Logitech, a leading technology company, is set to release a new line of products specifically designed for gamers, streamers, podcasters, and other creators. These products will be available for shipping starting from September 24th. One of the standout products in this lineup is the Logitech G Yeti GX, a USB microphone retailing for $149.99. With its heavy stand and RGB lighting, the Yeti GX is considered a “broadcast-style” microphone.
The Logitech G Yeti GX is a dynamic supercardioid microphone, which means it is a unidirectional mic designed to capture sound from the front of the microphone, rather than the back. This feature is perfect for users who want their voice to be the focus without any interference from background noise, such as a loud keyboard. However, one trade-off of this design is that if you move away from the front of the microphone, your voice will quickly diminish. Despite this, the convenience of this feature outweighs the limitations, especially when dealing with subpar recording environments. Soren Pedersen, Logitech’s global product manager, likens the Yeti GX to the popular and well-regarded Shure SM7 broadcaster microphone.
In true gaming fashion, the Logitech G Yeti GX comes equipped with configurable RGB lighting. There are two configurable LEDs on the microphone—one in a circle on the back and another behind the Logitech G logo on the side. Users can choose from various animated effects or simply select a specific color for the lights. Additionally, an LED stripe on the digital volume wheel illuminates either red or blue, depending on whether the microphone is muted. Pressing the volume wheel activates the Smart Audio Lock feature, which acts as a safety net to prevent the microphone from distorting when the user becomes overly excited and starts yelling while streaming, for example. The Yeti GX achieves this through an analog limiter, similar to the Razer Seiren V2 X, which compresses the signal to avoid distortion. The microphone also incorporates a built-in downward expander to minimize background noise and unwanted echoes in unfavorable recording environments. The Yeti GX comes with a USB-C to USB-A cable and can be mounted onto a standard boom mic stand using adapters for 5/8-inch and 3/8-inch connections.
Another notable addition to Logitech’s lineup is the Yeti Orb, a small ball-style USB microphone priced at $59.99. Similar to the Yeti Snowball, the Orb has a sleek design with a cloth-covered front and configurable RGB lights on top. It also features a USB-C port on the back for connecting to a computer. The Yeti Orb is a condenser cardioid microphone, which also helps in reducing background noise. It can be removed from its desktop stand for use with a boom stand.
Logitech’s updated version of the Litra Beam X LED light bar, called the Litra Beam LX, is also among the new products. Retailing at $149.99, the Beam LX is a dual-sided light bar. It has a tunable white bar on one side, similar to the original Beam, and an RGB light on the other. The lights are UL-certified for safe, all-day use. The light bar can be mounted either on its end or middle using its 1/4-20-inch-threaded fittings, and it connects via USB-C or Bluetooth.
All three products in Logitech’s new lineup can be configured using the G Hub app. This includes customizing lighting effects, adjusting vocal effects, and creating specific audio profiles through the Blue Voice feature presets. Users also have the option to sync lighting effects between multiple Logitech Lightsync devices for an immersive gaming experience. Logitech has stated that these products will be compatible with Windows Dynamic Lighting, allowing users to sync lighting effects with other non-Logitech devices.
It is worth noting that these new Yeti microphones are the first ones released under the Logitech brand since their acquisition of Blue, the microphone company, in 2018. Logitech announced earlier this year that they would no longer use the Blue branding in their product names, instead reserving it to describe their technologies. This transition marks the end of an era for the iconic Blue microphones.
In conclusion, Logitech’s new lineup of products caters to the needs of gamers, streamers, podcasters, and creators by providing high-quality audio equipment and lighting solutions. The Logitech G Yeti GX, Yeti Orb, and Litra Beam LX all offer unique features that enhance the user experience while delivering exceptional sound and lighting. Users can further customize these products through Logitech’s G Hub app, adding a personal touch to their setup. With Logitech’s dedication to innovation and quality, it’s no surprise that these new offerings are highly anticipated by the target audience.