Yeah he was talking into the end of it but Also voice was going Across the side of the "side address mic". Notice his mouth is ABOVE the end of the mic.
I love the sound of the yeti and no it isn't hard to use, but they will break. The old-style usb connection is either coming off the circuit board or wearing out and getting sloppy. So I won't buy another. Thanks for the tips.
Have you heard anything about the never versions that Logitech sells? I never see the newer versions in use so I'm not sure if they have the same sound or not or a better connection like USB-C. Glad to be of help. Thank you for commenting.
I had the same problem. First time the USB connection pins snapped, Yeti replaced the mic. Second time, Yeti said they didn't cover their replacement mics, so I fixed it myself. Third time I was done with Blue, and moved on to this video 😂
@@joemamah2545 🤣 that is the BEST story I've had on this channel! LOL! I don't blame you one bit for moving on from Blue. The USB connection is awful and so widespread that I'm surprised how many videos still promote that mic. Thank you for the comment and giving me a really good laugh in the process.
Warning on the Blue Yeti - It's a little odd they've stuck with the Mini-USB all these years especially given how fragile that connection has proven to be for many users. I moved my Blue Yeti for the first time in a year+ and the Mini-USB broke. This is a structural design problem with the microphone design they haven't seemed to address. I'm out of warranty so I'm out of luck. This is evidently common enough there are many videos on TH-cam on how to attempt a repair. That requires disassembly, soldering a new mini-USB connector. I'm an electrical engineer, have done my share of soldering but I couldn't successfully remove the old Mini-USB connector and solder in a new one (old eyes, very detailed work). The mic is dead now and I'll likely not buy another. Nice sound, but hard to trust the brand. Fortunately, I have a RODE NT-USB Mini as a backup and will be looking at the one's recommended here for my new backup.
I am so sorry to hear about your terrible issue with the Mini-USB port. That is awful! It's a really bad sign that there are videos showing how to fix the port on the Blue Yeti. If you couldn't fix it, someone like me would have no shot! It's pretty sad that they can't do something for people who purchased their product regardless of timeframe. At least off a discount on a repurchase or repair. That would have gone a long way to show goodwill. I also own the NT-USB Mini and love that mic! It's a great replacement. Again, I'm very sorry for the loss of the microphone. Thank goodness USB-C appears to be a much better connection port.
Not a bad mic, for what it is. I have heard some great things recorded with it. BUT, too many mics have displaced it. Now that BLUE, as a brand is gone, I don't personally recommend except for kids starting out.
Definitely not a terrible mic at all. I just think there are a litany of better choices today. The rampant misuse is what bothers me. If it wasn't the case I'd have zero issues with seeing people recommend it all these years later. It is the SM7B of beginner mics. LOL! Thanks for commenting.
@@FreePodcastTools I teach beginners everyday so I too understand frustration, BUT misuse is never the mics fault; the directions are quite clear. This is what happens when people buy it as a prop instead of a mic. I have recommended it recently . . . a colleague needed a mic to record several focus groups. Several recordings of groups around a table being interviewed. The interviewer/moderator knows nothing about audio or recording. I gave him a quick lesson and a YETI. He recorded the meetings well enough that speech-to-text software could create a good quality transcript. For this situation it seemed perfect. ALTHOUGH, he did not have to buy it because I had one he could use. For production audio it's a pass, unless it's for a beginner AND the polar patterns are useful to them. It is an interface and a very flexible mic; if it suits you go for it although I think I could source a used RØDE AI-1 and an AKG Perception 420 for less than a new YETI with better sound. peace
Thank you for the sub! I would always steer clear of anything that has the older USB-Mini port on it. Go with the ATR2100X and the USB-C connection for sure. If you are going to pack the microphone up and take it on the go make sure you disconnect the USB cable. A lot of podcasters I know used to wrap the cable around the mic and the old school USB-Mini port on Q2U (and other mics) would fail if hit wrong. I have carried forward that same line of thinking even when using USB-C devices.
@@adiosa1388 I want receipts. I need to see people talking into the wrong end of an ATR 2100X or the wrong side of a RODE NT USB Mini. I've never seen it. I showed examples of the people misusing the Yeti (after all these years are the market).
I bought a used Blue Yeti for £75 then after I notice I could of got a brand new one for £85. I dont think a saving of £10 for buying used over new is very good.
I definitely agree with you on the price difference between new and used. I only buy used gear if it's a fantastic deal or I personally know the person I'm getting it from. Thanks for the comment.
The Audio Technica smoked the Blue Yeti, as well as the Rode NT USB, There is just something wrong and cringy with the "crispy" sound of all these microphones. Could it be post processing, such as compression and limiting applied, making all of the audio in this video sound robotic, and not natural?
I don't do any processing. I record in OBS and edit in Davinci Resolve. No post processing at all. Not even audio leveling. The reason I started the channel is because reviewers were clearly using plugins in post or top of the line interfaces. TH-cam definitely compresses the heck out of video for sure.
I understand that some people have owned a Yeti since the olden times (before Logitech acquired them), and if it still works, and they use it properly that's fine. But I would never recommend it in 2023, given how spoiled for choice we are. Also, (personally) it looks horrible. Hahaha!
HA HA HA HA HA! Thanks for giving me a big laugh for the day! It looks like a character from the early Star Wars movies. :) I still hear over and over people suggesting that mic for beginners. It's the only reason I made the video because it drives me bonkers. Thank you for the great comment as always!
It's a bad mic. Not soundwise, but the usb connection is VERY bad designed, died in 2 years with moderate home use. Not the only one, google it. Soldered on board instead of firmly connected to case, asking for trouble and bad design by people who don't understand basic mechanics. #stayaway.
Yeah he was talking into the end of it but Also voice was going Across the side of the "side address mic". Notice his mouth is ABOVE the end of the mic.
I love the sound of the yeti and no it isn't hard to use, but they will break. The old-style usb connection is either coming off the circuit board or wearing out and getting sloppy. So I won't buy another. Thanks for the tips.
Have you heard anything about the never versions that Logitech sells? I never see the newer versions in use so I'm not sure if they have the same sound or not or a better connection like USB-C.
Glad to be of help. Thank you for commenting.
I haven't. My Yeti is at least three years old. I just bought the Rode you mentioned. Haven't tried it out yet. @@FreePodcastTools
@@DennisDaleUntethered when you try it out definitely let me know your thoughts.
I had the same problem. First time the USB connection pins snapped, Yeti replaced the mic. Second time, Yeti said they didn't cover their replacement mics, so I fixed it myself. Third time I was done with Blue, and moved on to this video 😂
@@joemamah2545 🤣 that is the BEST story I've had on this channel! LOL!
I don't blame you one bit for moving on from Blue. The USB connection is awful and so widespread that I'm surprised how many videos still promote that mic.
Thank you for the comment and giving me a really good laugh in the process.
I've used the Yeti now for 5 years, and yes I use it correctly I took the 4 minutes read the instructions...
I wish everyone else would read those instructions or even watch a video, but sadly they don't.
😂 The roasts in the beginning
😂🤣 Thanks!
Warning on the Blue Yeti - It's a little odd they've stuck with the Mini-USB all these years especially given how fragile that connection has proven to be for many users.
I moved my Blue Yeti for the first time in a year+ and the Mini-USB broke. This is a structural design problem with the microphone design they haven't seemed to address. I'm out of warranty so I'm out of luck. This is evidently common enough there are many videos on TH-cam on how to attempt a repair. That requires disassembly, soldering a new mini-USB connector. I'm an electrical engineer, have done my share of soldering but I couldn't successfully remove the old Mini-USB connector and solder in a new one (old eyes, very detailed work).
The mic is dead now and I'll likely not buy another. Nice sound, but hard to trust the brand.
Fortunately, I have a RODE NT-USB Mini as a backup and will be looking at the one's recommended here for my new backup.
I am so sorry to hear about your terrible issue with the Mini-USB port. That is awful! It's a really bad sign that there are videos showing how to fix the port on the Blue Yeti.
If you couldn't fix it, someone like me would have no shot! It's pretty sad that they can't do something for people who purchased their product regardless of timeframe. At least off a discount on a repurchase or repair. That would have gone a long way to show goodwill.
I also own the NT-USB Mini and love that mic! It's a great replacement.
Again, I'm very sorry for the loss of the microphone. Thank goodness USB-C appears to be a much better connection port.
Not a bad mic, for what it is. I have heard some great things recorded with it. BUT, too many mics have displaced it. Now that BLUE, as a brand is gone, I don't personally recommend except for kids starting out.
Definitely not a terrible mic at all. I just think there are a litany of better choices today. The rampant misuse is what bothers me. If it wasn't the case I'd have zero issues with seeing people recommend it all these years later. It is the SM7B of beginner mics. LOL!
Thanks for commenting.
@@FreePodcastTools I teach beginners everyday so I too understand frustration, BUT misuse is never the mics fault; the directions are quite clear. This is what happens when people buy it as a prop instead of a mic. I have recommended it recently . . . a colleague needed a mic to record several focus groups. Several recordings of groups around a table being interviewed. The interviewer/moderator knows nothing about audio or recording. I gave him a quick lesson and a YETI. He recorded the meetings well enough that speech-to-text software could create a good quality transcript. For this situation it seemed perfect. ALTHOUGH, he did not have to buy it because I had one he could use. For production audio it's a pass, unless it's for a beginner AND the polar patterns are useful to them. It is an interface and a very flexible mic; if it suits you go for it although I think I could source a used RØDE AI-1 and an AKG Perception 420 for less than a new YETI with better sound. peace
You earned a sub +
which one is better ?
Atr2100x Cheaper
Samson q2u
the diffrence is about 20 us dollars
I want a thing that last really long 🌹🌹
Thank you for the sub! I would always steer clear of anything that has the older USB-Mini port on it. Go with the ATR2100X and the USB-C connection for sure. If you are going to pack the microphone up and take it on the go make sure you disconnect the USB cable. A lot of podcasters I know used to wrap the cable around the mic and the old school USB-Mini port on Q2U (and other mics) would fail if hit wrong. I have carried forward that same line of thinking even when using USB-C devices.
All of the other mics You mentioned can also be used to wrong way.
Can you show me an example?
@@FreePodcastTools u cant be serious xD
@@adiosa1388 I want receipts. I need to see people talking into the wrong end of an ATR 2100X or the wrong side of a RODE NT USB Mini. I've never seen it. I showed examples of the people misusing the Yeti (after all these years are the market).
I bought a used Blue Yeti for £75 then after I notice I could of got a brand new one for £85. I dont think a saving of £10 for buying used over new is very good.
I definitely agree with you on the price difference between new and used. I only buy used gear if it's a fantastic deal or I personally know the person I'm getting it from. Thanks for the comment.
bought mine used for 35$
@@Fala303.mp3 I hardly use it, cant be bothered turns out is more complicated to get good audio from it then I can be bothered to mess with.
The Audio Technica smoked the Blue Yeti, as well as the Rode NT USB, There is just something wrong and cringy with the "crispy" sound of all these microphones. Could it be post processing, such as compression and limiting applied, making all of the audio in this video sound robotic, and not natural?
I don't do any processing. I record in OBS and edit in Davinci Resolve. No post processing at all. Not even audio leveling. The reason I started the channel is because reviewers were clearly using plugins in post or top of the line interfaces. TH-cam definitely compresses the heck out of video for sure.
i bought mine used for 30€ so for this price it's a great deal, but yeah i wouldn't buy a 14 years old mic for 80+ €
That is a fantastic price you got it for! I wouldn't blame anyone for buying it at that price. Thank you for the comment.
I understand that some people have owned a Yeti since the olden times (before Logitech acquired them), and if it still works, and they use it properly that's fine.
But I would never recommend it in 2023, given how spoiled for choice we are. Also, (personally) it looks horrible. Hahaha!
HA HA HA HA HA! Thanks for giving me a big laugh for the day! It looks like a character from the early Star Wars movies. :)
I still hear over and over people suggesting that mic for beginners. It's the only reason I made the video because it drives me bonkers.
Thank you for the great comment as always!
which mic would you recommend? i want to have an ASMR chanel and and naration/ singing
When used properly it really doesn’t sound that bad. It’s still butt ugly, though.
Agree on both counts! LOL! It's a relic from the past and looks like one. :)
It's a bad mic. Not soundwise, but the usb connection is VERY bad designed, died in 2 years with moderate home use. Not the only one, google it. Soldered on board instead of firmly connected to case, asking for trouble and bad design by people who don't understand basic mechanics. #stayaway.
The one I used in this video had a bad USB cable connection I found out. Luckily it held up for the video, but that confirms your comment.
Thanks for the comment.