Customer Ratings & Reviews

Compared to just a few years ago, dictation software has vastly improved (especially on the Mac). After a horrible experience 3 years ago, I decided to give it a second go when Nuance released the new version of Dragon Professional for Mac. I started out using a cheap headset microphone, but it was uncomfortable and made me feel tethered. After hearing from other Mac users of Dragon, the Blue Yeti came highly recommended and was also "officially" supported by Nuance. While $130 initially felt a bit pricey, after getting my hands on it and using it for a few weeks I consider it to be an absolute steal for the price. This mic is a legitimate professional mic that can used in so many different ways - Podcasts, Skype / FaceTime, Google Hangouts, GarageBand, YouTube Blogs, conference calls, and dictation just to name a few. Initially I thought I would have to have the mic sitting pretty close while I dictated, but I just leave it sitting next to monitor facing towards me at an angle. Despite being nearly 2 feet away, it performed leaps and bounds better than the original plastic headset mic I used initially (which sat about an inch away from my mouth). The Yetti is nearly perfect, but I do have 1 major complaint. I really wish it had an on/off switch because if you leave it plugged into your computer, it has a red LED that is constantly lit up (if it is muted the LED will blink). The only way to turn it off is to unplug it which can be inconvenient. However, I ended up just buying a cheap $7 USB adapter that has an off/on power button so I can leave the microphone plugged in and just press the button on the adapter when I need to use it. Despite this one drawback, I still give it 5/5 stars and my full recommendation!

I am a tech enthusiast gearing up to start a YouTube channel. This was recommended to me by multiple individuals. The three condensers in this mic allow for amazing audio pickup and sensitivity. It probably wouldn't hurt to get a pop filter with this. The overall build of this is solid. This is a quality item being encased in a mix metal body. It looks sharp on the desk. However, the in box mic stand does pick up every tap on the keyboard and thumping on the desk. Other wise no complaints. I use this for voice overs, recording acoustic instruments and to make regular FaceTime, google hangouts and skype calls as well (paired with my Logitech C930e). Being that I use a Mac Pro I also receive and make phone calls using this mic. Note this can be done with any Mac with OSX Yosemite. I highly recommended this mic. Don't wait on it just jump.

Starting a podcasts for the various things we do such as filmmaking and collecting we wanted to have to best in sound. And after researching for microphones the YETI by BLUE kept coming up. Focussing primarily on that microphone I found it to have everything we needed to give us the professional sound we wanted. The fact you can simply unbox it and plug it in without having to download software was amazing and the THX certification was a huge plus We love it so much we bought two.

The quality of this mic is impeccable, however it picks up literally everything. If you are looking to use this as a microphone for your computer to stream or do anything other than have short conversations or voice commands then a boom arm is mandatory. The stand it comes with picks up every tap, touch, bump, mouse click, or keyboard stroke that you make. I turned the mic onto cardiod and the gain all the way down and it still picks up my mouse clicks. I have gotten it down to a minimum with some third party programs, but it is still there. This microphone is excellent for recording your voice or sounds that you need for editing, however it might pick up more than you would like.

Superior sound quality over cheaper desktop mics, webcam mics, and built-in mics. Onboard hardware performs well cancelling most background noise and delivering full, rich sound. Pop screen can, of course, be added and used, but excellent recording results even without. Onboard mic gain, pattern, front facing mute button, and headphone monitor volume all very convenient. Can be used as delivered on solidly constructed, heavy desktop base, or can be mounted on a boom.

I use the Blue Yeti for my YouTube gaming channel. The USB input makes setup easy and functional. The sound quality is amazing especially if calibrated to the exact specs you'd like it by adjusting the Gain dial. No software is necessary, so it is an all encompassing mic. I have used it by myself, with a friend, and a room full of people without any issues. My only complaint is that the mic setting dial was very stiff, but that is negligible to the superior performance for the price. So, if you want a great quality mic for your gaming console or laptop, go Blue Yeti.

Very happy with the quality of this mic. Use it for skype and a regular podcast recording. Simple installation. Perfect sound quality.

I saw good reviews and bought one when it was on sale. They are big and heavy so don't plan on moving it around much. The sound quality and features are nice. Overall 4 out of 5 stars.

One of the best USB microphones I have ever used!! I started out using a microphone built into my webcam, it's a Logitech webcam, it didn't sound too bad but had alot of distortion and I wanted something more. So I went out to get a Blue Yeti and it made a days difference. Highly suggest it!! You will not be disappointed!!!

I am an amateur radio speaker I have a program on the Internet and had tried several microphones of different brands a friend told me about until I managed to make a test is very satisfied with the quality of 5 stars that has and for the price

I am an amateur radio speaker I have a program on the Internet and had tried several microphones of different brands a friend told me about until I managed to make a test is very satisfied with the quality of 5 stars that has and for the price

Its a good mic for the price but i wish you are given a software key with the purchase on top of once you get the software its not that easy to use but over all a good product.

Love this mike, it is much better with the sock accessory. The sock takes the background noise out. Works best with Garage Band when placing voice overs on videos.

I purchased this mic for a recording project I was doing for an online class. It works great for what I needed it for. The mic. is clear and make my voice sound really professional, while I'm recording into my laptop.

For home studio's, laptop computer recording, use with interface Studio One 2, Cubase

Awesome product. Alsp lots of tutorial videos from gamers on youtube that were helpful!

Quality is very good ,I love this product.looks good to

very good product, very good quality, I recommend it to everyone, it was a very good purchase

I could not be happier with this Mic. It has amazing pickup capabilities and great noise cancelling. It looks very good setting on a desk as well.

The Blue Yeti professional USB microphone is by far one of the best microphones I've ever used that don't exceed $300 in price. As a little bit of a background, I use this microphone solely for livestreaming (think podcast w/ video), and having a microphone that is both rich in sound quality and easy to use is essential. When people join my stream, one of the things they're primarily looking for is great sound quality, and the Blue Yeti hits up and above the expectations people come with. Although I haven't used it for recording any singing, I have also heard that it's great to use in that area as well. The price on this product is also great. If your Best Buy offers a price match, I would highly recommend you price match it on Amazon ($50 discount). With this discount, I gladly paid the extra cost for a warranty which I haven't needed as of yet. I've heard reviews stating that the microphone picks up unwanted sound, and coming from someone who lives in a quiet house, I can say that it does pick up the sound from my chair rolling on the hard ground, along with sounds from my (mechanical) keyboard and mouse. However, if you really want to eliminate that extra sound, a filter is definitely needed. A friend of mine just puts a wool sock over his microphone as a cheap alternative. The only aspects of this microphone that I don't like are the size, and the knobs to tighten the mic. Both are VERY small details, and it definitely doesn't affect the way I use this microphone. The size was a LOT bigger than I expected; it's almost 12 inches upright, and blocks a portion of my monitor when in use. This is easily overcome by sitting in a better more upright posture, and tilting the microphone back a little bit, facing upwards towards my mouth. The second thing I've noticed about the microphone, is the little knobs on the side to tighten the mic from falling and tilting come loose pretty easily. I often have to re-tighten them when I adjust my microphone. All in all, there is no better alternative for this great microphone when in use with podcasts. The sound is rich and fulfilling, picking up the bass tones and higher tones with ease. It'll pick up your whispers and your yelling, all keeping it roughly the same volume. I get comments all the time on my livestreams about my microphone, and I've already recommended it to a few friends.