A cheap, cute first mic that sounds far better than a headset, as long as your room is quiet.
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| Type | Condenser |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB |
| Polar pattern | Cardioid |
| Bit depth (USB) | 24 bit |
| Arm included | No |
| Model number | 988-000556 |
The Yeti Orb is the entry ticket to the Yeti range: a round condenser mic on a little tripod, plugged in with one USB-C cable and working straight away on Windows and Mac. The cardioid capsule records at 24-bit/48 kHz with a 70 Hz to 20 kHz response, clearly better than a headset or laptop mic for Discord, calls and first streams. G HUB adds Blue VO!CE filters and controls the RGB ring.
It weighs 230 g and stands 196 mm tall, so it fits on a crowded desk, and the stand comes off to put it on any 1/4 inch thread. Being a condenser, it also picks up keyboard clicks and room echo more than a dynamic mic like the Yeti GX, so keep it close and to the side of your keyboard.
Where it sits in real desks, and why it earned its place there.
Why it is here
A small USB condenser mic in off-white, plugged in and ready, with a cardioid pattern that favours the voice in front of it. It is a clear step up from a headset microphone.
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