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Check out these savings on Blue microphones at Amazon of as Oct. 22:
When you’re spending hours on working on content to show the world, whether that’s YouTube videos, Twitch streams, or a podcast, you’re also looking for ways to set your work apart. Sure, having a unique idea can help you stand out, but throwing in some good production value certainly doesn’t hurt.
One simple way to up your game? Getting that sweet, crystal clear sound from a USB microphone. It may seem obvious (especially if you’re in the podcast game), but nice audio is an almost surefire way to give your content a more professional air. And as of Oct. 22, Blue USB microphones are on sale at Amazon.
Though they may look a little fancy at first glance, these mics are made for plugging and playing, so they’re great for beginner content creators and veterans alike. Here are three of our favorite picks from the sale plus what they bring to the table, so you can find the mic that works best for you.
Yes, the most expensive pick on this list is also our top pick, but we promise it’s not without good reason. The Blue Yeti is one of Blue’s top-selling mics and Amazon’s top-selling computer microphone. Here’s why: First, this microphone can capture sound in four different pickups (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, and stereo), which is especially useful for tailoring how you’re capturing audio for the type of content you’re making. How you might want to record yourself sitting in front of a computer while you stream, for instance, differs from how you and a friend sitting across a table might want to record yourselves a podcast. In either case, three condensers and a gain control knob right on the mic helps your audio come out nice and crisp. And you’ll be able to monitor that easily since you can plug your headphones right into the mic and listen as you record. Basically, the Yeti is an all-around solid choice that’s currently sitting at a pretty impressive price point — and it comes it fun different colors. What more could you want?
As passionate as you might be about your new Twitch channel, maybe you’re not prepared to drop $100 on a mic, and that’s totally valid. The good news is, you can still squeeze out some pretty good sound quality with the Blue Snowball Ice. This mic uses a cardioid pickup pattern only, which means it’s great at capturing sound from someone sitting right in front of it. In other words, it’ll function well for streamers, podcasters, or even people who want to add a little something extra to their work calls. It has a cool retro-design and an adjustable stand so you can position the mic just how you need it. It may not have all the fancy bells and whistles (or a place to plug your headphones in directly) but this price point offers a much lower threshold of entry to get a sound quality that will be a vast improvement over your computer’s built-in microphone.
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If you’re not quite ready to grab the Yeti but want something will a little more heft than the Snowball Ice, the Yeti Nano is your best bit. Think Yeti, but a little smaller (both in size and features list). With this mic, you get two pickup patterns — cardioid and omnidirectional — and two condensers to help deliver quality audio. It comes with a headphone output and a desktop app for your gain controls. Plus, if your desk doesn’t offer a ton of space for a new mic setup, no worries — this little guy takes up minimal real estate. As a cool bonus, the mic also comes with the Blue VO!CE software, which lets you mess around with some fun voice modulations. Between these three mics, the Nano’s features and price definitely solidify it as the solid middle ground choice.
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