Name: Blue Yeti
Brand: Blue
SKU: c43792a9-79ba-4a2a-afb3-0a13af0160fc
Price: 99.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.6 (32719 reviews)

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The Blue Yeti microphone is a versatile and durable device that is highly regarded for its sound quality. It offers four directional patterns, making ... more

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Experts recommend Blue Yeti more than Rode NT1A

As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Blue Yeti over Rode NT1A, but both Microphones have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Blue Yeti received 3 recommendations: from MusicTech (6 Apr 2022), CNN Underscored (1 Jan 2025) and Tom's Guide (15 Nov 2024). By contrast, Rode NT1A received only 1 recommendation from MusicTech (6 Apr 2022).

Rank	Change	Price	Microphone	IGN	PCMag	MusicTech	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	PC Gamer	SoundGuys	CNN Underscored	Tom's Guide	Wirecutter
1	-	$100	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.	-	-	11	-	-	-	-	1	1	-
43	N/A	Check price	Rode NT1A The Rode NT1A is a high-quality condenser microphone with a wide frequency response range and cardioid directional pattern, ideal for recording vocals and acoustic instruments in a professional studio setting.	-	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 6 Apr 2022 MusicTech ranked Rode NT1A as #6 and Blue Yeti as #11

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#6 out of 15 Rode NT1A

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#11 out of 15 Blue Yeti

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Source: www.musictech.net
On 1 Jan 2025 CNN Underscored ranked Blue Yeti as #1

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#1 out of 3 Blue Yeti
Best overall microphone

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Source: edition.cnn.com
On 15 Nov 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Blue Yeti as #1

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#1 out of 6 Blue Yeti
Editor's Choice / The best microphone overall

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Source: www.tomsguide.com

After counting and adding up the 92 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Blue Yeti outranks Rode NT1A. This is not to say that Rode NT1A is a bad option. Like Blue Yeti, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Blue Yeti is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Rode NT1A is not.

Rank	Change	Price	Microphone	IGN	PCMag	MusicTech	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	PC Gamer	SoundGuys	CNN Underscored	Tom's Guide	Wirecutter
1	-	$100	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.	-	-	11	-	-	-	-	1	1	-
2	-	$99	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	-	-	-	-	-
3	-	$120	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.	8	-	-	-	-	-	1	3	-	-
4	+12	$279	Shure MV7 Plus	5	7	-	-	-	6	-	-	3	-
5	-1	Check price	Blue Yeti X	1	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	-
6	-1	$149	Shure MV6	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	4	-
7	-1	$297	SteelSeries Alias Pro	3	4	-	-	-	7	-	-	-	-
8	-1	$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.	-	-	10	12	8	-	-	-	-	-
9	-1	$35	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.	-	-	-	-	-	2	5	-	-	-
10	-1	$186	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.	-	3	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	-
14	-	$119	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.	6	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	-	-
15	-	$279	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.	-	-	4	8	-	-	-	-	-	-
16	+1	Check price	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.	-	6	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-
17	+1	$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.	-	-	8	13	-	-	-	-	-	-
18	+1	$3595	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.	-	-	13	-	11	-	-	-	-	-
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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

Expert reviews [18]

85

Total expert reviews: 18

with a score: 5
without a score: 13

Highest score by makebeats101.com	100
Average score based on 18 reviews	85
Lowest score by gearspace.com	74

Score distribution:

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

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:

Bundle Includes: Rode NT1A Complete Vocal Recording Microphone Package with Knox Gear TX-100 Closed-Back Studio Monitor Headphones
Ideal Use: Packaged in the 'Complete Vocal Recording Solution', the NT1-A includes everything you need to get a truly professional vocal recording and is ideal for home studio recording
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