

The Yeti's quality was clear and full in every test we gave its multiple patterns, though you may want to invest in a pop-shield for the best possible results.

It also features a volume knob for the live-monitoring headphone amp, a mute button to pause recording, and the most important control of all: the pattern switch, which selects between the four operating modes of its triple-capsule array. There's a built-in gain dial, essential if you're recording quiet or distant sounds and useful for preventing later processing.

One advantage of its 5v-powered USB makeup is that the Yeti is able to put many of the most important recording controls on board.
