Blue Yeti X vs Shure MV7
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Higher catalog score: Blue Yeti X (Trust Score 9.4 vs 9.2)
9.4
Excellent
Best Overall
Pros
- +Four selectable polar patterns
- +Four pickup pattern options
- +Four selectable pickup patterns
- +Four selectable pickup patterns
- +Four selectable pickup patterns
Cons
- −Heavy and large on desk
- −Heavy and requires a sturdy arm
- −Picks up keyboard and background noise
- −Large and heavy on desk
- −Large and heavy on desk
Don't buy if
- ⚠ The cardioid pattern is very sensitive and will pick up keyboard clicks, mouse sounds, and room echo.
- ⚠ The heavy weight requires a boom arm rated for at least 2 lbs as budget arms will sag under its weight.
- ⚠ Condenser microphones pick up everything — use a boom arm to position it close to your mouth and away from your keyboard.
9.2
Excellent
Runner-Up
Pros
- +Dual USB and XLR output
- +Inspired by SM7B design
- +Excellent voice isolation
Cons
- −Expensive for a USB mic
- −No polar pattern selection
Don't buy if
- ⚠ The cardioid-only polar pattern means this mic cannot be used for multi-person recording or stereo capture.