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Logitech G Unveils the Blue Yeti 2 USB Microphone
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Launch of the Blue Yeti 2
Logitech G announced the release of the Blue Yeti 2, the successor to the original Blue Yeti that debuted in 2009. The new model is available immediately in black and white and is positioned as a plug-and-play USB microphone for streamers, podcasters, and other creators.
Design Upgrades and AI Features
The Yeti 2 retains the iconic shape of its predecessor but adds several modern technologies. An intelligent 3-dimensional voice proximity sensor automatically adjusts gain, EQ, and pickup patterns in real time, addressing the original’s issues with distance-related thin or uneven sound. Integrated AI-powered noise removal reduces background distractions such as computer fans and keyboard clicks. A 1.3-inch (the Verge notes 1.3-inch; Stuff cites 1.5-inch) colour LED display shows a “Yeti character” that visualises gain levels, polar patterns and other settings, providing on-mic visual feedback.
Pricing and Market Position
Logitech G lists the Yeti 2 at $159.99 (approximately £140), placing it below Shure’s MV7 series, which starts at $299. The price is only $10 more than the original Yeti’s launch price 17 years ago, offering a higher-resolution capture of up to 24-bit/48 kHz while remaining competitively priced for entry-level creators.
Official Statements & Design Intent
Logitech G’s announcement frames the microphone as a “more beginner-friendly” solution that removes the need for manual gain staging, equalisation, and pattern selection. The integrated DSP is said to improve vocal clarity without additional software.
Verbatim Quote
“When I first started sketching the Yeti character, I knew right off the bat that I didn’t want to just design a character but make a function that goes along with it. So the Yeti is not just playful, but gives purpose to that character,” — Suguru Ogata