my mic is taking my youtube background sound even if its far from it

I got blue yeti and I feel like maybe I can config it somehow to make it work better to catch noises and stuff? its weird that I got youtube with low volume and it still catches sounds when im on discord

Hi Europe,

The blue yeti is notorious for being extremely sensitive, try turning the nearly gain all the way down and try to position the mic closer to your face.

Hope this helps.

ive had the same issue with discord too. usually all i have to do is disconnect the mic and reconnect it after I've started a call, and that usually fixes it. But also as Krawk stated, also check your mic settings in discord as well as on your mic if your mic came with it's own program or something.

i changed my yeti for At2020 XLR for the same reason

Youtube is full of tutotial. Use this tool to troubleshoot by yourselr

general help subforum, and you are not helping, I think you're lost.

go get few more warns and get more lost.

This post was edited by Europe on Feb 27 2023 11:49am

Youll never get an accurate answer in here. Sound qualitt depends on many factors

There are a few possible reasons why your Blue Yeti microphone might be picking up background sound from your YouTube video, even if the volume is low. Here are some tips you can try to improve the microphone's performance:

Check the gain level: The gain controls the microphone's sensitivity to sound, and if it's set too high, it can pick up background noise easily. Make sure the gain level is set appropriately for your recording environment. You can adjust the gain by turning the knob on the back of the microphone.

Change the polar pattern: The Blue Yeti microphone has four polar patterns, which determine the directionality of the microphone. If you're recording in a noisy environment, try using the cardioid pattern, which picks up sound from the front of the microphone while rejecting sound from the sides and rear.

Use a shock mount: A shock mount is a device that suspends the microphone in a cradle, reducing the amount of noise and vibrations picked up by the microphone. This can be particularly useful if you're recording in a noisy environment or using a desk stand.

Adjust the distance: Make sure the microphone is positioned correctly and at an appropriate distance from your mouth. If it's too close, it can pick up breathing sounds and plosives, and if it's too far away, it might not pick up your voice clearly.

Use noise reduction software: You can use noise reduction software, such as Adobe Audition or Audacity, to reduce background noise in post-production. This can help to clean up your audio and make it sound clearer.

This post was edited by Methwitch on Feb 27 2023 01:24pm

Try Discord -> User Settings (gear icon at bottom left) -> Voice & Audio

Then look for "Input Sensitivity", drag that up or down dependent on your bg noise in your room

hope that helps