Blue Microphones Yeti YETI User's Manual
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1. 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 delivers exceptional performance with 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 by2. simply rotating the pattern selector knob See pages 12 19 for more details and pat tern 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 Important note for users of the mute button is flashing the microphone is muted and no signal will be sent to the computer es ee en he cia To end microphone muting simply press the button again The status light will illuminate solid Shen Using RE Yeti during normal operation to indicate proper function Headphone Output to power external speakers Doing so could result in unpleasant feed HEADPHONE VOLUME CONTROL Easily control the volume of Yeti s headphone output by adjusting 25h Se COPIER the volume knob no need
3. that goes into your computer If the microphone input is distorting the microphone input volume should be adjusted accordingly From this screen you will also want to adjust the computer s Master Volume As a starting point set the computer s master volume to 100 Once you ve selected the Yeti as your output device you can control headphone volume with volume knob on the front of the Yeti 6 Select Yeti Stereo Microphone from the Sound Recording pull down menu 7 Select the Volume button within the Sound Recording area From this screen you ll want to adjust the computer s internal microphone gain volume settings As a starting point set the microphone fader at about 80 If you want to record something that is very loud like a drums or a band prac tice you ll want to turn this setting down If you are recording something quiet you may want to turn this setting up Apple Macintosh OSX 10 4 11 or higher 1 Plug the microphone into your computer s USB port using the provided USB cable 2 From the main Apple menu select the System Preferences 3 Select the Sound icon 4 Now select the input tab and select Yeti Stereo Microphone As a starting point set the Input Volume to about 80 If you decide you want to record something that is very loud like a drums or a band practice you will want to turn this setting down If you are recording something that may be quiet like an int
4. ere Because sound is picked up from all directions in this mode the orientation of the microphone isn t crucial but as a good rule of thumb start by orienting the front of the microphone at the primary sound source you wish to record yeti omni O These charts are only a starting point for the sound provided How the microphone reacts in a particular application will differ greatly because of many variables like room acoustics distance from sound source proximity tuning of instruments mic cabling and other factors For more tips on miking and recording techniques check out the Blue website BIDIRECTIONAL Description Bidirectional means that the microphone picks up sound at the front and rear of the microphone while the sounds to the sides are rejected or not picked up The bidirectional setting is very useful in achieving a nuanced pleasant sound when record ing musical instruments and is perfect for recording an interview with two or more guests By placing the microphone between two or more subjects front of microphone facing one source rear of micro phone facing another you can achieve a natural sound without the complexity of using multiple microphones TIPS TRICKS FAQ S AND MORE Above all feel free to experiment with Yeti s advanced capabilities to find your favorite sound For more tips on getting the most out of your Yeti as well as more information on general recording techniques be sure to c
5. erview with a person who speaks softly you may want to turn this setting up 5 Select the output tab and select Yeti Stereo Microphone 6 From this screen you will want to set the Output Volume to 100 Once you ve selected the Yeti as your output device you can control the headphone volume with the knob on the front of the Yeti Now that your Yeti is connected verify that the microphone gain knob is centered select your desired recording pattern and get ready to record For installation instructions for other operating systems visit www bluemic com yeti So WHAT CAN I Do WITH YETI In short anything Remember that there are no rules in recording only guidelines If it sounds good then it is good On the following pages we ve provided suggested uses and a description for each of the recording modes patterns available and how you can use them to get great results every time If this all seems a bit much just remember you can always try a recording while switching through each of the recording modes to dial in your favorite sound RECORDING MODES AT A GLANCE 12 PATTERN PATTERN SOUND SOURCE RECORDING MODE SETTING SYMBOL DIRECTION APPLICATIONS vocals ensemble choir instruments x Y Y 5 h Le y 27 1 podcasts vocals instruments PS 4 GC RECORDING MODES AT A GLANCE 13 PATTERN PATTERN SOUND SOURCE RECORDING MODE SETTING SYMBOL DIRECTION APPLICATIONS OK O G ie calls field recordin
6. gs events orchestras IN Y a 2 in TOR interviews instruments vocal duets STEREO Description The Stereo mode is great for capturing a realistic stereo image To start point the microphone at the sound source that you want to record the front of the microphone is the side of the microphone with the Blue Microphones Logo Depending on the instrument and or sound that you want to achieve place the grill of the microphone anywhere from 2 inches to several feet in front of the sound source By centering the sound source you will get equal amounts of signal in both the left and right channels If you want a little more of the signal in the right channel move the sound source a little to the right side of the mic as if one is behind the microphone and if you want a little more of the signal in the left channel move the sound source to the left as if you are behind the microphone Alternatively you can record everything as centered as possible and easily adjust the position when you re mixing the recording If you want the sound in the right or left channel only you should try using the cardioid bidirectional or the omnidirectional setting and use your software to hard pan the sound to the left or the right yeti stereo These charts are only a starting point for the sound provided How the microphone reacts in a particular application will differ greatly because of many variables like room acoustics distance fr
7. heck out the Yeti on Blue s website www bluemic com Yeti yeti bidirectional 00 These charts are only a starting point for the sound provided How the microphone reacts in a particular application will differ greatly because of many variables like room acoustics distance from sound source proximity tuning of instruments mic cabling and other factors For more tips on miking and recording techniques check out the Blue website SPECIFICATIONS Microphone and performance Power Required Consumption 5V 150mA Sample Rate 48kHz 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 gt 16 ohms Power Output RMS 130mW THD 0 009 Frequency Response 15Hz 22kHz Signal to Noise 100dB Specifications Dimensions extended in stand 4 72 12cm x 4 92 12 5cm x 11 61 29 5cm Weight microphone 1 21bs 55kg Weight stand 2 21bs 1kg System Requirements PC Windows 7 Windows Vista XP Home Edition or XP Professional USB 1 1 2 0 64 MB RAM minimum Macintosh Mac OSX 10 4 11 or higher USB 1 1 2 0 64 MB RAM minimum WARRANTY Blue Microphones warrants its hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of TWO 2 YEARS from the date of original retail purcha
8. hubs or multipliers plug directly into your computer for best performance See below for installation instructions for your operating system Windows Vista 1 Plug the microphone into the USB port on your computer using the provided USB cable 2 From the start menu select the control panel 3 From the control panel select the Sound icon 4 Select the Recording tab Select the Yeti Stereo Microphone from the list From this screen you ll want to adjust the computer s internal microphone gain volume settings Select the Proper ties button then select the Levels tab As a starting point set the microphone fader at about 80 If you decide you want to record something that is very loud like a drum set or a band practice you will want to turn this setting down If you are recording something that may be quiet like an interview with a person who speaks softly you may want to turn this setting up 5 Select the Playback tab Select the Yeti Stereo Microphone from the list From this screen you will also want to adjust the computer s Master Volume As a starting point set the computer s master volume to 100 Once you ve selected the Yeti as your output device you can control headphone volume with the volume knob on the front of the Yeti Also from this screen you will want to adjust the microphone monitoring volume You can adjust this by moving the fader labeled microphone to the left or to
9. om sound source proximity tuning of instruments mic cabling and other factors For more tips on miking and recording techniques check out the Blue website CARDIOID Description Cardioid is the most commonly used mode and can be useful in most any situation If you are recording vocals a podcast or a voiceover cardioid is likely your best choice When recording in cardioid sound directly in front of the microphone is picked up while the sound at the rear and sides of the microphone is not picked up Therefore you will want to arrange the source directly in front of the microphone Cardioid will deliver the most direct rich sound but will not offer as much airiness or presence as the other recording modes yeti cardioid O These charts are only a starting point for the sound provided How the microphone reacts in a particular application will differ greatly because of many variables like room acoustics distance from sound source proximity tuning of instruments mic cabling and other factors For more tips on miking and recording techniques check out the Blue website OMNIDIRECTIONAL Description Omnidirectional means that the microphone picks up sound equally from all directions This setting is perfect for recording agroup of musicians all playing atthe same time recording a conversation between multiple parties around aroom a conference call or any other situations where you want to capture the ambience of being th
10. se provided the purchase was made from an authorized Blue Microphones dealer This warranty is void if the equipment is altered misused mishandled maladjusted suffers excessive wear or is serviced by any parties not authorized by Blue Microphones The warranty does not include transportation costs incurred because of the need for service unless arranged for in advance Blue Microphones reserves the right to make changes in design and improve upon its products without obligation to install these improvements in any of its products previously manufactured For warranty service or for a copy of Blue s Warranty Policy including a complete list of exclusions and limitations contact Blue at 818 879 5200 2011 Blue Microphones All Rights Reserved Yeti and Blue Oval Logo are registered trademarks of Blue Microphones Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc registered in the US and other countries Windows Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc Skype is a registered trademark of Skype Limited All rights reserved In keeping with our policy of continued product improvement Baltic Latvian Universal Electronics BLUE reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice C RoHS K Microphones www bluemic com Designed in U S A Made in China AM e Y 1000008 9 NT RASERUBSS
11. the right NOTE The microphone monitoring volume is different than the microphone gain control The microphone monitoring volume is the amount of sound from the microphone that is sent to your main computer output The microphone input volume is the control that de termines the amount of sound from the microphone that goes into your computer If the microphone input is distorting the microphone input volume should be adjusted accordingly Windows XP Plug the microphone into the USB port on your computer using the provided USB cable 1 From the start menu select the control panel 2 From the control panel select the Sounds and Audio Devices icon 3 Select the Audio tab 4 Select Yeti Stereo Microphone from the Sound Playback pull down menu 5 Select the Volume button within the Sound Playback area From this screen you will want to adjust the microphone monitoring volume If there is NOT a visible fader for micro phone output select Properties from the Options menu Make sure that the box labeled Microphone within the Show the following volume controls window is checked NOTE The microphone monitoring volume is different than the microphone gain control The microphone monitoring volume is the amount of sound from the microphone that is sent to your main computer output The microphone input volume is the control that de termines the amount of sound from the microphone
12. to click through software menus to find the right headphone volume MIO gt TENTE driving any external speakers HEADPHONE OUTPUT Yeti includes a standard 1 8 3 5mm headphone jack for monitoring and ar a des Be playback 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 microphone 180 degrees so that the Blue logo and headphone volume control is facing you Tighten the set screws on the left and right of the base after adjusting the microphone for your desired angle Connect the Yeti to your computer with the supplied USB cable avoid plugging Yeti into USB
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