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Blue Yeti

USB condenser mic with three 14 mm capsules and four patterns (stereo, omni, cardioid, figure-8), on a desk stand

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid / omni / figure-8
Sensitivity
−46.9 dBV/Pa computed
Max SPL
120 dB SPL
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the quick guide, p. 4. Graph under "Frequency response polar pattern": "These charts are a starting point for the sound provided." No reference level, distance, angle or room stated; relative dB as drawn. Approximate reading error up to about 1 dB.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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All specs

From the quick guide
CapsuleThree 14 mm condenser capsules. "3 Blue-proprietary 14mm condenser capsules".p. 4
Sensitivity−46.9 dBV/Pa (4.5 mV/Pa), 1 kHz. Not stated by the manufacturer: Converted from "Sensitivity: 4.5mV/Pa (1 kHz)" (20 log10 0.0045). A USB-only mic; the guide doesn't say what the figure refers to (no dBFS figure is given) or at what gain setting.
Max SPL120 dB SPL, 0.5% THD, 1 kHz. "Max SPL: 120dB (THD: 0.5% 1kHz)"; the Logitech page gives the same.
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz" (the microphone; the headphone amplifier is "15Hz – 22kHz").
PoweringUSB bus power, 5 V, 150 mA
Switchespattern: stereo, omnidirectional, cardioid, bidirectional. "Multiple pattern selection": a rotary knob with four settings (p. 3); numbered 1-4 in this order on p. 4.p. 3
ConnectorUSB. "Yeti connects to your computer with one simple USB cable" (p. 3).
Weight550 g, microphone; see note; also 880, microphone, Logitech product page (stand 0.5 kg). Printed "Weight: 3.4lbs (.55kg)" under "Dimensions - mic with stand"; the two figures disagree (3.4 lb is 1.54 kg). Logitech gives 0.88 kg for the mic and 0.5 kg for the stand.p. 4
Dimensions120 × 125 × 295 mm, mic with stand. "L : 4.72" (12cm) W: 4.92" (12.5cm) H: 11.61" (29.5cm)", mic with stand.
ControlsMicrophone gain knob, pattern selector, mute button with status light, headphone volume knobp. 3
Headphone amplifierImpedance >16 ohm; power output 130 mW RMS; THD 0.009%; frequency response 15 Hz - 22 kHz; signal to noise 100 dBp. 4
MountingDesk stand; standard thread mount when removed from itp. 3
System requirementsWindows 7, 8.1, 10 or macOS 10.10 or higher; USB 1.1/2.0/3.0; no driversp. 4
Made inChina ("Designed in USA. Made in China.")

Documents

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