Best ~$150 USB Mic? Blue Yeti X vs Elgato Wave 3

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Link to Blue Yeti X : amzn.to/3qVGRAj ($169.99)
Link to Elgato Wave 3: amzn.to/3pkHCSP (Ranges from ~$149.99-$159.99)
Today we will be looking at the Blue Yeti X ($170) and the Elgato Wave 3 ($140ish), so of the best USB mics at the near $150 price range. These 2 mics are some of highest end USB mics on the market, and I figured I would compare them for anyone who is looking to purchase one of them and can't figure out which one to choose! I have found lots of uses for both of them, so this video should help if it's for you!
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@GENNARK 10 ай бұрын

Informative. Thank you sir 💯

@contrariancodex8038 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@M0RR1S9 2 жыл бұрын

great video, very professional. subbed

@Lordecai 3 жыл бұрын

That clip guard might be good as hell for singing tho, sometimes I dont hold back on certain letters all you hear is a terrible mess, but I hear you when you say it gets better raw audio

@brianhoward9217 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent - Thank you!

@MakoKong 3 жыл бұрын

Great review

@scumpuppies Жыл бұрын

Good review, though I cant say I agree with your sentiment of "Diminishing returns for an XLR" ....the quality, when paired with an audio interface is significantly better.

@rafapucpr 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review! Keep making more comparisons. I was curious, which microphone are you using in this video? It seems to sound great.

@Juggleboy 3 жыл бұрын

I'm using the Shure MV7

@rafapucpr 3 жыл бұрын

Oh It sounds great, it doesn't sound like a dynamic microphone. Thank you

@rob9x1 3 жыл бұрын

Thx this video was really helpful. But I could really use an answer for this question as well. I need a microphone to record sounds (and music) for game development. I'm looking mostly at the Yeti X. But I would need a little extra pitch on wich one of these that you would be recommended the most.

@xXxDaRkOlImxXx 3 жыл бұрын

you can change the gain from software of yeti x than the 2nd or 3rd level so you can accuratly set it up

@acekechi 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, personally I wish I could stream with elgato stuff and especially a mic, but I got a capture card and a small settup for Christmas so I could probably stream some wii u or switch games personally I feel I should get the yeti, but the wave 3 looks Great also, I might get that instead. Great video though!

@gjallarhorn456 27 күн бұрын

If you plan on streaming on pc in the future streamline the process by going full elgato ig you can piece it together over time. Elgato had your ease of mind at the forefront. Learning how everything works from facecam pro to stream deck to wave link shouldn't even take a week of toying around with to essentially master the stuff. That's how easy Elgato makes it for the user.

@teragadgets Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing with this I really need something more professional that won't break the bank...thank you!😊

@ThemeParkEnthusiast 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy using the Yeti x however the software needs a update. You have to have a certain resolution any bigger and it will not load. (for me anyway) Also the software wont load because it cant detect my mic which is very annoying.

@lllGSMlll 3 жыл бұрын

Like and sub just for giving timestamps right from start, real MVP

@brianhoward9217 2 жыл бұрын

I'm still not sure which one would be better for simple ol' zoom calls and the like. The video mentions STREAMING a hell of a LOT but I don't understand if he means that is interchangeable with zoom calling or simple video calling. Can anyone clarify this for me please? It would be very much appreciated as I would like to buy one of these two.

@songsandverses 3 жыл бұрын

Which would you prefer for music?

@Jair_Araujo 3 жыл бұрын

O melhor padrão para usar no Blue Yet é o Omni, Carduoid, bidirecional ou sterio?

@Polaroyce 3 жыл бұрын

What is your opinion on the fact that you need to plug your headphones into the mic in order to properly use the software. That restricts you from using high impedance headphones with a DAC/amp

@unimatrix00 Жыл бұрын

Some DACs come with a line in, that's where I plug my Yeti X into, then I change the mic/pc mix to strictly mic on the mic. Just need to make sure to turn off monitoring in the app you're using to record, since it's already on through the mic.

@jaitee3420 2 жыл бұрын

Which sucks is that I stream and they both are on sale. I’ve been using a snowball and loved it but the wave 3 has such a simple software to separate audio. Ik I can’t go wrong with both but it’s tuff😂

@InTrevWeTrust 11 ай бұрын

which one did you end up getting?

@invy2017 3 жыл бұрын

Curious to know if you got any copyright strikes from the Mario music in the bg? Great video btw. Helped me figure out which mic to get.

@shoyurei 3 жыл бұрын

which one you get? ive got mine already

@obviouslee1949 3 жыл бұрын

@@shoyurei Which one did u get and how do you like it? I am deciding between the two.

@shoyurei 3 жыл бұрын

@@obviouslee1949 i got the elgato because i wanna stream

@obviouslee1949 3 жыл бұрын

@@shoyurei How do you like it?

@KaiokynYT 3 жыл бұрын

@@obviouslee1949 i have the wave 3, and i absolutely love it. the software is the tits.

@imtiazmahmud879 Жыл бұрын

Physical 1:10 Yeti x pros 1:53 Wave 3 pros 4:22 Sound comparison 6:25 Yeti x cons 7:07 Wave 3 cons 8:18 Thoughts 8:58

@serrael-182 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@CodeVenomSnakes 3 жыл бұрын

Can this work Nvidia shadowplay for normal youtube gaming videos. I am not streaming anything soon yet.

@VanjaKJ 2 жыл бұрын

The yeti x is more clear while the elgato is more muted. But I do like the softer sound of the elgato compared to the harsher sound of the yeti x. This video helped me in my choice of mic! Elgato wave 3 it is ♥

@caverna_dev Жыл бұрын

seems like a nice choice, but in Black Friday Season, Yeti is 50 bucks cheaper. That to me is a tiebreaker. Not being a streamer, and being on a budget, it's hard to justify the investment on the Elgato in this condition.

@VanjaKJ Жыл бұрын

@@caverna_dev Oh yeah on black friday you should go for the cheaper one! They're both very good microphones :) when I got my elgato it was cheaper than the yeti x :) It's all about preference and budget :D

@SFBenjaminK Жыл бұрын

Me too bought one,this X model, on holidays prices from Amazon for $120, along with pop filter , can't wait to get them all along with my new PC i9 desktop computer and Insta360 link computer Camera

@gjallarhorn456 27 күн бұрын

The dealbreaker when choosing between the 2 came to wavelink. That software is just too intuitive.

@VanjaKJ 27 күн бұрын

@@gjallarhorn456 well that software is a bit of work. But it works perfectly with OBS for when I'm streaming and to keep sound down on sertain apps :)

@veggiezus4585 Жыл бұрын

I’m still using the same Yeti Blue that I’ve had for 10 years

@wamman4182 2 жыл бұрын

16k Views, sub 500 subs, great content. We have found a very under rated youtuber here everyone. I wish the best of luck to you and your channel! +1 Subscriber!

@BluePriest 3 жыл бұрын

The people's hero!

@TheGcleveland1 2 жыл бұрын

Do either of these work well from about 18 inches away? Looking for something for work calls and it would be nice to keep it out of frame.

@JuggleboyMinus 2 жыл бұрын

Both mics would definitely do well! The Yeti's live volume meter would probably be helpful to monitor how loud you are

@Anizi 3 жыл бұрын

Whats the best mic for not having background sound

@JuggleboyMinus 3 жыл бұрын

Of these 2, the wave 3 will probably be better, but if you are in a very noisy environment you would be much better off with a Dynamic mic like the Shure MV7 or the Rode Podcaster.

@MARS-eb8pt 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with dynamic mics, they’re expensive as fuck. The very good ones at least,

@atrium12 3 жыл бұрын

Good video but timestamps should be in the description

@maximef1 2 жыл бұрын

Odd question here, but with the headphone jack, is it good quality? Should I plug my headphone through the microphones or directly through the computer?

@Juggleboy 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not positive, but I believe it should be the same output. One advantage is that you also have the ability listen to the mic through the headphones as well

@olgafarns24 5 ай бұрын

Is Elgato good for singing?

@fifinecleonechan9119 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review! May I know if you would be interested in reviewing other mics as well? :)

@JuggleboyMinus 3 жыл бұрын

Feel free to send me an email, the info is in the description!

@db23-95 2 жыл бұрын

nice im gonna get the ELGATO!!!!

@jesusrodriguez3728 Жыл бұрын

Always had problems with Blue Yeti mics. Tries the snowball, the X, the $100 one. Always either some connection problem, some problem with the build, or just how it sounds. Who knows how many times people in games say I sound all static-like or just blasted like the microphones condensing tech isn't working right.

@Joshua2750 3 жыл бұрын

Savior of Content Creators right here.

@bahlenci82 3 жыл бұрын

Which one picks up more background noise

@raptor99k85 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you still need to know this but they both are pretty equal ( I think) cuz they are both condenser mic But the elgato would pick up more i think Bec it doesn't have a cardio setting

@asimo8146 3 жыл бұрын

@@raptor99k85 lmao you actually said the opposite, elgato ONLY has a cardioid

@mrmapleman9770 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 300 th subscribers

@reflexvapor6290 3 жыл бұрын

dose the elgato work on console like the ps5?

@rayyanmoulana3958 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does, you just have to turn off “switch output device automatically” and select your input and output device manually, and I think you need to update the firmware by using the elgato wave link software

@rayyanmoulana3958 3 жыл бұрын

Just letting you know: mics don’t sound as good on Console as it would on pc

@infamouseagle111 Жыл бұрын

Can't hear you

@Waterypeanutbutter 2 жыл бұрын

What in the actual fuck is Trevor and the virgin 2? And why in the fuck did I get an ad for it?

@devencherry8976 Жыл бұрын

music was a bit weird, but I found the video helpful.. thanks

@reuben280 3 жыл бұрын

Pog

@roninstormYT 3 жыл бұрын

i got the elgato wave 3 microphones i like how it sounds and the clip guard it a safety feature for me i yell sometimes. i been using it i used too use a finefine k669b 30$ microphone i know i was not getting good views in my videos with my 30$ microphone then i switch too the elgato wave 3 i see my views go up . so upgrading your microphone and gear does work . i also change my webcamera from a 720p cam too a 1080p Logitech c920 people like the videos now before no one would like or comment on my videos .i use the elgato wave 3 for youtube and streaming i don't stream on twitch anymore i moved back to youtube gaming . cause of the drama they getting how biased they are i am done a girl showing her back end she spread her cheeks literally wow i am done with twitch she keeps her partner ship and sponsors