The Yeti's box is well illustrated with simple diagrams and explanations of its functions. What really impresses me about Blue is the overall packaging and appearance of their microphones. Let's run through the full review and decide whether or not it's the mic for you. You definitely don't need to spend that much to start podcasting (check out our best microphones article for a full rundown).īut, I found that there are a few good reasons why it could make your life easier, and your learning curve a lot less steep. At a cost getting close to £100/$125 it certainly isn't the cheapest beginner microphone on the market, after all. In this Blue Yeti review, I want to find out why it's one of the most popular starter microphones on the market for podcasters.