From The Verge · Jess Weatherbed · · 1m 40s
Blue Yeti 2 mic adjusts itself to where you are
Logitech's new Blue Yeti 2 uses AI and proximity sensors to automatically optimize your audio, making professional-quality recording easier for beginners.
In brief
Logitech's new Blue Yeti 2 uses AI and proximity sensors to automatically optimize your audio, making professional-quality recording easier for beginners. The Blue Yeti 2's automatic gain and EQ adjustment based on your distance from the mic solves a major usability problem that plagued the original. Originally…
Blue Yeti finally gets a successor
The original Blue Yeti, launched in 2009, was the go-to USB mic for content creators. Now Logitech G is releasing the Blue Yeti 2 with modern upgrades including AI de-noising and a proximity-based voice sensor.
“The original Blue Yeti has been one of the most recognizable go-to USB microphones for content creators since it launched in 2009”
Priced at $159.99, cheaper than rivals
The Blue Yeti 2 costs $159.99 in black or white, undercutting Shure's popular MV7 series which starts at $299. It's only $10 more than the original Yeti's launch price 17 years ago.
Proximity sensor fixes a design flaw
The new mic includes a 3D proximity sensor that automatically adjusts gain, EQ, and pickup patterns based on how close you are. This solves the original Yeti's confusing design that made people speak into the top instead of the side.
AI noise removal and high-res audio
The Blue Yeti 2 captures up to 24-bit, 48 kilohertz audio and uses AI-powered noise removal to reduce background sounds like computer fans and mouse clicks. Built-in digital signal processing improves voice clarity without extra software.
LED display shows audio settings visually
A 1.3-inch color LED display on the front features a Yeti character that provides visual feedback on gain levels and polar patterns. This makes it easier for beginners to understand what their audio settings are doing.
What it means
The Blue Yeti 2's automatic gain and EQ adjustment based on your distance from the mic solves a major usability problem that plagued the original.
