Blue Microphones is at it again with The Yeti, the first ever THX Certified USB Microphone. USB Microphones seems to be the new black, as far as podcast and at home vocal recording, and blue now seems to be getting into the pro end of things.
This is blue’s third adventure into USB microphones, the snowball and snowflake being the Yeti’s predecessors… This time around, quality seems key. Lets take a look at some of the features.
The Element(s)
The Blue Yeti has Three (yes, 3) elements. Between these three elements the Yeti provides 4 different polar patterns… Cardiod, Figure 8, Stereo (LR figure Eight) and Omni-Directional.
On The Mic
Right on the microphone you have control over all aspects of the Mic. Also, outputs from your computer.
- Mic Gain
- Polar Pattern
- Mute
- Master Volume (Headphone)
- Headphone Output (Zero Latency)
- Mini USB Port
The Digital Part
Of course, this is a big part of what counts with USB Mics… How it all comes across in the computer.
The Blue Yeti can operate at up to a 48kHz sample rate, at 16 bits.
Also, the Blue Yeti is Vista/Windows 7 Compatible… with no word on snow leopard compatibility.
From what the reviews are saying, the Yeti is a great mic…
Blue Yeti USB Mic on GuitarCenter.com
Based in Upstate New York, Mike Schoonmaker is a Touring Audio Engineer and/or Tour Manager. 
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