BLUE MICROPHONES Yeti Ultimate USB Microphone Silver

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.

Product Specifications:

Microphone and Performance:    

• 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 Percent
• Frequency Response: 15 Hz ? 22 kHz
• Signal to Noise: 100dB 

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)

Physical Specs:

• 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)