Hello and welcome to the Podcasting University.
This special episode is all about microphones and specifically Blue Microphones. In episode-8 of the show, I had talked about finding the best microphone for podcasting from the perspective of technical pre-requisites.
If you haven’t listened to it, then I would recommend that you do it now.
The difference between getting a listener to tune in to the show and listen to the entire 20-30 minutes of your episode and the same listener switching off and moving over to another show is just the one thing – Quality.
Keep in mind that the audience’s attention span is less these days though podcasting can boast of better attention spans in comparison to some of the other mediums.
Still, it is important that you deliver quality to your audience if you want them to tune in to your show every week.
This quality is two-fold : Firstly the quality of the content and secondly the quality of the discourse.
The first part is something I will discuss in another episode.
The second part ie. quality of discourse has multiple aspects and one of it is to do with the audio quality.
Extremely good quality content delivered with poor audio can be a dampener for most listeners. They will tolerate it for some time because of the quality of the content but will eventually drop off.
Good quality audio enhances the production value of your podcast and can help in customer retention. And one of the most critical things in good audio quality is your microphone.
If you are serious about your podcast and are into the game for the long run, then investing in a good microphone makes real sense.
And in this episode I will tell you about the Blue Yeti, which is a top class microphone which can help you do away with the need of expensive mixers and other equipments. If you are looking to go a notch up on your audio quality and take your show a level up, then this mic is definitely something you need to check out.
The Blue Yeti – Multifunctional Microphone
The Blue Yeti is a family of microphones from Blue and is the best selling amongst all their products.
It works on the Blue Voice technology that helps these mics produce clear and powerful broadcast quality sound for podcasting. Its Internal preamp and analog to digital converter ensures that you don’t need any other gear to start recording your podcast.
You will find studio controls on the mic itself which means that you are in charge of everything in your recording and streaming process. Add to it the unique positionable design and you have everything required to optimize your audio quality.
One of the unique features of the Blue Yeti is its quick pick-up patterns, thanks to the three condenser microphone capsules. This gives its microphone its versatility and gives you the flexibility to record without multiple microphones. There are 4 different pattern modes that are available on the Yeti which you can use as per your requirement.
The first one is the cardioid mode. This setting records sound sources that are directly in front of the microphone which means you get a rich, full-bodied sound. This is the best mode for podcasting especially if you a solo producer. It can also be used for voiceovers.
The second mode is the Stereo mode. This mode uses both the left and right channels, so you get a wide, realistic sound. This is the best setting for recording acoustic guitar, choir etc.
The third setting is the Omnidirectional setting. This setting picks up sound equally from all around the mic. This setting records audio that gives you a feeling as if you are in the middle of what is happeneing. This mode is best suited for multi person podcasts where there are more than 2 people recroding a show and also is the best to record live performane of bands.
The last one is the birectional mode, also called as the interview setting. This setting helps record the audio from both the front and rear of the microphone and is best suited for recording a duet or a two-person interview.
The Blue Yeti is compatible with both Macs and PCs.
Blue Yeti Features – a Quick Recap
Here’s some of the features of the Blue Yeti in a quick recap:
- Studio Control on the Mic itself
- Unique positionable design
- Quick pick-up patterns
- Three Condensor microphone capsules giving it versatility and flexibility
- 4 different recording modes – Cardioid, Stereo, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional
- Compatible with both Macs and PCs
So that was the Blue Yeti for you.
The Blue Yeti is available on the Amazon website. You can also check the Blue range of microphones at https://community.hubhopper.com. The links are available in the description as well.
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