Blue Yeti - USB Stereo Condenser Microphone

Blue Yeti - USB Stereo Condenser Microphone - The ultimate professional USB microphone

Description

The Yeti is the most advanced and versatile multi-pattern USB microphone available anywhere. Combining three capsules and four different pattern settings, the Yeti is the ultimate tool for creating amazing recordings, directly to your computer. THX Certified for exceptional sound and performance, the Yeti can capture anything with a clarity & ease unheard of in a USB microphone. 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. 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.

Features

• Proprietary Tri-Capsule Array
• 3 premium, 14mm tuned condenser capsules
• 4 Polar Pattern Selector: Stereo, Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional
• Muter button
• Master volume button
• Zero latency headphone output with amplifier and volume control
• USB mini jack
• Standard threaded mic stand mount
• Custom base with cable management

Specifications

• Power Required/Consumption: 5V 150mA
• Sample Rate: 48 kHz
• Bit Rate: 16bit
• Capsules: 3 Blue-proprietary 14mm condenser capsules
• Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Bidirectional, Omnidirectional, Stereo
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
• Sensitivity: 4.5mV/Pa (1 kHz)
• Max SPL: 120dB (THD: 0.5% 1kHz)
• Headphone Amplifier
• Impedance:16 ohms
• Power Output (RMS): 130 mW
• THD: 0.009%
• Frequency Response: 15 Hz – 22 kHz
• Signal to Noise: 100dB
• Dimensions (extended in stand): 4.72" (12cm) x 4.92"(12.5cm) x 11.61"(29.5cm)
• Weight (microphone): 1.2 lbs (.55 kg)
• Weight (stand): 2.2 lbs (1 kg)

System requirements

Macintosh: Mac OSX ( 10.4.11 or higher )

USB 1.1/2.0

64 MB RAM (minimum)

PC: Windows 7, Windows Vista, XP Home Edition or XP Professional

USB 1.1/2.0; 64 MB RAM (minimum)