Blue Yeti Review and Setup Guide - How to get the best sound

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[@Nateson]

I've been using the Blue yeti for about 2 months now for my KZbin channel, it's fantastic, it is exactly what every KZbinr needs to start recording high quality

[@ItsdaFittySimp]

Gg

[@BeII_]

heh

[@bloxburgformulaone]

6 YEARS AGO OMG, AND THIS IS STILL SO DANG HELPFUL, YOU ARE THE BEST JAY!

[@il-podcast]

I received mine from a friend's estate with no manual or box included. This video cleared up so much in just under 5 minutes. THANK YOU!!

[@thestrawberryotaku]

me too i got the black one

[@MazSix45]

That Arnold voice was on point though...

[@alphebet1136]

Mayra Arreola u

[@daysandwords]

I know you said this 3 years ago but I thought exactly the same thing.

[@zac11102]

@@daysandwords this guy literally died irl I don’t think he’s going to respond

[@stormjune29]

@@zac11102 wait what

[@ChristianNielsenOfficial]

Very helpful! Just got my Yeti today. Thanks for this video !!

[@gabriell04032]

WTF Calisthenics Unity how ur here :O

[@DylanDimes]

It does

[@vanessaromero648]

smar

[@vnd05]

im getting it on Wednesday❤️

[@galaxziimyzticstarmoon]

Christian Nielsen Same! For Christmas

[@TheOmarGoshVlogs]

Thanks for the breakdown. Very informative.

[@5starryansl]

hi

[@williamheslop5756]

@@5starryansl but late mate

[@Zenchilli]

The Blue Yeti is a great micro, to start with high quality videos. i also use this for some videos in the past. Great video Jay!

[@keeksboosts4123]

Great microwave? Hell yea wheres my microwave meals

[@mikewazowski8541]

It's great for music too. I play the piano and it can pick up the music very well.

[@xotai]

The yeti is my first non headphone mic and I'm so happy I made a great choice! Thanks for showing me how to set it up properly!!!

[@m0rpheuz]

07:20 I didn't know that +jayztwocents does ASMR :D

[@NghiaNguyen-qq7yx]

what is asmr? is that something new or something. confuses the shit out of me. im behind in todays times.

[@garynagy8539]

Nghia Nguyen If you search up on youtube ASMR (with headphones) it’s a way to relax yourself and really enjoy sound sensations

[@txtnm]

@@NghiaNguyen-qq7yx Asmr has been a thing for a little over 10 years lol

[@miska.1912]

I know I'm watching these years later but I've, recently, bought a Blue Yeti, for some projects I'll working on, due to boredom during California lockdown. Thanks for the rundown on this mic, Jayz! It was amazingly clear and straightforward! Now, I feel confident going into this first project! The only think I'll need is a shock mount, which I'll be getting soon!

[@doggostockimage]

Blue yeti is probably the best mic I’ve ever had! Tho I don’t make videos, but I mostly play voice chat games.

[@JaimeAndresMedia]

Just got mine today, this 4 year old video is still great!

[@AndrewmanGaming]

"Headphone users, this is about to get really weird." You did not disappoint!

[@MrChriselicious]

watching this in 2020 since its basicly still one of the best testvideo for yeti

[@alfonsonation]

Thank you for such a valuable review! I’ve had this mic for a year now and actually considered getting rid of it because it wasn’t sounding as good as the reviews on it. Thankfully, I’ll try to readjust some settings and the gain levels to fix it.

[@RaymondAaron1]

I AM REALLY IMPRESSED. YOU DID A BRILLIANT JOB EXPLAINING HOW TO USE YETI BLUE

[@noswarpig7179]

Holy smokes Jay bro aged several decades in the last 7 years

[@snip-sniptear956]

Blue Yeti is my first microphone and watching this video many times gives a good impression. Going to be streaming SSBU on the Nintendo Switch on Twitch and KZbin soon in 2021.

[@sottozen]

Nice review. Just ordered one! :) Thanks a lot

[@Rayan-ff6pb]

How is it?

[@sulpha7169]

@@Rayan-ff6pb i have one i got it for chrismas its really good

[@Rayan-ff6pb]

@@sulpha7169 is the default stand good enough?

[@sulpha7169]

@@Rayan-ff6pb wtm?

[@Rayan-ff6pb]

@@sulpha7169 the stand that comes with the Mic

[@MPPharaoh]

I’m going straight to Walmart and buying it ASAP tomorrow. Could’ve bought it last week but I wanted to do further research. You gave the most insight sir

[@diegoave.9965]

Thanks for creating a video like this! It's very explanatory and clear! I thought that I had to talk above the mic , but you made me realize that I have to talk to the label! Awesome !

[@dad9159]

My son just gave me his Yeti with no paperwork/instructions. Now I know what to do! THANKS

[@forcecrafted]

Apparently Jay converted to hinduism lol

[@Jayztwocents]

pik johan Nope, I converted to Zit-ology

[@forcecrafted]

***** :3

[@dementedchikenjc]

***** what's that

[@juanca530]

Peter Griffin because he has a zit in between his eyebrows

[@dementedchikenjc]

juanca530 Oh i didn't even notice that

[@WingZeroType]

thank you, even 6 years later this was very helpful

[@ElliotScottDating]

I need help somebody please! I have the blue yeti mic but it's picking up the audio somehow and I don't know how to the point where it echoes in my stream. I don't have multiple streams up, I have headphones plugged in so I don't know how it is echoing my stuff.

[@tremolony4924]

yeah prolly ur in a small ish room with hard walls.. you need that sound absorbing sht they use... mine echoes too

[@CloverCutieASMR]

Y'all I'm so excited I'm gonna cry! I can't wait to use this! My audio quality is gonna improve so much!

[@LaurelAnneHill]

Helpful video. Thank you. For being interviewed online by podcasters, I've made my own pop-filter from a bent wire clothes hanger covered with a nylon knee-high stocking. Works great. I use the Blue yeti mostly in upside-down heart mode. Have a walk-in bedroom closet full of clothes? A fantastic place for recording. For several years I did a one-person podcast, reading my own stories: Welcome to my Bedroom Closet.

[@Squirshie]

I only just now realized that Jay is putting in his two cents and that is basically like giving your opinion on the matter. Omg wow

[@Vsuchinoko]

Great review Jay! I learned so many new things that I didn't even hear about the Blue Yeti like you being able to hear your own computer sounds through the Blue Yeti and to avoid speaking to the top of the microphone (which is surprising seeing how many Blue Yeti reviews there are, step it up like Jay has you guys).

[@AnthonyMiyazaki]

Still good almost 4 years later. Nice job!

[@nicolashoyt5341]

Whenever there's a computer question I want to find an answer to at least half the time Jay has the video on it. Always super helpful.

[@DanielHegartyMovieReviews]

Great run through. Just picked up the blackout and wanted to know how I should set it up 👍

[@fraserwatsn]

Daniel Hegarty dane has i got mine2 weeks ago too, u commented two weeks ago from this commnet

[@CarlosDeBernardMrAgapi]

Fantastic. I hear almost on the end that your phone was on vibrate. Excellent sound!

[@SkywallGuttz]

I've had mine for SOO many years. Better than any gaming headset. You will never have to touch it or keep buying new ones.

[@KieranCook98]

Definitely considering this in the black version..

[@campingftw3345]

+Kieran Cook on sale for $100 on amazon right meow, the blackout one

[@hannahjaneheathson]

I just bought a Blue Yeti - THANK YOU! You helped me figure it out to get way better sound. Thanks so much for the funny and informative video

[@MaizeyMMaizey]

Fantastic review! Convincing and funny! Great detail and want-to-know content. I was never bored, and I want this mic now.

[@readwithDavid]

This video is still relevant in 2021 - thank you

[@recklessyuki]

The Blue Yeti and Audio-Technica AT2020 are fantastic mics... But for gaming youtube, streaming purposes I think there are other "better" solutions. Studio condensers are great for picking up a wide range of frequency ranges but require a proper environment to be utilized fully... My favorite type of microphone are dynamic especially if you want that professional radio/podcaster sound, that all commentary creators should seek. Problem with dynamic is you need them close to the sound source to pick up the sound of the talent, but it's useful for gaming environments since most do not have a studio set up to block/absorb room echoes. If you are into talking head videos and don't want a mic in camera, a condenser is still not the best because to pick up your voice you will have to turn the gain up considerably and the further you get from it, with the increased gain it will pick up EVERYTHING. For those type of videos a Lav like a Giant Squid hooked up to a Zoom H1 would be better, or if there are multiple people in a shot, then a shotgun mic might be prefered over a Yeti or an AT2020. Another thing to consider with these all in one usb mics, is that if you do livestreaming, the audio interface that is built in will limit you greatly as far as effects that a lot of youtubers add to their voice in post to give them a more desirable sound. Picking up a XLR mic with a small mixer that allows you to add compression, adjust the highs mids and lows with a low cut filter would be ideal. And once you get your setting in correctly, you can keep them there and no matter if you're recording for a youtube video for editing or a stream you can be ensured that your voice will stay constant. Just my two cents when it comes to mic choice.

[@earnestbunbury2103]

darkfall13 epic!

[@beans4916]

An extra bonus tip for anyone who just bought a yeti like me, Logitech’s G hub recognizes yeti and you can further customize your mic settings.

[@KingStix]

Thank You

[@DriversSide]

Awesome! I just bought one and a studio light to do automotive news videos, podcasts and voiceovers!

[@TinkerbellrealFaebulousGodess]

This Actually had me laughing very Rarely happens with Reviews perked me up after bit of a stressful day Thank you for your Review 😂👍🏾

[@danielpindell1267]

4 years later and your advice is awesome for me since I just pick one up. 😊👍👍

[@viasummerseye6095]

That portion of arnold back to reality had me 💀🤣🤣🤣

[@CarAddictGarage]

Thanks for the tips. I had the setting set right, but was not aware the mic had to be positioned the right way. lol I bet it will work better now!

[@Ibdman2000]

WOW! That Arnold voice came out of nowhere lol...and was quite impressive

[@kierajacobs7947]

Still valid!!! Thank you so much! I was just gifted a Blue Yeti Studio package but the cord was missing and you helped me find a solution!

[@AMPG81MOSS]

Hi Jay! Thx for letting me know my headphones are on backwards!

[@Lavenderrose73]

+Anthony M I think I may have had that problem too. But I'm not sure, because the earphones I was wearing came from the 99 Cent Store. Lol

[@kanwaljeetsingh2157]

+Anthony M me too

[@DJWHITE_]

Thanks! We just inherited one and are trying to figure out how its actually upgraded us from the iPhone 14 mic!

[@Dyonvdm]

I got mine and when i plugged it in, It makes an insane static noise even when the mic is muted.. I think mine might be broken??

[@jacob-jm2xp]

Nice pfp

[@buzzjump9422]

Maybe try changing the usb port to another gen? (3.0 to 2.0 or 2.0 to 3.0)

[@LocxMurda]

It would be cool if you did a React to old videos to see how they hold up.

[@cmmbsnyder55]

Thanks for the demo. I've had the Yeti for a while and I routinely use it for zoom meetings but was interested in using it for music playing and was wondering if it's possible to use it for musical performance recording like ukulele, harmonica and guitar. I need to get spun up quickly with audacity tho. I purchased mine from a blogger for $50.

[@fyreflower]

You're awsome! Thank you for this Blue Yeti setup guide. Yes, even these many years later! Needs a new USB but seems to be just what I need!

[@OneLegWonder]

Best Yeti review on KZbin!

[@agtakesover]

Thanks so much - I just received this mic as a Christmas present and wanted something short and to the point to help me get started with it. This was perfect!

[@GalaxyPedlar]

Great video - but what microphone are you using to record the majority of the audio in this video? You seem to be able to talk freely without having to speak directly into a microphone.

[@RIIXER]

Mark McKay i don’t think he recorded this particular video with the yeti entirely, but the yeti is able to record from any direction since it counts with three microphones inside. That’s why they use it a lot in interviews and podcasts

[@GalaxyPedlar]

Perhaps. I'm just curious because I have Yeti and yet sound quality isn't nearly as good as this unless I speak directly into the thing. I'm not sure if its set up wrong or if it's not as capable as other mics. @@RIIXER

[@notconvinced2204]

He was definitely using another microphone in the beginning.. i want to know what that microphone is

[@superschuny]

This is a great video. I have used a Blue Yeti for 3 or 4 years and love it. When people ask me how I do my recordings I will include this video in my answer from now on.

[@mickeymous3thefi439]

Hi. If you use headphones do you plug them into the yetti or into the pc

[@AiKichune]

it picks-up my laptop's fan even on the cardioid setting :( What to do??

[@DDDDDDann]

12enma12 Try moving away from you laptop but if you can’t, you can remove the background noise very quickly in audacity

[@ericsalgado-valle8634]

Wind filter

[@boltieyt]

Same

[@itzcody9795]

put a sock around the back side and leave a whole in the front

[@gwwtech5782]

Turn the gain down...?😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Thefreakshowbabe]

Thank you! I learned a ton about this mic I've had for years. LMFAO 2023 and this video is still great! Thanks for your time in recording this.

[@OnlyIfYouPlayed]

What about the AT2020

[@Jayztwocents]

***** This is a Yeti review. What about the AT2020? :P Ask Barnacules Nerdgasm he could tell he. He has one.

[@spongebot64]

***** "...he could tell he." That made me giggle a bit.

[@Theres_No_PlanetB]

I own the AT2020USB Plus Version. It's fine.

[@icey_u12]

***** comparisons are always good

[@OnlyIfYouPlayed]

Ye

[@stillmattwest]

I got one of these on sale because I needed better audio for remote work and it had really good reviews. I did the noob thing of talking to the top of the mic until my video editor son came into my office and was like "okay dad, you're doing it wrong". So... I thought I'd come watch a video on how to actually use the thing. Thanks for the post!

[@Goldeon8007]

7:39 The face you make when you have been on your PC for just 10 minutes but your mom says you have been there for 2 hours

[@RetroLodge]

true

[@idc.sebas077]

i just unpluged and repluged my mic and the quality magicly turned good

[@Tech1Tv]

It's my first time saw your video, i wanted to get this microphone and was looking for some reviews. That Arnold Schwarzenegger does sound like him lol

[@ShelitaRN]

Oh my gosh I've had this microphone for years, but I didn't know all of this! Thanks so much!

[@Spoodnik]

Mine is so sensitive wtf. If i touch it my friends cry in fear because of how loud it is. I actually don't understand how ur doing this.

[@grog6336]

turn the gain nob down it should make you quieter

[@jasiantheasian8894]

Alex A turn gain down and get a pop filter

[@auntie_emm]

Thanks! This was very helpful for figuring the mic out. I got the Yeti as a gift for podcasting and it came with no real instructions. It did have lots of pictures of yetis, and while they are cute, they don't help much.

[@TakeTurnsGaming]

Every time you say skunkwoks I think of hondas..

[@Jayztwocents]

Really? How come?

[@Shawn-sr5xo]

Yes why??

[@jeremygiles7617]

Odd, I think of Lockheed.

[@avertaze6604]

***** Skunk is an aftermarket part maker primarily for hondas.

[@iTzDaNiiLo]

Skunk2, I thought I was the only one who pictured an intake manifold or something like that xD

[@munchkinmatt1670]

I was looking for the best settings for a Blue Yeti, and the random article sent me to Jay. Awesome.

[@imscaredandconfused]

That stereo thing was weird with 7.1 headphones :D

[@demokids5449]

same

[@ShiekMC]

Yes xD

[@qtluv2358]

youtube doesnt do 7.1, only 2.1. if you had 2.1 headphones it would sounds the exact same

[@SpeedyDemon1]

I'm pretty sure it does 5.1.. maybe 2.1 :)

[@killarafael7744]

"Virtual" 7.1 ...

[@originunknown3209]

This has to be one of the finest KZbin videos I have ever watched ... regardless of subject!!! Absolute class, everything I needed to know! Many thanks!

[@ZackScriven]

This is such a good review

[@SamAkaVlogs]

Thanks man, now I understand my microphone. I'm impressed with the built quality for the price you're paying.

[@OneReallyGrumpyJill]

I am really confused. It sounded pretty decent for you yet it sounds like total shit for me with this ongoing "pshhhh" sound. Is it because I have buzzing pc right under it?

[@nater4327]

Ram Kitten thats right, and the buzzing might be echoing as well. A good solution is to change around your setup and look into purchasing some acoustic wall panels, or move into a smaller room.

[@garyross8237]

Ram Kitten 2 years late but there is a mic sensitivity on the back of it and maybe if you lower it you’ll be alright but maybe you’ll need the mudder to the yeti

[@vPaddyBLOX]

Just admiring the water cooled PC in the background.

[@rmbitto]

This isn't a set-up guide. You have it all plugged in and ready to go with Audacity before you even start the video. I am having a hard time getting my computer to interface with this. How do I do that? I plugged it in, turned on Audacity and I get an "error while opening sound device" message. I went to my computer's "Devices and Printers" section to try to select this, but I am not getting anywhere. So, what am I doing wrong? It would be helpful to see how to actually set this up.

[@LeoKeidran]

Ok so- get things started plug it in. Head to the bottom right with the speaker symbol and right click. Hit recording (I don't remember it perfectly) devices? It should be there. If not make sure that there is no start up guides in the box and as a last resort head onto Google and search blue yeti driver. Install it and then restart the computer. Plug the yeti in and then start up audacity. It should be there. If not I have no clue since most microphones I have used I haven't had much of an issue with. Once i get it I'll comment back to ya.

[@MaxieTheMax]

Almost 5 years later and this guide is still very helpful!

[@kevinagostinello9968]

bro same

[@kremitsdad5617]

Why does your voice remind me of hades from Hercules

[@adaptiiq3843]

I bought the Blue Yeti and the first thing a guy in a random group chat said to me was: Are you a youtuber? The mic is very good

[@MusicalProdigy-uo3xz]

i was wondering if anyone can help me, i plan on getting a blue yeti mainly for gaming and every so often streaming. my question is what is a good sound headset i should get for the blue yeti that will work good with it? itll all just be mainly used for playing games and being in skype calls etc etc,

[@TheKorvbrodsbagarn]

+Musical Prodigy1388 I would highly recommend Audio-Technica ATH-M50X. Awesome sound quality i'm really liking it :) It is without microphone so it really works well with blue yeti.

[@MusicalProdigy-uo3xz]

ok thank you, appreciate it! ive posted this same comment in a few videos and have had all comments telling me to get that same exact ones. thank you. ill probably get those for sure with the blue yeti

[@LeoKeidran]

+Musical Prodigy1388 about half a year a go I was given a pair of Gamecom 788. Fantastic pair of headphones (it does Come with its own mic which can be helpful for just Skype etc). I've used it and it's very nice. Using it for my videos has been great but a yeti will make a difference. If you've got a headset that's good then sorry for wasting your time :)

[@MusicalProdigy-uo3xz]

i actually received my blue yeti just yesterday, XD works great, others hear me perfectly, etc etc

[@LeoKeidran]

+Musical Prodigy1388 that's awesome! All I can say is now: enjoy your awesome microphone

[@Simelation]

Thank you so much for this step by step guide! I just received my yeti today! So I know how to use it a bit better now!!

[@earnestbunbury2103]

Good God Jay, best vid I've seen from your channel in a long time. Even the "Ahnold" was for a purpose... I might even re-subscribe, but we'll see...

[@Jayztwocents]

Thanks for the compliment

[@TheVioletVideos]

When I record with my blue yeti and use bandicam too record my game and voice at once (they become 1 audio file) but i always sound so quiet ;-; why is that?i have been using the first setting but now ima switch it too the third, what else can I do?

[@viktorbuch5165]

+VioletRose ❅ If you haven't done so already, try turning up the gain on the Yeti.

[@TheVioletVideos]

Viktor Buch ive tried that, even on max gain my voice is still so quiet

[@TheGamingExpert]

+VioletRose ❅ I have always recorded my voice and gameplay separately. Use Audacity for you mic. Count down from 3 then hit your Fraps/Bandicam/Shadowplay recording button and when you're done you can cut out the part where you said 3,2,1. Sometimes you may even be able to hear yourself hitting the recording button, making it even easier to sync your voice to the video

[@AngelSaintCloud]

I bought the blue yeti because of bullet berry and I have not used that thing for about 3 years now. Even got a boom stand in a pop filter haha. Used it for maybe a month

[@thetonymasters]

Can I plug this straight into my PS4?

[@HolySwordsman1]

I will try tomorrow

[@threesevennine]

yeah do it all the time

[@addickted2gaming723]

My dude ty so much seriously! like I hate to read whoever made Blue Yeti should of had a tutorial like this that work for the company it sucks that you have to spend so many hours to understand a product if you have a short attention span you got straight to the point in the intro and did not beg for subs nor mention any sponsors!!!!! U just Earn a sub TY so mUch!

[@NickOmnia]

7:27 Instant sub after that line HAHAHAHAHAHHAHA you are in my head?!

[@MazingerDestro]

Questions: 1. Why doesn't his mic catches sounds like when he is bumping it down? 2. Why he changes modes and his mic sound doesn't sound differently?

[@AlexandreHimself]

HOLY SHIT THAT ARNOLD WAS GOOD CAPS LOCK SRY THE BUTTON IS BROKEN GOD FORGIVE ME

[@montylemon9445]

Still broken??

[@d3tach3d]

BLU Yeti or AT2020 USB for most people. If you want the absolute best. get the Sure SM7 with an XLR DAC or USB MIXER.

[@tempominus6045]

I felt like Jay was inside me when i was wearing my headphones.

[@ColinCamacho]

I just got the mic for Christmas and this video helps me a lot!

[@braydenmurphy4154]

DONT LOOK HERE

[@holyjam1999]

I was singing into the top when I got the mic while turning the knob on those weird symbols saying “testing testing” and always thinking that this mic totally sucks. I shelved it for years and used something else. I just moved and unpacked it and needed a mic. After watching this video, I plugged it into GarageBand and tested it and man what a difference. Thank you! Yeti should give you credit because every time I was at the music store or online and saw that microphone, I always thought what a fricken rip off. Until now.

[@Chubzdoomer]

Not to be "that guy," but the manual/quick-start guide very clearly shows (and states) that you're supposed to speak into the side of the microphone rather than the top. Here's an exact quote from the manual itself: "Yeti is a side-address microphone, which means you should speak, sing, and play into the side of the microphone with the Blue logo facing the sound source, not the top of the microphone."

[@Napalmz]

Your cable management is giving me nightmares.

[@beastapus7151]

Napalmz u wanna see mine?

[@computethis7128]

What? That is nothing. You haven't seen mine.

[@bigboypantsgolf]

Great video! I got the black out version as the silver one looks too R2D2.

[@shoulderdestroyer6124]

i really wasted money on this shit :/ no matter what setting i copy it still pick up sound in the background.

[@JigJagGFX]

+Dujiansia cardiroid setting?

[@thewaifuclub9966]

Maybe adjust the friggin sensitivity?

[@pdizzle_1776]

You can take out almost all background noise in audacity in a few seconds

[@THESOGGYSPONGE]

You fucked yourself. Get a windscreen.

[@shoulderdestroyer6124]

TheSoggySponge it came with lube

[@aaronrobbins1458]

Just picked one up at Goodwill for $32. Thanks for showing me how to use it.

[@Shiruxriu]

During the Left & Right Stereo tests my wonderful monitor decided it wanted to do it's job and simulated sound stage isolation for the left and right ears, and creeped me the hell out.

[@Keiffy75Games]

I Love this Microphone, I own one as well, and use it in All of my Videos! once I tuned it in, it sounds Amazing! , I Highly Recommend it!