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Silver cylindrical USB microphone on adjustable desktop stand with mute button and gain knob

Logitech

Logitech 988-000100 Blue Yeti USB Microphone

SKU CH-1GG1-8A86Z MPN 988-000100

USB condenser microphone with three 14 mm capsules, four selectable polar patterns, 48 kHz 16-bit capture and zero-latency headphone monitoring

  • ConnectionUSB
  • Mic sensitivity120 dB (THD: 0.5% 1 kHz)
  • Mic frequency response20 Hz-20 kHz
  • Spec summaryMicrophone and Performance: Power Required / Consumption: 5
  • Key featuresThe ultimate professional USB microphone Tri-capsule array -
  • Broadcast-quality sound from three 14mm condenser capsules
  • Four selectable polar patterns cover solo, interview and room recording
  • Onboard gain, mute and headphone volume for instant control
  • Zero-latency monitoring lets you hear yourself in real time
  • Plug-and-play USB works at 48 kHz 16-bit without drivers

Premium USB Microphone for Content Creators

The Logitech Blue Yeti is a professional USB microphone built for streamers, podcasters and home-studio users who need broadcast-quality sound without an audio interface. Its tri-capsule array captures clear, powerful audio for YouTube videos, Twitch streaming, podcasting, Zoom calls and music recording. Plug-and-play operation means it works instantly on Windows and Mac. Blue VO!CE software adds vocal effects and HD audio samples for enhanced productions.

Suited for Solo Recording.

This microphone suits creators recording a single voice or instrument at a desktop. The four selectable polar patterns — cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional and stereo — cover vocals, interviews, round-table discussions and immersive soundscapes. Onboard gain control, mute button and zero-latency headphone monitoring keep the workflow simple. Buyers who need simultaneous multi-track recording of several independent sources should look at an audio interface with multiple XLR inputs instead.

16-Bit 48 kHz Capture with Four Pattern Headroom

The condenser capsules deliver a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response at 16-bit depth and 48 kHz sample rate, providing clean headroom for spoken word and acoustic instruments. Cardioid mode isolates the speaker for streaming and voice-overs, while stereo and omnidirectional patterns capture room ambience or group sessions. The 120 dB SPL handling (0.5 % THD at 1 kHz) accommodates loud vocals or close-miked instruments without distortion. Users requiring higher sample rates or bit depths for professional mastering will need a dedicated audio interface.

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Price $92.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 1,309 comparable items (median $47.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBlue Microphones
Model nameYeti
Part numberYETIBLACKOUT
Audio & video
Mic sensitivity120 dB (THD: 0.5% 1 kHz)
Mic frequency response20 Hz-20 kHz
Ports & slots
ConnectionUSB
Size & build
Shipping weight1.75 kg
Package size272 × 163 × 142 mm

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Questions about this item

Do I need any extra hardware to power the Yeti or is the USB connection enough?

The microphone draws 5V at 150mA directly from the USB port, so no external power supply is required.

Will the Yeti replace my standalone audio interface when I plug it into the same PC?

It operates as its own 48 KHz 16-Bit USB audio device with a built-in headphone output for zero-latency monitoring, so a separate interface is not needed for basic recording.

How can I confirm the tri-capsule array is capturing audio correctly after I set it up?

Select one of the four polar patterns, adjust the gain knob while watching your software input meter, and listen through the headphone jack for real-time monitoring with no latency.

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