The legendary Blue Yeti microphone costs 1,999 CZK. Its successor is twice as expensive

Logitech introduced the Yeti 2 this September, which automatically tracks where you’re speaking from and costs 3,999 CZK. The original Yeti didn’t stop working; it just got cheaper. The Logitech G Blue Yeti now costs 1,999 CZK on Alza, which is half the price of its successor. According to Shop Watchdog, the thousand-crown discount is real, and it hasn’t been this cheap in the last year.

Quick summary:
✅ What it’s for: podcasts, streams, video calls, and conversations between two people at one table.
⚠️ Weakness: the condenser picks up the keyboard and room noise, and it connects to the computer with an older mini-USB connector.
💡 For 1,999 CZK, you get a microphone for half the price of the new Yeti 2.

Four Microphones in One Body

Inside are three 14mm condenser capsules, which Yeti combines to switch between four polar patterns. Cardioid primarily picks up what’s directly in front of the microphone, suitable for streaming or podcasts. The figure-eight pattern captures two people sitting opposite each other, the omnidirectional pattern covers the entire room, and stereo is good for things like a guitar. It switches with a dial on the back, no software needed.

It records in 16-bit and 48 kHz. On the body, you’ll find gain control, a mute button, and most importantly, a zero-latency headphone output: you hear yourself in real-time, not with an echo after passing through the computer. The 16 Ω specification in the Alza description refers to the headphone amplifier. Blue VO!CE vocal filters can be enabled in the Logitech G HUB application.

A Kilo and a Half with Sensitive Ears

The microphone is metal and weighs 1.55 kg with the stand. It stays firmly on the desk but takes up space. The stand can be unscrewed, and the Yeti can be attached to a boom arm.

Condenser capsules are sensitive, so in addition to your voice, they will pick up mechanical keyboards, computer fans, or the echo of a bare room. Reviews often cite this as the most common reason for disappointment. It helps to speak close to the microphone, lower the gain, and remember that you speak into the Yeti from the side, not from the top. Its age is revealed by the mini-USB connector and 16-bit recording – the Yeti 2 already has USB-C and 24-bit.

Why Not Pay Extra for Yeti 2

The Yeti 2 automatically adjusts gain, equalizer, and polar pattern based on voice position, features AI-powered noise suppression, and has a display for settings. However, if you set the gain and pattern once and then just speak, you’ll pay two thousand more for the Yeti 2 mainly for convenience. On Alza, the original Yeti has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 87 customers.

For a Quiet Room, Not a Noisy Keyboard

For 1,999 CZK, the Yeti is a good start for podcasts, streams, voiceovers, or work calls, provided you record in a relatively quiet room. The Logitech G Blue Yeti now costs 1,999 CZK on Alza. Anyone playing with a noisy mechanical keyboard and not wanting teammates to hear it would be better off with a dynamic microphone.

Do you record podcasts or stream? What microphone do you have on your desk?