Blue Yeti vs Competitors: A Raw Audio Mic Shootout (Full Transcript)
[00:00:00] Speaker 1: Some of you really hate the Blue Yeti and think there are better options to choose from so instead of arguing about it I went and bought a bunch of other microphones and did a raw audio shootout. Same voice, same room, no post-processing. Let's see how the Blue Yeti actually sounds. This is the Blue Yeti. Same setup, raw audio quality. This is the Blue Yeti Nano. Same setup, raw audio quality. This is the Samsung Q2U. Same setup, raw audio quality. This is the Razer Siren V3 Mini. Same setup, raw audio quality. This is the Sure MV7. Same setup, raw audio quality. This is the fdooce SL40. Same setup, raw audio quality. This is the Fifine AM8. Same setup, raw audio quality. This is the RØDE NT-USB. Same setup, raw audio quality. This is the Fifeine K688. Same setup, raw audio quality. And this is the Sure SM7B. Same setup, raw audio quality. And this is the Sennheiser MKH 416. Same setup, raw audio quality. Alright, now which microphone actually sounded the best? And if it was the Blue Yeti, explain yourself.
- A controlled mic test can be done by keeping voice, room, and setup constant and avoiding post-processing.
- The Blue Yeti is controversial, with some users believing better options exist.
- The shootout includes a range of USB and XLR/USB dynamics and broadcast/shotgun mics for contrast.
- Listeners are invited to pick the best-sounding mic and defend their preference, especially if choosing the Blue Yeti.