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    The Comparison Review of Blue Yeti & Blue Snowball USB Microphones

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Jeffrey1987, Mar 9, 2011.

  1. Jeffrey1987

    Jeffrey1987 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi guys, below is my review for these USB mics. Leave your comments on what do you think for these mics. :)

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  2. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I like my Yeti, I forgot I never did review it.

    I'll add it to my "to do list"

    I wish it was made where the usb would not snag the frame when you bend it over though, almost broke it the first day I had it and bent the included usb cable 90 degrees at the end due to this.....
     
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    Jeffrey1987 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yea. I did agree with you. The USB cable will collide with the frame/ stand of the mic when I rotate the mic. :(
     
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    Easily remedied with a shorter head usb cable. The design of the mic itself is ok if they just change the USB cable.

    The other big thing this mic is missing is shock absorption, it picks up every vibration from the desk without fail very well, better than my voice :D

    Rather than buy an expensive microphone stand w/shock mount I think I may do a DIY solution by making a platform for the mic made out of some kind of dampening material like dynamat or maybe even some memory foam.

    Got a new mousepad on the way that will cover my entire desk area so maybe that will help a bit too having the mic sit on it.
     
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