Blue Microphones Yeti User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
I'M NOT HEARING ANY SOUND COMING THROUGH THE
HEADPHONES PLUGGED INTO MY YETI.
 Verify that the Yeti microphone is properly connected to your computer, and ensure that
Blue Microphone's Yeti is the selected sound source
 Verify that the indicator light on the Yeti is lit, and that the headphone plug is fully
inserted into the headphone jack at the underside of the Yeti
 Confirm that the headphone volume knob is turned up, with the tab pointing up to start.
Also confirm that the microphone is not currently muted (indicator light should be solid,
not flashing)
 Check your computer's onscreen menus to verify that Blue Microphones Yeti is selected
as your output.
MY MICROPHONE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE WORKING.
Ensure your USB cable is properly connected directly to your computer's USB port. Also check
that the status light is illuminated. Open your computer's audio menu and verify that Blue
Microphones Yeti is the selected sound source.
WHY DO MY SPEAKERS FEEDBACK WHEN I PLUG IN MY YETI?
Anytime you use a microphone in conjunction with live speakers or open back headphones, there
is a potential for feedback. When using a microphone with live speakers or open back
headphones, you need to make sure that the speakers are not pointed directly at the microphone.
Also, you should make sure that your speaker/headphone volume isn't loud enough to be picked
up by the microphone. When your speakers/headphones are emitting the sound from a
microphone directly into the same microphone, it will cause, what is referred to as, a feedback
loop. So, when you plug in your Yeti, make sure that the speaker/headphone volume is turned
down, and your speakers are far enough away from the microphone to avoid a potential feedback
loop. Once you've plugged in the microphone and established a signal, adjust your
speaker/headphone volume to an appropriate level.
MY RECORDING IS DISTORTING.
Decrease the microphone gain by turning the microphone gain knob counterclockwise or try
increasing the distance between your Yeti and your sound source.
MY RECORDING IS NOT LOUD ENOUGH.
Increase the microphone gain by turning the microphone gain knob clockwise or try decreasing
the distance between yourYeti and your sound source.

Blue Microphones Yeti Specifications

General

Type	Laptop microphone
Sample rate	48 kHz
Microphone mute	Yes
Microphone frequency	20 - 20000 Hz
Microphone sensitivity	120 dB
Microphone direction type	Omnidirectional
Microphone Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.5 %
Connectivity technology	Wired
Minimum system requirements	64 MB RAM
Product color	Silver
Compatible operating systems	Windows 7, Windows Vista, XP Home Edition, XP Professional, Mac OSX ( 10.4.11+)
Operating voltage	5 V
Power consumption	150 mA
Output impedance	16 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.009 %
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	100 dB
Frequency range	15 - 22000 Hz
RMS rated power	0.13 W

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	120 mm
Width	295 mm
Height	125 mm
Microphone weight	550 g
Dimensions (W x D x H) with stand	120 x 125 x 295 mm

Summary

Troubleshooting Audio and Microphone Issues

No Sound Through Headphones

Verify Yeti connection, selected sound source, headphone volume, mute status, and computer output settings.

Microphone Not Working

Ensure USB cable is connected, status light is on, and Yeti is selected as the computer's audio source.

Speaker Feedback with Yeti

Position speakers away from the microphone and ensure speaker volume is not too high to avoid feedback loops.

Recording Distortion

Reduce microphone gain or increase distance from the sound source to resolve recording distortion.

Low Recording Volume

Increase microphone gain or decrease distance from the sound source to boost recording volume.