The Plug and Play Microphone Review: A Hands-On Analysis

As I unboxed the microphone, I was immediately struck by its weighty presence. The unit feels heavy in my hands, which is a testament to its solid build quality. The bottom of the microphone features a series of grips that help keep it stable on any surface, ensuring optimal performance during use.

The front of the microphone boasts a sleek design, with prominent branding and clear labeling. The blue button, mute switch, and volume controls for headphones are all readily accessible. Notably, the microphone uses USB as its connection method, which can sometimes be confused with micro-USB. However, this is not the case here, and I've only recently encountered one of these older types on my PlayStation console.

On the bottom of the microphone, you'll find a headphone jack and USB port for connecting the unit to your computer or other devices. This flexibility allows users to experiment with different stands and configurations. The gain control and sales buttons are also located here, providing easy access for adjusting settings and monitoring audio levels.

Moving on to the back of the microphone, I found a grill that appears to be made from high-quality materials. The weight and overall feel of this unit are certainly premium, which is reassuring for anyone considering investing in a high-end microphone. If you're planning to stream or record videos, this microphone's appearance will likely appeal to you.

One interesting feature of the Yeti microphone is its ability to zoom in on specific areas using the knobs located on the side. This allows users to focus on particular sounds and minimize background noise. Additionally, I discovered that an extra pop filter was included with the purchase, which can be a useful accessory for reducing plosive sounds.

I also want to mention that the microphone comes with a price tag of $130. While this may seem steep to some, the quality and features on offer make it a worthwhile investment for serious content creators.

Finally, I'd like to note that the microphone arrived in black, which is the color I originally intended to purchase. However, upon closer inspection, I fell in love with the sleek design of the unit in its current form. The built-in stand is another notable feature that sets this microphone apart from others on the market.

With the pop filter installed, the setup takes on a more polished appearance. I've been using this microphone for various live commentary sessions and streaming activities, and the sound quality has been consistently impressive. While some may prefer the silver version, which would match my existing aluminum products, I'm happy with the black finish of this particular unit.

In conclusion, I believe that this plug-and-play microphone is a solid choice for anyone looking to upgrade their recording or streaming setup. Its built-in stand and premium build quality make it an attractive option for content creators who demand high-quality audio. With its excellent sound quality, flexibility, and competitive price point, I'd highly recommend the Yeti microphone to anyone in need of a reliable tool for their creative endeavors.

The Live Test

As part of my testing process, I've been using this microphone during live commentary sessions with my friends and fellow gamers. The results have been overwhelmingly positive, with clear and crisp sound quality that's perfect for streaming games or discussing the latest developments in popular titles.

For tonight's special Amazon Warrior video, we'll be utilizing this microphone to provide an engaging and informative experience for our audience. We'll be exploring a range of topics, from pop culture to gaming news, all while maintaining a lively and entertaining atmosphere. With this microphone on hand, I'm confident that we'll deliver high-quality content that meets the expectations of our fans.

Shoutouts and Social Media

As always, I want to extend my sincerest gratitude to each and every one of you for rocking with me across various social media platforms. From Facebook to Foursquare to Twitter, and even Instagram – I appreciate your unwavering support and enthusiasm.

Specifically, I'd like to acknowledge those who've been patiently holding down the fort on my Facebook page. Your dedication is not going unnoticed, and I'm honored to have such a loyal community behind me.

As we continue to grow and evolve as content creators, I invite you all to join me on this journey. Together, let's forge an unbreakable bond of camaraderie, creativity, and – above all – passion for the Amazon Warrior lifestyle.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enyo what's up everybody it's your boy floss back again with another video and today we're gonna take a look at the Blue Microphones Yeti USB microphone the blackout Edition now quick story behind this up until now I've been using the editor keys SL 600 and this one is hot the only problem with it it doesn't quite match my setup with the black and orange so I decided to find something a little bit different and I came across the Yeti so first up let me show you the website real quick so you can see where to get it from go to amazon.com I'll put a link up in the description all right so we got the Blue Microphones Yeti USB microphone the blackout Edition now the price for this one $29.99 so you're looking at 130 bucks comes in four colors you got platinum you got black and silver you got silver and you got the blackout Edition which is all black now on the side note the other three colors cost 1 1999 so the blackout Edition is $10 more pause this and read it for yourself if you want but let's go to some of the features real quick you got a try capsule array 3 condenser capsules to record almost any situation got multiple pattern selection got cardioid by a directional omnidirectional and stereo you also have gain control mute button zero latency headphone output now this is perfect for vocals musical instruments podcasting voiceovers interviews through film recordings and conference calls now this is plug-and-play so work with your Mac OS and your Windows PC so all that for a buck 30 now let's get to the presentation real quick nice-looking presentation let's see on the side of the box shows you your button output let's say you got a mute button your master volume you have to mic gain control your 4-pole a pattern selector got your USB Jack and you have phone jack on the bottom ok real simple on the back let's see Yeti the legendary ape-like creature has that rooms the Himalayas I shout out to the Yeti and also to be versatile USB microphone found worldwide okay simple presentation now in the back let's see now handkerchief four modes okay so you got stereo which is good for vocals and sample choirs and instruments got your cardioid which is good for podcast voiceovers vocals and instruments got your omnidirectional which is good for conference calls field recordings and events and you got to buy a directional which is good for interviews instruments and vocal duets okay so let's check it out and see what it looks like now like I said the main reason I went for this one is because it's all black and it matches my setup my setup is all black and aluminum and if y'all see my Mac I got the carbon fiber on it so the black just looks a little bit better alright so let's try to get this out of here okay now it's kind of heavy I will say that definitely got a little weight to it try not to activate beast mode y'all know the rules but um we'll see how that works out okay now all the discs our foam is about to get all over the place my cats gonna have a field day with it let's see what Y is you got first okay micro USB to USB micro USB - hum ah you standard USB - yeah what do you call this again I forgot what you call this whatever y'all know what I'm talking about I just caught a brain freeze just now alright let's see what else you get the usual books and file that to the side this is plug and play you won't need that and of course some poison for the trolls we'll save that for the barbecues now let's take a look at the microphone right off the gate very heavy hi this is a heavy unit right here on the bottom you got these nice grips that's gonna keep it in place on your desk you see I'm shaking it around and let's unfold this now okay so here's the front of the microphone you got your blue Brandon your mute button and your volume controls for your headphones on the bottom you got USB alright alright so this was USB the USB I keep getting these confused with micro USB I haven't seen one of these so long the regular sized ones but um it is what it is matter of fact I did I actually just seen it on my playstation whatever so we got a free cable right here now on the bottom you got your headphone jack and a USB connection and this is for if you want to use a different kind of stand alright now on the back here's your gain control and here's how you get to your for sales you buy a directional your cardioid omnidirectional and you stay real okay on the top you have a nice grill nice quality to this though nice heavy weight and now if you're gonna be streaming and you know doing videos whatever you do and you got a nice little setup this actually looks a little bit better to me in my opinion let's um let's try to zoom in a little bit let me grab this one let me know what y'all think which one looks better I think on my desktop setup I think the Yeti looks a little bit better it has that big thick full full look to it I know that's what she said let's see you got some mom you got your knobs on the side this I could lock it into place okay and also real quick let me show you something I ordered also that came with this now well extra 22 bucks you can get yourself a pop filter all right so I got a pop filter the same one if you bundle it up you save $10 this what the pop filter looks like let me just spa beast this open real quick and see what it looks like okay so here's the pop filter nice looking quality one not too fancy not to keep though alright 22 bucks it is what it is so we'll set that up later but um now for the live test can't do it right now but what I'll do is my next Amazon warrior video will probably be tomorrow night and actually tonight since I got this right here we got some pineapple Ciroc on deck tonight we're gonna get some in just this live commentary so I use this microphone tonight instead of using the editor keys and we'll do the live commentary with this and uh y'all hear the sound quality for yourself so basically I only speak on bill quality and what it looks like this looks hot though it just looks better on my desktop setup and it's gonna look tough now I was originally gonna get this silver one because that matches the Mac and all my other aluminum products but once I've seen the black one fell in love with this one all right with the built-in stand - now this is hot with the built-in stand that's another thing about the end of the keys one you have to get your own stand all right so I've been using all kind of different stands at least this one has to stand built-in I saw 130 bucks for this hit me up in the comments let me know what y'all think once we set up the pop filter it'll look like this like it it'll be like this once you set this up now let me see I could tighten this up okay it was loose that's one thing I wasn't feeling my man already told me that he got the same one he told me to have - wow this started getting loose we'll see I'm not really moving around too much but we'll see once I install a pop filter look like this ISO nice little setup on the desktop for when I'm doing the live stream and when I'm doing the UH the video game streams hit me up in the comments let me know what y'all think about this one shout out to everybody that rock with me on Facebook Foursquare Twitter Google+ shout outs on Google says I see a holding down that Facebook page shout out to everybody hit me up on boxer and especially shout-out to everybody rock or me on Instagram yeah I know that's why I'm at full time on a percent full throttle and a special shout-out to everybody rocking with the Amazon warrior yall already know screen gangsters own dick get your drapes ready get your pineapple Ciroc ready oh yeah one more thing I almost forgot fellas ladies say it with me or yeah haters or yeah trolls going to dick your boy floss I'm out deucesyo what's up everybody it's your boy floss back again with another video and today we're gonna take a look at the Blue Microphones Yeti USB microphone the blackout Edition now quick story behind this up until now I've been using the editor keys SL 600 and this one is hot the only problem with it it doesn't quite match my setup with the black and orange so I decided to find something a little bit different and I came across the Yeti so first up let me show you the website real quick so you can see where to get it from go to amazon.com I'll put a link up in the description all right so we got the Blue Microphones Yeti USB microphone the blackout Edition now the price for this one $29.99 so you're looking at 130 bucks comes in four colors you got platinum you got black and silver you got silver and you got the blackout Edition which is all black now on the side note the other three colors cost 1 1999 so the blackout Edition is $10 more pause this and read it for yourself if you want but let's go to some of the features real quick you got a try capsule array 3 condenser capsules to record almost any situation got multiple pattern selection got cardioid by a directional omnidirectional and stereo you also have gain control mute button zero latency headphone output now this is perfect for vocals musical instruments podcasting voiceovers interviews through film recordings and conference calls now this is plug-and-play so work with your Mac OS and your Windows PC so all that for a buck 30 now let's get to the presentation real quick nice-looking presentation let's see on the side of the box shows you your button output let's say you got a mute button your master volume you have to mic gain control your 4-pole a pattern selector got your USB Jack and you have phone jack on the bottom ok real simple on the back let's see Yeti the legendary ape-like creature has that rooms the Himalayas I shout out to the Yeti and also to be versatile USB microphone found worldwide okay simple presentation now in the back let's see now handkerchief four modes okay so you got stereo which is good for vocals and sample choirs and instruments got your cardioid which is good for podcast voiceovers vocals and instruments got your omnidirectional which is good for conference calls field recordings and events and you got to buy a directional which is good for interviews instruments and vocal duets okay so let's check it out and see what it looks like now like I said the main reason I went for this one is because it's all black and it matches my setup my setup is all black and aluminum and if y'all see my Mac I got the carbon fiber on it so the black just looks a little bit better alright so let's try to get this out of here okay now it's kind of heavy I will say that definitely got a little weight to it try not to activate beast mode y'all know the rules but um we'll see how that works out okay now all the discs our foam is about to get all over the place my cats gonna have a field day with it let's see what Y is you got first okay micro USB to USB micro USB - hum ah you standard USB - yeah what do you call this again I forgot what you call this whatever y'all know what I'm talking about I just caught a brain freeze just now alright let's see what else you get the usual books and file that to the side this is plug and play you won't need that and of course some poison for the trolls we'll save that for the barbecues now let's take a look at the microphone right off the gate very heavy hi this is a heavy unit right here on the bottom you got these nice grips that's gonna keep it in place on your desk you see I'm shaking it around and let's unfold this now okay so here's the front of the microphone you got your blue Brandon your mute button and your volume controls for your headphones on the bottom you got USB alright alright so this was USB the USB I keep getting these confused with micro USB I haven't seen one of these so long the regular sized ones but um it is what it is matter of fact I did I actually just seen it on my playstation whatever so we got a free cable right here now on the bottom you got your headphone jack and a USB connection and this is for if you want to use a different kind of stand alright now on the back here's your gain control and here's how you get to your for sales you buy a directional your cardioid omnidirectional and you stay real okay on the top you have a nice grill nice quality to this though nice heavy weight and now if you're gonna be streaming and you know doing videos whatever you do and you got a nice little setup this actually looks a little bit better to me in my opinion let's um let's try to zoom in a little bit let me grab this one let me know what y'all think which one looks better I think on my desktop setup I think the Yeti looks a little bit better it has that big thick full full look to it I know that's what she said let's see you got some mom you got your knobs on the side this I could lock it into place okay and also real quick let me show you something I ordered also that came with this now well extra 22 bucks you can get yourself a pop filter all right so I got a pop filter the same one if you bundle it up you save $10 this what the pop filter looks like let me just spa beast this open real quick and see what it looks like okay so here's the pop filter nice looking quality one not too fancy not to keep though alright 22 bucks it is what it is so we'll set that up later but um now for the live test can't do it right now but what I'll do is my next Amazon warrior video will probably be tomorrow night and actually tonight since I got this right here we got some pineapple Ciroc on deck tonight we're gonna get some in just this live commentary so I use this microphone tonight instead of using the editor keys and we'll do the live commentary with this and uh y'all hear the sound quality for yourself so basically I only speak on bill quality and what it looks like this looks hot though it just looks better on my desktop setup and it's gonna look tough now I was originally gonna get this silver one because that matches the Mac and all my other aluminum products but once I've seen the black one fell in love with this one all right with the built-in stand - now this is hot with the built-in stand that's another thing about the end of the keys one you have to get your own stand all right so I've been using all kind of different stands at least this one has to stand built-in I saw 130 bucks for this hit me up in the comments let me know what y'all think once we set up the pop filter it'll look like this like it it'll be like this once you set this up now let me see I could tighten this up okay it was loose that's one thing I wasn't feeling my man already told me that he got the same one he told me to have - wow this started getting loose we'll see I'm not really moving around too much but we'll see once I install a pop filter look like this ISO nice little setup on the desktop for when I'm doing the live stream and when I'm doing the UH the video game streams hit me up in the comments let me know what y'all think about this one shout out to everybody that rock with me on Facebook Foursquare Twitter Google+ shout outs on Google says I see a holding down that Facebook page shout out to everybody hit me up on boxer and especially shout-out to everybody rock or me on Instagram yeah I know that's why I'm at full time on a percent full throttle and a special shout-out to everybody rocking with the Amazon warrior yall already know screen gangsters own dick get your drapes ready get your pineapple Ciroc ready oh yeah one more thing I almost forgot fellas ladies say it with me or yeah haters or yeah trolls going to dick your boy floss I'm out deuces\n"