Name: Blue Yeti
Brand: Blue
SKU: c43792a9-79ba-4a2a-afb3-0a13af0160fc
Price: 89.3 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.6 (32719 reviews)

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Experts prefer Blue Yeti over Neewer NW-700

On 6 Apr 2024 (13 days ago) we went through 110 Microphone expert endorsements .

Currently, Blue Yeti received 4 endorsements from CNN Underscored (9 Jan 2024), MusicTech (6 Apr 2022) Tom's Guide (1 Nov 2023) and 1 other. Meanwhile, Neewer NW-700 did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank	Change	Price	Microphone	CNN Underscored	SoundGuys	PC Gamer	PCMag	PianoDreamers	Music Radar	MusicTech	IGN	Tom's Guide	Just Creative
2	-	$89	Blue Yeti The Blue Yeti microphone is a versatile and durable device with four directional patterns, a built-in headphone jack, and compatibility with a wide range of devices and software, making it a popular choice among content creators, podcasters, and gamers.	1	-	-	-	-	-	11	-	1	5
N/A	N/A	Check price	Neewer NW-700	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 9 Jan 2024 CNN Underscored ranked Blue Yeti as #1

Rank Microphone Comment

#1 out of 3 Blue Yeti
Best overall microphone

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Source: edition.cnn.com
On 6 Apr 2022 MusicTech ranked Blue Yeti as #11

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#11 out of 15 Blue Yeti

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Source: www.musictech.net
On 1 Nov 2023 Tom's Guide ranked Blue Yeti as #1

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#1 out of 11 Blue Yeti
Editor's Choice / The best microphone overall

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Source: www.tomsguide.com
On 14 Feb 2023 Just Creative ranked Blue Yeti as #5

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#5 out of 19 Blue Yeti
The best portable microphone

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Source: justcreative.com

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Blue Yeti

Neewer NW-700

Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Blue Yeti is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Neewer NW-700 is not.

Rank	Change	Price	Microphone	CNN Underscored	SoundGuys	PC Gamer	PCMag	PianoDreamers	Music Radar	MusicTech	IGN	Tom's Guide	Just Creative
1	-	$249	Shure MV7 The Shure MV7 microphone is a versatile and adaptable option for podcasters, streamers, and content creators, offering excellent sound quality, noise-cancelling capabilities, and connectivity options.	-	-	1	8	-	7	4	5	-	8
2	-	$89	Blue Yeti The Blue Yeti microphone is a versatile and durable device with four directional patterns, a built-in headphone jack, and compatibility with a wide range of devices and software, making it a popular choice among content creators, podcasters, and gamers.	1	-	-	-	-	-	11	-	1	5
3	-	$97	Shure SM57 The Shure SM57 microphone is highly regarded for its exceptional sound quality, durability, versatility, and compatibility, making it a popular choice among musicians, producers, and recording engineers for capturing instruments and vocals in various live and studio settings.	-	-	-	-	1	1	-	-	-	-
4	-	$142	Elgato Wave 3 The Elgato Wave 3 is a versatile and reliable USB microphone designed for content creators, podcasters, and live streamers, featuring a cardioid polar pattern, two connectivity options, advanced features, and compatibility with both PC and Mac.	3	1	-	-	-	-	-	8	-	-
5	-	$399	Shure SM7B The Shure SM7B is a highly regarded dynamic microphone that delivers exceptional sound quality, particularly for recording vocals, with its wide frequency response range, flat frequency response, presence boost, and effective noise isolation.	-	-	-	-	8	11	10	-	-	6
6	-	$140	Blue Yeti X	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-
7	-	$99	Rode PodMic The Rode PodMic is a dynamic microphone with a well-balanced frequency response range, internal pop filter and damping features, cardioid polar pattern, XLR connectivity, and solid metal construction, making it a reliable and versatile choice for podcasters and content creators.	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	3	-
8	-	$178	Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set The Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set is a USB microphone with a cardioid polar pattern, frequency response range of 20Hz to 20kHz, and several useful features, making it a great choice for streamers, podcasters, and content creators.	-	-	4	3	-	-	-	-	4	-
9	-	$290	SteelSeries Alias Pro	-	-	6	4	-	-	-	3	-	-
10	-	$38	Razer Seiren Mini The Razer Seiren Mini microphone is praised for its sound quality, directionality, and compatibility, making it a highly recommended choice for clear and focused audio recording in various applications.	-	5	2	-	-	-	-	9	-	-
11	-	$120	HyperX QuadCast S The HyperX QuadCast S is a versatile and reliable USB microphone suitable for podcasting, streaming, gaming, and vocal recording, with four polar patterns, built-in pop filter and noise reduction technology, and two connectivity options.	-	-	5	-	-	-	-	6	10	-
12	-	$30	Fifine K669B The Fifine K669 USB microphone is a budget-friendly option with a cardioid pickup pattern that reduces background noise and focuses on vocals, making it ideal for podcasters, live streamers, and radio broadcasters who want clarity focused on vocals.	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2
15	-	$43	HyperX SoloCast The HyperX SoloCast is a high-quality USB microphone that delivers clear and detailed sound with a full, rich sound that is hard to match at its price point, making it an ideal choice for podcasters, streamers, and gamers who want a simple and effective way to record their voice without any unnecessary features or complications.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	5	-
16	-	$219	Rode NT1 The Rode NT1 is a high-quality studio condenser microphone with a wide frequency response range, low self-noise, cardioid polar pattern, dual connectivity options, and durable construction, making it a versatile and reliable choice for recording vocals and acoustic guitars.	-	-	-	7	-	5	-	-	-	-
17	-	$196	Sontronics Podcast Pro The Sontronics Podcast Pro microphone is a reliable and high-quality option for podcasters, streamers, and other content creators who prioritize sound quality, with a super-cardioid pickup pattern that minimizes background noise and compatibility with any device that has an XLR input.	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	15
18	-	$449	Electro-Voice RE20 The Electro-Voice RE20 is a dynamic broadcast microphone with exceptional sound quality, advanced noise reduction features, and a wide frequency range, making it a versatile and reliable choice for professional audio recording and broadcasting applications.	-	-	-	-	-	12	8	-	-	-
19	-	$226	Rode Procaster Dynamic The Rode Procaster Dynamic microphone is a broadcast-quality, cardioid polar pattern microphone that delivers clear and professional sounding vocals, making it an ideal choice for podcasters, broadcasters, and musicians who require a durable and reliable microphone for their professional needs.	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	-	17
20	-	$3500	Neumann U87 Ai The Neumann U87 Ai is a top-of-the-line condenser microphone that delivers warm, crystal-clear, and detailed sound quality, making it ideal for recording vocals, acoustic guitar, and spot microphones for individual instruments in a sound-treated recording space.	-	-	-	-	11	-	13	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [22]

110

Total expert reviews: 22

with a score: 10
without a score: 12

Highest score by Music Radar	300
Average score based on 22 reviews	110
Lowest score by CNET	70

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

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From Seller:

Custom three-capsule array: This professional USB mic produces clear, powerful, broadcast-quality sound for YouTube videos, Twitch game streaming, podcasting, Zoom meetings, music recording and more
Blue VOICE software: Elevate your streamings and recordings with clear broadcast vocal sound and entertain your audience with enhanced effects, advanced modulation and HD audio samples
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From Seller:

<p>Kit Includes: (1)NW-700 Condenser Micphone, (1)Adjustable Suspension Scissor Arm Stand, (1)Shock Mount, (1)Audio Cable, (1)Pop Filter, (1)USB Sound Card, (1)Windproof Foam Cap
<p>IMPROVEMENT: Based on the user's response to the condenser microphone, we updated 3 parts of the mic set: (1)We have updated the microphone core to make it more sensitive; (2)More items are added into the Mic set to provide more choices and using experience for customer; (3)A small plastic mat is put on the top of the table mounting clamp to make the whole suspension scissor arm stand more stable
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Official Urls:

EAN Numbers: 0097855160539, 0788115127965, 0818218530086, 0836213001080, 0836213002070, 5099206084070

UPC Numbers: 097855160539, 788115127965, 818218530086, 836213001080, 836213002070

Model Numbers: 988-000079, 988-000100, YETI-CGREYASSN

Official Urls:

EAN Numbers: 0191073001718, 0191073029927, 0191073030374, 0191073033436, 0191073033443, 0699618400083, 0699618405750, 0699618407556, 0808018108370, 0808018108530, 0808018114937

UPC Numbers: 191073001718, 191073029927, 191073030374, 191073033436, 191073033443, 699618400083, 699618405750, 699618407556, 808018108370, 808018108530, 808018114937

Model Numbers: 40084726, 40086943, 40087464, 40091984, 40093850, 40094066, 40095893, 90088017, 90092331, 90092824, 90092825, 90094012, B00XOXRTX6

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Blue Yeti is a top selling option on the lower end of the price range. It's a #1 bestseller in microphones category and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as MXL 770 Condenser or Razer Seiren X .

Blue Yeti is $27.60 cheaper than the average microphone ($116.90).