8/10
WIREDImpressive active audio processing technology. No software required for most operations. Built-in screen has lots of functionality. Clever and intuitive menu interface. Processed audio sounds fantastic without any effort.TIREDKnob for adjustments can be tedious. Haptic mute button doesn’t always work. No XLR connectivity. Unprocessed audio has some flaws.The original Blue Yeti microphone was first released in 2009, and it remains the most ubiquitous microphone for home recording 17 years later. Chances are, if you’ve watched a YouTube video, Twitch stream, or listened to a podcast, you’ve heard (and probably seen) this microphone at least once.
