Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti X USB Microphone for Gaming, Streaming, Podcasting, Twitch, YouTube, Discord, Recording for PC and Mac, 4 Polar Patterns, Studio Quality Sound, Plug & Play-Black

I bought this USB Yeti X specifically to be used in my Music Production Studio, in particular for my Arturia Vocoder V and Ableton Live. I think it’s a great sounding microphone and the interface with headphones and Microphone levels is well thought out. I use it on a Boom Arm instead of the supplied desk stand. The only issue I’ve had is not with the microphone but with the “Buggy” GHub Application. It would not install on my MacBook Pro M1 Chip but it did on my older iMac with a Intel Chip. After going back and forth with Logictec support here was how I had to install it in my MacBook Pro “I would like to confirm if your Mac Book PRO has an M1 or Intel Chip. If your Mac Book PRO has an M1 chip. Please kindly try the troubleshooting steps below. Drag "Logitech g hub installer" into the default application folder in terminal: sudo /Applications/lghub_installer.app/Contents/MacOS/lghub_installer ; exit; hit enter and enter your password. It'll download and install. It'll look like it gets stuck at 99.894669, but give it a minute and it ill prompt you to finish and relaunch.” So I had to use Terminal on my MacBook Pro to finally get it to install. Now here is the other issue, some of the features in GHub work fine, like changing the Polarity or selecting the different Blue Voice Presets but the feature to Record your voice in order to reference how you sound does not work properly. I can get it to record my Voice ONCE, then it will not do it again. The only way is to quit GHub, launch it again and try to record again. But same issue I can only record my voice sample 1 time. It won’t let me try to record a different voice sample after that Also none of the Ambient Sounds or Expressions in GHub play either. Logictec has been notified of the issue but has yet to resolve it. BTW, it is the same issue on my iMac so it’s not the computer. In any event I still think it’s a great microphone, nice quality, good sounding, easy USB Interface and the price was right. I hope the GHub issue gets resolved but it’s not stopping my workflow. UPDATE 4.14.2023 After several emails with Matt at Tech Support is was determined there was a problem and an Update to GHub would be done. Yesterday I received notification that the Update Version was available. I downloaded the Update and GHub is now working perfectly. One note, for some reason when I launched it my recorded voice sounded like an Alien. Anyway Matt mentioned to check the Effects settings and sure enough the an Effect was turned on. Once I set the Effects to off everything is working as it should. By the way if you record your voice for a long enough time (like 45 seconds or so) you can play it back and switch between hearing all of the Preset Mic Sounds and the Effects without having to re record or stop and start again. I have to say as much as the troubleshooting was annoying at times Matt and the Logitech Support Team did a great job.

The signal quality is outstanding and then some. Plug in and record right away. Just plug v in usb cable. Attach headphones for zero latency monitoring. No driver download needed plug in change audio settings inside recording software. You'll be shocked at how much of your room is recorded; that you didn't hear before. Your ceiling fan is loud. Your air conditioning system screams. Your neighbors are playing loud music. Cleaning the wax out of your ears with an affordable option in a small green and yellow box labeled Debroxyl; will help you get a better understanding and more transparent veiw of what you are really recording. It's a really good microphone; considering it's price and ease of use. I recommend it for first timers. You'll be surprised at what you think needs to change within your environment to record the best quality vocals. It's an ideal microphone for vocals recorded by all skill levels. Not have to download drivers for it to work; us awesome. Plugging in and changing settings inside computer; is all You'll need to do for proper set up of this extremely affordable, effective, efficient way to record analog/acoustic audio into a digital format where undo can reduce the sound of failure. Free software like adove audacity is great for recording short wave files easily. I recommend Audacity, because it is a free software with a lot of powerful effects that are normally found inside expensive software like pro tools, logic pro, garage band, ableton live, cakewalk pro, sonar from cakewalk. Adobe has a lot of free software with a lot of powerful tools that don't require a large intelligence level to use.

Good quality, nice sound

I initially avoided considering this microphone, because it is software-driven, and I was using a Surface for some recording. Since replacing my CPU fan, I'm sticking to the tried and true computer, and this microphone is going to save me some serious time in post-production! I have a profile that is perfect for my single-narrative audio sessions. I will likely create multiple profiles, depending on what I'm producing! DO NOT judge this mic out of the box! You must install G Hub (downloaded from Logitech), and you must take time to configure it. There are community profiles available to get you a head-start. *** BIG HINT - You MUST create an account, set a profile name and icon to use downloaded profiles or to use the record/playback function within G Hub! *** This mic is a huge upgrade from the Yeti, and I've only started to explore my options! I'm currently using this for audiobook production. ** Update 10/1/2021 ** I've been using this mic for a full 9 months now, and have run into a HUGE issue - the G Hub software. If you run this mic without any setup, it's just loud and obnoxious. You must setup a profile and lock your settings. You should also disable updates! If you don't, the automatic update will wipe out your profile, and the update will NOT be compatible! It can take HOURS to find the sweet spot! That being said, this is where the Mic Test turns out to be a beautiful tool! The first time you run it, you'll be annoyed that it plays constantly in a loop. You'll be annoyed, until you figure out this gives you the opportunity to tweak your sound while listening to yourself in a steady loop! It's PERFECT! Use it, and you can get a good profile setup in minutes vs. hours! I'm actually debating letting another update come through!

IMPORTANT: People are saying the usb port is not well made. This is objectively false. The cord is just not fully formed from the factory. You can fix this yourself very easily with a needle by bending up the two tabs on the flat side of the end that plugs into the microphone. Still annoying that it isn’t ready to use from the factory though. Otherwise, everything works great. Heavy, well built, sleek design (minus the lights which aren’t very customizable - they can’t bit dimmed enough for my taste). Software is pretty easy to use but sometimes the gain resets itself.

The Blue Yeti X Professional has been an exceptional addition to my recording setup, proving its worth across various applications like podcasting and YouTube content creation. The high-resolution metering and LED lighting are not just visually appealing but also incredibly functional, providing real-time visual feedback that’s crucial during recording sessions. The Blue VO!CE effects are a standout feature, offering a suite of broadcast vocal effects that elevate the audio quality to professional standards. Whether it’s for gaming, streaming, or recording, this microphone delivers crisp, clear sound that captures the nuances of the human voice beautifully. I concur with the average rating of 4.5 stars. This microphone isn’t just a tool; it’s a game-changer for anyone serious about their audio quality. The ease of use, combined with its robust build and versatile features, makes the Blue Yeti X a top contender in its category.

Great microphone

I bought this as an upgrade to the Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 that I have, specifically for use while working at home. This is a fantastic sounding microphone compared to Microsoft headset. Highly recommended to download the Logitech G Hub software as it has voice presets and allows you to customize the lighting of the display, as well as giving you fine-grained control of the sound and readout that you don't get otherwise. I wouldn't bother using the Blue Sherpa software, as the G Hub appears to give you everything in the Sherpa plus the color adjustments, and has a better UI. The Sherpa appears like legacy software. The mic and stand appear to be mostly metal. It's very solid and actually has quite a bit of weight to it. A minor gripe: One of the reasons I went with this mic is that it has a hardware mute button. Many mics don't, and are simply on all the time, forcing you to unplug them. However, when toggling the Yeti-X's mute button on/off during recording, it produces a very audible thump or clicking noise. Another issue with the mute button, is if you are not careful when you press it, you will inadvertently change the volume/gain. You won't know this using the built-in display on the mic, as it doesn't show the levels with any granularity. However, the G Hub software shows the level from 1 - 100, so it's easy to see. The gain display on the mic is not consistent, but one dot corresponds with about a 6 - 8 level adjustment in the G Hub software. The only odd thing, as mentioned in many reviews both here on Amazon and elsewhere on the web, is that the connection is the legacy micro USB port instead of USB-C, which is standard on most new devices. It makes no sense in 2020. However, that's a MINOR gripe and not worthy of a star deduction, as micro USB is a universal standard and replacement cords are easy to find. The people lamenting the fact that is has micro USB are being overly critical. I have many devices that are micro USB, and it's not going away anytime soon. Also, I haven't had any issues with the USB cord disconnecting. My guess is that's user error. The mic is supposed to sit vertical so I'm not sure how you manage to pull the cord out inadvertently. One thing to note, is that the mic with the stand is quite big. Bigger than I was expecting. On the included stand it sits about 11 and 1/4 inches high, and the base is about 4 and 1/2 inches wide, so be aware. I did buy a windscreen for it (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXOJZJ9), but the mic sits far enough away from me that it's not really necessary. Plus the grille is pleasing to look at and it'd be a shame to cover it up. :) I'm glad I bought this when I did as it appears to be sold out in a lot of places.