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Blue Yeti Blackout USB Microphone (Black) Expired

$75
$129.99
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GameStop has Blue Yeti Blackout USB Microphone (Black) on sale for $74.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member ILikeTechno for posting this deal.

Features:
  • Tri-capsule array—three condenser capsules can record almost any situation
  • Multiple pattern selection—cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional and stereo
  • Gain control, mute button,zero-latency headphone output
  • Unique positionable design
  • Perfect for vocals, musical instruments, podcasting, voiceovers, interviews, gaming, field recordings, conference calls and more
  • Plug 'n play—Mac and PC compatible

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  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by GameStop customers.
  • About this deal:
    • This deal price is $55 lower (42% savings) than the list price of $129.99.
    • This price id $10 lower than this previous Frontpage deal.
  • About this store:
    • GameStop return policy may be found here.
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GameStop [gamestop.com] has the Yeti Blackout USB Microphone for $74.99 (Regularly $129.99). Plus get free shipping. Deal is for today only.


Product Description
  • The ultimate professional USB microphone
  • Tri-capsule array—three condenser capsules can record almost any situation
  • Multiple pattern selection—cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional and stereo
  • Gain control, mute button,zero-latency headphone output
  • Unique positionable design
  • Perfect for vocals, musical instruments, podcasting, voiceovers, interviews, gaming, field recordings, conference calls and more
  • Plug 'n play—Mac and PC compatible
MICROPHONE AND PERFORMANCE
  • Power Required/Consumption: 5V 150mA
  • Sample Rate: 48 kHz
  • Bit Rate: 16-bit
  • Capsules: 3 Blue-proprietary 14mm condenser capsules
  • Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Bidirectional, Omnidirectional, Stereo
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
  • Max SPL: 120dB (THD: 0.5% 1kHz)
  • Dimensions (extended in stand): 4.72 (12cm) x 4.92(12.5cm) x 11.61(29.5cm)
  • Weight (microphone): 1.2 lbs (.55 kg)
  • Weight (stand): 2.2 lbs (1 kg)
HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
  • Impedance: 16 ohms
  • Power Output (RMS): 130 mW
  • THD: 0.009%
  • Frequency Response: 15 Hz - 22 kHz
  • Signal to Noise: 100dB
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
WINDOWS
  • Windows Vista, 7, 8 (or newer)
  • USB 1.1/2.0 (or newer)
  • 64MB RAM (or better)
MACINTOSH
  • Mac OSX (10.4.11 or higher)
  • USB 1.1/2.0
  • 64 MB RAM (minimum)
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CrimsonFeather4345
12-22-2021 at 10:57 AM.
12-22-2021 at 10:57 AM.
They haven't been this price for a long time now, especially (and maybe never?) in this color (black). I've been following and this is a deal. $25 off the "on sale" price from other retailers. Very nice mic with lots of after-market options. Using mine with a shock mount, a foam pop-filter, and a silicone sleeve too.
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JONLIVE
12-22-2021 at 12:26 PM.
12-22-2021 at 12:26 PM.
This has noise canceling?
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isekii
12-22-2021 at 01:08 PM.
12-22-2021 at 01:08 PM.
is this what the streamers use ?
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havok86
12-22-2021 at 01:35 PM.
12-22-2021 at 01:35 PM.
Quote from JONLIVE :
This has noise canceling?

It does not. I had a yeti for years, even with the gain down all the way it picked up my keyboard (blue keys). Also picks up a lot of background noise since it is a condenser mic. If you want better noise isolation you want to get a dynamic mic

with that said, this is still a solid deal for those looking. OP repped
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12-22-2021 at 01:37 PM.

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12-22-2021 at 01:37 PM.
Quote from isekii :
is this what the streamers use ?

This is popular amongst streamers though most graduate to an XLR setup. Usb interface + XLR mic. If you have a sound treated room this will work fine, if you have a lot of background noise then probably not the best option
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JDSanti
12-22-2021 at 02:01 PM.
12-22-2021 at 02:01 PM.
Quote from havok86 :
This is popular amongst streamers though most graduate to an XLR setup. Usb interface + XLR mic. If you have a sound treated room this will work fine, if you have a lot of background noise then probably not the best option
Yep this is exactly right. I would say that probably an even more popular option for mic is the Shure SM7B, it's considered the gold standard for streaming and podcasting, albeit a lot more expensive then the Yeti.
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TenderFeather7437
12-22-2021 at 02:09 PM.
12-22-2021 at 02:09 PM.
been looking at this mic for a while, it was often hovering around the $100 price tag. I almost pulled the trigger a few months ago but figured i didn't need it at the time. great price, thanks, repped!

Was also able to get same day delivery for free. IT added $2.50 to my order but to get this guy before christmas... yeet lmao
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davin900
12-22-2021 at 02:33 PM.
12-22-2021 at 02:33 PM.
I assume this would be overkill for Zoom calls? My current mic isn't great.
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Kaufboy
12-22-2021 at 03:12 PM.
12-22-2021 at 03:12 PM.
Quote from JDSanti :
Yep this is exactly right. I would say that probably an even more popular option for mic is the Shure SM7B, it's considered the gold standard for streaming and podcasting, albeit a lot more expensive then the Yeti.

At $359 the Shure SM7B is almost 5 times as expensive as this one on sale. How much better is the Shute?
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burgerbob
12-22-2021 at 03:20 PM.
12-22-2021 at 03:20 PM.
Quote from davin900 :
I assume this would be overkill for Zoom calls? My current mic isn't great.
I wouldn't say it's necessarily overkill. The biggest thing with any mic is to have it as close to your mouth as possible. When the mic is 3-6 inches from your mouth, it will sound much better than if you have it 2 feet away.

The best way to ensure you can get it close to your face is to buy a microphone arm. Oh, and talk into the side of this mic, not the top. And keep the mic pattern on cardioid.
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12-22-2021 at 03:35 PM.
12-22-2021 at 03:35 PM.
Quote from Kaufboy :
At $359 the Shure SM7B is almost 5 times as expensive as this one on sale. How much better is the Shute?

SM7B is what I currently have and I think it's definitely worth it. But it definitely is a big investment. You may want to start with a more basic setup like a Behringer um2 USB interface and a behringer XM8500. This will run you with cables about $70-$80. It doesn't look as nice as the SM7B but it will introduce you on how to use a dynamic mic. Imo XM8500 sounds better than the yeti and provides better noise isolation
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12-22-2021 at 03:37 PM.
12-22-2021 at 03:37 PM.
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At $359 the Shure SM7B is almost 5 times as expensive as this one on sale. How much better is the Shute?

I would say check videos on audio recordings and how they sound, for people who literally work daily with it I'm sure it's been worth it for them but for most people the yeti probably works just fine. The yeti and the shure are different types of mic, so it depends on more on your usage style.
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