Blue Microphones' Yeti Blackout 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 Blackout can capture anything with a clarity & ease unheard of in a USB microphone.

The Yeti Blackout features Blue's innovative triple capsule array, allowing for recording in stereo or your choice of three unique patterns, including cardiod, omnidirectional, and bidirectional, giving you recording capabilities usually requiring multiple microphones.

The Yeti Blackout 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 Blackout's exceptional performance and fidelity have earned it the distinction of being the first THX Certified Microphone, a validation of Yeti Blackout's incredibly low distortion, high fidelity, and balanced frequency response. There are no drivers to install - simply plug the Yeti Blackout into your PC or Mac, load up your favorite recording software, and record something amazing.

Blue Microphones Yeti Blackout Features:

• 3 premium, 14mm tuned condenser capsules
• Proprietary tri-capsule array
• Mic gain control
• 4 Polar Pattern selector: Stereo, Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional
• Mute Button
• Master Volume
• Zero-latency headphone output with amplifier & volume control
• USB mini jack
• Standard threaded mic stand mount
• Custom base with cable management

Blue Microphones Yeti Blackout Specifications:

• Power Required/Consumption: 5V 150mA
• Sample Rate: 48kHz
• Bit Rate: 16-bit
• Capsules: 3 Blue-proprietary 14mm condenser capsules
• Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Bidirectional, Omnidirectional, Stereo
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
• Sensitivity: 4.5mV/Pa (1kHz)
• Max SPL: 120dB (THD: 0.5% 1kHz)
• Headphone Amplifier:
  • Impedance: 16 ohms
  • Power Output (RMS): 130 mW
  • THD: 0.009%
  • Frequency Response: 15Hz-22kHz
  • Signal to Noise: 100 dB
• Dimensions (extended in stand): 4.72" x 4.92" x 11.61"
• Weight (microphone): 1.2 lbs.
• Weight (stand): 2.2 lbs.
• System Requirements:
  • Windows: Windows 7, Windows Vista, XP Home Edition or XP Professional, USB1.1/2.0; 64 MB RAM (minimum)
  • Mac: Mac OSX (10.4.11 or higher), USB 1.1/2.0; 64 MB RAM (minimum)