First, install PreSonus Studio One Artist and iZotope Ozone Elements software using the instructions and product key found on the insert in the Yeti Pro Studio box. Click on the below link to download the custom quick-start templates. Save the Zip file to the “Downloads” folder on your computer. Yeti Pro Studio Custom Quick-Start Templates. Yeti is the most advanced and versatile multi-pattern USB microphone available anywhere. Combining three capsules and four different pattern settings, Yeti is the ultimate tool for creating amazing recordings, directly to your computer. With a sleek Silver finish, Yeti adds style and energy to your recording or broadcasting setup. Mar 28, 2020  The Blue Yeti is our favorite computer mic. Our top choice for the best PC microphone is the Blue Yeti. Not only is the sound quality excellent for the price, but it has features that I’ve found I cannot live without (I use it on a Mac for podcasting). Nov 11, 2019  If you're a podcaster, voiceover artist, Skyper or Facetimer, this new Blue Yeti X microphone will make you sound like a pro. Oct 15, 2018  If you spent all your extra cash on your new Blue Yeti. It's entirely possible that you are not ready to invest any amount of money into recording software and that's OK too. If you want something that's simple and has the lowest cost imaginable, there is another option. When it comes to free audio software, Audacity has long been the reigning champ. Make Offer - Blue Yeti USB Microphone Streaming & Recording Mac/PC (Pro Mic) Blackout Edition Blue Microphones Yeti Nano Premium USB Microphone - Dark Gray $89.99 12h 50m.

Best answer: If you are just diving into the world of audio production and you want something that provides flexibility with room to learn and grow, then FL Studio just might be perfect for you. If you don't want to spend any money, however, Audacity is a great free option.

• Amazon: FL Studio 20 ($200)
• Audacity: Audacity (Free)

Tutorial Transcription: Record With 2 USB Microphones Into Adobe Audition. Here's how to use audio recording and editing software, Adobe Audition, to run two different USB mics into the PC at the same time. I'm going to use the Shure MV5 and the Blue Yeti as my two USB mics.

Features and flexibility at a reasonable price

There are so many options when it comes to recording software and some of them come with outrageously high price tags. FL studio is perfect for someone looking for an entry to mid-range recording suite at a decent price. Whether you want to record and mix a podcast or multi-track a chart smashing pop hit, FL Studio can get you there without breaking the bank. It can do pretty much anything one might need to do when it comes to starting in audio recording. It can handle VST and various other plug-ins no problem and comes out of the box with a whole host of effects that can be applied to your audio.

If you want a program that can handle midi instrumentation as well as live instruments or voice, FL Studio is up to the task. It works on both Windows and MacOS systems, plays well with other audio programs, and comes with a lifetime of free updates.

Our pick

FL Studio

Powerful software with a gentle price

FL Studio can happily record input from your Blue Yeti and offers a whole host of effects and plug-ins to apply as well. If you also consider that the cost includes lifetime updates, it's a pretty great option for those looking to scratch the surface of audio recording

If you spent all your extra cash on your new Blue Yeti

It's entirely possible that you are not ready to invest any amount of money into recording software and that's OK too. If you want something that's simple and has the lowest cost imaginable, there is another option. When it comes to free audio software, Audacity has long been the reigning champ. It can fulfill your most basic recording needs at a price that doesn't get any lower.

Unfortunately, it doesn't offer a whole lot of bells and whistles with that free price tag. It's a relatively stripped-down recording program. It's not the best at handling midi files and doesn't really play too well with other audio programs. It's also incapable of simultaneous multitracking and can do nothing in the way of sequencing and looping. All that being said, if all you need to do is record a single track of audio at a time through your Blue Yeti, Audacity will get you where you need to go.

The free option

Audacity

Stripped down and as cheap as it gets

Audacity doesn't have anywhere near the options available in a paid program like FL Studio but it will record sound from your Blue Yeti. If that's all you need, this may be a good choice. You can always upgrade to FL Studio later.

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BestUSB Microphone for MaciMore2020

When it comes to USB microphones for your Mac the best option when it comes to versatility and convenience is the Blue Yeti. Not only can it record in four different modes, but it's 16bit/48kHz recording sample rate always comes out sounding loud and clear.

Best Overall: Blue Yeti

The four different recording modes are where the Blue Yeti really shines because there's practically nothing you can't record with the Blue Yeti if it's set in the right mode. I'm not the only one on the iMore team that loves the Blue Yeti, Rene Ritchie, star of Vector on YouTube has been using his for years, and he loves how easy the Blue Yeti is to use.

'Blue Yeti is still my pick for best USB microphone — not just for the Mac but for anyone starting out doing anything, including podcasts, audiobooks, live streams, videos, and more. It plugs right into your device, no audio interface needed, sounds great out of the box, and has a few simple options if you need to adjust for particular circumstances, like two people sharing one mic. Of course, it can't beat a high-end XLR mic and interface, but at a tenth or less the price, it sounds so good you'll probably think twice, hard, before considering those higher-end purchases. It's the mic I used for years, still, travel with today, and always recommend to anyone who asks.' — Rene Ritchie, 10-year podcast veteran and host of iMore show, MacBreak Weekly, and VECTOR

Its basic cardioid mode is fantastic for capturing a single voice or instrument in front of the mic, making it perfect for game streaming, video calls, or vocals.

The omnidirectional mode allows the Blue Yeti to pick up sounds from all around it, meaning you can put it in the middle of a table and have multiple people speaking, and it won't miss a single word. This mode is great for podcasting with multiple hosts and guests, or for capturing the noise around you.

Bidirectional mode allows the Blue Yeti to be an interview microphone with minimal setup. Just put the microphone between you and the other person speaking and never touch it again.

Lastly, stereo recording mode allows the Blue Yeti to use the left and right channels to record in stereo and give your recordings a more realistic soundstage when there is more than one sound source in front of the microphone.

Pros:

• Headphone jack for live monitoring
• Manually gain adjustment
• Four record modes
• Great price

Best Overall

Blue Yeti

Most features for the best price

With four recording modes, plug-and-play functionality, and live monitoring, the Blue Yeti offers the most versatile experience for the best price.

Source: Rode

The Rode Podcaster is a fantastic microphone for anyone that wants to record their voice. Whether you're making Skype calls, podcasting, or recording yourself streaming, the Rode Podcaster has a tight cardioid pattern that rejects sound from the rear or too far away. You'll have a clear recording with no unwanted noise coming from all around you.

The Rode Podcaster is a very simple, but elegant USB microphone that iMore managing editor Lory Gil has been using with great success for years.

'I use the Rode Podcaster bundle. It's easy to set up, sounds great, and the boom stand mounts to my desktop so I can swivel it into range when I need it. The Rode is specially designed for voice, so it has warm tones with even bass, and the cardioid pattern isolates my voice, so there isn't too much background noise being picked up.'* — Lory Gil, Managing Editor of iMore

Pros:

• Comes with stand
• Some with shock mount
• Excellent sound isolation

Excellent Sound Isolation

Rode Podcaster

Boom arm and shock mount included

The Rode Podcaster is a solid choice for anyone who wants to ensure that background noise is no issue when recording.

Source: Blue

Blue Yeti Microphone Software Windows 10

Blue's newest USB microphone takes a lot of what people love about the Blue Yeti and shrinks it down (both in size and price) into a pretty compelling product. Both its cardioid and omnidirectional pickup patterns support sample rates up to 24-bit at 48Khz, and it's included stand keeps it stable while recording so you don't get any noise from the microphone moving around.

Cons:

• No manual gain control
• Only two recording patterns

Smaller Yeti

Blue Yeti Nano

A compact microphone that still offers a lot.

Both the cardioid and omnidirectional pickup patterns support sample rates up to 24-bit at 48Khz, which is slightly better than its larger version.

Great for Singer/Songwriters: Audio-Technica AT2020 USB

Functioning much like a traditional XLR microphone, the Audio-Technica AT2020USB is ideal for the singer/songwriter in you who loves to record digitally. Being a cardioid microphone, the AT2020 USB performs best when recording sound from a single source located in front of the microphone. What makes the AT2020 USB so great for musicians is its ability to easily fit into shock mounts and mic booms, allowing you to position the microphone perfectly in your space.

Pros:

• Shock mount compatible
• Live monitoring with the headphone jack
• Plug-and-play

Great for Singer/Songwriters

Audio-Technica AT2020USB

Perfect for instruments and vocals

The 16bit/48kHz recording sample rate and ability to fit in most shock mounts and mic stands makes it perfect for recording all sorts of instruments and vocals.

Source: Samson

Although the Meteor is only meant to capture a single sound source, it does record all of its audio at a 16 bit, 48kHz sample rate, which means you're getting great sounding audio every time you sit in front of it. It's lightweight and quite compact, allowing you to transport the Meteor anywhere you need to go, so you never have to worry about sounding bad when you're on the road.

Pros:

• Super compact and portable
• Plug-and-play
• Inexpensive

Cons:

• Poor sound isolation
• Only one recording pattern

Budget Option

Samson Meteor

Perfectly portable to take anywhere

It's small and easy to carry around, meaning you can always bring it anywhere with your MacBook, and its price can't be beaten.

Bottom line

Much like Rene has said, the Blue Yeti is the best all-around microphone for most Mac users. It's four recording modes offer an incredible amount of versatility, meaning regardless of what you're trying to record, you should be able to get a high-quality recording.

I have personally used my Blue Yeti to record podcasts with multiple guests, record guitar and vocals on a musical track, and every day for multiple Skype and Google Hangouts over the past couple of years, and I have never been disappointed.

Credits — The team that worked on this guide

Luke Filipowicz is an iMore staff writer who has been using microphones to record podcasts and even his band on his Mac.

Lory Gil is the Managing Editor of iMore and knows her way around a microphone, as she records multiple podcasts every week.

Rene Ritchie is the foremost authority on all things Apple and has insider knowledge about the goings-on at the biggest tech company in the world. He uses microphones with his Mac every day to record videos, interviews, podcasts, and much more!

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