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Audio-Technica ATR2500 vs Blue Yeti

Teslamonger
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The title is self explanatory. I'm considering buying either the Audio-Technica ATR2500-USB or the Blue Yeti, and unsure which one of the two to pick. The usage will primarily be for commentary. Suggestions for other microphones around the same price range (<$100) are also openly accepted.

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I have a Blue Yeti, it works amazingly well. You might also want to look up for the AT2020 which is 75$ on massdrop for the XLR version unless you really need a USB one.

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I use the Blue Yeti, but I needed it for the various settings as well (omni/stereo/cardioid). And I got a deal on it.

The AT2020 admittedly trumps the Blue Yeti in quality, but only comes as a cardioid microphone (which is ideal for voice-overs, commentating, standard Skype/TS use)

I've personally never used the ATR2500, but I have heard good things of it.

I recommend you look up audio samples, and take note of the studio they're in. (ie: environment, size, background sound-makers)

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I can't find any side-by-side audio comparisons. I did find a YouTube video with the ATR2500, but I don't have any way of determining his setup (for example, if it was a sound booth or just a regular house with several people inside).

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