Blue Microphones - Yeti X Professional Wired Multi-Pattern Condenser USB Microphone

Pros: -If you tweak the settings (especially the gain level) via G Hub, this mic captures voice/sound amazingly -sturdy build quality -futuristic yet classy look to it -for a USB mic, the sound quality comes very close to the quality of an XLR mic Cons: -Doesn't come with a pop filter, I suggest you get one for this mic -This is just my experience but this mic did NOT sound great out of the box. You need to customize the settings to cater to YOUR voice -The EQ settings take patience w/experimentation and tinkering till you get that "sweet spot" -For some reason, this mic has the presets in G Hub with the gain level set way too high -pricey, this should be around the $129.99 range, not $169.99 -lastly, if you intend to use a boom arm with a shock mount, the two mounting holes on the sides are exposed. Very awful looking but you eventually get used to it. Bottom Line: This is an intermediate level mic. It takes some tinkering and patience with the EQ settings via G Hub (you have to download this) to make it shine. In my experience, this mic sounded really flat and awful out of the box. Thank goodness the EQ via G Hub gives you the power to customize the mic to cater to YOUR voice :-)

I got this microphone to use when streaming and also to be able to chat with it via other applications. Because I have Logitech keyboards and mice I already had the G Hub installed so after unboxing the microphone and plugging it in I just had to do a reboot to complete the driver installation. Once I rebooted the computer I finished the setup within the G Hub app and then was able to quickly adjust the gain and do some test recordings to ensure my voice was picked picked up clearly and loud enough. The software made it very easy to test this and either adjust the gain from the dial on the microphone or from within the app. This sucker is not small either and it is not light, which was a good thing and one of the reason why I chose it. The build quality on it feels very solid and it weighs a solid couple of pounds. It isn't small though so be prepared to have it somewhere where it can command a little real estate on your desk but the thing looks great so you probably won't mind it being a showcase on your desk anyways.

I was given a Blue Yeti from my work so I can do voice overs for videos. The mic performs great... So great, my 13 year old decided to take it and use it for his gaming mic. Needless to say I ended up buying 2 more; one for my 11 year old gamer and a new one for myself. The new one looks better than the old one and performs just as well. I really enjoy being able to select the direction of sound recording based on the type of recording your doing. Already own 3 but would definitely buy another.

I purchased this mic for Twitch and for Teams/Zoom/Webex meetings and so far I'm very happy with this mic. I find the external mics work so much better than the ones that come with webcams. The accompanying Logitech Hub-based software to control the different microphone settings provides quick tweaking during use.

Workhorse of a microphone. I use this often for recording trainings and live for webinars. I have used this on Zoom webinars and ON24 platform as well. I have already recommended this to several of my colleagues and they have nothing but great things to say. It makes you really stand out on a call or recording.

Whether you are an amateur, a want-a-be, or a professional, the Blue Yeti X Professional Condenser USB Microphone is a fun, exceptional piece of equipment that you should consider adding to your workspace studio. This mic has everything you could need or want from a mic for podcasting, recording, long distance instruction, gaming, or creating YouTube productions. For starters, the design of this ultimate in microphones is pseudo-retro and reminiscent of earlier microphones in broadcasting like the one history records Walter Cronkite of CBS sitting behind to deliver historical events of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. It’s a solid design constructed of quality materials and one that is timeless where form truly follows function of what is necessary to make an exceptional microphone, and one uncluttered by applied plastic ornamentation surely to disintegrate upon use after it has caught your eye and purchase. It's simply beautiful and its recording possibilities are pretty much unlimited. Packaged well and easy to install, I first removed it from the box along with the USB plug and play cord, positioned it vertically and tightened the screws on either side, and selected it as my favorite recording mic in my recording software. I then plugged my headset into the mic. Next, I downloaded Logitech G HUB software from the LogitechG.com website and installed it onto my desktop computer. When installed, the G HUB software allows customization of the mic’s vocal effects, lighting, EQ and provides detailed advanced options. This software allows you to test the mic and to adjust the volume, gain and blend. After this initial setup the real fun began. Features of this microphone are numerous. In addition to the four capsule condenser arrays built into the microphone, the Yeti X provides four pickup patterns. Selecting the proper one for your recording is the initial step to laying the foundation for success. The four pickup patterns are: 1. Cardioid - a setting for one-person podcasts and game streaming, 2. Omnidirectional - a 360-degree pickup for recording live performances and group podcasts, 3. Bidirectional – a perfect selection for one on one interviews because it provides front and rear pickup on the mic, and 4. Stereo - a pickup pattern which projects a wide, realistic sound that is ideal for recording acoustic guitar, etc. Any one of these four pickup patterns can be set by toggling through four clicks, each designated by a small LED light, on the rear button of the mic. The front control, through rotation of an 11-dot volume meter, allows the ability to set the mic gain, headphone volume, and blend the mic and computer sound in your headphones. Pushing this button instead of rotating mutes the microphone. There are only these two physical control buttons on the microphone itself. All other adjustments can be done to fine tune through your streaming or recording software and through the G HUB software. I used the G HUB to test my voice and vocals through several presets and heard a distinct difference. Some presets made my voice seem dull and other made it fuller and more professional sounding. I liked the “Classic Radio” preset best as it added clarity to my voice and made it stronger. When set as the default microphone, Yeti X is marketed to work with any streaming or recording software. I tried it with three different ones that are installed on my computer and it worked well with all three. It doesn’t matter which software you use, because the Logitech G HUB allows for fine tuning of the audio settings so that you can create your own ultimate, signature sound. System requirements for the Blue Yeti X are as follows: PC – Windows 7,8.1, 10 MAC – macOS 10.10 or higher USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 Internet access for Logitech G HUB software is optional, but through G HUB the firmware can be updated periodically as needed. The firmware can also be updated over the USB using Blue Sherpa found at bluedesigns.com/Sherpa. The Blue Yeti X Pro USB microphone is impressive and fun to use. It's very easy to install because of its plug-and-play capability. The four capsule condenser arrays, the four pickup pattern settings, the G HUB presets, and the numerous built-in mixer capabilities make this an exceptional buy. Its affordable, professional, built to last and has a variety of unlimited customization possibilities. I would highly recommend you look at this product if you are in the market for or considering the purchase of a good microphone. I expect to use it in a variety of capacities for many years to come. Simply put - I love my Blue Yeti X.

Just set up this Blue Yeti X along with a Blue microphone arm, shock mount, and pop filter. It's easy to adjust the equalizer in the Logitech G Hub app. The original microphone stand picks up alot of small bumps if placed on your desk. So I recommend getting a boom arm + shock mount to help.

Having the blue yeti x microphone for a couple of months it works perfect for the work I do I own two blue yeti microphones this one will be my third one I love it