Blue Yeti PRO User Manual
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for Professional Recording
Ultimate USB & XLR Microphone
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desktop or studio,
the possibilities are endless
Congratulations on your purchase of Yeti Pro, the rst microphone to combine the exceptional detail of 192kHz/24
bit USB audio recording with the ability to output to traditional analog audio equipment. Yeti Pro is the ultimate
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tool for creating amazing recordings, no matter what the sound source, environment, or destination. Yeti Pro
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 typically requiring
multiple microphones. The Yeti Pro can connect to any analog equipment with a phantom powered XLR connection,
or directly to your computer via USB, eliminating the need for any additional audio interface equipment.
For digital recording, Yeti Pro utilizes a high quality 192kHz/24-bit analog-to-digital converter to send
remarkable audio delity directly into your computer, while a built-in headphone amplier provides for zerolatency monitoring. Simple controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, instantaneous mute, and microphone
gain are located directly on the microphone so you are always in control of your recording. Yeti Pro’s next generation
design provides incredibly low distortion, high delity, and balanced frequency response.
Getting to know your Yeti PRO
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Triple Capsule Array • Three condenser capsules in an innovative conguration 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) by simply rotating the pattern selector knob. See pages 21–26 for more details and
pattern suggestions.
Microphone gain • Use this knob to control the gain (sensitivity) of Yeti Pro’s microphone elements. When
recording in USB mode, 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.
When recording using the analog outputs, we recommend the microphone gain on the Yeti Pro to be turned to zero, or
all the way counterclockwise. If more gain is desired you can rotate the knob clockwise to increase the microphone’s
sensitivity. However, in analog mode, Blue recommends making gain adjustments in your preamplier or interface
equipment to minimize the chance of distortion.
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 Pro 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 the mute button is ashing,
the microphone is muted and no signal will be sent to the computer. To end microphone muting, simply press the button
again. The status light will illuminate solid during normal operation to indicate proper function.
NOTE: The mute button is not functional when using the Yeti Pro in analog mode.
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NOTE: Headphone output and volume control is not functional when using the microphone
in analog mode due to the insuicient power provided by XLR interfaces.
Headphone volume control • Control the volume of Yeti Pro’s headphone output by adjusting the volume knob — no need
to click through software menus to nd the right headphone volume. Yeti Pro’s headphone volume control is a digital volume
control, so most operating systems will remember the volume position from previous use.
Headphone output • Yeti Pro includes a standard 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone jack for monitoring and playback.
You can use Yeti Pro’s headphone output to monitor your microphone recording in real-time, without latency delays.
Or, use the Yeti Pro’s headphone amplier to play back music, movies, or tracks from your computer with the
incredible delity and detail provided by Yeti Pro’s dedicated headphone amplier and high quality digital-to-analog converter.
USB connection • Yeti Pro supports USB audio class 2.0. For proper function, Mac users need to install OS 10.6.4 or
higher, and Windows users will need to download the Yeti Pro driver from www.bluemic.com/yetipro. Yeti Pro connects to your
computer with one simple USB cable. Plug the mini USB (small connector) into the USB port
on Yeti Pro, and plug the other end into an available USB port on your computer. To perform at its best, Yeti Pro should
be plugged directly into a powered USB port, so avoid connecting through USB hubs or other USB multipliers.
5-Pin XLR Connector • On the bottom of Yeti Pro, you will nd a male 5-Pin XLR connector. Plug in the included Y-Cable
to connect Yeti Pro to a standard microphone preamplier(s) via standard XLR connectors, or use your own 5 pin stereo XLR
cable to connect the Yeti Pro to a stereo preamplier. Yeti Pro’s included y-cable outputs stereo audio via the left and right XLR
connectors when the mic is in stereo mode. When Yeti Pro is used in the other modes, the mono signal is cloned and output to
left and right XLR connectors.
NOTE: Yeti Pro is not capable of simultaneous analog and digital operation. To ensure
proper operation, only connect the digital (USB) or analog (XLR) connectors
at any given time. In the event Yeti Pro becomes unresponsive, simply unplug
all connections for 10 seconds and re-connect your Yeti Pro with the desired
output cable.
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Standard thread mount • If you would like to mount your Yeti Pro to a standard microphone studio mount, remove Yeti Pro
from the included desk stand and thread the barrel into any standard threaded mount for maximum versatility.
Getting Started with Yeti Pro (digital USB output)
After unpacking your Yeti Pro, 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 Pro to your computer with the supplied USB cable (avoid plugging Yeti Pro into USB hubs or multipliers — plug
directly into your computer for best performance). See below for installation instructions specic to your operating system:
Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Plug in your Yeti Pro Microphone using the provided USB cable, then visit www.bluemic.com/yetipro to download the
appropriate driver for Windows Vista or Windows 7.
1. Download the “Yeti Pro USB 2.0 Driver” from www.bluemic.com/yetipro to your computer’s hard drive.
2. Double click the “Yeti Pro USB 2.0 Driver.exe” le.
3. Plug in your Yeti Pro microphone and follow the instructions in the installation wizard to install the Yeti Pro USB
2.0 Driver.
After the Yeti Pro USB 2.0 driver has been successfully installed:
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 Pro Stereo Microphone” from the list.
From this screen, you’ll want to adjust the computer’s internal microphone gain (volume) settings. Select the “Properties”
button, then select the “Levels” tab. As a starting point, set the microphone fader at about 80% of full level. If you decide
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