YETI - Blackout






Category: microphones






Category: microphones
Was tired of picking up every little background noise with my old mic, so I gave this a shot. The cardioid pattern really locks onto my voice and rejects room echo, plus the build feels tough enough to survive a tour.
Picked this up for recording vocals at home—the built-in pop filter cuts out sibilance way better than my old external setup. Setup was plug-and-play, and it captures even subtle breath details without distortion.
The noise cancellation is incredibly clean for spoken word, and the mute button is satisfyingly tactile. Setup took literally two minutes, just plug and play.
The mute button is satisfyingly tactile and the cardioid pattern really locks onto my voice, even with my loud PC fans running. Feels built to last, no creaking plastic here.
Switched from a cheaper mic and the difference is night and day—the rejection of room noise is unreal. Even with my loud computer fan right next to it, my voice stays crystal clear in recordings and calls.
Finally, a mic that actually rejects background noise so well my coworkers don't hear my neighbor's lawnmower. The broadcast-quality sound makes me sound like a pro on calls, and the mute button is satisfyingly clicky.
I was blown away by how quickly this mic picks up even subtle voice nuances, and the built-in shock mount really cuts down on handling rumble. Perfect for podcasting without extra gear.
The background noise rejection on this thing is incredible — I can record right next to my air conditioner and it barely picks up a hum. The built-in shock mount also saved a take when I accidentally bumped my desk.
The silence this mic picks up is uncanny—it doesn't even register my computer fan humming in the background. I've been using it for voiceovers and the clarity on my plosives is night and day compared to my old setup.
Picked this up for my home studio and the way it rejects background noise is honestly impressive — my keyboard clicks are completely gone from recordings. The built-in shock mount also saved me from bumping the desk a couple times already.