Blue introduced the Yeti X. It is a professional USB microphone for gaming, streaming and podcasting. It can be pre-ordered at Best Buy for $169.99.
The Blue Yeti X is a state-of-the-art flagship USB microphone for professional-level gaming, Twitch streaming, podcasting and YouTube productions. With an all new four-capsule condenser array inside, Yeti X delivers legendary Blue broadcast sound with greater focus and clarity than ever – in four versatile pickup patterns. An illuminated multi-function smart knob lets you monitor and adjust your voice level in real time, providing precise control over your audio stream.
Building on the #1-selling Blue Yeti’s innovative design, Yeti X features a four-capsule condenser array inside for clearer, more focused pickup patterns. Switch between cardioid for recording and streaming, omni for conferences calls, bi-directional for podcast interviews and stereo for immersive experiences like ASMR recordings.
Take control of your on-stream sound with Yeti X’s 11-segment LED meter. At a glance, you can check if your voice level is too high or too low and adjust accordingly. A game changer for live streamers, the LED meter allows you to easily maintain professional sound quality while live on camera.
The Yeti X USB microphone includes advanced Blue VOICE audio software, a suite of broadcast vocal effects that makes it easier than ever to achieve professional on-stream sound quality. With Blue VOICE, you can make Yeti X sound the way you want using presets for crisp and modern, warm and vintage, classic radio voice, or make your own unique signature sound.
Blue VOICE effects include de-popper, noise reduction, expander, gate, de-esser, EQ, compression and limiter, and presets from pro streamers to get you sounding fantastic quickly.