Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Blue Yeti USB microphone is a go-to choice for creators, streamers, and anyone who wants great sound without overcomplicating things. It delivers clear, rich audio that blows built-in mics out of the water, especially for voice work like YouTube, gaming, or Zoom calls. With four recording modes—cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, and stereo—it’s surprisingly versatile, though most people will just use cardioid. It’s sturdy, easy to use (just plug it in and go), and has helpful features like a mute button and headphone monitoring. The downsides? It’s bulky, picks up background noise if your room isn’t quiet, and the gain knob isn’t perfect. Still, for under $150, it’s one of the best USB mics out there—perfect for beginners or even more serious content creators who aren’t ready to dive into complicated audio setups.

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!

This has to be the best microphone for the money I’ve ever purchased. Recommend to someone who needs great quality, great sound recording functions and who is starting off with podcasting or music recording. For the price you’ll be getting the same as if you paid for another brand that’s $100 dollars more expensive. Never been more happy with a purchase. Oh and it’s the easiest SetUp you can get!

I have a moderately long history in live and studio sound production. I've been a podcaster for 2 years and a musician for 30 years. I pride myself on having the right tools for the job. I can record an interview or podcast or a band or run live sound in just about any scenario short of a 10,000 seat venue. This mic is a simple mic to use. Plug it in (I'm an Apple user) and it works. The dials are conveniently located and are about on par with what you'd expect to feel on a $100-$150 mic. This is USB-only, so don't plan on using this with any interface (mixer, etc). This is a CONDENSER mic. Please, please, please! Before you buy any mic, do your diligence and learn a little about mics before choosing which one is right for you. Condenser mics are very hot mics. If you're room isn't treated for sound, you're going to hear every single ambient noise that is in the room (fans, hard drives, mouse clicks, swallowing a drink of water, etc) and any noise that occurs within proximity of the room (dog walks by in the hallway, wife flushes the toilet or decides to brew some coffee, etc). For those without sound treatment, please, go for a dynamic USB mic if you have to have USB. Mics like the Samson Q2U and the Audio Technica AT2005USB are FINE mics. I have about 50 mics. I podcast with a few like the Shure SM7B, Rode Podmic, Rode Procaster, Blue Encore 300 (condenser), Heil PR30B, etc and the 2 Samson and the AT sound very good when compared to the SM7B or any of the mics I mentioned after. I have a deep 'radio' voice - boomer bob show for examples - and the 2 USB mics I mentioned are great entry-level mics that should carry you well into your streaming or podcasting endeavor. Best Buy was very gracious while I was testing mics to suggest to my fellow aspiring streamer/podcaster friends. I was careful to unpack and repackage this mic and they only asked me if there was anything damaged when I returned it. Of course, it was kept clean (I used a pop filter to keep my breath off of the mic) and repacked like new. Thank you to Best Buy. You consistently remind me why I choose you for my tech-based purchases.

The Blue Yeti is hands down one of the best USB mics out there. Whether I’m streaming, recording, or on calls, the sound is crisp and professional. The multiple pattern options are super useful, and it’s super easy to set up—just plug and play. Build quality is solid and it looks great on any desk setup!

Very clean and clear microphone. Study and not overly bulky. Havent had anyone say I sound like garbage. Features are simple to use.

This microphone from Best Buy exceeded my expectations. The audio quality is crisp and clear, perfect for streaming and recording. Build feels sturdy yet lightweight. Easy plug-and-play setup with no issues. Great value for the price, and it’s enhanced my overall sound quality significantly. Highly recommend for beginners and pros alike.

So I have now had this for a couple weeks, firstly the price was amazing I think I paid just under a $100 after tax and I consider $80 just under. It has a full gain knob and volume for your headset. It has an aux for your headset to hear yourself speak. My favorite thing is its flexibility. There are 4 option for mic recording on it. Idk the names but 1 is single person up close basically 2 is like background capture for people and noises in the background 3 is multiple people up close from all direction and 4 is like two people sitting across from each other. That blew my mind when I heard it actually working. The quality of audio is also very clear.

Great Mic that increased the quality of my sound for my podcast. Easy to set up and use. Highly recommend!

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.

I got this mic after having the yeti snowball for almost 2 years. It is definitely a worthwhile upgrade. I use the mic to record audio in davinci resolve and I wanted to upgrade to something a little more versatile than the yeti snowball but not a $400 mic. As I've learned more about audio recoding the benefit of adjust the gain and pluging in headphone directly on the mic are actually useful now. You cab also adjust the audio pattern on the mic which is nice too. The sound quality is great but I wish there was a bundle that came with a pop filter. I got this $25 off because it was on sale, if it wasn't i likely would have waited a few more months to get it. If you're just starting out, a cheaper mic like the Yeti Snowball is perfect for what you need but if you're looking for an upgrade--or have the money to buy a mic that will be useful for multiple years--this mic is a great option.

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.

Its good if youre starting out i think its a midrange mic i would recommend for starting a podcast or talking on discord with youre friends like me i get tired of headphones and want somethings a little nicer

As an executive coach, I am often on ZOOM coaching sessions for four to six hours a day. I bought some seriously expensive headphones with noise-canceling so I could hear clearly and use the built-in microphone for clients to hear me. When I listened to a recorded session I found that my voice quality was terrible. I bought this microphone and it has enabled me to speak at regular volume, not strain my voice, and have crystal clear sound. It has made my work easier, more effective, efficient, and understandable. Even my transcript editor commented on how much better my automatically generated transcript is because my voice is more easily understandable. I highly recommend it. Photos show "pop guard" I added but haven't found necessary because the mic picks up sounds far enough that I don't have to speak right into it. My mouth is about two-feet away when using.

The usb connection makes recording very easy. It works and records great sound from both my laptop and my phone. Came fully assembled out of the box with no damage

Very clear microphone. love the colors available. It is a little big for small desks. The app to change the settings is very easy to navigate.

Very professional sounding mic especially for the price. I would definitely recommend this to streamers or any content creators starting out.

The audio quality is high quality, its easy to set up, and it has a sleek look standing on a desk, Id recommend to anyone looking for a microphone

Love it, use my mic everyday to record music, matter fact check me out bkaejenson all plats i got some for every ear to listen