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Blue Yeti USB Microphone - Midnight Blue (Renewed)
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Blue Yeti USB Microphone - Midnight Blue (Renewed)

Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed Blue Yeti USB Microphone ($74.44 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Custom three-capsule array delivers clear broadcast-grade voice for podcasts and streams; main trade-off: renewed unit, not brand-new; may show minor cosmetic wear.

$74.44

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014, focused on GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. Synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Custom three-capsule array delivers clear broadcast-grade voice for podcasts and streams
  • ✓ Four pickup patterns cover cardioid, omni, bidirectional and stereo sources
  • ✓ Onboard gain, mute, headphone volume and pattern dials for hands-on control
  • ✓ Plug 'n play over USB on Mac or PC with no drivers to install

Cons

  • ✗ Renewed unit, not brand-new; may show minor cosmetic wear
  • ✗ Blue VO!CE effects software sold separately, not bundled in the box
  • ✗ USB-only connection; no XLR path to upgrade your setup later
  • ✗ Side-address design; off-axis speaking makes vocals sound thin

Manufacturer description

This pre-owned or refurbished product has been professionally inspected and tested to work and look like new. How a product becomes part of Amazon Renewed, your destination for pre-owned, refurbished products: A customer buys a new product and returns it or trades it in for a newer or different model. That product is inspected and tested to work and look like new by Amazon-qualified suppliers. Then, the product is sold as an Amazon Renewed product on Amazon. If not satisfied with the purchase, renewed products are eligible for replacement or refund under the Amazon Renewed Guarantee.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Amazon Renewed Blue Yeti USB Microphone using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. Amazon Renewed's PC & gaming hardware lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for PC & gaming hardware of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Custom Three-capsule Array
  • Four Pickup Patterns
  • Onboard Audio Controls
  • Positionable Design
  • Plug 'n Play: for Mac or PC
  • Blue VO!CE Software Supported (sold separately)

Full Specifications

BrandBlue Microphones
ColorMidnight Blue
Model NameYeti Midnight Blue-cr
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberYeti Midnight Blue-cr
Plug 'n Playfor Mac or PC
Power SourceUsb Microphone
Audible Noise80 Decibels
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Polar PatternUnidirectional
Built-In MediaDesktop Stand, USB Cable, Yeti USB mic
Connector Type3.5 mm Jack
Item Dimensions4.9 x 4.7 x 11.6 inches
Mfr Part Number988-000101-cr
Special FeatureVolume Control
Antenna LocationVoice Recording, Podcasting
Hardware PlatformPC
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Enclosure MaterialMetal
Number of Channels2

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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