Blue Yeti Sound Test and 6 Tips for Setting up the Blue Yeti Microphone
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Publicado 2017-07-19
Check out the latests price, reviews and details on the Blue Yeti at Amazon here: amzn.to/39eGDi8
Audio-Technica ATR 2100 (Dynamic USB mic alternative): amzn.to/2HyV9FX
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Pick up a Pop Filter: amzn.to/2uAXF5v
Blue Yeti-specific Shock Mount: amzn.to/2gQgnhi
I was not sponsored by or paid by Blue for this video- I purchased my Blue Yeti microphone with my own money back in 2013 and I've used it ever since.
To set up your Blue Yeti microphone to sound clear and smooth, here are the six steps I recommend. Step 1: Turn the Gain down or almost all the way down. This should reduce echo and peaking for a stable audio signal. If you need to turn it way down (until it's too quiet) to eliminate background noise, you can compensate by raising the input gain in your computer.
Step 2: Set it to Cardioid. The Blue Yeti has four modes and you can read on their website what they all do, but if you're recording one voice into it you'll want it to be in Cardioid mode. It looks like a little heart/butt/Pacman.
Step 3: Speak into the front of it! Directly above the Blue logo. Not the end of it.
Step 4: Get it off your desk! A boom stand or clamp arm with a shock mount will go a long way towards cleaning up your microphone sound from the Blue Yeti. I've put some Amazon links of examples further up in the description. The Blue Yeti has a standard issue mic threading and will fit most stands and accessories. It's a heavy bird though so don't cheap out on an arm stand!
Step 5: Don't forget the pop filter. They're cheap, they're set-and-forget, they make you look like you know what you're doing and they'll improve your sound quality while extending the potential lifespan of your Blue Yeti microphone.
Step 6: Post Processing. I use the free software Audacity, but you can also touch up your audio in many video editing software kits. Look up tutorials and see what effects you like. I use Bass and Treble boost, Compressor and Normalizer to keep my audio recordings around the same volume level for YouTube. I know the 'before/after' example in the video isn't jaw dropping, but the difference gets more dramatic if your initial recording has background noise to remove.
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Amazon Links for the mentioned products to check out Blue Yeti - amzn.to/2tdxWMX Audio-Technica ATR2100 - amzn.to/2u8N8fF Boom Stand example (mine) - amzn.to/2uAL8zf Clamp Arm/Shock Mount example - amzn.to/2tELnVv
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As an audio engineer, I can say that all of these tips are spot on except one big tip that was completely wrong: Gain. So with gain, you have to understand that the Blue Yeti is a USB mic, meaning that turning the gain down increases the susceptibility to EMF, which sounds like a light hiss. Instead, I recommend turning up the gain to about 75% (not to max because you will peak and that also sounds bad), then turn down the mix volume in Windows. I have my volume in Windows set to about 60, but this may vary depending on your voice volume. Think about it this way: Any time you use audio, you want to get the best quality source audio as possible. If you are recording your voice, this means you want to get the best voice source. Turning the gain down reduces the signal strength, and thus the quality, of your source. If you notice a light hiss in your audio that you have to clean up with software, your gain is too low. The result is that I have to do almost no post-processing cleanup. I don't know where this "low gain" myth got started, but it makes the average person's mic quality much poorer, especially if they are using the mic to live stream where post-processing isn't an option.
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Just bought a blue yeti and have spent all day trying to figure out why my audio wasn't sounding how I wanted. This video helped me out greatly, thank you so much!
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I love this video so much. Don't know how I haven't seen this, but it's such AMAZING and on point advice. Thanks for sharing this.
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Just want to say I really appreciate how fast you talk. One of the first youtube tutorials that I didn't have to set at 1.25 speed
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Hi there - I work as a Podcast Editor. I can genuinely hear when someone is using a Blue Yeti mic out of the box. AND I have lost count of the times that I have sent a client to this video, they've followed your tips and come back to me sounding amazing. Thanks for sharing such a great tutorial!
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Have been using my blue yeti mic for about 6-7 months now and love it! Picked it up used for $40 CAD and haven't looked back. One issue I struggled with early was an audible hissing noise that can be fixed by turning your mic gain up and reducing the device volume through the Windows sound controls. Great vid and very helpful!!
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Thank you so much for this. My wife got me a Blue Yeti for Christmas, and I've been playing with it for the last couple weeks, and been using it for streaming. I wasn't happy with the sound I was getting from it. I was starting to think perhaps I had a dud, but it's really nice to know that the error was on my side, not the microphone. Seriously, I cannot thank you enough!!
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Wow. This helped me so much and saved me $400 I was planning on spending for soundproofing. These fixed all of my reverb issues
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Thanks so much for making this video xD I been having my blue yeti for almost 4 years now thank you!
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I just bought my first Blue Yeti and was having second thoughts about this purchase... So your video was a lifesaver! Thanks! <3
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This video was clear, concise, and helpful. It's very rare that I when I'm trouble shooting a problem that the first video I click on has a straight forward and well explained answer that solves my issue. Liked and Subscribed.
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This was the most helpful video I've watched! Thank you SO much!!! I literally was about to return this mic, I was so discouraged and I feel so much better. Thanks again
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Quality content as always, Hazel! Your voice is very quick but clear - not wasting anyone's time!
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Thank you. I just bought his mic and need audio for a course immediately and can't wait for the boom. I appreciate you sharing your expertise.
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This was not ONLY helpful, but also enjoyable. Most tutorial videos I watch have boring people talking BUT this one was good, engaging and all round enjoyable. Good stuff!!
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Thanks for the tips, I'm really impressed how decent this mic sounds even without a boom stand or shock mount. I'll definitely invest in those at some point to get the most out of this thing!
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how can i get the audio sync to final cut while recording myself with my dslr? any one please help
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For the 7 mins and 56 seconds for that tutorial, you saved me hours!!!! Thank you great tips
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Thanks for spending the time sharing your experience with us. Have a brilliant day
