66points

Blue Yeti Nano

61points

Rode NT-USB Mini

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37 facts in comparison

Blue Yeti Nano vs Rode NT-USB Mini

Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini

Why is Blue Yeti Nano better than Rode NT-USB Mini?

  • Has a mute function
    ?
  • Shock mount included
    ?
  • 1 more polar patterns
    ?

    2vs1
  • Has omni pattern
    ?
  • 11 more DSP presets
    ?

    11vs0

Why is Rode NT-USB Mini better than Blue Yeti Nano?

  • Pop filter included
    ?
  • 80.91% less body volume
    ?

    421.48 cm³vs2207.9 cm³
  • 45 g lighter
    ?

    585 gvs630 g
  • 69.1 mm shorter
    ?

    141.9 mmvs211 mm
  • 54.5 mm thinner
    ?

    54.5 mmvs109 mm
  • 41.5 mm narrower
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    54.5 mmvs96 mm
  • Has bidirectional pattern
    ?

Price comparison

Blue Yeti Nano

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User reviews

Overall rating

Blue Yeti Nano
10.0
1 User reviews
Blue Yeti Nano
10.0/10
1 User reviews
Rode NT-USB Mini
2.0
1 User reviews
Rode NT-USB Mini
2.0/10
1 User reviews

Features

Build quality

10.0/10
1 votes
2.0/10
1 votes

Value for money

10.0/10
1 votes
2.0/10
1 votes

Microphone quality

10.0/10
1 votes
2.0/10
1 votes

Controls

7.0/10
1 votes
2.0/10
1 votes

Is it good for streaming?

Yes | 0%No | 100%
1 votes
Yes | 100%No | 0%
1 votes

Comments

varsot

varsot

2 years ago

10 / 10

It's a better microphone than the Quadcast

varsot

varsot

2 years ago

10 / 10

I own it and have used it for streams and recordings, and it has served me wonderfully. It has an equalization with the Blue Voice plus in GHub you can install more presets for the microphone so it sounds just how you want and not limit yourself to what the microphone brings. I have almost always seen it on offer, and it's cheaper than the Quadcast and has better audio quality. Even though it has fewer polar patterns, the quality is better. It has a button - it's not touch, but it does its job perfectly without failures. The Quadcast has a pop filter but it's not very useful, you have to buy one separately, and for what you buy the Quadcast, you can get the Yeti Nano with an arm and pop filter.

Pros

  • better audio quality
  • good materials
  • better software
  • almost always on offer
  • better price
  • it can be used better for ASMR
  • button on the back to change the polar pattern

Cons

  • fewer polar patterns
  • heavy
  • without anti-pop filter
  • no gain control on the microphone
  • only through software can the gain be edited
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Sound quality

The interface used to connect the microphone.
The lowest frequency that the mic can pick up. Better for recording bass.
Audio interface sampling rate/frequency defines the number of samples per unit of time taken from a continuous signal to make a discrete signal. Sampling rate determines the quality of a digital recording.
Microphones with a higher max SPL (sound pressure level) can record at greater volumes without the audio distorting.
highest mic frequency

20000 Hz

20000 Hz

The highest frequency that the mic can pick up. Better for recording treble.
Audio interface bit depth/rate describes the number of bits of information recorded for each sample. Bits represent the resolution. The more bits, the more accurate sound is reproduced.
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Blue Yeti Nano)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Rode NT-USB Mini)

A higher signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) means that the microphone can record a cleaner audio signal with less background noise, particularly as the volume level is raised.

Features

Microphones that have multiple polar pattern options can be used for different scenarios. The more patterns that a microphone supports, the more versatile it is.
has cardioid pattern
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
A cardioid polar pattern captures audio in front of the microphone and is particularly useful for situations such as recording a podcast or game streaming.
has a mute function
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
has omni pattern
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
An omni polar pattern captures audio from every direction. It is particularly useful when the audio source is moving around, or if you wish to capture the audio from a wide sound source such as a group of people.
Is compatible with Android
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
It is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Is compatible with iOS
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
It is compatible with a range of iOS devices such as iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.
Is compatible with Windows
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
It is compatible with PCs and laptops running the Windows operating system.
Is compatible with Mac OS X
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
It is compatible with Mac OS X devices such as MacBooks and iMacs.
has hyper-cardioid pattern
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
A hyper-cardioid or super-cardioid pattern is a narrower version of the cardioid pattern. It captures audio in front of the microphone at a narrow angle and is particularly useful when you wish to record a single audio source in a loud environment.

Headphone output

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
lowest frequency

15 Hz

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Rode NT-USB Mini)

The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
highest frequency

22000 Hz

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Rode NT-USB Mini)

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
Signal-to-Noise ratio (DAC)

100 dB

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Rode NT-USB Mini)

When a digital signal is converted to an analog one (for example when playing audio through speakers or headphones), a certain amount of noise is carried in the signal. A higher SNR means that there is less noise and the audio quality is better.
impedance

16 Ohms

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Rode NT-USB Mini)

Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
Has a connector for a 6.35 mm audio jack
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
Has 6.35 mm standard jack connector to plug in your headphones.

Design

shock mount included
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
A shock mount protects the microphone from physical noises such as a foot tapping on the floor or passing traffic.
pop filter included
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
A pop filter (also known as a pop shield) is a filter that is placed in front of the microphone to prevent popping noises when recording vocals.
control panel placed on a device
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
Has LED sound level indicator
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
An LED sound level indicator makes it easier to monitor and control the audio level.
cable length

2 m

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Rode NT-USB Mini)

A long cable ensures more freedom of movement.
has RGB lighting
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
RGB lighting allows you to choose between millions of colors and customize the look of your PC components.
has an integrated touchpad
Blue Yeti Nano
Rode NT-USB Mini
With a touchpad, users can control the device by moving their finger on a touch-sensitive surface.
volume

2207.9 cm³

421.48 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
weight

630 g

585 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.

Price comparison

Blue Yeti Nano

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