Not only can it record in four different modes, but its 16bit48kHz recording sample rate always comes out sounding loud and clear.

Im not the only one on the iMore team that loves the Blue Yeti, Rene Ritchie, star of Vector on YouTube has been using his for years, and he loves how easy the Blue Yeti is to use.

It plugs right into your device, no audio interface needed, sounds great out of the box, and has a few simple options if you need to adjust for particular circumstances, like two people sharing one mic.

Of course, it cant beat a high-end XLR mic and interface, but at a tenth or less the price, it sounds so good youll probably think twice, hard, before considering those higher-end purchases.

Its the mic I used for years, still, travel with today, and always recommend to anyone who asks.

Rene Ritchie, 10-year podcast veteran and host of iMore show, MacBreak Weekly, and VECTOR.

This mode is great for podcasting with multiple hosts and guests, or for capturing the noise around you.

Just put the microphone between you and the other person speaking and never touch it again.

Whether youre making Skype calls, podcasting, or recording yourself streaming, the Rode Podcaster has a tight cardioid pattern that rejects sound from the rear or too far away.

Youll have a clear recording with no unwanted noise coming from all around you.

Its easy to set up, sounds great, and the boom stand mounts to my desktop so I can swivel it into range when I need it.

Both its cardioid and omnidirectional pickup patterns support sample rates up to 24-bit at 48Khz, and its included stand keeps it stable while recording so you dont get any noise from the microphone moving around.

Being a cardioid microphone, the AT2020 USB performs best when recording sound from a single source located in front of the microphone.

What makes the AT2020 USB so great for musicians is its ability to easily fit into shock mounts and mic booms, allowing you to position the microphone perfectly in your space.

Its lightweight and quite compact, allowing you to transport the Meteor anywhere you need to go, so you never have to worry about sounding bad when youre on the road.

Its four recording modes offer an incredible amount of versatility, meaning regardless of what youre trying to record, you should be able to get a high-quality recording.

He uses microphones with his Mac every day to record videos, interviews, podcasts, and much more.

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With so many incredible options out there that can do so many different things, its hard to determine which is the best.

Loves playing games from all eras, and still has a working Atari 2600 in his basement.

When he isnt writing about games, youll probably find him slapping the bass to his favourite 80s tunes.

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