How to Connect Blue Yeti to Audio Interface -The Easy Way

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In this video, I'm going to show you how to connect your Blue Yeti microphone to your audio interface in the easiest way possible. By following this step-by-step guide, you'll be able to get your audio equipment setup in no time!
If you're new to audio recording and you're looking for a simple way to connect your Blue Yeti microphone to your audio interface, then watch this video! By following the guide, you'll be able to get your microphone connected and ready to use in no time!

[@therelicprince]

One of the simplest and most straight-forward tutorials I've ever seen, so helpful! Well done!

[@DIYVideoStudio]

Thank you.

[@kaos____]

only have a usb mic and i just got a portable foam sound proofer for my mic (feels good quality so im excited for that) but other than that i have the basic/expected amount of knowledge from self teaching on this music stuff. because of that small upgrade i was looking to see what else I can do and literally today I'm now learning about audio interfaces and what they do. at first i had to find out my usb mic and xlr mics are different and "wouldn't work" but then after some scrolling i found this video. literally within 4 minutes i already know what I need to do and get. thanks alot brother very good video!🔥🔥

[@DIYVideoStudio]

Thank you and good luck with your audio recording.

[@deconnectenterprise-6595]

This video is wonderful I just love this guy and this actually works because it's practically possible and reasonable,, some people just come and say rubbish that it won't work, I really hate people like that, always feeling they know too much. And they know nothing.. It's a simple audio connection and you will even get better sound quality than an xlr mic.. Thanks bro.

[@DIYVideoStudio]

Thank you.

[@garagesaws5729]

I'm struggling to learn everything I need to record voiceovers over video for tutorial purposes. It's overwhelming between trying to find equipment, setting it up, and adjusting controls. Thanks for the direct to the point instructional. Cables ordered before the video was through.

[@DIYVideoStudio]

Glad to hear the video was helpful

[@ScarPK]

Very informative and straight forward video - thank you!

[@DIYVideoStudio]

You're welcome

[@PalmisanoClaudio]

Very useful, thanks

[@DIYVideoStudio]

Thanks for leaving a comment 🙂

[@lyneicehaynes4922]

I really enjoyed the new blue yeti microphone and I like singing.

[@DIYVideoStudio]

Glad to hear you're enjoying it.

[@mickinetsystems]

simple and straightforward ❤

[@DIYVideoStudio]

I'm pleased it was useful.

[@NeverMoreGames]

Thank you for your very informative instruction. It was very helpful

[@DIYVideoStudio]

You're welcome

[@PoesASMR]

Great topic and vid

[@DIYVideoStudio]

Thank you.

[@yenphamthanh636]

clearly and usefull, many thanks!

[@DIYVideoStudio]

Thank you.

[@lillytalks7084]

Hey without audio interphase my voice can’t really be heard when I whisper…

[@DIYVideoStudio]

@@lillytalks7084 If you're not using an audio interface, I assume you are connecting the Blue Yeti to your computer with the USB cable. If that's the case, make sure the gain knob is turned up and get about 4-8 inches from the front side of the mic. The Blue Yeti is normally quite a "hot" mic so it should pick up your voice easily even if you're whispering.

[@flaviodelvekio2250]

Congratulations❤

[@cowboyteapot]

thanks a bunch 👍

[@DIYVideoStudio]

You're welcome

[@chrisbenjamin8396]

Good video!

[@DIYVideoStudio]

Thank you

[@jeremynfriendsband]

thank you sir

[@DIYVideoStudio]

You're most welcome

[@aholder4471]

I think a decent Asio driver that will let you use both of them at the same time like maybe ASIO4ALL, that way I can just hook the Yeti up to my laptop with it's USB cord and I still have the two input on the focusrite open to use for whatever I may need. It is useful to know that you may have to go into Windows Sound setting and basically set the input level to 0 so that Windows isn't trying to add any artificial digital gain to the mic, which it definitely doesn't need. I made this mistake and struggled to figure out why it was so loud and my vocal was clipping even when I had the gain on the mic all the way down. It was because of the Windows setting inside it's sound mixer where you right click on the little speaker and open sound settings and you'll find the mic/input gain there. Just click where it says Device Properties above the Test you Microphone thing. Also Ignore what it tells you if you do the whole test your mic thing. I didn't find it to be accurate and literally turned it all the way down on that Device Properties page.

[@DIYVideoStudio]

Thanks for leaving details of your experience.

[@Miniontaart]

This apparently does NOT work with a blue yeti X. The easy solution to this problem: buy a XLR microphone instead.

[@DIYVideoStudio]

Buying an XLR mic, or even a mic with USB and XLR outputs would certainly be the best option.

[@dinnis19]

why it wont work? it seems like any mic with an audio output can use this method?

[@Founder_TV]

do you know how to use 2 mics togethor if one is blue yeti X and another is an XLR USB mic? i assume the blue yeti gets plugged into my mac, and th xlr usb mic gets plugged into the audio interface which gets plugged into the mac. couldn't find any video on 2 different mics working togethor!

[@dinnis19]

@@Founder_TV i think if you plug your xlr mic into the audio interface xlr port, and then connect the yeti x mic's 3.5mm output( meant for monitoring) to aux input on the audio interface, it should work?

[@Miniontaart]

@@Founder_TV you can’t. If you plug-in a usb mic and an xlr mic via an interface they would essentially be on different audio channels and you can only select one audio input channel at a time on your computer. Two XLR mics in an interface would work.

[@isupport8738]

Do you know how to connect blue yeti to DSLR so that I can monitor the sound with earphones? Cause my DSLR has only one mic input.

[@DIYVideoStudio]

You can get small audio mixers with a cold shoe attachment that let you plug the mic and headphones into it and then take an output to your DSLR. Comica make a few microphone audio mixers, such as their CVM-AX1 dual-channel microphone adapter. Here's a link to the product on Amazon amzn.to/4491Q6a If you have a portable audio recorder, like a Zoom H4n you can do the same kind of thing. Connect the Yeti to the Zoom H4n with an AUX cable then connect the LINE OUT to your camera's audio input with another AUX cable. To monitor the recording plug headphones into the H4n.

[@melovated1325]

Do I still need to attach the usb cable to the Yeti for power? Or will it power on when connected to the Interface?

[@DIYVideoStudio]

You will still need to connect the USB socket to a computer or phone. Doing so not only provides power but also ensures the audio signal goes to the headphone output.

[@thisnamemightchange]

Is it possible to use that cord to connect the yeti to a portable audio recorder like a zoom or tascam? I need a slightly more portable method other than a laptop for a project

[@DIYVideoStudio]

In theory you can connect the headphone output on the Yeti to the input on a portable record, but you still need to connect to the laptop to provide power and make the sound card inside the Yeti word. If you need more portability (although the Yeti isn't exactly light weight) I would suggest getting a new USB cable with mini-USB at one end and USB-C at the other end. You'll then be able to record to a phone that is OTG compatible. I have videos on my channel that show how to do this. See this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnjPpHyLl76Lps0 If you don't want to get that cable, you can use the USB cable that came with the Yeti plus a USB-A to USB-C adapter. Checkout this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpnUYZ-Vfauiqrc Good Luck.

[@WVTTSMUSIC]

Hi, I have tried this but I am getting no sound after connecting. I have set the input to analogue too. Any ideas? Thank you.

[@VollkinSea]

Have you made sure to go into the blue yeti's options in the recording tab? If you go to the properties of the microphone, there should be an option in one of the tabs to control the audio that outputs from the microphone. Plug your headset into the microphone and listen to see if your microphone starts outputting through the jack.

[@WVTTSMUSIC]

@@VollkinSea thanks mate, I managed to fix it yesterday, it was a simple ‘mute’ button that was auto-enabled under microphone properties. Thank you

[@Miniontaart]

@@WVTTSMUSIC did you use the blue yeti X or the normal blue yeti? For me, the output isnt even detected by my interface. Where exactly did you find this button?

[@itverywindy]

Any advise for me? I've got the solo and don't have any inputs left. I really don't want to use the Yeti as my audio output either.

[@DIYVideoStudio]

It seems like you need an interface with more inputs. Good luck.

[@itverywindy]

@@DIYVideoStudio that sounds like $200 I don't have lol. Thanks anyway

[@katrinaroc5491]

I used a 3.5mm jack and xlr end on the solo but no sound is coming through. Is this not an option?

[@DIYVideoStudio]

I assume you mean a cable or adapter with a male 3.5mm jack at one end and a male XLR connector at the other. Make sure that whatever you are plugging the 3.5mm jack into has the same type of connections. For instance, if the jack has 1 black (sometimes white) ring it is a TS jack. If it has 2 rings it's a TRS jack. If it has 3 black rings it's a TRRS jack. Older smartphones and tablets had TRRS sockets and you need to use a TRRS jack in those. Standard audio gear (normal headphones, cameras, audio recorders) use TRS sockets and you'll need a TRS jack. The TS jack is mono and tends to be used on things like electric guitars and pickups. Provided the connections are compatible, you should be able to connect an external source. If you're trying to connect a 3.5mm lav mic you might have problems, since it may need plugin power, which is not the same as phantom power.

[@ghgfh882]

it works but i hear my voice saturated. I tried ajusting the gain on mic, and on the audio interface, and on windows. But it just change the volume of the saturated sound

[@ghgfh882]

( when i use the yeti without audio interface there is no saturation)

[@DIYVideoStudio]

Hi. As I understand it, saturation in audio is a mix of compression and distortion. In this situation I don't see how there would be any compression but there would be distortion if the input signal overloads the audio interface. If your audio is distorting it would suggest the Yeti headphone output is overloading the input of the audio interface. On an audio interface you may have a choice between a mic input and an instrument/line-in input. Microphones, especially dynamic mics, have low outputs, so the mic input on an interface expects a lower input than an instrument/line-in input. Therefore, I think the solution here would be to change the interface from the mic input to instrument input. Your audio interface should therefore adjust for the higher signal level from the Yeti's headphone output and, hopefully, you won't hear any distortion. Good luck.

[@TheOfficialBoxHead]

I did everything you said but my sound levels are really low.

[@DIYVideoStudio]

If you have set the computer and Yeti levels at 50%, as I mention, and your sound levels are really low, turn one or both up. Remember you can also turn up the headphone volume knob on the Yeti to give yourself more gain.

[@Cottoncandysky_ASMR]

What if you do live streaming from your phone?

[@DIYVideoStudio]

I cover connecting a Blue Yeti to Android phones and iPhones in other videos. In the case of an Android phone (at least most recent phones), the easiest way is to get a new USB cable (mini-USB to USB-C) and connect the Yeti directly to the phone's USB-C port. You can also use the USB cable that came with the Yeti but you'll need an adapter. NB: Some, but not all, people who have had the firmware updated on their Yetis have encountered problems connecting their Yetis to Android phones. I hope that helps.

[@Bare_asmr]

I was just wondering WHY would anyone put Blue Yeti on that since it is already supposed to do what Focusrite does to XLR mics. What is the purpose?

[@DIYVideoStudio]

There could be a number of reasons why my viewers asked to be shown how to do this. For instance, they may already have a Yeti and have upgraded to an audio interface and 1 XLR microphone but have a situation where 2 mics would be useful.

[@Bare_asmr]

@@DIYVideoStudio Understood. Thank you. :)

[@mahmoudnazir3523]

I want to know how to connect the blue yeti with foucsrite solo please

[@DIYVideoStudio]

Follow the instructions in the video for the mono mic setup. You can't connect the Yeti in stereo mode since the Solo has only one input.

[@mahmoudnazir3523]

@@DIYVideoStudio so to connect the yeti with foucsrite i need to have the 2i2 correct and the cable i will use 6.35 one said the white one right

[@mahmoudnazir3523]

@@DIYVideoStudio because i will use both on the fl studio

[@mahmoudnazir3523]

@@DIYVideoStudio okay so which cable i will use for solo foucsrite

[@DIYVideoStudio]

@@mahmoudnazir3523 You can use the Yeti with the Focusrite Solo without any problems if you are using the Cardioid or Omni patterns on the mic. Just use the 1/4" (6.35mm) to 1/8" (3.5mm) Aux cable/ You can even connect when using the figure of 8 or stereo modes on the Yeti but you'll lose the "stereo" effect. If you're recording a single voice or single instrument you will most likely be recording in mono anyway. But if you need to record in stereo, perhaps because you are recording a small choir or musical group, and you don't need to change the mix later, then get the 2i2.

[@smileyrain9732]

does it work with phone too?

[@DIYVideoStudio]

The Blue Yeti can connect to a phone. I have a video that shows how to connect to a Samsung Android Phone.

[@smileyrain9732]

@@DIYVideoStudio i mean with the blue yeti together with the audio interface

[@Shelby_dyf]

I need look this Thank you very much 🫡

[@DIYVideoStudio]

You're welcome.