It’s back and better than ever

We loved the original Yeti -- especially as a terrific addition to any podcaster’s arsenal. For the sequel, Blue Microphones made a great mic even better. The Yeti Pro targets singers, musicians, and anyone who needs a studio-quality microphone that hooks to their computer. This second-gen model keeps the easy USB connection of its predecessor and adds an analog stereo XLR out so it now works with all sorts of pro gear, too.

The newest Yeti bumps up the sound quality, delivering 24-bit 192kHz digital audio. These impressive numbers are backed up by the smooth, clean recordings Yeti Pro produces. To be honest, my recordings haven’t sounded this good…well, ever. I used the mic during band practice, and the Yeti Pro was equally adept at picking up everything from high-pitched vocal squeals to low-end bass riffs. It’s so good that it’s replacing our current studio recording mic.

A lot of mic for the money.

The headphone jack allows you to monitor recordings with zero latency, and you can use it for playback too. That was especially helpful once we realized that the audio pushed through USB to the Yeti Mic sounded fuller than from our MacBook Pro’s headphone jack.

Like its predecessor, the Yeti Pro sports three custom condenser capsules and four settings for different recording patterns: stereo, cardiod, omnidirectional, and bidirectional. These on-mic settings mean you can buy one mic and use it for a multitude of recording tasks. Thanks to the threaded mount, you can throw the Yeti on top of a mic stand… but if you think it looks big on a desk, it’s positively huge on a mic stand when compared to most vocal mics.

The bottom line. The Yeti Pro takes an already great mic and turns it up a few notches. It’s an awesome addition to any recording studio for both digital and analog recordings.