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Blue Yeti USB Microphone Lunar Gray
Last Updated: December 2, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.2
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Sound Quality
187audio, noise, voice, sounds great, background
+86%
-14%
" ... The sound quality was very good on it though, no doubt about it. ... "
" ... The sound is clear and more like you're hearing the speaker in person that any recording device we've used before. ... "
" ... I'm sure it's large size is directly related to it's great sound quality and I don't really mind. ... "
" ... Crispiest sound ever! ... "
" ... It sounds great. ... "
" ... After recording, the sound of my voice was clear and deep. ... "
" ... quality sound once you have it all tuned up. ... "
" ... Really happy with the sound quality and sturdiness of build. ... "
Price
78worth, money, mic, worth the money, price point
+85%
-15%
" ... You really can't get better sound quality in this price range. ... "
" ... You definitely get a professional quality sound for a very reasonable price. ... "
" ... I got this for a great price on prime day so definitely worth it ... "
" ... Heck of a Lille mic for the price. ... "
" ... For the long run it’s worth the money.” ... "
" ... The sound quality is still almost unparalleled at this price point! ... "
" ... Pricey, but great for the price. ... "
" ... For the price its a complete steal. ... "
Product Reliability
75stopped working, working, year, years, blue
+20%
-80%
" ... Stopped working after 3 months. ... "
" ... It's just such an unreliable product and you have to rely on your luck that yours will be fine. ... "
" ... We have had this product for just over 3 years. ... It was used intermittently. ... It is now unusable. ... "
" ... Code didnt work either. ... "
" ... Stopped working a month after purchase with very light use. ... The other day I went to use it and it inexplicably stopped working. ... "
" ... This was my most disappointing purchase this year. ... "
" ... I would like to return this, because it is no longer working. ... "
" ... One day mine just stopped working. ... "
Gaming
74game, streaming, mic, gamer, assassin s creed
+89%
-11%
" ... He uses it for hours (and hours and hours) on his xbox. ... "
" ... He was recording himself while playing a game and told me it was perfect. ... "
" ... Yeti was new with gaming bundle. ... "
" ... My son is really loving his new microphone for gaming and making videos online. ... "
" ... The different settings allow it to have many use cases (streaming, podcasts, or just for gaming). ... "
" ... good for pod cast, gaming, and content creators. ... "
" ... For general communication and gaming. ... "
" ... The mic that works, is perfect for podcasting and gaming. ... "
Ports
63port, mic, cable, usb cord, mini usb
+30%
-70%
" ... Windows 10 doesn't have a good relationship with USB mics as the input is too low. ... "
" ... The power connector became loose immediately so if the cable moves at all it disconnects itself from my computer. ... "
" ... USB port didn't work when I got it. ... Only worked when I shoved the usb cord in really hard and held it in ... "
" ... The port of the Mic itself becomes damaged with time, no matter what you do with the cable angle. ... "
" ... Used 2 times, and the USB cable broke!!! ... Used different cables and ports, does not work. ... "
" ... The cable that comes with the Yeti didn't work (I would always get a pop-up notification saying "USB Not Recognized/Detected"). ... "
" ... But the problem I've encountered is the USB port. ... "
" ... USB port is extremely faulty, did not even get to use it before it stopped functioning, thought it was the cord it came with until I ordered a new cord to find the same issue . ... "
Ease of Use
54use, easy to set, easy, simple, quality
+100%
" ... Simple to setup. ... "
" ... The sound quality is fantastic, it's easy to set up, it's heavy duty, it comes with a stand . ... "
" ... It's very easy to setup and use, and the instructions are clear and simple. ... "
" ... This is by far the best mic that is easy to setup! ... "
" ... It is simple to use, highly sensitive and durable. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Very easy to use. ... "
" ... no software to download, easy to use and set up! ... "
Cables
48cord, usb, mic, wire, usb cord
+19%
-81%
" ... i bought a new cable to make sure it wasnt the cable and it wasn't. ... "
" ... Second, the USB cord is prone to breaking because the tip that connects to the mic is too long for the port on the mic. ... That doesn't create connection problems, but it does mean that if the cord get pulled in a forward or backward direction the tip can break off the cord. ... "
" ... over and over and over again, which results in me trying to find that perfect angle to keep the cord at again . ... "
" ... I have to constantly adjust the cable at the connection point to prevent it from picking up interference ... "
" ... The microphone broke after about 7 months of use it started making a very Loud ringing sound and I tried different cables to make sure it wasn’t the cable but still the same thing ... "
" ... I have tried several different cords thinking that maybe the USB cord that came with it was the problem, but it appears to be a malfunction within the mic itself. ... "
" ... Used 2 times, and the USB cable broke!!! ... Used different cables and ports, does not work. ... "
" ... The power connector became loose immediately so if the cable moves at all it disconnects itself from my computer. ... After a year the headphone jack became loose and the wire for the headphone has to be held precariously still. ... "
Call quality
48hear, conference calls, static, mic, chat
+81%
-19%
" ... The voice quality is outstandingly clear as well, your friends will have absolutely no problem understanding you over voice chat. ... "
" ... I use it for conference calls in business and it's been 100% perfect and crystal clear every time. ... "
" ... You talk, it listens! ... "
" ... "You're always the best voice in this chat." ... "
" ... Use this microphone directly with the iPhone and Voice Recorder Ap in a home VO area. ... "
" ... The second order worked perfectly and seems like a great mic for conference calls. ... "
" ... I use this connected to my computer for making phone calls (the computer connects to my cell phone and uses the phone to place the call) and I use it for recording interviews. ... On phone calls people used to say that I sounded like I was in a tin can and I frequently needed to switch to speaking directly into my cell phone so people could understand me. ... But now with the new mic, I can sit at my desk and make calls through my computer and the sound quality is at least as good as when I speak directly into the phone. ... "
" ... Great for talking. ... "
Build Quality
45heavy, stand, yeti, knobs, feels
+62%
-38%
" ... It doesn't matter what goes in - it all comes out sounding like gold. ... "
" ... VERY sturdy, of which I can attest. ... "
" ... -very sturdy, pretty heavy mic that stays put ... "
" ... The sound is just as good as when I bought it and the construction of the microphone itself is sturdy and durable. ... "
" ... literally bending already and I do not know how long it will last. ... "
" ... It is simple to use, highly sensitive and durable. ... "
" ... I’d definitely buy another if it ever broke, but I can’t imagine that anytime soon. ... "
" ... It's very heavy, sturdy, made well. ... Be sure to buy the foam cover made for this model, it is cheap and makes the sound even better. ... It is listed as Rose Gold but is definitely NOT. ... "
Microphone
39record, voice, recordings, vocals, mic
+87%
-13%
" ... Recording vocals pretty good ... "
" ... I have been using the Blue Yeti for my podcasting and recording straight into Audacity. ... "
" ... Also, the recordings I’ve done of my students playing piano or singing are of higher quality. ... "
" ... It's top-of-the-line for recording vocals in the recording studio setting for doing podcasting, and anything else that you have to do vocally USB through a computer. ... "
" ... It works in all of the type of capturing sounds. ... "
" ... Being able to hear myself as I'm recording with like zero latency is a nice plus. ... "
" ... This is like one of the microphones people use in recording studios. ... "
" ... I love how crisp the recordings sound. ... "
Controls
32mic, volume, mute, button, gain
+50%
-50%
" ... the mute button dosent work ... "
" ... The volume button on my mic also does nothing. ... ALSO, the buttons on my mic for gain and volume didn't actually control the gain and volume at all. ... The mute button worked but the other two didn't. ... "
" ... 2nd order - Open box, used game code, volume knob grinds when twisted, mute button didn't always work, mode switches required brute force to twist. ... "
" ... The dials and buttons are poorly housed in the casing. ... "
" ... Except some of the buttons feel a bit cheap like the mute button. ... "
" ... The mute button is a little confusing. ... We use Google meet and sometimes the button mutes, other times it doesn't, and the mute symbol never comes up on the screen so we just stopped trying. ... "
" ... Mute button didn’t work, ordered another one to see if it was hopefully just defective. ... "
" ... After 4 months the mute button stopped working. ... "
Device Compatibility
32computer, pc, mac, windows 10, usb
+63%
-38%
" ... Got this for both pc and x box. ... "
" ... I use this connected to my computer for making phone calls (the computer connects to my cell phone and uses the phone to place the call) and I use it for recording interviews. ... "
" ... I used this for skype meetings and I thought it was a bit overkill. ... "
" ... It seems to have no issue recognizing my voice and was able to clearly recognize my dictation. ... "
" ... Would recommend an arm to get it off the desktop. ... "
" ... I would recommend to anyone getting into the streaming business! ... "
" ... I’m using it connected to my iPad Pro. ... "
" ... Connects great and have not had any issues with sound irregularity. ... "
Marketplace
26seller, blue, thank, item, service
+65%
-35%
" ... Looks like advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you Amazon and Blue. ... "
" ... Thank you for best service. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... The price shopping here on Amazon. ... "
" ... Much larger than I thought looking at the pics. ... "
" ... Great seller fast service and one of the best mikes ever. ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
Design
26feels, black, beautiful, yeti, mic
+92%
-8%
" ... I not only love the look of my Yeti but the quañity if the sound is beyond amazing! ... "
" ... It's really easy to use and looks freaking badass! ... "
" ... Upgraded from an old C1U and this thing looks amazing! ... "
" ... Looks good, too…not cheapie at all. ... "
" ... Love the white. ... "
" ... look and the ease of use . ... "
" ... Still looks like new! ... "
" ... Looks like advertised. ... "
Video Playback
25youtube, recording, asmr, video, podcasts
+96%
-4%
" ... Great muc for podcasting, videos and all ... "
" ... Not the most perfect for singing, but for podcasts, live streaming etc. ... "
" ... It’s great for creating content and YouTube videos! ... "
" ... My daughter uses the product to make videos. ... "
" ... But I do make some video's for YouTube and of course it's amazing for recording. ... "
" ... I can finally make awesome Asmr videos I’m so grateful. ... "
" ... Go make those amazing podcasts and youtube videos! ... "
" ... Perfect for recording YouTube Videos ... "
Setup
24easy, mic, easy to setup, simple, instructions
+92%
-8%
" ... It's crystal clear and helped me create a professional setup. ... "
" ... This is by far the best mic that is easy to setup! ... "
" ... - easy USB plug into your computer to start recording ... "
" ... Other than that, this microphone is reliable, easy to setup, has amazing features, and looks great sitting on a desk. ... "
" ... Great usb mic, simple and easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Amazing no setup no mess no hassle ... "
" ... no software to download, easy to use and set up! ... "
" ... Simple to setup. ... "
Returns
24refund, replacement, back, window, would like
+13%
-88%
" ... Since I had bought it in November and didn’t notice the issue until about February, it was past the point of no return. ... I wish I would’ve tested it before the return period expired. ... "
" ... I find that absolutely ridiculous and she stated "you can go on our website and set up a return authorization" ... So, I contacted the next day and the rep said "you can send back for a refund". ... "
" ... I'll give it away to or throw it in the trash. ... "
" ... The knob broke off after one month and of course it’s outside the return window. ... "
" ... Too lazy to figure out how to return. ... "
" ... I returned the product ... "
" ... There is no return option. ... "
" ... Only used 3 times and now it doesn’t work, 2 weeks after deadline to return. ... "
Color
22colors, red, less, beautiful, white
+95%
-5%
" ... I picked up a gray color for $40 less than the normal cost. ... "
" ... I also appreciate that it comes in several colors to match almost any office decor! ... "
" ... Has great colour selection too which is always a bonus from me. ... "
" ... I bought this for nearly $40 dollars less than the same model of a different color. ... "
" ... I liked that there were many colors to choose from. ... "
" ... I got this for $100 by buying the white color, which I think looks quite nice, but it took $30 off the price compared to some other colors. ... "
" ... i love the color, and everything about it. ... "
" ... Love the white color. ... "
For Kids
20daughter, loves, bought, kid, videos
+100%
" ... My son is very happy! ... "
" ... dogs, kids, husband. ... "
" ... Got this for my son. ... "
" ... My daughter uses the product to make videos. ... "
" ... He's a guitarist and wanted it to record his playing. ... "
" ... Also great for my podcast/video series for school. ... "
" ... I bought this for my daughter's podcasting. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son who loves to sing. ... "
Comfort
17feels, voice, stand, hours, hear
+59%
-41%
" ... Fingers crossed it stays that way. ... "
" ... I have not had any problems with the Yeti and it also sounds and feels amazing!! ... "
" ... It feels nice. ... "
" ... It is simple to use, highly sensitive and durable. ... "
" ... I also like how I can adjust the angle of it easily. ... "
" ... It’s nice not having to put the headset on when dictating which is a nice change. ... "
" ... I feel more comfortable to hear my own voice during recording. ... "
" ... It's well made and feels like a quality product. ... "
Delivery
16received, fast, delivery, delivered, today
+56%
-44%
" ... It came nicely packaged, and not damaged. ... "
" ... I am absolutely satisfied with the product and the delivery process. ... "
" ... They delivered it FAST . ... "
" ... Delivered on time and as advertised ... "
" ... The package was in perfect condition, the box was in perfect condition, the product was far from. ... "
" ... Great product and it delivered quickly. ... "
" ... It was well packaged. ... "
Software Platform
13youtube, linux, windows 10, voice, twitter
+54%
-46%
" ... I am using this with a newer Acer 575g laptop running LINUX MINT 19.1. ... "
" ... I get tons of compliments in voice-chat apps, such as Discord. ... "
" ... With the right partner software, it works like a charm. ... "
" ... I was somewhat apprehensive as I didn't know how it would with Word's built-in voice recognition software so far it seems to be working smoothly. ... "
" ... The quality is great out of the box but tinker with the settings in windows or whatever application you are using it on for best results. ... "
" ... There are also a ton of resources on the internet/youtube to show you how to use it. ... "
" ... Works well on GNU/Linux (Pop!_OS) and Mac. ... It is Audacity capable on Linux. ... "
Size
13expected, desk, bulky, bit, quite
+69%
-31%
" ... If you sit this on your desk anything that hits the desk it will pick up very good. ... "
" ... It is about a foot tall and the base is about 4.5 inchs in diameter. ... "
" ... Very heavy and amazing quality. ... "
" ... This thing is handy, helpful, and most importantly, heartwarming. ... "
" ... A little larger than I expected, but the quality is fantastic. ... "
" ... The weight helps to position it rather reliably. ... "
" ... I really like the size, sound. ... "
" ... It's a bit bigger and heavier than I expected, but it's not bad. ... "
Noise Cancellation
11background, picks, gain, mic, sensitivity
+45%
-55%
" ... Only buy this if you're okay with tons of background noise and static. ... "
" ... There is a constant static noise, I thought it was my headphones, but I finally got new ones to change it out with and alas its still there, its the mic. ... "
" ... There seems to be a lot of noise when plugging headphones into it and there is a constant hiss. ... "
" ... It's much better at isolating background sounds as long as you turn the gain down a bit and bring it in right near the corner of your mouth. ... "
Headphones
11headphones, sound, mic, hear, headphone
+64%
-36%
" ... The built in headphone amplifier is clear and ... "
" ... The quality of the sound, and the ability to plug headphones into it to hear what is being recorded, is amazing. ... "
" ... So I bought him a nice pair of headphones and this. ... "
" ... It seems to be working much better than all the other headset microphones that I have tried, including the Plantronics, Flexmike, and Sennheiser ME3 and Andrea USB. ... "
" ... I personally enjoy the headphone jack that ALSO has an audio monitor! ... "
" ... Audio quality if excellent, it also has a headphone jack so you can hear how you sound while you use the mic as well as hear anything else that you're talking/singing over. ... "
" ... Purchased for streaming to upgrade from headphone mic. ... "
Fit
11stand, mount, holes, arm, yeti
+64%
-36%
" ... Thankfully, all my accessories still fit with the mic. ... "
" ... Don't buy without a wind blocker/boom arm/ pop filter and a shock mount ... "
" ... Plus a pop filter and if need be foam baffles. ... "
" ... I use my other mic, too (a Beyerdynamic that needs a stand or a hand to hold it), but this sits on the table ready to go all the time. ... "
" ... I use the mic with a arm stand and it fit into it with no problems at all. ... "
" ... This is a fantastic quality mic, I have no complaints except that it often doesn't fit in standard booms. ... "
" ... - Comes with a very sturdy desk stand (although it's recommended to mount on an arm or boom stand which is separate). ... "
Features
10lots, use, quality, different, things
+80%
-20%
" ... The price was right, and the fact that you can use it in 4 different modes made it extra appealing. ... "
" ... Love the quality of sound and the different control features. ... "
" ... Led indicator constantly flashing when muted. ... "
" ... Lots of options. ... "
" ... Settings, lots and lots of settings. ... "
" ... You can use it for lots of other things with each mode too ... "
As Gift
9christmas, bought, son, loves, husband
+100%
" ... Was a gift and he loves it. ... "
" ... Makes a great Christmas/BDay gift for a gamer kid. ... "
" ... Bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband and he loves it. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my son. ... "
" ... I purchased this as a gift for my buddy. ... "
" ... I originally bought one of these in Teal as a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... Got it for Christmas present for a podcaster. ... "
" ... Not sure if my son likes it, but was very impressed with the gift. ... "
Apps
9twitter, tried, google, game, voice
+44%
-56%
" ... Any audio program I launch freezes when I try and use it. ... "
" ... You need to navigate all of the confusing and unintuitive menus that ubisoft has - you need to run their client to play the game. ... "
" ... I tried all of the tricks on YouTube and support sites. ... "
" ... I've also pinged Blue's Twitter account. ... "
" ... I tried to contact them on Facebook, Twitter and through their website. ... "
Wash Programs
8well, different, use, things, recording
+100%
" ... I like the ability to record in 4 different modes! ... "
" ... The different settings also help for recording different things. ... "
" ... So many settings as well! ... "
" ... The settings for various modes of recording work well, although I mostly use the cardioid mode. ... "
" ... Settings, lots and lots of settings. ... "
" ... You can use it for lots of other things with each mode too ... "
Drivers
8driver, usb, reinstalling, recognize, new
+25%
-75%
" ... I've tried reinstalling the driver, updating the mic, setting it as default, switching cords and computers. ... "
" ... New USB cord, different PCs, new drivers, nothing worked. ... "
" ... Disabled, updated, enabled drivers. ... "
" ... But one day the driver just stopped functioning completely and I had to get it replaced. ... "
" ... When it doesn't, it suffers from high-pitch whine, muffled sound, requiring uninstalls of drivers, rebooting of software, rebooting of operating system. ... "
" ... Reinstalling drivers, changing cables, changing mic settings, etc. ... "
USB
8work, problem, port, got, else
+38%
-63%
" ... The ONLY "problem" is that it is only USB-out. ... "
" ... And you have a tiny usb to laptop connection that does nothing for sound quality. ... "
" ... USB port didn't work when I got it. ... "
" ... It was alright for the first two days but all of a sudden it just wouldn't turn on, it wasn’t the usb cause I got another one and it still wouldn’t work. ... "
" ... But the problem I've encountered is the USB port. ... "
Overall performance
7job done, gets the job, sounds great, computer
+86%
-14%
" ... PC fans anymore ... "
" ... I have had various versions of this product over the years and it always gets the job done. ... "
" ... Actual performance review: ... "
" ... She is very pleased with the quality and performance. ... "
" ... Sounds great for its price and gets the job done. ... "
Defective Delivery
7broken, received, let, defective, came
+14%
-86%
" ... But It was Broken Already . ... "
" ... arrived in mediocre condition with several scratches and scrapes on the model. ... "
" ... I am unsure if this is a defective product or not. ... "
" ... It is broken, not just for me, but for many others, and I just can't endorse a broken product. ... "
" ... I opened the box and it was a small plastic jar. ... "
" ... Now, let me preface this with the fact that I suspect I received a defective product. ... "
Volume
6room, loud, sound, hear, yeti
+33%
-67%
" ... But for soft-spoken ASMR, which is where you speak softly with your voice at a low volume, the S sounds (sibilance) is wayy too harsh. ... Then I get in iMovie and have to make cuts in all those same places and once again lower the volume for them. ... (And please note that I’m speaking at a lowww volume. ... "
" ... If I play with the EQ it produces a very hollow sound and doesn't eliminate the echo in the room. ... "
" ... I’ve turned down the gain and the volume and you can still hear me thinking. ... "
Device Stand
6stand, desk, comes, arm, shock
+67%
-33%
" ... Comes with it's own stand which is nice if just placing on your desk in front of you. ... "
" ... (Meaning your mount must be good or special and probably quite expensive) ... "
" ... Very solid base if not using a shock mount. ... "
" ... - Comes with a very sturdy desk stand (although it's recommended to mount on an arm or boom stand which is separate). ... "
Keyboard
5pick, mouse, everything, still, sound
+60%
-40%
" ... Even then, they still pick up my keyboard, my dog walking, farting, everything in the house. ... "
" ... Like price sound quality four modes it’s easy to install good gain heavy it picks up noisy keyboard ... "
Product As Described
5looks, like, advertised
+100%
" ... Much larger than I thought looking at the pics. ... "
" ... Looks like advertised. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
Weight
4mic, heavy
+100%
" ... It's heavy, solid, very professional . ... "
" ... The weight helps to position it rather reliably. ... "
" ... The mic its self is very light weight and has a nice durable powdercoat finish. ... The included all metal base is very robust and has considerable weight to it for stability. ... "
" ... +Weight/premium feel ... "
Capacity
3tv, podcast, sound, one, hear
+100%
" ... I would recommend this to a friend or family member. ... "
" ... From my room you could hear every word coming from the persons mouths on the tv in the other room. ... "
" ... Even the sound of one or two walls. ... "
Packing
3perfect, condition, box
+33%
-67%
" ... Packing filler is not stuck ... "
" ... It was scuffed and dinged up inside the packaging. ... "
Hair
3mic
+33%
-67%
" ... Those two mics cut out so much. ... "
" ... Out of the box it worked for maybe 2 minutes, and after that it kept cutting in and out. ... "
Cleaning
3piece, paint, get, dirty, clean
+33%
-67%
" ... This whole piece came in so dirty and there were paint scratches. ... "
" ... The stock stand will pick up a piece of dust touching your desk, let alone the frantic smacking of keyboard keys. ... "
Camera
3+67%
-33%
" ... As you can see in the pictures it really hold pretty well with regular use and I barely take care of it! ... "
" ... Love this if only I could get it to work with my camera then it would be perfect! ... "
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