A simple, yet powerfully effective tool for podcasting and content creation, the Blue Microphones Yeticaster is a USB microphone bundle offering a broadcast-quality sound, a rugged design, and multiple recording modes to suit your needs. The mic included in this package, offered here in a blackout finish, has become a go-to for people who record podcasts or who stream on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live, and other similar platforms.
The Yeticaster includes the Yeti, but foregoes the desktop stand, instead providing a rugged COMPASS boom arm that clamps to your desk as well as a Radial III shockmount. These hardware accessories eliminate handling noise, facilitate smooth and silent adjustments of mic positioning during recording, and improve the look of your environment; if your content has any visual component, viewers will instantly recognize the professional look that a desk-affixing boom arm and a vintage-style shockmount provide.
- For Broadcast-Quality Podcasting & More
- USB for Mac, Windows & Mobile Devices
- Cardioid for Solo, Figure-8 for 2 People
- Omni for Room Capture, Stereo for ASMR
Blue Yeti Overview
- 1Description
- 2Fits Your Needs
- 3All the Control You Need, Built Right In
- 4Essential Accessories for the Podcasting Studio
- 5Multiple Mic Modes for Any Kind of Content
- 63.5mm Headphone Jack with Latency-Free Monitoring
- 7Broadcast-Quality Digital Capture
- 8Simple to Set Up
Blue Yeti Specs
| Primary Applications | Studio Recording, Podcast, Web-Streaming, Audio for Video |
| Form Factor | Desktop / Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources | Speech/Voice Over, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Piano, Drums, Strings |
| Sound Field | Mono, Stereo |
| Capsule | 3 x Condenser |
| Diaphragm | 0.55" / 14 mm |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional |
| Pattern Selection | Switched |
| Circuitry | Solid-State |
| High-Pass Filter | Yes |
| Gain Adjustment | Yes |
| On-Board Controls | Headphone Volume |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 120 dB SPL |
| THD | 0.5% |
| Output Connectors (Analog) | None |
| Output Connectors (Digital) | 1 x USB (Type Unspecified) |
| Headphone Connector | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm |
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
| Bluetooth | None |
| A/D Conversion | 16-Bit |
| Sample Rate | 48 kHz |
| Operating System Support | Windows, iOS, macOS/OS X |
| OS Compatibility | Windows iOS macOS *As of November, 2019: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| RAM Requirement | 64 MB Minimum |
| Available Port | USB (Interface Unspecified) |
| Bus Power | USB |
| Operating Voltage | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Mounting | Shockmount (Included) |
| Mounting Thread Size | 5/8"-27 Female |
| Included Case | None |
| Included Filters | None |
| Dimensions | ø: 4.72 x W: 4.92 x L: 11.61" / ø: 11.99 x W: 12.5 x L: 29.49 cm |
| Weight | 2.2 lb / 1 kg |
| Package Weight | 6.55 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 39.4 x 12 x 3.9" |
Blue Yeti Reviews
Eh
I thought the sound would be more on the lines of professional radio. I don't like the sounds that it gives. Looks good.
Solid Microphone
I've used the blue yeti for a long time and decided to get another one. It's a solid microphone for podcasts, voice over, and gaming. It may not be as specialized and higher quality as XLR microphones but it still performs well.
Great
Love this mic. It was so reasonably priced and gives great quality audio.
Needs a banana for scale, but otherwise great!
I got this for voiceover work on some training materials I'm developing, and I expected it to be about half it's actual size. I thought it'd be about 1-1/2, it's closer to 2-3/4 or just about 3 really. The mount is metal and solid, much heavier than I thought, which is a good thing. I did have to make a stand to put it on to raise it to mouth level, so you may want to look at getting a Mic boom for it. Performance is basically so good that it just doesn't even matter anymore, for any normal use. It has a preamp that generally you don't even need. The multiple patterns are also great for the various typical uses you need, single person, interview/two people, omni etc. 1/2 thread mount in the bottom that you can adapt to 1/4-20 if you want, or just get a mic boom with a 1/2 thread and done.
Needs a banana for scale, this is not a little hand mike.
So far so good, sounds excellent as expected. I will likely need to put it on a box to elevate it, or get a boom mount. Installation was removing from packaging and plugging in the usb cable. Done. This review is taking longer to write than the installation. What surprised me though is that it's about twice the size I expected. I figured it was maybe an inch and a half wide, subconsciously extrapolating from smaller hand held mikes I've had previously. It's 2-1/2 wide at the screen, 2-3/4 on the main body. 11-1/4 or so tall. I've seen complaints that the stand is flimsy, but it sure isn't, it's pretty weighty and metal, not plastic, which is good. You do need to tighten the side screws to firm positioning up, but that's done with fingers. There's a threaded hole on the bottom that's about 1/2 wide, apparently you can get a 1/4-20 adapter for it. I'm guessing it'll screw into a mike stand, but I don't have one to check. Nice rubber bottom, anti-skid and won't mark your desk up. I'm pretty happy with it, the build quality is good, no complaints there. Using with a Mac, just showed up in preferences as a selection for both input and output (has a headset amp built in, 1/8 jack). Recorded a test video screen capture with voice over, no problem. The multiple patterns are nice, I haven't tried them all yet, but I'll probably just use the Cardoid/single person pattern mostly. Ideal speaking distance seems to be around a foot, but you can easily use it from a yard or more away. Has gain control that I didn't even need to turn up at all. All in all, it seems like a no-brainer. I see why the major reviews are pretty unanimous in recommending it.
works perfectly for my needs
I needed a mic for hybrid Zoom meetings, and this works perfectly. Thank you B&H for recommending it to me:)
Excellent mic for the money
Sounds great, perfect for direct USB sound recording. The multiple pickup patterns make it the perfect all multi-purpose mic.
The Best!
One of the best microphones you can buy!
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