Logitech Creators 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

First of all, all me to state that those who wrote poor reviews for this mic must be quite privileged musicians with a load of experience or audio engineers who have an allegiance to a certain brand, because they are all sorely mistaken. The Yeti is, in my opinion as a singer/songwriter searching for decent recording equipment for the last year, a fantastic, well priced microphone for people looking to record quality sound. It seems quite versatile and craftily engineered. I have spent the last year in a hotel in the middle of London recording my guitar and vocals on garageband through the mic on my computer. It sounded like complete crap...and not because I am an awful musician, but because the microphone my MacBook Pro wasn't up to the standards I need for recording, maybe I was too close or maybe too far away, the point is that it is not possible to judge a proper distance from the mic as it is minuscule, and difficult to locate. In addition, the plosives and many harder guitar strums were enrobed in static and just sounded awful. I tweaked the equalizer as much as I could to make them sound manageable, but, alas, I no longer need to do that. Thanks to my Yeti. Of course a usb mic won't sound as thrilling as a standard microphone suited up with proper impedance cables and monitor buddies, but when you buy a mic that connects via usb, one's standards cannot be held too high. This mic, with such appropriate standards in mind, met and surpassed what I had anticipated. The vocals are clear, the guitar is clear, and because of that effects through garage band work more effectively. No longer am I struggling with shrill sounds and bassy guitar twangs, no longer am I wasting all my time clarifying the songs, I am simply recording, editing, and feeling so much better about my music. It is true, I have never played in a studio, or used thousand dollar mics, but it is also true that I do not have the money neither for time in a recording studio in London, nor for the more expensive Blue microphones, thereby, I went this route and I couldn't be any happier. If you are struggling with clarity and play more mellow/soft rock/pop rock/acoustic/ambient/coffee shop etc music, then this is a real advantage for you in the small studio you are beginning to assemble in your room or basement or apartment. If you are a heavy rocker, maybe it isn't a good choice, but I haven't attempted screaming into this mic yet...probably wouldn't be smart in a hotel in central London. As for travel, it isn't a exactly the best portable size, but in this case I don't think a quality mic will be. Maybe you can try the Snowflake, but I'll bet my insignificant income that it will not be as munificent. Also, G-Band is the only program I have used with it. It is very compatible, though I will say I was confused at first as to why there was no sound coming out of my computer, but I quickly realized that there is a headphone jack built into the mic for a good reason. It may seem like a possible flaw, but I think it makes things much easier. And do yourself a favor, toss the earbuds and buy some real recording headphones, you know? The ones that cost more than six bucks at TJ Maxx. I am not saying to buy Beats, I am just saying that everything sounds like a band of gorillas pounding on tin cans through the buds--and maybe you're saying "no, I have some stellar buds!" Well good for you, I haven't found any so don't rub it in. I gave this five stars because I don't know any better, but four stars seems stupid and awkward, its like the age of twenty, not quite twenty one but have been drunk since eighteen, it is a four in the terms of mics that I have experienced, but under the given conditions it is definitely a five. I say buy it if you meet my described criterium, but who am I but a simple singer/songwriter. Enjoy!

I'll join the long list of reviewers singing the praises of the Blue Yeti microphone. My online demo recordings have taken a big jump in quality since I started using it. (Update March 2012: two different people have asked me "Why does your video sound so good?" and "How do you get your voice to be so clear?" Most people don't understand the importance of audio quality, and thus microphone quality, when creating video.) If you are upgrading from a cheaper microphone, you will immediately discover some challenges when using a professional mic like the Blue Yeti. Because the yeti picks up so much more sound, including many types of noise, your first recording may actually sound worse than before! Here are some tips for solving these problems. There are two types of unwanted noise, contact noise (made when you bump your desk, the mic stand, or the cord) and background noise. The best way to eliminate contact noise is by using a shock mount. Be sure to get one that will handle the Blue Yeti's 3"/75mm diameter. As an alternative, find a piece of thick, dense, soft foam (or a thick pillow!), set that on your desk, and set the Yeti in its included stand on top of that. This is bulky and imperfect, but cheap. Route all the cords where you won't bump and tug them while recording. Blue Microphones also sells a shock mount for Yeti called the Radius Blue Microphones Radius Microphone Shock Mount . External noise is different. Pros record in a sound-deadened studio, which is out of most people's reach. But you can get 80% of the way there for free. Here's what I do: Start in a carpeted room, not one with hardwood or concrete floors. I use a laptop because they are quieter than desktops. Put the laptop on a pillow, and put another pillow in between the laptop and the mic, so you have to reach over it to get to the keyboard. These two pillows minimize any laptop fan noise. Now stretch a comforter over your head, so that it drapes down to the sides and front and back (the front and back are most critical). You will look silly, especially if you are at work, but the comforter will effectively deaden most of the outside noise and echos. I lean three poles up against walls and furniture, then drape the comforter over them. Turn off noisy appliances (air conditioner, heater, refrigerator), send the kids or coworkers out to play, and you will have a somewhat soundproof booth with minimal echos. Trust me, it works, but I do record at home instead of at the office. Next, play with the recording patterns on the Blue Yeti. I use cardioid, which picks up just from the front. But you may get richer sound from the stereo or bidirectional patterns. Omnidirectional will likely just pick up more noise, but give it a try. Now that you've eliminated the noise, you'll want to create the best recording possible. Here's how: First of all, stand up and face forward or even a bit upward when recording, to open up your vocal cords. Standing up has a bigger impact on your voice quality than anything else you can do. Next, take deep breaths, slow down, and pause in between sentences or at logical points. These pauses are easy to edit out later, and they give you easy places to cut out bad takes to replace with good ones. I routinely need to record each sentence or passage 2-3 times to get it right. Speak right into the mic, from just a few inches away. This boosts your volume with respect to any background noise level, and improves the quality of the recording. If you listen to the video review attached here on Amazon by the custom tailor guy, you'll hear how much better his voice sounds when he briefly moves the mic close to his face (at 4:30 on the timeline). Next, use a pop filter. This gizmo puts a piece of fabric or screen mesh in between your mouth and the mic to filter out the awful puffing sound made when you say words like "pop." Try it with your mouth close to the mic and see. I use the Blue Microphones Universal Pop Filter , which is only a few dollars more than the cheap black plastic ones, but is made of stainless steel and works great. The Blue Yeti delivers awesome sound quality. With these tips you'll be able to take full advantage of what it can do. Good luck!

I bought this after dealing with an absolutely terrible $80 microphone and I've been completely satisfied with this microphone. The packaging was solid. There were no rattling parts and it had the "box within a box" packaging style that just assures it's survival of shipping. When I unpackaged this thing I was expecting some assembly to be needed. In other reviews I heard that it's almost a foot tall. However they tackled this in a very ingenious way. The microphone was just swiveled completely upside down on its stand making it super compact and pre-built. The stand itself is incredibly sturdy and keeps the microphone really stable, one thing I've noticed is that the microphone can still pick up the rumbling of my typing or other things on my desk, that being said it was never advertised any other way and why would you be typing while recording something? The microphone is great quality, its nice and heavy and sturdy and built with good materials. There is talk that the knobs seem fragile but I have to say that it's SUPER nitpicking. The volume knob in the front is the only one of the 3 that seems brittle but unless you try to pick up the mic with it or something I'm sure it's fine. The other knobs on the product are SOLID. I never really thought that knobs could feel more sturdy than sturdy but these ones do that. I've recorded a couple things so far and the quality of this mic meets the same quality as my friends $200 microphone. (I dont know it's name so I cant provide it (It isn't available on amazon.ca or .com anyways)) The highs are crisp without making the recording squeal and the gain knob allows you to easily adjust its sensitivity for whatever recordings you're hoping to make. The stereo option is really cool though I haven't personally had any reason to use it other than to move around it going "wooooahoooooooaaaaaaaaaaoooooooooaaaahhhhooooo" and listening to it change around on my headphones. It maintains it's sound quality throughout all of its modes including stereo. Over all I'm incredibly impressed with this entire product. The sound is great, the quality of the hardware is better than expected, it's sturdy, the packaging was incredibly secure it has a plethora of input types, the stand is just as sturdy and quality as the mic itself and its design is great. Its slick and clean looking. Something you would be happy to have sitting on your desk. Get yourself a spring mount thing to get rid of any potential rattling of the surface it's sitting on and I assure you that if you have any low budget or hobbyist projects, this microphone can absolutely meet your demands.

Excellent

Das Blue Yeti USB-Mikrofon ist ein beeindruckendes Allroundtalent für Aufnahmen, Streaming, Gaming und Podcasting auf PC und Mac. Mit seiner professionellen Klangqualität und seiner Vielseitigkeit bietet es eine erstklassige Audioerfahrung für alle, die nach höchster Präzision und Leistung streben. Das Blue Yeti USB-Mikrofon überzeugt bereits auf den ersten Blick durch sein robustes und ansprechendes Design. Die solide Verarbeitung und das ansprechende äußere Erscheinungsbild machen es zu einem Blickfang auf dem Schreibtisch. Es ist einfach zu bedienen und lässt sich problemlos mit dem Computer verbinden, ohne dass zusätzliche Treiber erforderlich sind. Die Klangqualität des Blue Yeti Mikrofons ist außergewöhnlich. Es bietet eine hervorragende Audioauflösung und erfasst Stimmen und Instrumente in kristallklarer Qualität. Mit den verschiedenen Aufnahmemodi, einschließlich Nieren-, Kugel-, Acht- und Stereo-Richtcharakteristik, können Sie den Klang an Ihre spezifischen Anforderungen anpassen. Dadurch eignet sich das Mikrofon sowohl für Solo-Aufnahmen als auch für Gruppengespräche oder Interviews. Das Blue Yeti USB-Mikrofon bietet zudem eine beeindruckende Flexibilität bei der Positionierung. Es verfügt über einen verstellbaren Mikrofonarm, der es Ihnen ermöglicht, das Mikrofon in der idealen Position zu platzieren und unerwünschte Geräusche oder Vibrationen zu minimieren. Darüber hinaus bietet das Mikrofon eine integrierte Kopfhörerüberwachung, sodass Sie Ihre Aufnahmen in Echtzeit hören und überwachen können. Die Kompatibilität mit verschiedenen Aufnahmeprogrammen und Betriebssystemen macht das Blue Yeti USB-Mikrofon äußerst vielseitig. Egal, ob Sie auf einem PC oder Mac arbeiten oder Ihre Aufnahmen direkt streamen möchten, das Mikrofon ist einfach einzurichten und kompatibel mit den gängigen Audio- und Streaming-Plattformen. Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass das Blue Yeti USB-Mikrofon eine hervorragende Wahl für professionelle Aufnahmen, Streaming, Gaming und Podcasting ist. Mit seiner erstklassigen Klangqualität, der flexiblen Positionierung und der einfachen Bedienung bietet es eine beeindruckende Leistung für alle, die nach hochwertigem Audio streben. Investieren Sie in dieses Mikrofon und erleben Sie den Unterschied, den es in Ihrer audiovisuellen Produktion und Kommunikation machen kann.

かなり長く使用していますが問題なく使えているので耐久性がかなり高く、音質も良いと感じるので良い製品だと感じます。

✅ Qualité audio exceptionnelle : Son clair et net, parfait pour la création de contenu, le streaming ou le gaming. ✅ Design gris argenté élégant : Look moderne et premium qui s’intègre parfaitement à un setup professionnel. ✅ Facile à utiliser : Plug & Play avec connexion USB, compatible avec PC, consoles et smartphones. ✅ Réduction de bruit efficace : Capture la voix sans bruits parasites pour un rendu professionnel. ✅ Support stable et réglable : Base robuste avec inclinaison ajustable pour un meilleur confort d’utilisation. 🔹 Idéal pour les créateurs de contenu et les gamers, je recommande !