Blue Yeti

Blue Yeti is a timeless audio technology classic: a USB mic that excels at almost everything and fails at almost nothing. Apart from a very rigid stand, this recorder has everything a household recorder might wish for - from outstanding recording performance to a solid (but not too big) construction.

With its conventional appearance and straightforward layout, the Blue Yeti will give you the vibe of an actual studio, whether you are working at your house or on the go. The microphone's front panel features a mute button and several volume knobs for convenient access and adjustment. On the rear, there is a gain knob and a switch for selecting between cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, or stereo pattern modes.

You can simply plug it in and begin recording in cardioid modes. In addition, Yeti's broad array of recording rhythms also makes it ideal for group recording. For example, the bidirectional option records both behind and above the mic, while the panoramic mode captures sounds in a complete 360-degree circle. It is no surprise that it lands on our list of the best USB microphones.

Ratings: 4.7 stars (from 34,688 reviews)

Price: $115.74

Buy it at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1YPXW2