{"id":3955,"date":"2022-12-12T15:54:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T15:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/?p=3955"},"modified":"2022-12-14T11:05:32","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T11:05:32","slug":"blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano: Which is better?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Blue-Yeti-vs-Blue-Yeti-Nano.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano\" class=\"wp-image-3957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Blue-Yeti-vs-Blue-Yeti-Nano.jpg 750w, https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Blue-Yeti-vs-Blue-Yeti-Nano-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blue Yeti has been pretty much the go-to USB microphone for podcasters and YouTube content creators for over a decade now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>But there\u2019s a new (or at least newer) kid on the block, the Blue Yeti Nano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is the Nano as good as the original? Is there anything more to it than just a smaller version of the Yeti? Is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Yeti<\/a> still worth the extra cost now that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-Premium-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B07DTTGZ7M\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nano<\/a> is out?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These questions are exactly what we\u2019re going to address today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s what we\u2019ll cover in this Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano comparison:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sound quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Size &amp; weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polar patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connectivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color choice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Price &amp; Value For Money<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pros &amp; Cons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready? Let\u2019s get started\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_One_Are_YOU_Leaning_Towards\"><\/span>Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-around; align-items: stretch; align-content: stretch;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Yeti<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-Premium-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B07DTTGZ7M\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button-blue button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Yeti Nano<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6627308dc0a42\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6627308dc0a42\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Which_One_Are_YOU_Leaning_Towards\" title=\"Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?\">Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#30-Second_Summary_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"\n30-Second&nbsp;Summary: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano\n\">\n30-Second&nbsp;Summary: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano\n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#1_Sound_quality_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"1. Sound quality: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano\">1. Sound quality: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Sound_quality_Blue_Yeti\" title=\"Sound quality: Blue Yeti\">Sound quality: Blue Yeti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Sound_quality_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"Sound quality: Blue Yeti Nano\">Sound quality: Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Sound_quality_Bottom_Line\" title=\"Sound quality: Bottom Line\">Sound quality: Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#2_Size_weight_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"2. Size &amp; weight: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano\">2. Size &amp; weight: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Size_weight_Blue_Yeti\" title=\"Size &amp; weight: Blue Yeti\">Size &amp; weight: Blue Yeti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Size_weight_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"Size &amp; weight: Blue Yeti Nano\">Size &amp; weight: Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Size_weight_Bottom_Line\" title=\"Size &amp; weight: Bottom Line\">Size &amp; weight: Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#3_Polar_patterns_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"3. Polar patterns: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano\">3. Polar patterns: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Polar_patterns_Blue_Yeti\" title=\"Polar patterns: Blue Yeti\">Polar patterns: Blue Yeti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Polar_patterns_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"Polar patterns: Blue Yeti Nano\">Polar patterns: Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Polar_patterns_Bottom_Line\" title=\"Polar patterns: Bottom Line\">Polar patterns: Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#4_Connectivity_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"4. Connectivity: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano\">4. Connectivity: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#USB\" title=\"USB \">USB <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Headphone_jack\" title=\"Headphone jack\">Headphone jack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#XLR\" title=\"XLR\">XLR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Which_One_Are_YOU_Leaning_Towards-2\" title=\"Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?\">Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#5_Build_quality_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"5. Build quality: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano\">5. Build quality: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Build_quality_Blue_Yeti\" title=\"Build quality: Blue Yeti\">Build quality: Blue Yeti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Build_quality_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"Build quality: Blue Yeti Nano\">Build quality: Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Build_quality_Bottom_Line\" title=\"Build quality: Bottom Line\">Build quality: Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#6_Controls_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"6. Controls: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano\">6. Controls: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Controls_Blue_Yeti\" title=\"Controls: Blue Yeti\">Controls: Blue Yeti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Controls_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"Controls: Blue Yeti Nano\">Controls: Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Controls_Bottom_Line\" title=\"Controls: Bottom Line\">Controls: Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#7_Color_choice_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"7. Color choice: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano\">7. Color choice: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Color_choice_Blue_Yeti\" title=\"Color choice: Blue Yeti\">Color choice: Blue Yeti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Color_choice_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"Color choice: Blue Yeti Nano\">Color choice: Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Color_choice_Bottom_Line\" title=\"Color choice: Bottom Line\">Color choice: Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#8_Price_Value_For_Money_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"8. Price &amp; Value For Money: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano\">8. Price &amp; Value For Money: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Price_Value_For_Money_Blue_Yeti\" title=\"Price &amp; Value For Money: Blue Yeti\">Price &amp; Value For Money: Blue Yeti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Price_Value_For_Money_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"Price &amp; Value For Money: Blue Yeti Nano\">Price &amp; Value For Money: Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Price_Value_For_Money_Bottom_Line\" title=\"Price &amp; Value For Money: Bottom Line\">Price &amp; Value For Money: Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#9_Pros_Cons_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\" title=\"9. Pros &amp; Cons: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano\">9. Pros &amp; Cons: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Blue_Yeti_Pros_Cons\" title=\"Blue Yeti Pros &amp; Cons\">Blue Yeti Pros &amp; Cons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Pros\" title=\"Pros:\">Pros:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Cons\" title=\"Cons:\">Cons:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Blue_Yeti_Nano_Pros_Cons\" title=\"Blue Yeti Nano Pros &amp; Cons\">Blue Yeti Nano Pros &amp; Cons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Pros-2\" title=\"Pros:\">Pros:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Cons-2\" title=\"Cons:\">Cons:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Conclusion_Takeaway\" title=\"Conclusion &amp; Takeaway\">Conclusion &amp; Takeaway<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/blue-yeti-vs-blue-yeti-nano\/#Which_One_Are_YOU_Leaning_Towards-3\" title=\"Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?\">Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30-Second_Summary_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span>\n<strong>30-Second<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Summary: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So when it comes down to Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano, which one should you choose? Here\u2019s a quick overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Go for Blue Yeti if <\/strong>you need 4 polar patterns, a dedicated gain control, and excellent sound quality, and you don\u2019t mind the extra weight and size. By nearly all measures, this is the better microphone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<strong>Go for Blue Yeti Nano if <\/strong>you\u2019re a traveling podcaster, YouTuber, musician, or sound engineer. The Blue Yeti Nano weighs about half of what the full-size Yeti does, and it\u2019s quite a bit smaller, so it\u2019s definitely more portable, even if you sacrifice a couple of polar patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pasted-image-0-25.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Sound_quality_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>1. Sound quality: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start by looking at the factor that really matters when choosing a new mic: the sound quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_quality_Blue_Yeti\"><\/span><strong>Sound quality: Blue Yeti<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blue Yeti has pretty much become the standard quality of USB mics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Sure, it might not be as glorious as the Neumann U87, or as strong at rejecting background noise as Shure\u2019s SM7B, but it\u2019s a fraction of the price of these mics, <em>and<\/em>&nbsp;it connects via USB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yeti is a fairly forward-sounding microphone, thanks to a reasonably sharp boost in the upper mids, peaking at 4kHz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>This gives voice recordings a tonne of clarity, and can actually make them sound a little nasal, depending on your vocalist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A subtle dip just below this (around 2kHz) seeks to combat this, and then it\u2019s a soft roll down to 300Hz, where the Yeti falls off very quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means it doesn\u2019t have a whole lot of boomy low-end: great for voice recordings, not so great for recording instruments like bass guitar or piano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yeti samples at 48kHz and records at 16-bit, which is fairly decent, however&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_quality_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>Sound quality: Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blue Yeti Nano does win in one area, as it records at 24-bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This extra depth allows for a greater dynamic range in recordings, so if you\u2019re singing a very dynamic piece, then the Nano is likely to serve you better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The frequency response of the Nano is a bit different, too. Not worse, just different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t have the sharp presence boost, just a few dips at 500Hz (removing boxiness), 2kHz (removing nasality), and 8kHz (targeting sibilance).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t roll off in the low-end til around 200Hz, where it drops quite quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, a little more bass response than the full-size Yeti, but not a whole lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_quality_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Sound quality: Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the Nano has a more crafted frequency response that is a bit more \u2018ready to go\u2019 straight out of the box. Despite this, and the extra bit depth afforded by the Nano, the standard Yeti mic still comes out on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It sounds more natural, more present, and gives you a more malleable sound palette that gives you a bit more room to develop your own vocal chain in the mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sound quality Winner: <\/strong>Blue Yeti<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Size_weight_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>2. Size &amp; weight: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-Premium-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B07DTTGZ7M\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pasted-image-0-26.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-Premium-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B07DTTGZ7M\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Size_weight_Blue_Yeti\"><\/span><strong>Size &amp; weight: Blue Yeti<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blue Yeti is pretty standard in the size and weight department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a total weight of 3.4 lbs, or 1.2 lbs without the stand (it\u2019s removable and clearly quite heavy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mic itself is about the same weight as a U87, so there\u2019s not much to complain or write home about here. It\u2019s around the same size too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Size_weight_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>Size &amp; weight: Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yeti Nano is, perhaps to little surprise, a whole lot smaller and a whole lot lighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The total weight of the Nano, including its standard, is a minimal 1.39 lbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of dimensions, it\u2019s a little smaller in width and depth but a good third shorter in height, which is where the size really differs in the Nano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is mostly due to a smaller stand and shorter mic body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Size_weight_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Size &amp; weight: Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming your goal when assessing the size and weight of a mic is to get the smallest, lightest microphone possible, then the Blue Yeti Nano is the winner in this department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s super compact, weighing less than half of what the full-size unit weighs, so it\u2019ll fit nicely in your backpack or carry-on luggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Size &amp; weight Winner: <\/strong>Blue Yeti Nano<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pasted-image-0-27.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Polar_patterns_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>3. Polar patterns: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polar_patterns_Blue_Yeti\"><\/span><strong>Polar patterns: Blue Yeti<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blue Yeti is super flexible when it comes to polar patterns, offering pretty much all the different patterns you\u2019d like to see in a capable condenser mic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cardioid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bi-directional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Omnidirectional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stereo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows you to record a full-band demo, a vocalist, a group, or a two-person interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polar_patterns_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>Polar patterns: Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nano, on the other hand, is a bit more limited on the polar pattern front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers just cardioid and omni pickup patterns, which, to be fair, are the ones you\u2019re most likely to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason for this difference is that the other two patterns require another mic capsule (the Nano has two, the Yeti has three), so it\u2019s a part of cutting down on size, weight, and price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polar_patterns_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Polar patterns: Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blue Yeti is the pretty obvious winner here, offering twice as many polar patterns as it\u2019s little brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Polar patterns Winner: <\/strong>Blue Yeti<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-Premium-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B07DTTGZ7M\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pasted-image-0-28.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-Premium-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B07DTTGZ7M\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Connectivity_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>4. Connectivity: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USB\"><\/span><strong>USB <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both microphones are USB class-compliant devices, meaning they should connect to your computer instantly without the need to download drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll get a USB cable with each, though if you\u2019re using a USB-C device (like a modern MacBook Pro), then you\u2019ll need to grab a converter as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Headphone_jack\"><\/span><strong>Headphone jack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the Yeti and the Yeti Nano have a 3.5mm headphone jack on the underside, allowing you to monitor your signal on the way through for zero-latency recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XLR\"><\/span><strong>XLR<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither microphone offers XLR connectivity; it\u2019s USB only here, sorry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Connectivity Winner: <\/strong>Tie<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pasted-image-0-29.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_One_Are_YOU_Leaning_Towards-2\"><\/span>Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-around; align-items: stretch; align-content: stretch;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Yeti<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-Premium-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B07DTTGZ7M\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button-blue button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Yeti Nano<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Build_quality_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>5. Build quality: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_quality_Blue_Yeti\"><\/span><strong>Build quality: Blue Yeti<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blue Yeti feels undeniably like a well-built, professional-quality microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of is the weight of the mic itself, and part of it is the finish. Overall, though, it\u2019s the attention to detail in things like the mic grille and the feel of the desktop stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The full-size Blue Yeti comes with a 2-year warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_quality_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>Build quality: Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the Yeti Nano is still a quality microphone, it lacks the sophisticated feel of it\u2019s big brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s in the subtle details like the mic grille ring, and the action of the desktop stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, the Nano is only backed by a 1-year warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_quality_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Build quality: Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The full-size Yeti wins this round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It feels more sophisticated and polished, and has a longer warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Build quality Winner: <\/strong>Blue Yeti<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-Premium-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B07DTTGZ7M\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pasted-image-0-30.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-Premium-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B07DTTGZ7M\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Controls_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>6. Controls: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Controls_Blue_Yeti\"><\/span><strong>Controls: Blue Yeti<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blue Yeti is stacked with controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what you get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Polar pattern selector switch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microphone gain control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headphone volume control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap to mute button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Controls_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>Controls: Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yeti Nano, on the other hand, is a little more limited on the controls front. You still have a polar pattern selector, though it\u2019s a button rather than a switch as you only have two options, and a headphone volume control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no mic gain control, but you do have an on\/off button on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Controls_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Controls: Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s pretty obvious that the original Yeti wins this round, given it offers more flexibility in terms of controls, most notably with the mic gain control, which allows you to dial in the perfect preamp gain for your vocal performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Controls Winner: <\/strong>Blue Yeti<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pasted-image-0-31.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Color_choice_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>7. Color choice: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Color_choice_Blue_Yeti\"><\/span><strong>Color choice: Blue Yeti<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blue Yeti comes in three colors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Black on black<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nickel with silver grille<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue with silver grille<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Color_choice_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>Color choice: Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blue Yeti Nano offers a bit more on the customization front, with quite the selection of color palettes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Black on black<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gold on gold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red onyx with dark silver grille<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shadow grey with dark silver grille<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue with silver grille<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Color_choice_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Color choice: Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nano offers nearly twice as many color choices as the original Yeti does, so it\u2019s got to be the winner of this round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Color choice Winner: <\/strong>Blue Yeti Nano<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-Premium-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B07DTTGZ7M\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pasted-image-0-32.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-Premium-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B07DTTGZ7M\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Price_Value_For_Money_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>8. Price &amp; Value For Money: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_Value_For_Money_Blue_Yeti\"><\/span><strong>Price &amp; Value For Money: Blue Yeti<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blue Yeti is one of the most affordable professional-quality USB mics out there, coming in at around $130.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering it offers 4 different polar patterns, direct headphone monitoring, and a really clean sounding response, we\u2019d say it offers pretty good value for money, all things considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_Value_For_Money_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>Price &amp; Value For Money: Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, so the Nano is a little bit cheaper, at around $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s still good value for money, however, it misses out on some of the key features of the Yeti, like the stereo polar pattern and the dedicated gain control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_Value_For_Money_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Price &amp; Value For Money: Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d say that for the extra $30, the original Blue Yeti is well worth the money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I mean, $15 more per polar pattern is enough justification, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price &amp; Value For Money Winner: <\/strong>Blue Yeti<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pasted-image-0-33.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Pros_Cons_Blue_Yeti_vs_Blue_Yeti_Nano\"><\/span><strong>9. Pros &amp; Cons: Blue Yeti vs Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_Yeti_Pros_Cons\"><\/span><strong>Blue Yeti Pros &amp; Cons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span><strong>Pros:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>4 different polar patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plug-and-play USB class-compliant device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated mic gain control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push to mute button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span><strong>Cons:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bulky compared to the Nano<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More costly than the Nano<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_Yeti_Nano_Pros_Cons\"><\/span><strong>Blue Yeti Nano Pros &amp; Cons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-2\"><\/span><strong>Pros:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You still get the 2 main polar patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plug-and-play USB class-compliant device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headphone output and volume control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small and lightweight = super portable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-2\"><\/span><strong>Cons:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You miss out on the bi-directional and stereo polar patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Side by side, the full-size Yeti feel and sounds a bit more professional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Takeaway\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion &amp; Takeaway<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To summarize our findings in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Yeti<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-Premium-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B07DTTGZ7M\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Yeti Nano<\/a> comparison, here are the winners for each category:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Sound quality<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Blue Yeti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<strong>Size &amp; weight<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Blue Yeti Nano<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<strong>Polar patterns<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Blue Yeti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<strong>Connectivity<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Tie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<strong>Build quality<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Blue Yeti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<strong>Controls<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Blue Yeti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<strong>Color choice<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Blue Yeti Nano<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<strong>Price &amp; Value For Money<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Blue Yeti<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Yeti<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_One_Are_YOU_Leaning_Towards-3\"><\/span>Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-around; align-items: stretch; align-content: stretch;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver\/dp\/B002VA464S\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Yeti<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-Premium-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B07DTTGZ7M\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button-blue button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Yeti Nano<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at these two mics side by side, there is a clear difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, there is a difference in size, but even comparing specs you can see that the standard Yeti is the better mic, with more polar patterns on tap, a dedicated mic gain control, a push to mute button, and a slightly more polished sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, it feels more well-built and comes with a longer warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most part, we\u2019d say the original Yeti is the better mic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are two reasons you should get the Nano. The first is if your budget is super tight. It\u2019s still a really nice mic, all things considered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second is the fact that the Nano is much smaller and lighter, so if you\u2019re constantly traveling, especially on airlines, then this mic would be a better fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MCSJzaXXzQ0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MCSJzaXXzQ0<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products Comparison Table:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Spec \/ Feature<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Blue Yeti<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Blue Yeti Nano<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Power Required\/Consumption:<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>5V 150mA<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>5V 150mA<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Sample Rate:<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>48 kHz<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>48 kHz<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Bit Rate:<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>16-bit<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>24-bit<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Capsules: <\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>3 Blue-proprietary 14mm condenser capsules<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>2 Blue-proprietary 14mm condenser capsules<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Polar Patterns:<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Cardioid, Bidirectional, Omnidirectional, Stereo<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Cardioid, Omnidirectional<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Frequency Response:<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>&nbsp;20Hz &#8211; 20kHz<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>&nbsp;20Hz &#8211; 20kHz<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Max SPL: <\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>120dB (THD: 0.5% 1kHz)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>120dB (THD: 0.5% 1kHz)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Dimensions (extended in stand): <\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>4.72&#8243; (12cm) x 4.92&#8243;(12.5cm) x 11.61&#8243;(29.5cm)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>L: 4.29\u201d (10.9cm) W: 3.78\u201d (9.6cm) H: 8.31\u201d (21.1cm)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Weight (microphone):<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>1.2 lbs (.55 kg)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>n\/a<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Weight (stand): <\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>2.2 lbs (1 kg)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>n\/a<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Weight (total):<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>3.4 lbs (1.55kg)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>1.39lbs (0.63 kg)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Headphone amp Impedance: <\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>16 ohms<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>16 ohms<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Headphone amp Power Output (RMS): <\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>130 mW<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>58mWrms per channel (R Load = 16 ohms)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Headphone amp THD: <\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>0.009%<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>n\/a<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Headphone amp Frequency Response: <\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>15 Hz &#8211; 22 kHz<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>15Hz \u2013 22kHz<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Headphone amp Signal to Noise: <\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>100dB<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>100dB<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>System requirements <\/strong><\/p><\/td><td>\n<p><strong>WINDOWS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Windows 10 or higher<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>USB 1.1\/2.0\/3.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MACINTOSH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>macOS 10.13 or later<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>USB 1.1\/2.0\/3.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><strong>WINDOWS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Windows 10 or higher<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>USB 1.1\/2.0\/3.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MACINTOSH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>macOS 10.13 or later<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>USB 1.1\/2.0\/3.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Blue Yeti has been pretty much the go-to USB microphone for podcasters and YouTube content creators for over a decade now. But there\u2019s a new (or at least newer) kid on the block, the Blue Yeti Nano. Is the Nano as good as the original? 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