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Blue Yeti USB Microphone
A solid mid-range pick in the usb microphones line-up, with Condenser up front.
60/100
CondenserCardioid, Omni, Bidirectional, StereoMetalBlue VO!CE
£99.00best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Stand included
- Headphone monitoring
- Zero-latency monitoring
- No usb-c
- No xlr output
Score profile
Scored against the usb microphones classWhere the Blue Yeti USB Microphone wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Audio
Polar pattern optionsCardioid, Omni, Bidirectional, Stereo
Capsule and design
TypeCondenser
Body materialMetal
Stand includedYes
Connectivity and controls
Headphone monitoringYes
Zero-latency monitoringYes
Mute buttonYes
Gain knob on micYes
Software and compatibility
WindowsYes
macOSYes
Companion softwareBlue VO!CE
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBlue Yeti USB Microphone vs Logitech Blue Yeti USB Microphone
Blue Yeti USB MicrophoneBlue Yeti USB Microphone
| BlueBlue Yeti USB MicrophoneThis page | LogitechBlue Yeti USB Microphone | |
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| Overall score | 60 /100 | 60 /100 |
| Type | Condenser | Condenser |
Who it's for
Is the Blue Yeti USB Microphone right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable usb microphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need usb-c, in which case a higher-tier usb microphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Blue Yeti USB Microphone worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other usb microphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 54.
What stands out on the Blue Yeti USB Microphone?
Its stand included stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Elgato Wave:3 MK.2?
The Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 scores 61/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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