I used a Blue Yeti for years, and when I upgraded to a real XLR mic, I realized just how tin-ny and thin the Yeti sounded. Doesn't surprise me how much hiss it has. Always had a hiss with mine. Thanks for the vid, Mike!
resell it, you'll get quite a bit of its initial price back, since they are still the default streamer mic, and also someone else will put it to good use; just a shame to leave it collecting dust
I was thinking about it, and did you try connecting both XLR ports to your interface? It could have been hissing since it was underpowered and that's why you had to run and increase the gain on your interface, and why there was so much hiss. I had a lot of hiss on the Blue Encore 200 before I realized it was an active dynamic and required phantom power. May be worth a shot.
Podcastage I reckon this is the first video of a series. He will probably upload a follow-up showing a solution, similar to what he did when his E100s had a hiss. At least, the title suggests something like that: "USB mic week".
Also it would worth a shot to turn up the gain on the mic, and down on the preamp. It certainly won't erase all the hiss, but as I've been hearing it the hiss stayed the exact same sound level as the gain was adjusted on the mic but definitely got boosted as the preamp was adjusted. Probably the mic gives a passive hint of hiss (I know, it shouldn't) that the preamp picks up and amplifies.
I've used the Yeti Pro and didn't experience any of the hiss apparent in your video when connected via XLR (mono). Could be a faulty dongle or damaged mic? I also didn't experience the clipping or distortion you show here either. The Yeti Pro wouldn't be my first choice in its price range, but I didn't have any complaints or experience any of the issues seen here when I used it for a short professional project (I also used it with a Zoom H5).
I'm curious how it would have sounded with the pre-amp turned down and the gain turned up, because playing with the gain knob in XLR mode did seem to make a difference in volume. That's weird though, I've gotten less noise on $50 dynamic microphones through XLR... I also wonder if it could have been the 5 pin XLR splitting cable that had something to do with it.
I wonder if there are people who simply go around youtube downvoting videos, because there is literally no reason to downvote this. This was a great video demonstrating the capabilities of this mic.
1 - you say "obviously", when that is a purely subjective claim. However, there have been a number of threads online of people experiencing hiss from various BlueYeti products. Could it be a serious of QR issues? Maybe. It could also be incompatibility with certain other audio equipment or digital interfaces. So no, it is not "obviously" a singularly defective microphone. 2 - is it his fault, or somehow the video's fault that it is making the hiss? Nope. Is he trying to be objective in his critique? Yes. Does he praise what he feels deserves praise? Yep. It is a review done to the best of his ability with the resources available? Yep. So again, HIS VIDEO, not the microphone, is done well. Blaming him or downvoting the video simply because the microphone does not perform as expected is the same thing as shooting the messenger. He even acknowledged that it could be a defective one. But even if that is the case, that does reflect a possible shortcoming in the QR process, or production process of the BlueYeti Pro, which IS ABSOLUTELY relevant when making a choice when buying anything. If there is a trend of defective products, consumers are less likely to buy that product. So yes, this is a relevant and useful review.
The Yeti is the most overrated (in fact all Blue USB Mics) in the market. It sounds like that because it is a lousy product. for this price, I get Zoom H2n as the best USB and most versatile for the price and it recorded as well and will act as an interface. It also has great built-in mics as well. It has an interface and better quality all around and $100 less. You can even use an external mic with that unit. Sometimes a particular brand get a reputation falsely; Yeti is one of them. Worst of all is the lack customer service with the Blue folks. Will you review the Zoom H series?
Mike, did you try to connect an xlr to both sides of the stereo xlr adapter? Could potentially having an open ended cable out be introducing extra hiss the same as listening to a preamp with nothing plugged into it?
yeah honestly its fine for a lot of people (i used to own a snowball at one point) but i feel like its one of the ugliest microphones out there and am really tired of seeing them tbh
Emily Banks The only reason the Yeti is popular is because of it's use for TH-cam and live streams and because TH-camrs and streamers recommend it because they think anything that isn't a built in laptop mic is professional sounding. It is not up to par for any professional applications (unless you have serious mixing skills in which case you probably know enough about audio not to buy a Yeti). For the same price you can get a cheap Behringer UMC22 interface and a decent used budget mic (used AT2020 or new MXL mic, or whatever other decent $70-100 mics you can find). It'll be significantly better than the Yeti, the Samson stuff, Razer, etc. If somebody must buy a USB mic they should go for one of the USB conversions of already established XLR condensers like the AT2020 USB+, Blue Spark Digital, Sennheiser MK4 Digital, etc. I doubt you'll ever see anything bigger than a home studio choose a USB mic.
Baruch Bourdeau The distortion we're talking about is the harsh high end and tinny sound. A pop filter doesn't help with distortion anyway, it just reduces plossives.
Started using my Yeti Pro with a XLR cable when I saw the video and got no hissing and my mixer's EQ helped with the 'tinniness' of the audio. I suggest a follow up video looking into the issues you encountered so no one goes away thinking this microphone is 'crappy'.
Couldn't it be the stereo dongle? I've had several of similar cable solutions turn out to be a stereo splitter cable, or adapter of some sort. as for the mic. sounds terrible with distortion and hiss. would probably go for a cheap mic and interface combo over this.
As many comments here I was also caught in the Blue Yeti fever that spread over TH-cam some years ago, but this is by far the best review. I'm so used to your voice that I can tell right away that for the price you can get better mics, still looking for an upgrade but not sure yet. I gotta get it right this time :D
This might be the first mic you've reviewed that I've not liked. Usually, even side-by-side, I can't hear a significant difference. But this one sounds a bit nasally, lacks bass, and seems unclear, like it's not picking up softer sounds.
Can you please do a video on the Rode Procaster? I was thinking of getting one because end address microphones don't cover up my monitor as much(Plus I'm in Australia so rode microphones are fairly cheap).
I hope you get to keep the Yeti Pro long enough to run a few head to head competitions. Although, with all of that hiss, I'm not sure if it's worth the time.
I just bought this for £ 229.00 UK of course. Amazon. And am very happy with this Especially after watching this review, you said it grows with you. Is the Xlr that did it...ps when I say I’m happy I mean because of this review. It hasn’t arrived yet. PS thank goodness for rechecking the hiss noice. I was thinking oh no. But you had a faulty one. Few
Hey bro I know this video is 3 years old but I want to buy this mic but I was wondering that when I plug this in my laptop via USB do I have to download a software for it ? Or can I literally just plug and play like the OG yeti . Also do I have to click and option to make it max quality with USB ? Or will it just automatically give me the best sound
I have a blue yeti pro now and I can't believe I've ever used it compared to some of your other videos microphones. All I hear from this thing is tinny shallowness and not even your voice can revive it.
That's no moon! Boy is that huge. I like the idea of usb/xlr, one thing I'm missing on the Rode Podcaster knowing that I'll eventually upgrade. I have a question... what percentages would you weight importance between room acoustics, mic and voice training/quality. I'm looking to improve my own and thinking currently the room is the weak spot, not the other two. I want to sound warm and comforting like you :)
SamadanPlaysWoW Not mike, but I can provide some insights. Vocal quality and audio quality are two completely different beasts. I'm not a fan of the rode podcaster, but if you're not upgrading, room tone wouldn't really matter as much, since the podcaster is a dynamic microphone which isn't affected by room noise as much and isn't as overly sensitive. Usually, once you get a mic that sounds somewhat decent (mics from 100$ on these days can already sound pretty good), room tone will have a much bigger impact on your audio than your mic or preamp will (unless it gives you prominent noise on normal volume levels). You don't need to shell out too much for sound treatment to start off with, however. You can get professional results with a DIY setup if you're smart enough about it. Of course, none of these things matter if you don't have vocal training, but for that you're just going to have to practice. Maybe try and get other people's input on voice acting (or singing if that's your thing) or get a coach to help you. Just my 2 cents
Thanks ever so much for your detailed reply. I have come to similar conclusions so will be saving and improving as much as I can while working on what I can do with my own vocal pipes.
why is he not reviewing the yeti black out usb mic and by the way linus tech did a review of the blackout mic and linus never mentions any hissing noise
Honestly it's not that bad the price is a bit big but it works very nicely sounds good and atleast to me it does t sound all that tin y and the hiss is probably from some sort of defect mine never hisses and it a very respectable microphone
As an audiophile and youtube gamer, I could not imagine having this monstrosity in front of me and being able to concentrate or even see my monitor entirely. All this space it occupies and that is even before adding a pop filter. Albeit a decent sounding microphone. (The hiss is obviously a problem, but the streamers I've heard use the usb only versions have sounded pretty good.) I like the e100s for the sound first and foremost, and because it's concise and not in the way. Integrated shock + a windtech popguard make it really unobtrusive.
Wow, if it came with the set, that's pretty cheap of them. I really don't like Blue Yeti microphones, but regardless, adapters can easily compromise the quality of the signal.
I used to have an SE Electronics USB2200a which was both USB and XLR. Was quite a nice microphone I thought. Not sure if it's still available. Never been tempted by Blue microphones for some reason.
Very good review. I have seen many of your videos. I enjoy your content. You have a lot of knowledge about these topics. I think I will buy this microphone next month. I will use your link. Thank you very much for the detailed review and explanations. You have a new subscriber here.
Oh boy I wathced the whole video. This mic is no good. I think I'll keep looking. What mic do you recommend for recording non-fiction audiobooks? Thank you very much!
You think that Yeti is bad, try the million time re-branded "BM-800" mic. I have the Floureon BM-800 and I sound like I'm speaking through one of my Arizona Sweet Tea cans. Pre and Post sounds like dog ass. Going for a Audio Technica 2035
Ok that damn hiss is annoying. It's in my mic also. I sold my TLM because I needed the money and I wasn't doing any vo work at the time (too busy). It really does tick me off to hear all of that. I got it for lower than low because Blue kind of owed me. I'm looking for a new mic though. Somewhere in the 300 or a little less price range. Maybe I'll just use the MXL 990 that's been collecting dust... USB does sound good in the Yeti Pro though. The highs are just a little wonky. Sigh... Any suggestions anybody? I need a new mic somewhere around 300.
Yeti is a terrible and overpriced microphone. I don't know why people keep recommending it. I can buy a full audio setup with its price. being able to switch to its XLR function down the road is not worth it. especially since that would mean i'd be spending more money down the road, then switch for a better mic since it's XLR function is utter shit, thus spending even more money. by then you would have spent over a thousand dollars and that's downplaying it and you'd still not make money through voice over since you never got to practice a real mic before and people in the community already know you as the guy who uses Yeti. *Drops mic* *burns it* *then doesn't recommend it*
That $269 price includes a Presonus DAW ... Blue offers it without the DAW for $249 ... good value for the DAW if you need it, but I don't so I'd save the $20.
Standard Yeti Pro:- Start a Zoom meeting, Plug in a set of monitor headphones and turn down the gain until any background hiss disappears. Leave it there and select the Cardio setting. Happy days!! Ref. The standard supplied mount:- sit it on a foam pad.
I have this mic and experienced the same hiss problem. I was advised by another booth Junkie subscriber to open a case with Blue Microphones and send it in. Thank God I saved my receipt from B&H. I opened the warranty cased with Blue and shipped them the microphone. It's been two and half weeks at this time and will let you guys know if I got a brand new replacement or the same bad one.
I've owned the Yeti Pro for 4 years and produced 60+ podcast 1hr episodes, and a bunch of live webcasts so far, and have never experienced that much hiss. It is no CAD E100 (I've one on its way home as of right now), but nevertheless it isn't a noisy piece of junk. I've never used it as a USB mic, so I don't know if it actually sounds better that way. That said, I always plug both XLR ends to my interface or mixing console (even though I only use it as a cardiod) and set the gain on the mic to 1/4 of the way so that I don't need that much gain from the preamps on the mixer or interface. It's always yielded me a pretty decent signal with VERY little hiss. I'm just now learning that the controls on the mic are supposed to stop working when connected via XLR, but that has never been the case with mine. Mute and gain buttons work every single time.
wow surprise by the hiss on the XLR side with Blue Yeti Pro that is crazy like you pointed out you would think USB would have the hiss it must have some thing to do with that 5pin XLR Y cable hey I should send you my Studio Project LSM mic which is also XLR (mini ) and USB I never used the USB connection
As much as I acknowledge that the Blue Yeti Pro is no professional grade mic, and that it should never be anyone’s mic choice if they can afford better easily, I currently use a blue yeti pro and I don’t regret purchasing it. I started voice over for very cheap through fiverr just to get a feel for it without spending tons on solid equipment, and as I really grew into the work and wanted to improve and branch out to try auditioning for some indie games and what have you online, I simply purchased an audio interface and preamp to use with the mic (Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, DBX 286s). The mic on USB sounded pretty muddy, but I find now that the interface and preamp, which I can use indefinitely, make a great difference in quality and I feel comfortable seeking out semi-professional work. I definitely plan on upgrading my mic soon, but there’s something to be said for how useful the hybrid nature of the yeti pro is as a USB and XLR mic. And yeah. The radius is a fatso shock mount.
I use a blue yeti for my TH-cam (this is not my main channel). The Blue yeti is very good price wise but it sensitivity picks up too much unwanted type of of noise and in a lot of detail. I have a few thousand subs and growing and decided I will be buying a proper XLR setup in the summer (rode broadcaster). Doug please do Rode Broadcaster review, its used in many radio stations.
I've had them both opened up other the the XLR ciructry there is no difference between the two. Same components for usb section and same capsules. The pro simply adds xlr. Also not that I like the yeti (not a fan) but the one I have has zero hiss at all from xlr maybe something wrong there either with the mic or the chain. The XLR does usually need to be up a bit over the USB but shouldn't hiss like that.
The Blue Yeti Pro sounds like its clipping over usb but i dont think it is, but you can hear a distinct buzz when you speak into the mic and its a bit unpleasant. For me im not a fan of usb mics, buts its nice that the Yeti pro give you the option to use xlr instead of just usb, since that allows the mic to be used with amps, mixers, or any hardware (rack) that has mic input(xlr), but that hiss is pretty bad over xlr great video none the less.
I have a normal Blue Yeti that I keep next to a DDR Arcade machine stream setup. DESPERATELY needed a shock mount, but fortunately there are many cheaper shock mounts than the Radius, and I do mean MUCH cheaper. The Yeti is actually stuck onto a camera tripod through a screw adapter and it words well for the setup.
- I have no idea why you are getting that hiss, I’ve been using mine for years XLR with an Apogee Quartet and I have no hiss at all. I actually use two of them and have never had the his issue you ha in your video.
Is it supposed to stay under USB power when using it through XLR? Obvious source of hiss would be an offset between an USB/computer ground versus a preamp's ground. If it is supposed to stay USB powered, I'd try powering it with an USB power bank battery instead of PC.
i have this mic. at home i use XLR and a boom arm, on the go i run it via usb and use the included stand. i find the emf and histeresis characteristics of this mic are rather good in my opinion.
Imo if I had to use a USB mic it would be either the se x1 or the mxl .009 the .009 is a damn good USB mic. That's the one I take with me if I need usb on the go
I noticed that the audio became unsynced with the video about the time you plugged in the XLR in the Yeti. I blame the Yeti. It's unusable at least as a XLR mic. BUT! When you went back to the USB, the audio and video magically was in sync again. Did you break it by doing a hot plug while the USB was still powering it? Is your buddy going to be mad if you broke it?
I have a Yeti with the table mount. It's great on the full circle setting for a round-table style podcast we run. And, yes, that desk mount is a sound transmitter. A highly experienced gave me a great tip for keeping the desk mount (easy center of table placement) and DRAMATICALLY reducing the sound transmission of table taps, bumps, knocks, etc... Simply set it on a couple layers of 1/2" diameter bubble wrap and turn the gain all the way down. It makes a huge difference when using the desk mount. It doesn't eliminate all table noise, but it makes a significant difference.
I have the yeti pro and run it through XLR to a preamp its its silent and has great sound. I use the XLR splitter and connect that to another adaptor that takes it to a single 3 cord, may be that unconnected side of the cable is creating a grounding issue.
I got that mic for Christmas. I thought it would be a great piece of gear to start with (for voice over) as I could "upgrade" to an XLR interface without needing a new mic... Wish I had seen that before. But I must say that for the beginner I am, in USB, it does a decent job!
Hey! I would love for you to review the Audio Technica AT2020 (XLR). I have one that I could possibly send if that is an option, but if you have one in your studio that would be cool s well.
MIke, Since one year of watching and learning from you ...... you have got to make a special comedy series of these .... everyone who knows this show knows what is about to happen, it seems like someone who is about to get punked... fun to watch either way thanks man !
Another fun and informative video, thanks. I would have thought for sure you should have left the preamp alone the whole time and just added gain at the mic. You either hit a limiter or got into the red somewhere. What preamp do you use?
I don't understand why people love the blue yeti so much. You can literally get a better sound with a lower-tier xlr mic and interface that in total costs the same or potentially less. If you are a streamer, it's honestly worth it to go for a proper xlr setup, even if its lower-tier xlr gear. This just sounds awful for the price. The additional features on the yeti just aren't worth it with the low-quality audio coming out of it. Literally you can get an at2020 and an Scarlett solo for less which sounds better and gives you a good starter interface. Even over xlr the blue yeti sounded pretty awful for the price. That amount of hiss is absolutely ridiculous. My samson c02 mics, which cost $50 each (about $100 for a pair) have a lower noise floor. The distortion is also awful. If you are spending that much on a mic there are far better options out there.
Big Hiss for a Big Mic.
Does it come with stickers though?
Yes big HISSS for a fricken HUGE mic
Podcastage, I love mine, and there is no hiss.
I used a Blue Yeti for years, and when I upgraded to a real XLR mic, I realized just how tin-ny and thin the Yeti sounded. Doesn't surprise me how much hiss it has. Always had a hiss with mine. Thanks for the vid, Mike!
Sitting in a closet.
resell it, you'll get quite a bit of its initial price back, since they are still the default streamer mic, and also someone else will put it to good use; just a shame to leave it collecting dust
Who let you out of your editing dungeon? Those crappy f2p mmos wont make fun of themselves.
The Technological Junkie is that with the XLR or USB connection?
There's a tiny bit of hiss in my Blue Yeti, but I only recently learnt you just have to have the Gain quite low-ish to stop that.
I was thinking about it, and did you try connecting both XLR ports to your interface? It could have been hissing since it was underpowered and that's why you had to run and increase the gain on your interface, and why there was so much hiss. I had a lot of hiss on the Blue Encore 200 before I realized it was an active dynamic and required phantom power. May be worth a shot.
Podcastage I reckon this is the first video of a series. He will probably upload a follow-up showing a solution, similar to what he did when his E100s had a hiss. At least, the title suggests something like that: "USB mic week".
Also it would worth a shot to turn up the gain on the mic, and down on the preamp. It certainly won't erase all the hiss, but as I've been hearing it the hiss stayed the exact same sound level as the gain was adjusted on the mic but definitely got boosted as the preamp was adjusted. Probably the mic gives a passive hint of hiss (I know, it shouldn't) that the preamp picks up and amplifies.
You're not supposed to use the mic's gain when using the XLR jack, as he stated in the video.
I tried it. The mic's clarity is a bit better, but that hiss doesn't go away.
Hey Booth Junkie - as someone who is a wannabe voice actor, it's nice to have a professional dishing out the tips and tricks!
Fancy seeing you here!
THE BOOTH JUNKIE HAS RETURNED
And much rejoicing! :)
he tried to quit the booth, but his addiction got the better of him. (that joke is horribly phrased i'm sorry)
OH HEY! YOU LISTEN TO HIM TOO?
Been waiting a year to see you review the pro ever since I got mine lol. Nobody reviews gear in detail like you do man. Keep being awesome!
Bahahahaha
is it just me or does this recording have some clipping or distorted artefacts with usb??
Nope, it's not you. It's clipping quite badly.
yes it does
@@balancing_act1261 the mic is fine
I've used the Yeti Pro and didn't experience any of the hiss apparent in your video when connected via XLR (mono). Could be a faulty dongle or damaged mic? I also didn't experience the clipping or distortion you show here either. The Yeti Pro wouldn't be my first choice in its price range, but I didn't have any complaints or experience any of the issues seen here when I used it for a short professional project (I also used it with a Zoom H5).
I'm curious how it would have sounded with the pre-amp turned down and the gain turned up, because playing with the gain knob in XLR mode did seem to make a difference in volume. That's weird though, I've gotten less noise on $50 dynamic microphones through XLR... I also wonder if it could have been the 5 pin XLR splitting cable that had something to do with it.
I wonder if there are people who simply go around youtube downvoting videos, because there is literally no reason to downvote this. This was a great video demonstrating the capabilities of this mic.
John Edgar he’s reviewing a microphone that is obviously broken. The review is useless.
1 - you say "obviously", when that is a purely subjective claim. However, there have been a number of threads online of people experiencing hiss from various BlueYeti products. Could it be a serious of QR issues? Maybe. It could also be incompatibility with certain other audio equipment or digital interfaces.
So no, it is not "obviously" a singularly defective microphone.
2 - is it his fault, or somehow the video's fault that it is making the hiss? Nope. Is he trying to be objective in his critique? Yes. Does he praise what he feels deserves praise? Yep. It is a review done to the best of his ability with the resources available? Yep.
So again, HIS VIDEO, not the microphone, is done well. Blaming him or downvoting the video simply because the microphone does not perform as expected is the same thing as shooting the messenger.
He even acknowledged that it could be a defective one. But even if that is the case, that does reflect a possible shortcoming in the QR process, or production process of the BlueYeti Pro, which IS ABSOLUTELY relevant when making a choice when buying anything. If there is a trend of defective products, consumers are less likely to buy that product.
So yes, this is a relevant and useful review.
The Yeti is the most overrated (in fact all Blue USB Mics) in the market. It sounds like that because it is a lousy product. for this price, I get Zoom H2n as the best USB and most versatile for the price and it recorded as well and will act as an interface. It also has great built-in mics as well. It has an interface and better quality all around and $100 less. You can even use an external mic with that unit. Sometimes a particular brand get a reputation falsely; Yeti is one of them. Worst of all is the lack customer service with the Blue folks. Will you review the Zoom H series?
I always love watching your videos. I just got laid off, and have been feeling pretty crappy. This made my day better! :) Thanks
You should've made 5:23 the thumbnail
Mike, did you try to connect an xlr to both sides of the stereo xlr adapter? Could potentially having an open ended cable out be introducing extra hiss the same as listening to a preamp with nothing plugged into it?
No, I tried this with a Rolls dual channel pre and the noise is the same.
!!!UPDATES!!!..... BLUE shipped me a brand new unit and absolutely no hissing noise. all quiet.
god damn i hate the blue yeti so much (yes i get upset over microphones on the internet, fight me)
yeah honestly its fine for a lot of people (i used to own a snowball at one point) but i feel like its one of the ugliest microphones out there and am really tired of seeing them tbh
Emily Banks The only reason the Yeti is popular is because of it's use for TH-cam and live streams and because TH-camrs and streamers recommend it because they think anything that isn't a built in laptop mic is professional sounding. It is not up to par for any professional applications (unless you have serious mixing skills in which case you probably know enough about audio not to buy a Yeti).
For the same price you can get a cheap Behringer UMC22 interface and a decent used budget mic (used AT2020 or new MXL mic, or whatever other decent $70-100 mics you can find). It'll be significantly better than the Yeti, the Samson stuff, Razer, etc. If somebody must buy a USB mic they should go for one of the USB conversions of already established XLR condensers like the AT2020 USB+, Blue Spark Digital, Sennheiser MK4 Digital, etc.
I doubt you'll ever see anything bigger than a home studio choose a USB mic.
the yeti pro sounds like trash
It has some wierd distortion. Not great for 270 dollar mic
Andrew M. Sheppard I can hear it through my phone speaker, so that should tell you how awful this thing is.
Well he doesn't have a pop filter
Baruch Bourdeau The distortion we're talking about is the harsh high end and tinny sound. A pop filter doesn't help with distortion anyway, it just reduces plossives.
A big ass shock mount for a big ass microphone!
I mean the microphone is huge as well.
What an awesome voice this guy has. So resonant and smooth. Thanks for the review.
Started using my Yeti Pro with a XLR cable when I saw the video and got no hissing and my mixer's EQ helped with the 'tinniness' of the audio. I suggest a follow up video looking into the issues you encountered so no one goes away thinking this microphone is 'crappy'.
Couldn't it be the stereo dongle? I've had several of similar cable solutions turn out to be a stereo splitter cable, or adapter of some sort.
as for the mic.
sounds terrible with distortion and hiss. would probably go for a cheap mic and interface combo over this.
Could easily be that dongle.
It is not a splitter cable.
Your shotgun mic sounds WAY better than the yeti on either connection.
As many comments here I was also caught in the Blue Yeti fever that spread over TH-cam some years ago, but this is by far the best review. I'm so used to your voice that I can tell right away that for the price you can get better mics, still looking for an upgrade but not sure yet. I gotta get it right this time :D
This might be the first mic you've reviewed that I've not liked. Usually, even side-by-side, I can't hear a significant difference. But this one sounds a bit nasally, lacks bass, and seems unclear, like it's not picking up softer sounds.
Can you please do a video on the Rode Procaster? I was thinking of getting one because end address microphones don't cover up my monitor as much(Plus I'm in Australia so rode microphones are fairly cheap).
check out podcastage, he does pretty nice reviews and has done one on the procaster before. it seems alright honestly.
Yeah, being in Australia I too am really interested in Rode mics. They are very reasonably priced here, unlike 99% of stuff out there
Hmm. Thats weird, Bandrew didnt get any hiss.
I hope you get to keep the Yeti Pro long enough to run a few head to head competitions. Although, with all of that hiss, I'm not sure if it's worth the time.
having the audio channels on my headphones threaded wrong has finally paid off. the stereo part wasn't inverted for me xD
bigggggggggggggggggggg different, blue sounded better on usb higher on gain better
Sounds like a big disappointment
I just bought this for £ 229.00 UK of course. Amazon. And am very happy with this Especially after watching this review, you said it grows with you. Is the Xlr that did it...ps when I say I’m happy I mean because of this review. It hasn’t arrived yet. PS thank goodness for rechecking the hiss noice. I was thinking oh no. But you had a faulty one. Few
Hey bro I know this video is 3 years old but I want to buy this mic but I was wondering that when I plug this in my laptop via USB do I have to download a software for it ? Or can I literally just plug and play like the OG yeti . Also do I have to click and option to make it max quality with USB ? Or will it just automatically give me the best sound
I have a blue yeti pro now and I can't believe I've ever used it compared to some of your other videos microphones. All I hear from this thing is tinny shallowness and not even your voice can revive it.
Dang this mic garbage... the at2020 sounds way better over xlr and it 99 bux
Yeti original or Yeti X or Yeti Pro ?
Yikes. What a pricey hunk of junk.
That's no moon! Boy is that huge. I like the idea of usb/xlr, one thing I'm missing on the Rode Podcaster knowing that I'll eventually upgrade. I have a question... what percentages would you weight importance between room acoustics, mic and voice training/quality. I'm looking to improve my own and thinking currently the room is the weak spot, not the other two. I want to sound warm and comforting like you :)
SamadanPlaysWoW
Not mike, but I can provide some insights.
Vocal quality and audio quality are two completely different beasts. I'm not a fan of the rode podcaster, but if you're not upgrading, room tone wouldn't really matter as much, since the podcaster is a dynamic microphone which isn't affected by room noise as much and isn't as overly sensitive.
Usually, once you get a mic that sounds somewhat decent (mics from 100$ on these days can already sound pretty good), room tone will have a much bigger impact on your audio than your mic or preamp will (unless it gives you prominent noise on normal volume levels). You don't need to shell out too much for sound treatment to start off with, however. You can get professional results with a DIY setup if you're smart enough about it.
Of course, none of these things matter if you don't have vocal training, but for that you're just going to have to practice. Maybe try and get other people's input on voice acting (or singing if that's your thing) or get a coach to help you.
Just my 2 cents
Thanks ever so much for your detailed reply. I have come to similar conclusions so will be saving and improving as much as I can while working on what I can do with my own vocal pipes.
I don't hear any difference between the expensive, the usb and the XLR in this video. Is it just me?
why is he not reviewing the yeti black out usb mic and by the way linus tech did a review of the blackout mic and linus never mentions any hissing noise
Honestly it's not that bad the price is a bit big but it works very nicely sounds good and atleast to me it does t sound all that tin y and the hiss is probably from some sort of defect mine never hisses and it a very respectable microphone
18:41 pro manicor ? what ?
Dude, the Gain knob is all the way down. I can see it. No wonder you had all that hiss.
Gday Wouldnt it just be better to get an ATR2100 USB/XLR over an USB Only blue yet ?
Perhaps we will find out this week!
Is it just me, or that mic is distorting Mike's voice...?
As an audiophile and youtube gamer, I could not imagine having this monstrosity in front of me and being able to concentrate or even see my monitor entirely. All this space it occupies and that is even before adding a pop filter. Albeit a decent sounding microphone. (The hiss is obviously a problem, but the streamers I've heard use the usb only versions have sounded pretty good.) I like the e100s for the sound first and foremost, and because it's concise and not in the way. Integrated shock + a windtech popguard make it really unobtrusive.
Did the shotgun also go through the stereo adapter? If not the problem could be there.
Wow, if it came with the set, that's pretty cheap of them.
I really don't like Blue Yeti microphones, but regardless, adapters can easily compromise the quality of the signal.
the first 3 second in and you can hear the bullshit
Love to see your take on zoom's h2n standalone mike. I know you use the h4n as in between already.
Oh dear 😕
Was your dongle at fault?
Was it this bad for your buddy?
I used to have an SE Electronics USB2200a which was both USB and XLR. Was quite a nice microphone I thought. Not sure if it's still available.
Never been tempted by Blue microphones for some reason.
I was always told that you never, ever hot-swap a mic on XLR. Especially off 48v. Is that untrue?
You shouldn't even though I did in this video.
Aw man, Mike, we would have waited for ya. Great vid as always.
Hey there booth junky buddy.. I have a very special mic.. That i would like for you to review it.. How can i send it to you? ...
Hey Herber, reach out to me at mike@boothjunkie.com and we'll see what we can do.
Booth Junkie awesome..ill get in contact with you
Great
Very good review. I have seen many of your videos. I enjoy your content. You have a lot of knowledge about these topics. I think I will buy this microphone next month. I will use your link. Thank you very much for the detailed review and explanations. You have a new subscriber here.
Oh boy I wathced the whole video. This mic is no good. I think I'll keep looking. What mic do you recommend for recording non-fiction audiobooks? Thank you very much!
You think that Yeti is bad, try the million time re-branded "BM-800" mic. I have the Floureon BM-800 and I sound like I'm speaking through one of my Arizona Sweet Tea cans. Pre and Post sounds like dog ass. Going for a Audio Technica 2035
Ok that damn hiss is annoying. It's in my mic also. I sold my TLM because I needed the money and I wasn't doing any vo work at the time (too busy). It really does tick me off to hear all of that. I got it for lower than low because Blue kind of owed me. I'm looking for a new mic though. Somewhere in the 300 or a little less price range.
Maybe I'll just use the MXL 990 that's been collecting dust... USB does sound good in the Yeti Pro though. The highs are just a little wonky. Sigh... Any suggestions anybody? I need a new mic somewhere around 300.
Man, I love your voice and now i am in love with the Blue Yeti Pro... :D Thanks a lot for the video!
Yeti is a terrible and overpriced microphone. I don't know why people keep recommending it. I can buy a full audio setup with its price. being able to switch to its XLR function down the road is not worth it. especially since that would mean i'd be spending more money down the road, then switch for a better mic since it's XLR function is utter shit, thus spending even more money.
by then you would have spent over a thousand dollars and that's downplaying it and you'd still not make money through voice over since you never got to practice a real mic before and people in the community already know you as the guy who uses Yeti.
*Drops mic*
*burns it*
*then doesn't recommend it*
That $269 price includes a Presonus DAW ... Blue offers it without the DAW for $249 ... good value for the DAW if you need it, but I don't so I'd save the $20.
I don't use XLR and is there any sound quality difference between pro and regular yeti?
Standard Yeti Pro:-
Start a Zoom meeting, Plug in a set of monitor headphones and turn down the gain until any background hiss disappears. Leave it there and select the Cardio setting. Happy days!!
Ref. The standard supplied mount:- sit it on a foam pad.
I have this mic and experienced the same hiss problem. I was advised by another booth Junkie subscriber to open a case with Blue Microphones and send it in. Thank God I saved my receipt from B&H. I opened the warranty cased with Blue and shipped them the microphone. It's been two and half weeks at this time and will let you guys know if I got a brand new replacement or the same bad one.
I've owned the Yeti Pro for 4 years and produced 60+ podcast 1hr episodes, and a bunch of live webcasts so far, and have never experienced that much hiss. It is no CAD E100 (I've one on its way home as of right now), but nevertheless it isn't a noisy piece of junk. I've never used it as a USB mic, so I don't know if it actually sounds better that way. That said, I always plug both XLR ends to my interface or mixing console (even though I only use it as a cardiod) and set the gain on the mic to 1/4 of the way so that I don't need that much gain from the preamps on the mixer or interface. It's always yielded me a pretty decent signal with VERY little hiss. I'm just now learning that the controls on the mic are supposed to stop working when connected via XLR, but that has never been the case with mine. Mute and gain buttons work every single time.
For the price I prefer an ATR2001 and a Behringer umc202hd/204hd and still less than $200
wow surprise by the hiss on the XLR side with Blue Yeti Pro that is crazy like you pointed out you would think USB would have the hiss it must have some thing to do with that 5pin XLR Y cable hey I should send you my Studio Project LSM mic which is also XLR (mini ) and USB I never used the USB connection
As much as I acknowledge that the Blue Yeti Pro is no professional grade mic, and that it should never be anyone’s mic choice if they can afford better easily, I currently use a blue yeti pro and I don’t regret purchasing it. I started voice over for very cheap through fiverr just to get a feel for it without spending tons on solid equipment, and as I really grew into the work and wanted to improve and branch out to try auditioning for some indie games and what have you online, I simply purchased an audio interface and preamp to use with the mic (Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, DBX 286s). The mic on USB sounded pretty muddy, but I find now that the interface and preamp, which I can use indefinitely, make a great difference in quality and I feel comfortable seeking out semi-professional work. I definitely plan on upgrading my mic soon, but there’s something to be said for how useful the hybrid nature of the yeti pro is as a USB and XLR mic.
And yeah. The radius is a fatso shock mount.
paying $260 for blue yeti mic is like paying $26 for a mcdonalds meal
I use a blue yeti for my TH-cam (this is not my main channel). The Blue yeti is very good price wise but it sensitivity picks up too much unwanted type of of noise and in a lot of detail. I have a few thousand subs and growing and decided I will be buying a proper XLR setup in the summer (rode broadcaster). Doug please do Rode Broadcaster review, its used in many radio stations.
I've had them both opened up other the the XLR ciructry there is no difference between the two. Same components for usb section and same capsules. The pro simply adds xlr. Also not that I like the yeti (not a fan) but the one I have has zero hiss at all from xlr maybe something wrong there either with the mic or the chain. The XLR does usually need to be up a bit over the USB but shouldn't hiss like that.
The Blue Yeti Pro sounds like its clipping over usb but i dont think it is, but you can hear a distinct buzz when you speak into the mic and its a bit unpleasant. For me im not a fan of usb mics, buts its nice that the Yeti pro give you the option to use xlr instead of just usb, since that allows the mic to be used with amps, mixers, or any hardware (rack) that has mic input(xlr), but that hiss is pretty bad over xlr great video none the less.
I have a normal Blue Yeti that I keep next to a DDR Arcade machine stream setup. DESPERATELY needed a shock mount, but fortunately there are many cheaper shock mounts than the Radius, and I do mean MUCH cheaper. The Yeti is actually stuck onto a camera tripod through a screw adapter and it words well for the setup.
Shame, I loved having the Stereo option when I used my old Yeti, but I'm glad I opted for 2 Rode mics instead of a Yeti Pro
first time checking out microphone. online friend pointed me to your video. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you.
- I have no idea why you are getting that hiss, I’ve been using mine for years XLR with an Apogee Quartet and I have no hiss at all. I actually use two of them and have never had the his issue you ha in your video.
Is it supposed to stay under USB power when using it through XLR? Obvious source of hiss would be an offset between an USB/computer ground versus a preamp's ground. If it is supposed to stay USB powered, I'd try powering it with an USB power bank battery instead of PC.
i have this mic. at home i use XLR and a boom arm, on the go i run it via usb and use the included stand. i find the emf and histeresis characteristics of this mic are rather good in my opinion.
The price is almost close to the rod nt1 why don't I just buy the rode since you recommended it many times
Just picked one up for 10 bucks on Facebook marketplace 😂😂 also got a blue reactor for 40 bucks from the same person 😂🤣🤣
Imo if I had to use a USB mic it would be either the se x1 or the mxl .009 the .009 is a damn good USB mic. That's the one I take with me if I need usb on the go
I noticed that the audio became unsynced with the video about the time you plugged in the XLR in the Yeti. I blame the Yeti. It's unusable at least as a XLR mic. BUT! When you went back to the USB, the audio and video magically was in sync again. Did you break it by doing a hot plug while the USB was still powering it? Is your buddy going to be mad if you broke it?
Please test and/or compare the Rockville RCM02 and RCM03 microphones! I'd love to hear what you think of them!
I have a Yeti with the table mount. It's great on the full circle setting for a round-table style podcast we run. And, yes, that desk mount is a sound transmitter. A highly experienced gave me a great tip for keeping the desk mount (easy center of table placement) and DRAMATICALLY reducing the sound transmission of table taps, bumps, knocks, etc... Simply set it on a couple layers of 1/2" diameter bubble wrap and turn the gain all the way down. It makes a huge difference when using the desk mount. It doesn't eliminate all table noise, but it makes a significant difference.
why do i need an xlr mic when the usb will do the same
I have the yeti pro and run it through XLR to a preamp its its silent and has great sound. I use the XLR splitter and connect that to another adaptor that takes it to a single 3 cord, may be that unconnected side of the cable is creating a grounding issue.
I got that mic for Christmas. I thought it would be a great piece of gear to start with (for voice over) as I could "upgrade" to an XLR interface without needing a new mic... Wish I had seen that before.
But I must say that for the beginner I am, in USB, it does a decent job!
Hey! I would love for you to review the Audio Technica AT2020 (XLR). I have one that I could possibly send if that is an option, but if you have one in your studio that would be cool s well.
MIke, Since one year of watching and learning from you ...... you have got to make a special comedy series of these .... everyone who knows this show knows what is about to happen, it seems like someone who is about to get punked... fun to watch either way thanks man !
I wonder if the his was due to a defective combo xlr
I got rid of mine. Lol way too big and picks up everything in the room. Also need a big boom to hold it. ATR 2100 Haha keep up the good work man!
No hiss on mine it sounds great, btw, there´s no such thing as an XLR jack!!
buying a blue yetti is like playing the lottery, I had to buy 3 to get a functional one
Nice
may be in usb mode noise gate activated? as is often the case in these mics
Looked like you were a little bummed out by the hiss on the XLR.
can you do a comparison between the yeti and the yeti pro? I would like to hear the difference.
My impression from this video, is that if you hit it at just the right angle, it sounds good, but at a slightly unfortunate angle, it doesn't.
Another fun and informative video, thanks. I would have thought for sure you should have left the preamp alone the whole time and just added gain at the mic. You either hit a limiter or got into the red somewhere. What preamp do you use?
Can you do a Video with the "Blue Yeti" with the Shock Mount? That would be awesome to see.
I don't understand why people love the blue yeti so much. You can literally get a better sound with a lower-tier xlr mic and interface that in total costs the same or potentially less. If you are a streamer, it's honestly worth it to go for a proper xlr setup, even if its lower-tier xlr gear.
This just sounds awful for the price. The additional features on the yeti just aren't worth it with the low-quality audio coming out of it.
Literally you can get an at2020 and an Scarlett solo for less which sounds better and gives you a good starter interface.
Even over xlr the blue yeti sounded pretty awful for the price. That amount of hiss is absolutely ridiculous. My samson c02 mics, which cost $50 each (about $100 for a pair) have a lower noise floor.
The distortion is also awful. If you are spending that much on a mic there are far better options out there.
Because it's versatile, you can monitoring directly on it, and change modes I guess ?