I am having a debate on this versus the Blue Yeti, any ideas?
1148237
It will depend upon what you need it for. I do all spoken word work so the Spark is ideal for me with a single polar pattern as a portable recording solution. The Yeti has more options for a variety of recording scenarios. (Dialogue/Interview, a whole room; all based on switching the pick-up pattern of the mic) Again, as a portable solution, the Spark is excellent: Great sound, great portable recording options. (laptop, iphone, ipad) The Yeti is, perhaps, a better multi-use mic. (can't speak to the audio quality personally, but I know many who love it.)
1148238
It is much easier to change the gain on the Yeti. It has a separate control. The Spark has a multi-use control; it's trickier and kind of annoying. The Spark can attach directly to an iPad/iPhone. Yeti cannot. Both have excellent recording quality. Good luck.
1148239
Spark is way better has much clearer audio and you can plug it into any Apple product with the Lightning adapter
1148240
The Yeti has that deeper, rich voice, but the Spark sounds just as good with that really good amount of clarity. That depends and what are you doing or what are you using it for. Yeti was on stereo setting not cardioid so it recorded in both directions. Spark has built it "earthquake" technology or something that acts as an optical stabilization. So much bass difference between the Spark and the Yeti. Spark is most expensive but best sound quality definitely, audio is louder and a bit more clearer than Yeti. I think the Spark is much much better in my opinion.﻿
1695872
yeti all the way.http://www.yeticoolers.com/categories/Tundra-Series/bottom of the page.RB
52407
I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with the blue one at all. I don't know how it compares.
2210389
The Platinum edition lists as being 0.5 lbs heavier than the Silver, despite having the exact same features. Additionally, the a slightly more gun metal, or anodized color tone, seeming just a bit sepia-like. The Silver is a much cleaner looking silver color. Both have a deep matte finish. You can compare them at their amazon page: Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone - PlatinumJust use the color selection tool right below the list price to see the very subtle difference.
470509
It will only hold the blue yeti if you get the blue microphone radius shockmount. The standard yeti mic stand screws into the sides of the mic. The shock mount is made specifically for the yeti as the bottom mounting hold is only half an inch deep and nearly an inch wide and is not a standard size at all. However the radius shockmount has the standard mic boom sized holes at its base. The yeti is meant to hang upside down in the shockmount. From personal experience, the yeti is very heavy but this mic stand is incredible. However, it will only give a steady platform if the boom arm is online with the length of the base to act as a counter weight. Also if you do this, the radius shock mount has 2 plastic o-rings and a screw that allow you to angle the mic and shockmount up or down. The only way to keep it level is to replace those plastic o-rings with the rubber o-rings that are in the standard yeti mic stand where it screws into the sides of the mic.
2241518
I use it for gaming and commentary and it's great if you are recording, or if you have other people making noises around you because it cancels it out and only records you however this mic is very low. That is a common complaint about it, no matter how many settings I try to adjust, there's no way to increase the volume any more. I have a hard time talking in game, and everyone says my mic is too low. I gave it to my boyfriend who now uses it to record his songs, and play acoustic guitar. For this purpose it works flawlessly with great sound. I recommend the Blue yeti for gaming and commentaries, my gamer friend swapped from the snowball to this, and I plan on doing so too. I use it for gaming and commentary and it's great if you are recording, or if you have other people making noises around you because it cancels it out and only records you however this mic is very low. That is a common complaint about it, no matter how many settings I try to adjust, there's no way to increase the volume any more. I have a hard time talking in game, and everyone says my mic is too low. I gave it to my boyfriend who now uses it to record his songs, and play acoustic guitar. For this purpose it works flawlessly with great sound. I recommend the Blue yeti for gaming and... » Read More I use it for gaming and commentary and it's great if you are recording, or if you have other people making noises around you because it cancels it out and only records you however this mic is very low. That is a common complaint about it, no matter how many settings I try to adjust, there's no way to increase the volume any more. I have a hard time talking in game, and everyone says my mic is too low. I gave it to my boyfriend who now uses it to record his songs, and play acoustic guitar. For this purpose it works flawlessly with great sound. I recommend the Blue yeti for gaming and commentaries, my gamer friend swapped from the snowball to this, and I plan on doing so too. « Show Less
642124
This is way better than the yeti because all you need is beer .no tequila, no mix, no frozen fruit if you get that into it. Yetis for the fancy folk I'm part of the drinking class
1932347
If the Microphone needs phantom power of 48vdc to run the microphone this will not work. Also impendence is part of the answer as well. If the microphone is high impedance going into a low impedance input you may get an in accurate match for frequency response. This would sound tinny or very low volume. You may have to get preamp or cheap mixer to put between the microphone and your recording device that has phantom power. This is a less than 100.00 fix that will give you the best flexibility as well as keep the noise level down that could come from having to turn your input source up to much. Also looking at other comment if Blue Yeti is USB this would not work.
291876
I have nothing to compare it to in terms of compatibility with Yetis, as this is the first I've used for it. However, yes, mine does mount and hold in place on my desktop Yeti without issue.
1702997
Yes, I have a Blue Yeti and it works if you fasten it to one of the side arms. It's a bit precarious and it scratches the paint of on the inside of the arm but it works fine.
852235
I am an owner, not a merchant. I have the first version which is green and the latest model is blue. I've examined the blue version and cannot find a significant difference between the two, other than cosmetic. I've been using mine a few years and it works great, assuming it is set up correctly with a good blade. The current price shown in the Amazon add is about $100 more than I paid but, that was a few years ago and I didn't get free shipping so, you might want to look at all costs involved.
724824
I haven't used the blue bottle to be honest. I'd say don't waste your money though, it's the same company so it's probably not much better.
2210388
The Platinum edition lists as being 0.5 lbs heavier than the Silver, despite having the exact same features. Additionally, the a slightly more gun metal, or anodized color tone, seeming just a bit sepia-like. The Silver is a much cleaner looking silver color. Both have a deep matte finish. You can compare them at their amazon page: http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B008F4USMS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1352069030&sr=8-4&keywords=yeti+microphone Just use the color selection tool right below the list price to see the very subtle difference.
1925199
Use the microphone Audio-Technica AT2020 USB, everything is fine. Blue Yeti will work as well.
1999449
I've used this mic for a podcast, and it handles a speaking voice just fine. For instrumentals, I've had more success with the Blue Yeti.
803162
Not especially. I bought this mic, the clip broke and I have been unable to use it since without holding it. I Love Behringer products, but this is a really shoddily built mic. Id say save up a little more and get the Blu Yeti. 100x better quality and well built.
2062421
probably pretty good. its mostly about the media and other combinations to put in the media. I have ran this tumbler for hours and has finally wore me out. get on u-tube before buying. keep in mine, this unit is a little noise and creates dust. Put a small towel over the top and set it in the garage.