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# The Yeti X microphone is a step up for online calls
- URL: https://www.techstories.co/the-yeti-x-microphone-is-a-step-up-for-online-calls/
- Published: 2024-03-24T12:14:13.000Z
- Updated: 2024-03-25T04:37:44.000Z
- Description: When I finally set up the Yeti X microphone recently, it worked so well I wished I'd done it earlier.
- Author: Paul Mah
- Tags: Gadgets

When I finally set up the Yeti X microphone recently, it worked so well I wished I'd done it earlier.  
  
After the pandemic hit and I moved my office home, I turned to the Jabra Speak 710\. It worked great for the many Zoom calls then.  
  
Last year, I decided to set up the Yeti X microphone I had. It proved to be another big step up - one I honestly didn't expect.  
  
**🌟 Just better**  
  
First, I'll be honest. I was awed when I spoke with [Ricky Lien](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAA5ZMEBUDieAsu0Zb51C-xsUicxZFC7z14?ref=techstories.co) last year and saw his really cool mic setup. I knew I wanted, I mean needed, something like that.  
  
But isn't a standalone microphone something used only by podcasters, streamers, or influencers for live selling?  
  
I see it another way. It's hard enough to do online calls. Why not stack the odds in your favour by making sure you can be heard clearly - and sound better?  
  
**🛠️ Setting it up**  
  
I quickly realised there's an excellent reason to use a dedicated arm - mics such as the Yeti X are so sensitive that they easily pick up vibrations from the desk.  
  
A mic arm paired with a shock absorber mount largely mitigates that.  
  
Here's how I set up my Yeti X:

- Rode PSA1+ Pro Boom Microphone arm.
- $20 Thronmax shock absorber mount.
- $10 foam windscreen for Blue Yeti.

I've positioned it such that it picks up my voice well - out of sight of the webcam. And when I'm done, I push it out of the way for zero desk clutter.  
  
**👍 What I liked about it**  
  
While the Yeti X offers four different patterns for sound pickup - I leave it at cardioid to reduce the chances of picking up noises from my home.  
  
I'll recommend enabling Blue Voice Effects from the Logitech G Hub for a rich, full-bodied sound. There are many other settings if it's your cup of tea, but I didn't tweak much.  
  
In fact, I was on a one-on-one call with a PR professional recently, and he blurted out: "Why do you sound so good". Since I know it's not my voice, it must be the Yeti X.  
  
A quick summation of why I like it:

- High-quality audio pickup.
- Tap to mute at hardware level.
- LED lights show mic gain, mute status.

The Yeti X is listed at SG$299, but you can get it much closer to $200 with some patience (and/or) judicious stacking of vouchers from e-commerce outlets.  
  
𝗣𝗦: Some might point out that the Yeti X is a rather "old" mic. If it bothers you, you can check out the Rode PodMic USB, which is a reliable product I use for my in-person podcast sessions.  
  
What about you? Do you use a dedicated microphone for your calls?

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