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Record impressive audio in a variety of situations with this microphone that features a triple-capsule array and 4 modes (stereo, cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional) for customized results.
Product Features
Compatible with PC and Mac
Via a USB connection for wide-ranging use.
Triple-capsule array
Three condenser capsules enable optimal recording in a variety of situations.
Multiple pattern selection
Select from 4 pattern settings by rotating the pattern selector knob.
Stereo mode
Allows you to capture a realistic stereo recording.
Cardioid mode
Delivers direct, rich sound and is useful for recording vocals, podcasts, voiceovers and more.
Omnidirectional mode
Allows you to capture sound equally from all directions, ideal for recording groups of musicians or a conference call.
Bidirectional mode
Lets you pick up sound at the front and rear of the microphone for a nuanced recording of musical instruments or an interview.
Gain control
Allows you to customize the sensitivity of the microphone elements.
Set screws
Allows you to set the desired angle of the microphone.
Mute button/status light
Allows you to mute the output from the microphone.
Headphone volume control knob
Lets you easily control the volume of headphone output.
Posted by: JETJessica from on 03/11/2013My friends and I wanted to to gaming videos and we needed a microphone. After a ton of searching I decided to get this mic. and hope that it would do the job. It is a great microphone and has, in my opinion, the best sound quality. I used it for 4 videos now and it was worth every penny. I know it's a lot of money but if you could afford it it'll be worth it.
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Fits my home studio needs.
4
Posted by: GDavid from St. Paul, MN on 01/17/2013Overall, I am very happy with the sound quality for the price of the product. It looks nice, and seems well-constructed. I use it to record vocals for home demos. I run it usually in mono through a simple M-Audio hub using the XLR cord. It works for me, and the sound is very warm and detailed.
The downsides are that it's difficult to trasport, due to its size and weight. Also, I took it off its stand and mounted it on a freestanding mic stand at a friend's studio. That was easy enough, but keeping track of all the litttle washers, and putting it back together later was frustrating.
Note that the mic must be hooked up through the USB for power.
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Good, But Not Simple
4
Posted by: Cyrano from Anaheim Hills, CA on 07/25/2012The moment you take this mic out of the box it feels like you've purchased something of quality. It's solid, hefty, and just looks great. The downside is that the instructions (which have to be downloaded along with drivers) are a bit limited and confusing. First the instruction booklet says "plug in your USB cable and then download the appropriate driver." Later, it says, "first download the driver and double click the .exe file. Then plug in the USB cable." After that it says to choose "Yeti Pro Stereo Microphone" from the install list on your control panel. Unfortunately, that doesn't exist but a file called "XMOS XS1-L1" shows up. That is the file needed. Two more issues: the settings switch on the back of the mic is barely legible. It is very difficult to discern if you are in stereo, cardioid, omni- or bi-directional mode. And, there is no "off" button. Just mute or unplug it from the USB port. I do like the pro XLR cables that are included with the mic along with the USB cable. All in all, a solid performer and nice piece of equipment, but don't expect to bring it home and simply plug it into your USB port to make it work. It is NOT plug and play, but worth figuring out.
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Simply the best consumer xlr/usb mic on the market
5
Posted by: ProOrgano from Baltimore, MD on 10/12/2011I've owned the Blue Yeti, and know quite well the quality of Blue microphones. When Blue introduced the Yeti Pro, with added XLR capability, I knew I had to have it. A warm, realistic sound is what I demand in a recording mic, and this mic has the versatility to handle anything I am able to throw at it. In fact, the mic has the ability to record at a clarity level that most of my equipment will never keep up with. If you have a noisy recording background, the Yeti Pro just may amplify that...be warned. But, the subtlety this mic is able to pick up is nothing short of amazing.
Also, if build quality is of ANY importance, you will be hard-pressed to find better...and ABSOLUTELY not in this price point. One thing to note when going directly into USB...not sure if this is a glitch, or protective mechanism, but you will want to go into your mac or windows sound card setting and raise the db level of the mic, which comes preset from the factory with a crazy negative level...raise it up to 0 or 1 db (decibel)....it's VERY live. Otherwise you have to eat the mic to get your sound out. You will need phantom power if you expect to use the XLR connection, and the response level is outstanding going through the xlr jack.
The Yeti Pro comes with a 5 pin Y adapter to 2 standard XLR adapters (because it is a stereo mic) . You will want longer XLR's to attach to a mixer. I am glad I upgraded, and couldn't possibly give this mic a higher recommendation! See for yourself.
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