Blue Microphones is one of the most diverse microphone manufacturers in the entire music industry and its product range includes everything from consumer-level iPod products to state-of-the-art recording studio microphones.

The Skinny: Blue’s Yeti is part of the company’s line of desktop/USB products and is designed to provide podcasters and mobile device users with a versatile microphone product that can be used for mono and stereo recordings.

The Specs: The Yeti offers users a 16-bit/48khz bit rate and sample rate and incorporates three proprietary 14mm condenser capsules, as well as a control switch that allows users to choose a cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional and stereo polar patterns. The company adds the microphone has a 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response and a maximum SPL rating of 120dB. Blue points out the microphone is compatible with PCs running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional Edition. Apple computer owners must use OSX version 10.4.11 or better, and both PC and Mac users must use a minimum of 64MB of RAM.

Solutions: The Yeti can be used for desktop applications such as podcasting and other digital recording activities such as GarageBand and other iPad friendly apps. 

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