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Blue Yeti Podcast Microphone Guide

About the Blue Yeti Podcast Microphone

The Blue Yeti is a professional USB condenser microphone ideal for podcasting, voiceovers, interviews, and music recording. It is available for checkout in Hutchins Library's Library of Things.

Physical Setup

Microphone Positioning 

  1. Attach to Stand: Screw the Yeti onto the included desktop stand or boom arm 

  1. Connect USB: Use the provided USB cable to connect to your iMac 

  1. Positioning: Place the microphone 6-8 inches from your mouth 

  1. Orientation: Speak into the SIDE of the microphone, not the top 

Understanding the Controls 

Pickup Pattern Knob (back of microphone) 

  • Cardioid: Best for single person recording (most common) 

  • Bidirectional: For two people facing each other 

  • Omnidirectional: Picks up sound from all directions 

  • Stereo: For capturing ambient sound or music 

Gain Control 

  • Located on the back of the microphone 

  • Turn clockwise to increase sensitivity 

  • Start at 50% and adjust as needed 

Mute Button 

  • Red button on the front 

  • Press to mute/unmute 

  • LED will turn red when muted 

Headphone Volume 

  • Knob on the bottom of the microphone 

  • Controls volume of direct monitoring through headphones