You’ve finally got your Blue Yeti mic - now you just need to set it up. But how? YouTubers and podcasters usually have a mic stand to help them with that. In this article, we’ll tackle what makes a good setup and what you should know before you buy a stand for your Blue Yeti mic.

Why getting a mic stand for your Blue Yeti is a great idea

Most people don’t absolutely need an extra mic stand for their Blue Yeti. I mean, one of the benefits of the Blue Yeti is that it already comes with a very stylish table stand:

However, if you have been using your microphone a few times, you might have noticed the disadvantages of the table stand setup:

Not good! So, what’s the alternative?

The most popular alternative is to get a boom arm stand.​

What you should know about Blue Yeti boom arm stands

The boom arm stand is the preferred type of stand for many YouTubers and podcasters. Why? Because with a boom arm, you’re always ready to start recording. Also, the arm can be folded and swivelled, which makes it easy to get the mic out of the way when you don’t need it.​

What’s important to know about buying a mic stand is that your microphone has to fit on it. With the Blue Yeti that’s a little tricky because​

In an unfortunate case, you can’t fit your Blue Yeti on the stand. In the worst case, the stand gives in and your mic crashes on your desk. Ouch!

So, if you want to avoid having to buy a new mic in a few weeks, you need to make sure you buy the right mic stand. The following stands will work with the Blue Yeti:

RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm

Other accessories you might want to try

Do you want to create a more professional mic setup for your YouTube channel or podcast? Then, you might also consider getting the following accessories:

Blue Yeti Shock Mount

What’s a shock mount, anyway? A shock mount absorbs low end rumble so it doesn’t end up in your audio. Where would that low end rumble come from? It can come from handling your boom arm, for example. But it can also be transmitted through the desk on which your stand is mounted.

When you’re moving your arm on your desk or hit one of its legs with your foot, low end noise will usually travel through the boom arm to the mic.If you want to have maximum freedom while recording, getting a shock mount for your mic is something you should definitely think about.

Careful, though: You can’t just buy any shock mount. It needs to fit your Blue Yeti. Here are some that do:

Pop Filter

Pop Filters help you to reduce unpleasant popping sounds that occur when the air from your mouth hits the microphone. This usually happens when you pronounce hard consonants like “p” or “t”. Popping sounds can become annoying petty quickly - so getting a pop filter is always a good idea. Here are some options:

What’s your experience?

In the comments, let us know which Blue Yeti mic stand you’re using and if you’re happy with your current setup.