Blue Yeti X unboxing, overview and initial thoughts

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

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[@lyneicehaynes4922]

I really enjoyed the new blue yeti microphone and I love it.

[@housebaelishgaming]

"More pointy" I laughed out loud

[@Blaquegold]

Great review. I currently have the nano. Do you recommend the x over the nano? I need to get another mic for my sons virtual schooling and was wondering whether to get another nano for him or give him my nano and get an x for myself. Thanks.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Personally I think the Nano is good enough and I kept mine over the X. But only because I do editing in post rather than live. If you need it for life the Blue Voice tech is handy.

[@Blaquegold]

The Provoked Prawn thank you very much for the reply it’s much appreciated. I’m just scrambling to get stuff since his school last minute decided to go virtual and class states next week. I do like the footprint of the nano. I just wish g hub supported it.

[@Bzk--]

Had to RMA my Blue Yeti X. The live monitoring sounded TERRIBLE. After a few hours I had to stop using it and had to go back to my old headset just to hear proper sidetone again and feel better. I was about to have a stroke due to how bad it is......

[@FrankJackson]

How is the Yeti X compared the Hyper X Quadcast? I narrowed it down to these 2 mics. Which is your pick?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I did a video comparing the Hyper X Quadcast to the Yeti Nano. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKezgJ-fgduGrsU though I haven't compared it to the Yeti X. You'd get a much more premium design with the Yeti X in terms of build quality and look, plus there's the added bonus of the Software. But the Quadcast does have the advantage of the shock mount and pop filter at no extra cost. They're both excellent microphones, the Quadcast is probably better value for money in terms of features.

[@juicygeorge6076]

@@TheProvokedPrawn i must disagree i owned the quadcast around 2 month ago and it was ok but not the best it felt cheep it was obviously metal but it had barely any weight to it and overall didnt seem premium

[@Layth.R]

@@juicygeorge6076 W disagreement, love the classiness. the microphone community is amazing compared to the gaming one

[@MaximumRideMaster]

lol im looking at the review when i already got the mic

[@awilix_5374]

Lucky is sold out everywhere I have looked and wanted it for my bday

[@suhailvirani]

Same

[@walkersunited7962]

@@awilix_5374 I suggest looking at B&H or Aromada, I'm not sure how to spell the second website so forgive me, but they sell them for the actual $170 excluding shipping and tax meanwhile on amazon it's like double the price

[@awilix_5374]

@@walkersunited7962 actually, I ended up getting the mic on my bday !! I was so happy , its a great mic. Right now i am looking for a pair of headphones to go along with the yeti its great !

[@walkersunited7962]

@@awilix_5374 what a coincidence I'm getting mine for my birthday as well, I currently have about $140 so I'm nearly there, parents are most likely gonna afford the rest :D

[@livewithcarstenlepre1763]

Does this mic work with a usb to phone charger adapter? Could I connect it to my phone that way?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Sorry, not something I've tried or have the ability to test.

[@MeroniMusic]

Hey - Can you swap out the cable for a micro usb to usb-c? Or will that not work?

[@OFAllNew]

do you have a link to your preset? great vid

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I was using the default settings. I haven't had a chance to choose the best preset yet. I tired a few but broadcast 1 seemed the best.

[@housebaelishgaming]

What shock mount is that friend ?

[@AndyHuangg]

How long in length is the cord that comes with it?

[@warlokk600]

He said it measured two meters so six and a half feet . (2 meters = 6.56168 feet)

[@Chappers.Gaming]

can it be used with gaming? as in headset for gaming sound and mic for voice? or is it not good for that stuff?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Yes you can

[@Chappers.Gaming]

@@TheProvokedPrawn thats good then, i though it was just for pod casts / signing / other

[@pieone999]

does this work with a goxlr?

[@ZyphiriaIRL]

Hey, man! Did you use the Blue Yeti X to record this video?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Most probably, yes

[@ZyphiriaIRL]

The Provoked Prawn Whoooa! So the voice over was you only using the Blue Yeti X? It sounds so good! I’ll be buying it soon! Thoughts? Also what settings? Thanks man!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@ZyphiriaIRL yeah I usually use a Yeti Nano but in this case it was probably the X. I likely did a little work on the normalisation and noise reduction in Audacity but nothing crazy. Settings for live audio are a personal thing I think. You really need to play around with it to get the best sound.

[@ZyphiriaIRL]

The Provoked Prawn Thanks, man! Last question! So I just refunded my blue Yeti because it was making a strange hissing noise. Almost like a background noise but it wasn’t and it still do it even if the microphone was muted. Once I purchase the Blue Yeti X if it starts doing that, what should I do to prevent it again?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@ZyphiriaIRL I've not had that problem so can't comment I'm afraid. I've had multiple Yeti microphones and never had issue.

[@KingPookienation]

Can you use your cell phone 📱 with this mic ?

[@ZyphiriaIRL]

Kingpookienation Alvarez Yes, Sir!

[@SL1PSTAR]

The more reviews I watch about this mic the more apprehensive I become. When asked "Did you use this mic to record the video" a responce of "probably" is not very encouraging for potential consumers. This immediately raises suspicion to the accuracy of the review. Reviews, nowadays, are beging to feel more tailored than natural. Thank you for the video but in this case I will be avoiding this mic.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thank you for your criticism. I generally use the mic I'm reviewing for the voice overs. I said might have said "probably" because the question was 2 months after I posted it and I couldn't remember.

[@SL1PSTAR]

@@TheProvokedPrawn I Appreciate the response, that would explain your reply. Thanks.

[@CaydenVanz]

You didn’t even check out the new app

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Because at the time it wasn't live. I have been now and am planning on an overview soon.

[@CaydenVanz]

Cool

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

If it helps. It's fairly impressive. While you wait, you can read this and hear a sample of the power of the app in the SoundCloud recording www.google.com/amp/s/www.pocket-lint.com/laptops/buyers-guides/149272-best-microphones-for-gamers-content-creators-and-streamers.amphtml

[@nmsidewinder]

The Yeti X microphone is decent, but the software you can download to run with it, is really junk and doesn't work, or recognize the mic in windows 10. Thanks for the video. :o)

[@PewPewDave]

Was it Logitech g hub? I just picked up a yeti x and the software is great.

[@nmsidewinder]

@@PewPewDave Thanks for the comment. I finally got it fixed. I had to return the Yeti X microphone and exchange it. It's working just fine now.

[@OgSpiritRecords]

Its A Excellent Microphone For Its Price I Own One As Well.... 💯

[@AustinPetDetective]

The provoked prawn, what sort of fuked up name is that ?.