A while back I purchased a Blue Yeti USB Microphone – Blackout Edition
Features of the microphone include:
- USB
- Numerous ways to handle noise
- Internal soundcard
- Easy gain control
- Headphone Amplifier
- Auxilary out on the bottom
- Pretty
Target:
This product would be targeted to anyone looking for a plug & play, high-quality microphone without burning a hole in your pocket. Someone who is looking to get a customizable microphone as there are many colorway options to choose from. Often used by streamers on sites like twitch.tv, this is a perfect gift for any gaming enthusiast.
Market Advantage:
The benefit that separates this from other microphones is the price for performance. It’s solid, high build quality, and is catered to your needs. If you have a red room, you can get a red Blue Yeti! Having a soundcard is another big advantage as you don’t have to purchase a separate sound card that is on average just as expensive as the microphone itself.
Useful Information:
- Cheapest price I’ve found was on Amazon.com for $99
- There are separate gaming & streaming bundles you can purchase.
- Easy as plug & play, no bloatware included.
Cons:
- Bulky: It’s hard to tell from photos online the size of the microphone. Eventually led me to purchase a boom arm, which creates another problem due to the microphone’s weight.
- Too good: From a gaming enthusiast’s viewpoint, this mic will pick up EVERYTHING. This includes your mechanical keyboard. This problem can easily be solved by purchasing a shock mount or creating your own.
Final Judgement:
I stand by what I wrote about the price for performance. I have had two other microphones that I was comparing against and the Blue Yeti blows it out of the water. The Razer Kraken Pro & Razer Megladon were both headsets, but after having the stand-alone microphone there is no way I can go back.
I suggest you pick this one up and If you don’t end up liking it return it!
Here are a few pictures of my personal setup:
