That model offers both of the Nano’s capsules, as well as options for bidirectional and stereo. Personally, I feel like these are basically the only two settings any podcaster or streamer is going to need, but this a step down from the original Yeti. If your mic is going to show up on-screen while streaming, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better looking option.ĭanielle Abraham + 2 moreUnder the hood, the Nano includes a dual-capsule design for capturing audio in either cardioid (for recording narration and podcasts), or omnidirectional (for recording multiple speakers or environmental audio). The finish on the mic itself is very attractive with a smooth metallic surface offered in a range of four colors, including grey, red, gold, and blue. When the mic is hot, the dial features a green LED ring. This dial has a smoother rotation and muting the mic takes a simple press. The volume dial on the mic’s front-assuming you’re using the 3.5mm headphone port on the underside of the Nano for monitoring audio-is actually an improvement over the old model. Luckily, Blue included an adapter that makes the Nano compatible with just about any stand or mount. The included stand is wonderfully sturdy, but I found this little mic works better on a mic stand to be the right distance from my mouth. But on the negative side, the Nano doesn’t have the height to feel as comfortable as a desktop mic. A smaller, lighter mic offers less weight on a shock mount or boom stand, and packing it up into a bag for field recording is much easier. Overall, I would say the Nano is about half the size of the original. The Yeti Nano, as the name implies, is a smaller USB microphone with a similar design.
I spent some time recording with the Yeti Nano to see if it’s worth an upgrade for existing Yeti users, or even those just looking for a decent mic to start podcasting and streaming.īlue Yeti Nano – Design and FeaturesWhile the original Yeti is an excellent USB microphone, it certainly lived up to its name with its huge size. The original Yeti is arguably one of the most well-regarded USB microphones for podcasting and streaming, but the brand new Yeti Nano (See it on Amazon) offers many of the original’s great features in a much smaller package.
I’ve spent the last six years or so recording a goofy Mystery Science Theater 3000 fan podcast with my friends, and for the majority of that time, I’ve used the Yeti from Blue Microphones to capture my voice. Note that if you click on one of these links to buy the product, IGN may get a share of the sale. Be sure to visit IGN Tech for all the latest comprehensive hands-on reviews and best-of roundups.