When you plug the microphone in, you’ll see that the ring around this dial has some LED elements. Beneath the prominent Blue logo (that’s the company, not the color-the logo is black), the volume dial and mute button have been combined into a single dial with a built-in button. The cylindrical body of the Yeti has been squared off a bit this is technically called a “squircle,” if you can bring yourself to say it without cringing. The microphone controls have been condensed and made even more useful. Almost all of these elements have carried over from the smaller Yeti Nano. It seems Blue is switching from its default grey finish to a matte black-it makes sense, given the focus on streamers over podcasters. The unit we were sent is all black with a dark chrome finish beneath the mic element and on the bottom of the base. It’s still a big, beefy, and oh-so-satisfying microphone, covered in steel with a handsome and sturdy stand.
If you’re familiar with the original Yeti, the new Yeti X won’t seem like a revolutionary change. There might not be enough here to demand an upgrade if you’re happy with your original Yeti, but the Yeti X has surpassed the original and ensures that Blue holds onto its crown for years to come. Interface tweaks and a handy live level readout are the biggest improvements, but the new software is a welcome addition, too. The Yeti X streamlines the formula that made the original so fantastic, with new features that make it even easier for novices to make great recordings.
The answer is by making small but appreciable refinements to the beloved formula.
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