Blue Yeti X “World of Warcraft” Edition Review

MMORPG Yeti X is back in 2019, I couldn’t fully recommend this particular mic. That said, what can mic maker Blue do to make this streaming scene no more robust? The answer is literally just to give a WoW factor.blue Yeti X World of Warcraft Edition Is the latest version of the microphone maker Blue’s audio hardware lineup and has certainly made an impressive debut on the desktop this week.

specification

microphone

• Power / Consumption Required: 62 mA – 203 mA
• Sample / bit rate: 48 kHz, 24 bits
• Capsules: 4 blue original 14mm condenser capsules
• Polarity pattern: cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, stereo
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 122 dB

Headphone amplifier

• Impedance: minimum 13 ohms, standard 16 ohms
• Power Output (RMS): 72 mW RMS per channel
• THD: 70 dB (0.03%)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB
• Dimensions (extended by stand): 11 cm x 12.2 cm x 28.9 cm (4.33 “x 4.80” x 11.38 “)
• Weight (microphone and stand): 1.28 kg (2.8 lbs)
• Weight (microphone only): 0.519 kg (1.14 lbs)

Cost-199.99 dollars on Blue website

Out of the box

Now available from online retailers and the Blue online store. Yeti XWoW Edition It’s a departure from the moment when the Blue Family was equipped with this new addition.The box is decorated with World Of Warcraft At first glance with branding, you may be ready for a sound that’s about as loud as Blizzard. New cosmetic options.. Thankfully, this is not the case Yeti XWoW Edition Compliant with many of the same standards apparent in the Yeti X, all of which are proprietary mics.

Usually understated aesthetics, such as the Yeti series standard, now have some neat new accents. The most obvious of the changes is the gold taper around the base of this WoW-inspired model.Planted in metallic gold rims Yeti XWoW Edition Nods to fans of Blizzard’s classic MMORPG. A series of runes are engraved all around the stand, solidifying the lineage of this new design and providing discreet advertising to the knowledgeable. The standard Yeti X-designed Transmog has an additional gold trim on the top of the mic body and the entire Blue logo in the center of this setup. The metal grill covering the custom condenser capsule will have a gold tint when set to the proper light, allowing this color selection to extend to this version of Yeti X.

Flip through the article and place a slightly more comprehensible ad under the pattern control button, as shown below.Despite the change in color tone Yeti XWoW Edition On the exterior, this new iteration still retains many of the minimalist approaches that other Yeti owners are accustomed to. Established shapes, material choices, excellent structural quality, and it’s clear that we’ve come to expect blue. The main gain knob is located in the front and center and is surrounded by laser-etched WoW LEDs, which allows you to accurately indicate the volume of this mic, but the mode button always remains accurate. These new custom Warcraft LEDs will never be pleasing every time you advertise your affiliation, but the overall result is unique hardware that balances the iconic design with a touch of Warcraft flair.

To Azeroth

When connecting using the included USB cable, Yeti XWoW Edition It offers the same range of options that Yeti X owners get in other ways, but with a few extras. The mode button on the back of the mic provides direct access to movement between cardioid pickup mode, omni mode for all-round recording, bidirectional mode for face-to-face conversation, and stereo or stereo mode for ASMR sampling. Switching between these options is almost as easy as connecting a Yeti, and you won’t be disappointed in whatever mode you choose. The sound quality of the Yeti X is extraordinary, without exaggeration. The last time I connected YetiX, I called the ringtone Crystal Clear, which is still true today. Four of Blue’s unique 14mm condenser capsules provide recording in up to 24-bit. This is a step up from Yeti, Small Yeti Nano.. That said Yeti XWoW Edition It should provide a slightly more premium sound than the mics mentioned above. Below, we’ve added a comparison with the significantly cheaper Yeti Nano. When you take it out of the box and connect it for vocals, Yeti XWoW Edition It provides good tone and range as you would expect, but it picks up everything around you. As mentioned in 2019, the same excellent pickups will continue to grab the hordes if they decide to visit in the background. However, this Yeti is great when the bundled Logitech GHub software launches.

Unlike Blue Sherpa desktop software, Logitech G Hub offers more than just another way to change gain. Instead, this integrated desktop experience adds a set of options to make Yeti X look and sound entirely unique. Each WoW-themed LED light that surrounds the physical gain button can be color-coded to your liking using the G-Hub option. Live / mute, metering, mode, and pattern LED settings come in a variety of colors in addition to fixed or breathing modes. This alone can be advertised as a serious configuration, but we haven’t explored the sound settings yet.

Diggin’a Hole

A closer look at the mic options available in this new Yeti X variant can seem a bit overwhelming at first glance.The· Yeti XWoW EditionDuplicates all physical knobs and buttons through the GHub software, as well as the original. More than this, Blue VO! The CE option adds a deeper level of customization. Yeti XWoW Edition Despite its cost, it is worth considering. In addition to the pre-formatted selection, the owner can dial up the highpass filter, change the audio EQ, add software processing including noise limiters, gates, compressors and more. Blue builds very good hardware, but it’s software support that enhances the Yeti X line beyond its competitors. Simply unboxing and listening to the difference with the broadcast profile turned on can significantly reduce background noise and improve the overall tone of your recording.

The· Yeti XWoW Edition For Blizzard’s hit MMORPG and Logitech G Hub software option residents, bundling a little extra inside isn’t all business. Drop down to the effects menu and wait for 13 Warcraft-themed audio fixes to be tried. The comfort of the keyboard allows you to move to the pig and whistle stage, stand in the cathedral of light, or enter the king’s room. This audio effect selection also allows you to reroll and channel internal daemons, imps, or gnomes to make a series of fun additions to your standard audio change set.

I would be disappointed if I didn’t even mention the sampler option for the G hub system. Allows the owner to import their clip and play it into the stream. Yeti XWoW Edition Hundreds of samples from World of Warcraft and new samples Shadowlands expansion.. This is certainly nice, but I don’t know how useful it really is.

Conclusion

The· Yeti XWoW Edition Gorgeous hardware.Blue ode World of Warcraft It never overwhelms Yeti X’s understated premium appeal, while allowing fans of the Blizzard franchise to show off their loyalty. Etched runes and gold flares are a great balance to fit any desk without being in the center of the stage. The sound quality of the blue capsules is as good as ever, and there is no doubt that the setup comes with a wealth of options for beginners to advanced users.This is an expensive aspect of $ 199, but if you’re a Blizzard’s fan World of Warcraft And I want to swear your loyalty with something more functional Murloc plush toy Then Yeti X World of Warcraft Edition Definitely worth considering.