Blue Yeti USB Microphone (Factory Reconditioned; Blue, Silver or Black)

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01-01-2020 at 05:03 AM #4

Thank you so much for this! I have been waiting a long time for it, and finally bought one.

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01-01-2020 at 06:31 AM #5

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This seems like it would be overkill just for things like Skype calls, any other cheaper recommendations?

Yes but only because your incoming audio will have to be routed through a speaker or headset setup. You can find a Bluetooth headset will be just as capable for Skype calls. This is amazing for narrating/voice overs (what I use it for), recording podcast audio or singing vocals

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01-01-2020 at 08:06 AM #6

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This seems like it would be overkill just for things like Skype calls, any other cheaper recommendations?

The snowball by this same company is really good quality for $40-50

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01-01-2020 at 08:28 AM #7

How does this keep my beer cold?

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01-01-2020 at 08:32 AM #8

Refurbished for 65? Is it really a price?

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I believe the below is the better deal since no taxes for me and new with extra warranty. Forget about the game.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1501441-REG/blue_0557_yeti_assassin_s_creed_bundle_cool.html

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01-01-2020 at 08:35 AM #9

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How does this keep my beer cold?

You can buy a small can fridge with the money you're saving buying this instead of a new one. I've never seen a New or refurbished version of this mic for this price. Only used and never like new condition. I love this color so much and waited about six months until it went on sale for about $80 new. It is best for recording speaking, but I have used it for recording music as well.

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01-01-2020 at 08:48 AM #10

Awesome! My kid wanted this for Christmas but couldn't bring myself to spend the $100 for it but for $65…Definitely in for one and it's in the color he wanted too. Thanks OP!

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01-01-2020 at 08:58 AM #11

Worth considering

"By Donald T. on 2/21/2019 3:53:16 AM
This mic might be great but I don't know that because I purchased a refurbished model. I am a 40 year veteran audio engineer. I purchased this mic for my son who does a youtube webcast and wanted to help him upgrade. The first one we I ordered worked as expected .... for one day then went dead. I returned for it an exact replacement. The second one did not work as expected right from the start. With all gains at max (windows, video editor and microphone) the signal barely moved the input meter and not surprisingly the recorded sound was so low it was not usable."

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01-01-2020 at 09:35 AM #12

For those interested in this for podcasting, voice over or anything with just one single person speaking, so yourself a favor and get the Samson Q2U instead. Better in all aspects, unless you want to use this to speak with two people or a group.

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01-01-2020 at 09:43 AM #13

Other than color what's the difference between these reconditioned and https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr..._cool.html ? I looked at the specs and I can't see any differences.

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01-01-2020 at 09:47 AM #14

I would spend a little bit more for an audio-technica AT2020 if you're doing audio work or just want a really good microphone in general, it's $20 more on Amazon for a renewed one.

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01-01-2020 at 10:06 AM #15

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For those interested in this for podcasting, voice over or anything with just one single person speaking, so yourself a favor and get the Samson Q2U instead. Better in all aspects, unless you want to use this to speak with two people or a group.

A while back I bought the Samson Meteor Mic. From the time I opened the box, it didn't work correctly. So I am super hesitant to buy another Samson given their track record.