has already dramatically increased the quality of my voice recordings and I recommend it to any podcaster. I give this product 9 out of 10 stars (5 out of 5 for Amazon!), my only knock that the price maybe too high for some.
Excellent, Studio Quality, Affordable USB Mic February 19, 2010
Music Mac (Cupertino, CA ,USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased this mic from Amazon recently and am absolutely impressed with the sound quality. The package came in way faster than expected under the free shipping arrangement plus Amazon had a great price on it. :-)
The mic at first looks big and kinda heavy - once you get over that - you connect it to your favorite laptop or desktop and start your trials.
I tried several different combos - from close to the mic to singing from a distance of about 2-3 feet - using the 4 polar patterns - and in each case could hear the difference in the sound output in crispness and depth. For the first time ever, I liked my own voice from a mic!
Ease-of-use : The desktop stand provided with the mic is ideal only for podcasts or speech based recordings. For singing vocals, I'd recommend getting a mic stand along with shock mount. The mic itself has very easy controls and the convenience of a headphone jack from the mic itself is a big advantage (plus the huge advantage of 0 latency of output to the headphones). The mute button is just a click away. Once you set the gain level and polar pattern in the back side of the mic, you are set. I prefer using either the cardioid mode or the stereo mode for singing vocals.
Sound quality : At 48khz sampling rate 16 bit mode, this is fairly high quality - studio recording mics typically range in the 96 Khz sampling at 32 bit mode but in the end what matters is the audio playback equipment's ablities - most receivers run at 48Khz. The frequency response range is impressive - 20 hz to 20 khz - most cardioid mics in this price range have a smaller range between 50hz and 15Khz - makes a big difference in the crispness, depth and quality of sound capture. The sensitivity of the mic is another measure of its quality - 4.5mV/Pa at 1 Khz is another indication of high sensitivity at 1 Pa (pascal) - it has a high ratio of sound waves at the diaphragm converting to electrical signals. The Max Sound Pressure Level (SPL) at 120db refers to the pressure the mic can take at less than 1 inch from the mic to the performer's mic before it distorts and at a THD (total harmonic distortion) ratio of 0.5% at 1 Khz this mic is a great bargain. Most other mics in this range have standard 74 to 94 db max SPL. Many manufacturers use different measures to depict sensitivity and this is often very confusing.
Ease of thread mount to a stand - I had trouble finding a mic stand that can handle the wider thread mount (typically found in European mics) - most thread mounts are smaller so I needed to get an adapter from Guitar Center.
Hope you find this review helpful - [...]
 Good Quality USB Podcasting Mic February 18, 2010
J. Holmes (Kigali, Rwanda)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I use this microphone for podcasting, and have been pleased with its performance. I had previously used the [ASIN:B0015MJE22 Samson G Track USB Microphone and Audio Interface]] and was disapointed with how much hiss it picked up. The Yeti does not elimate this problem entirely, but is good enough for me that simple tweaks in Garageband are all I do after recording, and even those are not always nessessary.
The Yeti worked well for me with both solo and interviews, with a good rich sound. Given a good recording environment, even a novice can record clean, near-professional sounding podcasts.
The easiest solution for computer recording (and more) February 4, 2010
Michael J Edelman (Huntington Woods, MI USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The latest addition to my desktop is the most flexible recording device I've yet found: The Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone. Long known for their line of high-end condenser microphones, Blue is increasingly known for their computer-ready USB microphones, like the Snowflake and the Snowball, and the Yeti is their latest and certainly greatest computer-ready microphone yet.
Advertised as the first fully THX-compliant (a standard devised by Lucasfilms) microphone, the Yeti is a large (12" tall on its removable stand), hefty, multi-pattern microphone suitable for recording, podcasting, or any other computer-related audio activity. It features four switchable patterns- omni, carodid, figure eight, and stereo- a built in headphone amplifier, gain control, headpohone volume, and a mute button. For even more flexibility you can remove it from its desk stand and mount it on a standard 5/8"microphone stand or boom.
And it sounds great, too- even better than their well-regarded Snowball series. I've been using it for recording music practice, building tracks with Audacity on my Windows and linux boxes, and with Apple's GarageBand, and making calls with Skype. The ability to record in full stereo or mono is a real plus. Up to now I've been using a variety of microphones together with various microphone preamps and an A/D converters- a mass of cables and power supplies that bad enough on the desk, but a real hassle when trying to use with a laptop away from home. The Yeti has it all in one package. It may not sound quite as good as a multi-thousand dollar condenser microphone and vacuum tube preamp, but for the money it simply can't be beat.
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