Total Recording Control with Yeti Yeti features studio controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute & microphone gain-putting you in charge of every level of the recording process. If youre experiencing distortion or feedback while recording an especially loud source-like the deafening sound of an avalanche-simply adjust the microphones sensitivity with the gain control. Or if you want to take a break in the middle of a podcast, use the instant mute button. The microphone comes equipped with a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack that means that you can listen to what youre recording in real-time, without latency delays-that means no more hearing a note 3 seconds after you played it. You can adjust the volume of your headphones using the control on the front of the microphone. Innovative Design Makes Recording Easy Yeti doesnt mind getting pushed around-it lets you adjust & pivot the microphone in relation to the sound source, which optimizes your sound quality. Once youve achieved the desired angle, simply h&-tighten the set knobs to secure it in place. Yeti is a side-address microphone, so you can capture the best sound by going face-to-face with it. The microphone can also be folded down for easy portability, or removed completely from its base for mounting directly on a mic stand or Radius II shockmount. Hassle-free Setup Simply plug Yeti into your computers USB (Universal Serial Bus) port with the included USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, calibrate it with your operating system, & youre ready to record-rain, shine or snow. Yeti offers driver-free operation, while the Yeti Pro requires easy-to-install drivers, available from Blue. Yeti is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8 (including 8.1), Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (Home & Professional), & Mac OS X (10.4.11 or higher), & requires a minimum of 64 MB of RAM. The Yeti USB (Universal Serial Bus) Microphone is backed by a two-year limited warranty Start Recording Quickly Who needs a learning curve? Yeti was designed with a convenient, no-hassle workflow in mind. Set up in seconds with the included desktop stand or connect directly to a mic st&. Adjust microphone gain, pick up pattern, headphone volume, or mute/unmute with easy-to-reach controls. & record in comfort with Yetis side-address operation-just speak, sing or play into the Yeti on the same side as the Blue logo to capture pro sound. Accessorize Your Studio Transform your desktop into a broadcast studio with Compass broadcast boom arm, Radius III shockmount & Yeti, the worlds 1 USB (Universal Serial Bus) microphone. With professional features, studio sound quality & sophisticated on-camera looks, you have everything you need for professional podcasting, game streaming & voice over work.