While the Blue Yeti is available in various colors, the Blackout Edition is the most stylish of the bunch. The appearance is so smooth that one almost forgets about the awkward base on the bottom. This base is a minor inconvenience, but if you add an arm, it becomes practically a non-factor. With its traditional appearance and simple design, the Blue Yeti makes you feel like you are in the studio, even if you are recording at home or on the road. The front of the microphone has a mute button and a volume knob for easy access and adjustment.
On the back, there is a gain knob and a switch for four directional pattern modes: cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, and stereo. It’s not just glamorous. The Blue Yeti is durable, and to be exact it was put to the test by my 3-year-old son. In an attempt to record his own podcast, or simply to try out Dad’s headphones, my son put the Blue Yeti microphone to the test at least three times. Apart from a couple of dents, the Blue Yeti did not miss a beat. Setting up the Blue Yeti is also not difficult.
Just take it out of the box, connect the USB cable from the microphone to the computer, and you’re done. I am an Apple user and the microphone works great with Garageband. Whether you are a PC or Apple user, the microphone is extremely easy to use. However, all interviews are not monologues or hand-to-hand. This is where the omnidirectional mode comes in. It is a great feature for round tables or group chats, with one caveat: it detects every bump and blow imaginable.
The stereo mode, which can record sound on the left and right audio channels, is better suited for music recordings than podcasts or streaming. The Blue Yeti microphone is a small price to pay for world-class sound and convenience. In a world of continuous innovation in recording and podcasting, the Blue Yeti retains its strength even after years of operation. Buy the Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone for PC right now at $99
