Blue Yeti Quality microphone for Content Creators

Author: Jani 'Japala' Pönkkö Published: 10.12.2017 Manufacturer: Blue Microphones Product Group: Audio In English Suomeksi

Controls

Front controls on the left, rear controls on the right

At the front we have the Mute button and the volume control knob for the headphones. The mute button has a red led incorporated at the center of it and it is lit solid when the mic isn't muted. When muted the light flashes on and off.

Rear of the mic houses the gain control knob and the pattern selection. As the Yeti is a condenser microphone it has a built-in amplifier. Gain control affects the sensitivity of the microphone elements. Great feature for on the fly adjustment when needed.

As the Yeti offers triple capsule array of microphones, one can get pretty creative with it. This means that one can configure the microphone for different usage scenarios by just turning this one dial. Below you can see the list of diffent modes the Yeti offers and the corresponding usage scenario where the particular mode can be beneficial.

Pattern MODES	Pattern Setting Symbol	Sound Source & Direction
CARDIOID Mode Perfect for podcasts, game streaming, vocal performances, voice-overs and instruments. Cardioid mode records sound sources that are directly in front of the microphone, delivering rich, full-bodied sound.
STEREO MODE Uses both the left and right channels to capture a wide, realistic sound image—ideal for recording acoustic guitar or choir.
Omnidirectional mode Picks up sound equally from all around the mic. It’s best used in situations when you want to capture the ambience of "being there"—like recording a band's live performance, a multi-person podcast or a conference call.
Bidirectional Records from both the front and rear of the microphone—good for recording a duet or a two-person interview.

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