Product Comparison: Rode NT-USB vs Blue Yeti

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Rode NT-USB Condenser Microphone

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Blue Yeti USB Condenser Microphone

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General Specifications

Brand

Rode

Blue

Model

NT-USB

Yeti

Origin

China

About the Product

The NT-USB is a highly versatile side-address microphone that is ideal for recording singing and musical performances in addition to spoken applications such as podcasting and voice-over. It is fully compatible with all mainstream recording applications on both Windows and Mac OS based computers, as well as the Apple iPad using RØDE Rec, GarageBand, or any other recording app that accepts an external microphone.

Yeti is one of the world’s premium USB mic, producing clear, powerful, broadcast-quality sound for podcasting, YouTube productions, game streaming, Skype and music. Yeti’s proprietary three-capsule technology enables cardioid, omni, bidirectional and stereo pickup patterns.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

7.24 in.

11.61 in.

Width

2.44 in.

4.72 in.

Depth

1.97 in.

4.92 in.

Weight

1.15 lbs.

1.2 lbs.

Rode NT-USB

Blue Yeti

Rode NT-USB

Blue Yeti

Rode NT-USB

Blue Yeti

Rode NT-USB

Blue Yeti

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Features

Recording Patterns

Cardioid

Cardioid, Stereo, Bidirectional, Omnidirectional

Recording Sample Rates

16bit / 48kHz

Min. Frequency Response

20 Hz

Max. Frequency Response

20 kHz

System Requirements

Windows, Mac OS X

Extras

Pop shield, Tripod desk stand, Ring mount, Direct mix control between mic input and source output

Hassle-Free Setup, The ultimate professional USB microphone, Tri-capsule array—three condenser capsules, Gain control, mute button,zero-latency headphone output, Unique positionable design, Perfect for vocals, musical instruments, podcasting, Plug and play with Mac and PC

Min. Frequency Response
Max. Frequency Response

Rode NT-USB

Blue Yeti

Rode NT-USB

Blue Yeti

What customers say about "Features"

Blue Yeti USB Condenser Microphone

It’s a very sensitive microphone, it picks up a lot of low and mid frequencies.
It also features a 3.5mm standard audio jack port which allows you to plug in earphones to get real time monitoring. I really like it.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

2 year(s)

Certifications

CE, RoHS

Other Information

Manufacturer

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MSRP

129.99 $

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