Blue Yeti USB Microphone Guide

Blue

Mardook Pro

2023.06.27 THX

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Congratulations on your purchase of The Yeti, the most advanced and versatile multi-pattern USB microphone roaming the wild today. The Yeti is the ultimate tool for creating amazing recordings, no matter what the source or environment. Best of all, this Yeti can capture anything! The Yeti features Blue's innovative triple capsule array, allowing for recording in stereo or your choice of three unique patterns, including cardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional, giving you recording capabilities usually requiring multiple microphones.

The Yeti utilizes a high quality analog-to-digital converter to send incredible audio fidelity directly into your computer, 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 so you are always in control of your recording. The Yeti's exceptional performance and fidelity have earned it the distinction of being the first THX Certified Microphone, a validation of Yeti's incredibly low distortion, high fidelity, and balanced frequency response. There are no drivers to install – simply plug the Yeti into your PC or Mac, load up your favorite recording software, and record something amazing.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR YETI

TRIPLE CAPSULE ARRAY • Three condenser capsules in an innovative configuration to enable great recordings in most any situation.

MULTIPLE PATTERN SELECTION • You can quickly select from each of Yeti's four pattern settings (stereo, cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional) by simply rotating the pattern selector knob. See pages 12-19 for more details and pattern suggestions.

MICROPHONE GAIN • Use this knob to control the gain (sensitivity) of Yeti's microphone elements. Begin recording with this knob centered. If you are experiencing digital distortion with a very loud sound source, simply decrease the gain counterclockwise. If you desire higher sensitivity, simply increase the gain by turning clockwise.

BLUE LOGO • The Blue logo indicates the front of the microphone.

SET SCREWS • Turn each of these knobs clockwise to tighten and secure the microphone at the desired angle. To remove the microphone from the included desk stand, simply unscrew both set screws entirely while supporting the microphone with your hand. Carefully remove the Yeti microphone by lifting directly up and out of the desk stand.

MUTE BUTTON/STATUS LIGHT • Press this button to mute the output from the microphone. When the mute button is flashing, the microphone is muted and no signal will be sent to the computer. To end microphone muting, simply press the button again. The status light will illuminate solid during normal operation to indicate proper function.

HEADPHONE VOLUME CONTROL • Easily control the volume of Yeti's headphone output by adjusting the volume knob – no need to click through software menus to find the right headphone volume.

HEADPHONE OUTPUT • Yeti includes a standard 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone jack for monitoring and playback. You can use Yeti's headphone output to monitor your microphone recording in real-time, without latency delays. Or, use the Yeti's headphone amplifier to reproduce music, movies, or tracks from your computer with the incredible fidelity and detail provided by the dedicated headphone amplifier and high quality digital-to-analog converter.

USB CONNECTION • Yeti connects to your computer with one simple USB cable. Plug the mini USB (small connector) into the USB port on Yeti, and plug the other end into an available USB port on your computer. To perform at its best, Yeti should be plugged directly into a powered USB port, so avoid connecting through USB hubs or other USB multipliers.

STANDARD THREAD MOUNT • If you would like to mount your Yeti to a standard microphone studio mount, remove Yeti from the included desk stand and thread in a standard threaded mount for maximum versatility.

GETTING STARTED WITH YETI

After unpacking your Yeti, rotate the