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How to Choose the Best Streaming Camera
There’s no “undo” in live streaming. Experienced broadcasters know that anything can happen when you go live and you need a streaming camera that’s ready in the moment. The camera built into your laptop or mobile device is useful for making video calls to friends and family, but is limited when it comes to producing […]
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How to Connect a Camera and Microphone
Why spend valuable time fixing audio problems in your video editing software—or worse, rerecording lines of dialogue— when you could capture pro-quality audio at the source? Connecting your Blue USB microphone to your DSLR or mirrorless camera helps you assemble a better sounding final edit more quickly without manually syncing an external audio track. It’s […]
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5 Pieces of Essential Live Streaming Equipment
Live streaming equipment has improved dramatically since streamers first pressed the button to “go live.” In short order, we’ve progressed from shaky selfie stick broadcasts to putting on our own interactive, multi-camera productions as good as any live TV event. And whether you choose a single-camera or multi-camera setup, you can easily achieve professional-quality production […]
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Introducing Advanced Blue VO!CE for Yeti, Yeti Nano and Yeti X Microphones
We’re excited to announce that advanced Blue VO!CE broadcast vocal effects are now available to all Yeti, Yeti Nano and Yeti X USB microphones.
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How to Choose a Desk Boom Arm or Mic Stand
If you’re the creative type, the right boom arm really elevates your studio. With a desk mic stand in your production toolkit, you can keep a tidy, organized workspace that’s ready to roll the instant you—or your podcast guests—are good to go. Inspiration strikes without warning and the best desk mic stands abide to keep […]
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How to Pick a Microphone for Live Streaming
Whether you’re a songwriter trying new material, a podcaster preparing for an interview or a gamer looking to share your achievements, having a good microphone for streaming helps you stay connected with friends and fans around the world. In this article, we’ll discuss which features are important when you’re looking for the best streaming microphone […]
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What Makes a Studio-Quality Microphone?
The term “studio-quality” gets thrown around a lot. Learn what exactly makes a microphone studio-quality, from the sound to the electronics inside.
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5 Benefits to Using a Microphone With USB and XLR Outputs
First-time microphone users often ask if they should get a USB or XLR microphone—why not both? In this article, we’ll run through five reasons why using a microphone with USB and XLR outputs can streamline your workflow and improve the audio quality of your podcasts, musical performances and videos. PROFESSIONAL-QUALITY SOUND AT-HOME AND IN THE […]
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How to Make a USB Mic Sound Better Than Ever
Here’s something many of us wish we’d learned sooner—professional audio quality doesn’t just happen on it’s own. It takes a little bit of know-how. But it’s also a lot of fun. You might be surprised to discover that even with the same gear, your content doesn’t immediately sound like your favorite albums, streamers or podcasts—don’t sweat […]
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What’s a Microphone Pop Filter and What’s It For?
A microphone pop filter, commonly known as “that thing in front of the mic,” could be the difference between getting a perfect vocal take or taking it again from the top. In this blog, we’ll explain what a mic pop filter is, what it does and identify what qualities make the best pop filter so […]
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How Does a Microphone Work?
Learn how condenser and dynamic microphones work to convert sound into audio signals.
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How to Connect a Microphone to a Computer
Learn how to plug an external microphone into a computer and record ultra-high-definition audio with the Yeti and Blackout Spark SL.
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How to Buy, Sell and Create NFTs
NFTs offer a powerful new revenue stream for content creators. Learn how to buy, sell and create NFTs using your own original content!
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How To Record A Voice Over Like A Pro
Learn how to record voice overs for your videos like a pro with these tips, from choosing the right microphone to recording, editing and performance techniques.
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How to Set Up and Adjust Blue Compass Boom Arm Tension for Different Microphone Sizes
Learn how to set up and adjust the tension on your Blue Compass premium boom arm to support any microphone.
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6 Microphone Myths Debunked
Looking to buy your first microphone, or thinking about upgrading your setup? Before you dive in, learn the truth about some common microphone misconceptions.
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How to Use Blue VO!CE With Yeti X
Learn how to get the most out of your Yeti X USB microphone with Blue VO!CE broadcast vocal effects, including the best microphone settings and how to use filters like EQ and compression.
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How to Use Two Blue USB Microphones at the Same Time
Learn how to capture professional-sounding recordings for music, podcasts, YouTube videos and more using two Blue USB microphones at the same time.
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How To Use The Pop With Yeti, Yeti X and Yeti Pro
Learn how to mount The Pop filter onto Yeti, Yeti X and Yeti Pro USB microphones to eliminate plosives and improve vocal clarity.
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Celebrating 10 Years of Yeti
We’re celebrating 10 years of Yeti with a look at its rise to becoming the world’s #1 USB microphone. Join the celebration and share your story with the #MyYetiStory hashtag!
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How to Use Blue USB Microphones with an iPhone, iPad, or Android Device
We have great news for mobile content creators everywhere! Yeti, Yeti Nano, Snowball and Snowball iCE have been confirmed to work with Apple Lightning-to-USB and USB-C-to-USB adapters as well as USB On-The-Go (OTG) technology.
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Blue Headphones Win 2018 Emmy Award
Mix-Fi is the first headphone ever to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development.
