Is this microphone as good as the Blue Yeti? I hear a lot of people recommend the Yeti.
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i think this one is better then blue yeti here some stuff i did with audio technica https://soundcloud.com/jaereload
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This is a GREAT mic! However the Blue Yetti has features that make it a more diverse mic. It all depends on what you need, I am a lyricist, I only use my voice. The Yeti features triple capsule array, allowing you to record your choice of 3 patterns, giving you recording capabilities usually requiring multiple microphones.You might also want to consider functionality, the yeti has a built-in headphone amplifier, and controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute, and microphone gain on the microphone.Where as the AT2020 has no controls on the mic, if it is plugged in, it's on. This is a GREAT mic! However the Blue Yetti has features that make it a more diverse mic. It all depends on what you need, I am a lyricist, I only use my voice. The Yeti features triple capsule array, allowing you to record your choice of 3 patterns, giving you recording capabilities usually requiring multiple microphones.You might also want to consider functionality, the yeti has a built-in headphone amplifier, and controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute, and microphone gain on the microphone.Where as the AT2020 has no controls on the mic, if it is... » Read More This is a GREAT mic! However the Blue Yetti has features that make it a more diverse mic. It all depends on what you need, I am a lyricist, I only use my voice. The Yeti features triple capsule array, allowing you to record your choice of 3 patterns, giving you recording capabilities usually requiring multiple microphones.You might also want to consider functionality, the yeti has a built-in headphone amplifier, and controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute, and microphone gain on the microphone.Where as the AT2020 has no controls on the mic, if it is plugged in, it's on. « Show Less
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The issue I have with the Yeti, is really just a problem with the company Blue. They have horrendous customer service, so you have to really hope your mic has no issues. The Snowballs from the same company have had issues for people, especially the iCE version, which is how this was discovered. Audio Technica just seems like the much wiser choice for build quality and company support, plus its sized nicely to be installed into a shockmount, which you will want if you are going to use this thing professionally.
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I have both the Blue Yeti and the GoMic. The Yeti is 200x better but the GoMic is ultra portable. I would suggest you take the heavy metal base off your Yeti and travel with that if you can. Just use a cup to hold it up =) The GoMic is my backup. I use it for my podcast (Travel Like a Boss)
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Recording quality for me has been excellent. I use an external mic for voice work for audio-books. Haven't used the internal, built-in mics much, so I can't speak to their recording quality.
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I don't own a Blue Yeti microphone yet but if the grille is similar in size with that of the Shure SM58 and the like, then this foam should be fine to use with the Yeti. Hope this helps, all the best!
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I am not sure about that mic but I use it for the Blue Yeti as well as my MXL 990. It is a very strong mic stand with a heavy base and strong tighteners. The yeti is huge so I think the snowball would work but can't say for sure! I love the stand though. Great for heavy duty mics for podcasting, online radio, and announcing.
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It will depend upon what you need it for. I do all spoken word work so the Spark is ideal for me with a single polar pattern as a portable recording solution. The Yeti has more options for a variety of recording scenarios. (Dialogue/Interview, a whole room; all based on switching the pick-up pattern of the mic) Again, as a portable solution, the Spark is excellent: Great sound, great portable recording options. (laptop, iphone, ipad) The Yeti is, perhaps, a better multi-use mic. (can't speak to the audio quality personally, but I know many who love it.)
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yes, it has a better microphone, different design, and I think it has better quality. If you're really unsure then just go on their site: theflip.com. (Duh!)
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I've used both with no issues. It seems to be a very good microphone for its price.
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Definitely i used mine for everything until i upgraded. Practice, recording, performing. It works fine for all, one gripe though. Its a bit quiet when performing outside, requiring you to put your mouth really close. Other than that it's a great mic. Durable, sounds good.
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Can anyone confirm that they have used this mic while recording video. I'm looking to record video and high quality audio without having to sync up the feeds
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Hello Jon. The only thing on the bottom of the mic is a mini USB port, headphone jack, and a female threaded opening for a jack-stand. That picture looks a little deceiving. Not sure where they plugged it in, maybe the jack-stand opening? I just attached to the back of the Yeti as directed. Works fine.
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It's a very good mic and it also come with a mic popper which can help it. I've been using mines for almost a year now and I'm satisfied with it each time i use it. I would recommend it if you're just starting in home recording and for the price, it's a great deal!
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the short answer is no. The blue yeti pro requires phantom power, which is spec'ed at 48vdc from a standard XLR (although it does have a wide operating range). The power supplied by a computer sound card is not configured to supply phantom power to professional microphones, as in this case. There are microphones designed for use with a sound card that will work properly, in this case, the USB connection would be the (only) option without using an external preamplifier with phantom power (a two channel small mixer would work fine, which you could then route the outputs to your sound card.). hope this helps.
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The mic will SURELY disappoint on this set. I have found the best microphone for the person on the other end was on the Sennheiser ie80i and on the Bowens & Wilkins C5. The PFE232 and the UE900 haven't given me a lot of complaints on the other end, but didn't fair QUITE as well as the first two (but I like their sound a little better-so they are the ones I ended up staying with). However, the ControlTalk was one that I got remarkable amounts of complaints about from other people.
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Yes it's a great mic. I used it with the Scarlett 18i20. Also with a mackie mixer to outboard beheringer compressor.
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Honestly... I probably wouldn't want to put any Blue mic's on it. I currently have my Blue Yetti in it and it's really way to heavy for it.
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Since I have both and tried them out, they are the same thing (regarding the sound quality). the only difference as you said is the mic.