Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone (Blackout)

The Blue Microphones 988-000100 is a USB condenser microphone designed for people who want studio-quality sound without a complicated setup. You connect it to a Windows or macOS computer with the supplied USB cable, and it is ready to record or stream right away because no driver installation is needed.

A triple-capsule array inside the microphone lets you switch among four pickup patterns. Use the cardioid setting for focused voice capture during solo podcasts or game streaming. Choose bidirectional for face-to-face interviews, omnidirectional when you need to gather everyone around a table, or stereo to create a broad, realistic sound field for music or ambient recordings.

Front-panel controls give you quick access to headphone volume, microphone gain, a one-touch mute button, and the pattern selector. A 3.5 mm headphone jack offers latency-free monitoring, so you can hear yourself and adjust levels in real time without echoes or delays.

The microphone ships with a desktop stand that pivots to help you find a comfortable speaking angle and folds up for easy storage or transport. Because it is powered over USB, you can move it from a home studio to an office or on-the-go workstation without worrying about extra cables or power supplies.

For creators who like to fine-tune their sound, the included Blue VO!CE software provides vocal filters and effects that can clean up background noise, add presence, or create special-effect voices at the click of a button.

• Four selectable pickup patterns: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, and stereo
• 16-bit, 48 kHz audio resolution for clear voice and music capture
• On-board gain, mute, and headphone volume controls
• Latency-free 3.5 mm headphone monitoring
• Desktop stand that adjusts for angle and folds for storage
• USB power and plug-and-play operation on Windows and macOS
• Blue VO!CE software with vocal filters and effects included