Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone

The most advanced and versatile multi-pattern USB microphone, Yeti features Blue's innovative triple-capsule array that lets you record in stereo or your choice of three unique patterns, including cardioid, omni-directional and bi-directional.

  • Three tuned condenser capsules
  • Mute button and master volume control
  • Four polar pattern selectors
  • Zero-latency headphone output
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Features

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Creating superb recordings on your Mac simply by plugging the mic into a free USB port and firing up GarageBand or any other favourite recording software.

Combining three capsules and four different pattern settings, the Yeti is the ultimate tool for creating amazing recordings, directly to your computer. It can capture anything with a clarity and ease unheard of in a USB microphone.

Versatile settings

Blue's innovative triple-capsule array lets you record in stereo or your choice of three unique patterns, including cardioid, omni-directional and bi-directional - recording capabilities that usually require multiple microphones. All it takes is a twist of the pattern selector knob.

Superior accuracy

The high-quality analogue-to-digital convertor sends incredible audio fidelity directly into your computer. You also get a built-in headphone amplifier for zero-latency monitoring and simple controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute and microphone gain, located directly on the microphone.

Remarkable ease of use

There are no drivers to install; simply plug the Yeti into your Mac or PC, load up your favourite recording software and record something amazing.

Highlights

  • Three precision, 14-mm, tuned condenser capsules
  • Proprietary tri-capsule array.
  • Proprietary tri-capsule array.
  • Mic gain control
  • Four polar pattern selectors: Stereo, cardioid, Omni, bi-directional
  • Mute button and master volume control
  • Zero-latency headphone output with amplifier and volume control
  • USB mini-jack
  • Standard, threaded mic-stand mount
  • Customised base with cable management

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Thanks to the triple-capsule array, you can easily select from one of four recording pattern settings - giving you the capabilities of multiple mics in one.

Technical Specs

Power

  • Power: 5V 150mA

Driver

  • Sound Pressure Level: 120dB (THD: 0.5% 1kHz)
  • THD: 0.009%
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz

Dimension

  • Depth: 4.72 in./12.0 cm
  • Weight: Microphone: 1.2 lb./0.55 kg; stand: 2.2 lb./1 kg
  • Height: 11.61 in./29.5 cm
  • Width: 4.92 in./12.5 cm

Compatibility

Mac

  • Mac OS X v.10.4.11 or later
  • 64 MB RAM
  • USB 1.1 or 2.0 port

Windows

  • Windows XP/Vista/7

What's in the Box?

  • Blue Yeti USB microphone
  • Stand
  • USB cable

Manufacturer Information

Warranty

  • Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.

Part Number

  • UPC or EAN No.: 836213001950
 

Ratings & Reviews

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  • Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone

    5.0
    A very very fun mic to work with
    • Written by CL from Valleyfield
    • Dec 31, 2009

    Sometimes, you buy an objet and you are very pleased with it, more than you expected... That's the YETI for me. I owned a few mics for music. All below 200$. I plug them into a small Mackie and then hook it up to a computer. That setup is bulky. And I never quite get the sound I would like to have. I am not a sound engineer. Just a musician who plays classical guitar and sing for his own pleasure.

    I purchase the Yeti for professional podcasting. I have a variety of devices to record stuff. And my favorite setting by far is this mic hook to a macbook pro. You can record for quite a long time without even bothering to plug into a wall, which make the whole setup totally portable.

    This is not the kind of mic to you put your mouth on... it needs space. If you're looking for a bass boost created by proximity, that is not the thing. If the room your record in is not too bouncy, you can easily record a voice 1,2 or 3 feet away. But it pick up everything... including your mac running. My PC is way to noisy to even try to record.

    The recording patterns are quite fun to play with. (for podcasting and music) it gives a distinctive feel. I found recording with this mic is quite forgiving. You don't need elaborate setting. For the voice, a little bit of compression and a touch of EQing do the job. I do not know much about this THX certification, but the sound is rich, detailed and overall very pleasing to me. Very easy to EQ. Nothing odd or unexpected as it often happen with a mic.

    The design is clever. I am a design freak. I like well designed objets and they are rare. This is one of those. It's beautiful and very functional. The base is heavy so it will not fall. You can position the mic on its stand with one hand. And when you fold the mic into the base for transportation, the capsules are protected. I was a little surprised to see a red led in the mute switch... Hey... Blue people... Make it blue. See my point... Blue... blue. Make sense don't you think. Apart for that tiny detail, I think this mic should received a price for design.

    From my point of view, I don't see the point in shooting for professional studio stuff unless you have a professional room to record. My sound will never be perfect. But this mic makes my work sound better. it's more pleasurable, easier to record and mix. it's by far the best upgrade for the price.     …More

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  • Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone

    5.0
    Beauty, Versatility, Quality
    • Written by BJ from Charlotte
    • Jan 5, 2010

    Blue is famous for their striking microphone designs, and their streamlined Yeti is a worthy addition to their product lineup.

    The first thing you'll notice is what a beautiful, well-designed object this is. The Yeti has a solid built-in desk stand that provides a bit of built-in cable management for headphone and USB cords. It's not the ideal choice for on-the-go recording -- this sucker is really big and heavy -- but the swivel-stand arrangement allows you to rotate the body of the mic upside down into the base if you do need portability.

    On the front: a mic mute button and headphone volume dial. On the rear, mic level control and a pickup pattern selector. (The dials are just a tad jiggly and plasticky for such an otherwise elegant design.) On the bottom are the zero-latency headphone jack and mini-USB connector. The swiveling body makes accessing the USB and headphone ports a snap. Another thoughtful addition is a 5/8 inch threaded hole that allows you to remove the base and mount the Yeti on a standard microphone floor stand.

    The Yeti houses multiple mic elements to offer stereo, omni, cardioid, and figure-eight pickup patterns. The selections give the mic a versatile bag of sound tricks, whether you're recording a solo podcast, taping an interview or group meeting, or laying down some vocals in GarageBand. The headphone amp doesn't exactly go to 11, but the mic delivers a pretty respectable output level. We're talking 16-bit USB audio, so the Yeti doesn't have quite the full warmth and sonic detail of a "real" large-diaphragm condenser like Blue's pro studio models, but the sound is surprisingly good for a USB mic, and noticeably cleaner than noisy competitors like the Samson G-Track.

    To avoid P-pops and breath sounds when working up-close, you might want to invest in a pop screen of some kind, though it seems a shame to put a big foam hat on top of such a beautiful head.

    No drivers needed -- just plug in the included USB cable and select "Yeti Stereo Microphone” for both input and output in the Sound control panel of your Mac's System Preferences. Configuring Yeti in GarageBand's Audio preferences is a snap, too.

    Did we mention how cool The Yeti looks sitting on your desk? The retro-modern aluminum styling matches the finish of Apple's current product lineup quite well.

    The Yeti's sound quality and multiple pickup patterns raise the bar for USB mics, and leave even Blue's much-beloved Snowball playing catchup. For the price, a product that looks and sounds this good is going to be pretty hard to beat. Highly recommended.     …More

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  • Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone

    5.0
    Fantastic USB Mic
    • Written by DM from Provo
    • Jan 10, 2010

    This mic is fantastic! I tried the Samson G-Track before this one and this one is head and shoulders above it. Sound/price ratio is super high - for anyone that is starting in recording/podcasting and doesn't want to spend 500+ dollars to get into a professional setup, this is a great alternative. A great feature is the no-latency headphone jack. …More

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  • Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone

    5.0
    Best USB mic
    • Written by DW from Springfield
    • Feb 10, 2012

    This is the best USB mc I have used, even better than the goofy snow ball. I use this for voice overs and Garageband. If you have even the slightest concept of how to record music this will work perfect for vocals and acoustic instruments. Great product. …More

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  • Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone

    4.0
    Sound preferences?
    • Written by GT from MILLINGTON
    • Dec 29, 2011

    Seems that people complain they can't hear me. when I check Sound Preferences the input volume has return to nil. Adjustment corrects the issue. …More

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  • Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone

    4.0
    A Good Mic That Could've Been Great (Lion Issues)
    • Written by JD from Burlington
    • Dec 24, 2011

    As you've already read from so many other reviews sound quality and settings both get 5 stars each. So I won't get into that.

    The Negative.

    Build quality - Knobs and USB connection are very flimsy. Included USB cable is troublesome and low quality. Stand is double the weight of the microphone.

    Power issues/issues with Lion - This mic needs a lot of power to run. On my 2011 Mac mini Lion none of the USB ports power the mic. I have to use a powered USB hub and a shorter USB cable. And even then there's not enough power for the headphone monitoring to work. Mic does work fine on my desktop PC with no powered hub and monitoring does work. Works on my Dell laptop but monitoring only works with the shorter cable. As expected, Yeti's are very power hungry.

    If they could fix the power/lion issues I'd give it 5 stars even with its the low build quality.     …More

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  • Would this be a good quality mic for creating voice overs for use in Final Cut Pro?
    • Asked by MB from Edmonton
    • Mar 7, 2010

    4 Answers

    Best Answer

    Definitely. The biggest help to you here will be the four pickup patterns - Omni for picking up ambient noise in every direction in field recording, cardioid or stereo for recording voiceovers. I did a quick sample recording of my voice in GarageBand. Upon playing it back through the speakers, my wife did a double take as she thought it was me talking until I turned around and asked her what she thought while the recording was still playing.

    Additionally - the headphone amp in this thing is worth the price of admission alone. I thought my Sennheiser HD280 Pros sounded good before, plugged into this there were highs, lows, mids, and noises I'd never before imagined hearing in my music. It makes a difference!     …More

    • Answered by DS from Cupertino
    • Mar 22, 2010
  • Is this a good mic for vocals in a music studio
    • Asked by ZB from Pine Beach
    • Jan 24, 2010

    2 Answers

    Best Answer

    Probably depends on what you mean by music studio. The advantage of a usb mic is that it plugs directly into your computer without an audio interface. The disadvantage is that a computer is all you can plug it into. If you're recording 6 instruments simultaneously in isolation booths, 6 usb Yeti's are not what you want! But if you are capturing a single track at a time (eg as a singer songwriter in a home studio) -- Yeti works great and the results can rival studio quality. …More

    • Answered by RJ from Santa Clara
    • Feb 2, 2010
  • Does this mic allow you to see the acoustic signal on the screen in a type of waveform (frequency over time display) or spectrogram as you speak?
    • Asked by YS from New York
    • Nov 19, 2011

    1 Answer

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Can I use this microphone for Windows OS?
  • Asked by CN
  • Feb 5, 2012
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