yeti X

PREMIUM USB MIC FOR

RECORDING AND STREAMING
QUICK START GUIDE

Congratulations on your new Yeti X microphone. Designed

for serious streamers, Yeti X is a state-of-the-art flagship
USB microphone for professional-level gaming, Twitch™
streaming, podcasting and YouTube™ productions.

Featuring high-res LED metering, a multi-function smart

knob, customizable LED lighting, Blue VO!CE broadcast
effects and advanced software integration with G HUB,
Yeti X is the ultimate tool for pro-level streaming and
building your audience.
 Yeti X is a plug ‘n play device, with minimal setup and no drivers
required. Here’s how to get Yeti X up and running for the first time:
QUICK TIP
Yeti X is a side-address microphone,
1. Connect Yeti X to your computer with the included USB cable. Insert the
which means that you should speak
smaller USB Micro B connector into the port on the underside of the mic, then
into the front of the mic (the side with
plug the larger USB-A connector into any USB port on your computer. Yeti X will
the Blue logo), and not the top of the
power on automatically.
mic. See the Pickup Patterns section
2. Plug your headphones into the headphone jack on the underside of the for more information on proper mic
mic. If you don’t hear anything right away, make sure the microphone isn’t placement.
muted, and that the microphone gain and headphone volume are turned
up. The Blend control should be centered to make sure both mic input and
playback are audible. (see the “Multi-Function Smart Knob and LED Metering”
section for how to do this).

3. Set Yeti X as your default audio device. Go into the audio settings in
Windows, Mac OS, Twitch, Skype, Discord or any other programs you use, and
select Yeti X as the default input and output device.

4. Adjust the settings to your liking, and off you go! By default, Yeti X is set
to cardioid mode, with the smart knob controlling microphone gain. See the
Multi-Function Smart Knob, Pickup Patterns and Blue VO!CE sections to learn
how to fine-tune Yeti X’s sound.

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YETI X SOFTWARE CONTROL
Yeti X is compatible with the Blue Sherpa companion app and Logitech G HUB software,
giving you deeper control of your mic and access to Blue VO!CE broadcast vocal effects*.
* Requires download and installation of Logitech G HUB (logitechg.com)

BLUE SHERPA LOGITECH G HUB

The Blue Sherpa companion app can be used to keep your Yeti X G HUB is a software platform that gives you control of all your
firmware up to date and control Yeti X’s features like mic gain, Logitech G products in one place. G HUB is also compatible with
pickup pattern, headphone volume, mute and blend right from Yeti X, giving you access to Blue VO!CE broadcast vocal effects
your desktop. Download Sherpa here. and customized LED lighting features. Download G HUB here.

BLUE VO!CE LED LIGHT CUSTOMIZATION

Blue VO!CE is a suite of real-time audio effects that process your Personalize the color of Yeti X’s LED lights to match your
voice for instant professional sound. Use professional, easy-to-use on-stream aesthetic using Logitech’s free G HUB platform.
effects including EQ, compression, noise reduction, gate, Yeti X features customizable LED light zones, including the LED
de-esser and limiter to tailor and sweeten your voice. With Blue rings on and around the Smart Knob, the pickup pattern
VO!CE*, you can make Yeti X sound the way you want using LED lights and more. Each of the zones can easily be set to any
presets for crisp and modern, warm and vintage, classic radio RGB color via the color selector. You can even save different
voice, or make your own unique signature sound. settings to the list at the bottom of the page so you can switch
between different colors.
Visit bluedesigns.com/yetix for more details about Blue VO!CE.
Blue VO!CE includes DTS audio enhancements.

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YETI X AT A GLANCE
1 FOUR-CAPSULE ARRAY 5 USB CONNECTION
Yeti X features an all-new four-capsule condenser Allows Yeti X to connect to your computer. Compatible
array, which delivers four pickup patterns with with USB 1.1, USB 2, and USB 3.
greater focus and clarity than ever.
6 HEADPHONE OUTPUT
2 MULTI-FUNCTION SMART KNOB 3.5mm (approx. 1/8”) headphone jack.
Controls key features including microphone gain,
7 MOUNTING OPTIONS
mute, headphone volume and Blend balance. See
the Multi-Function Smart Knob section for more Standard 5/8” threading, compatible with any
information. standard microphone stand as well as accessories
like the Compass broadcast boom arm and the
3 11-SEGMENT LED METER Radius III shockmount.
Visualize your voice level with the Yeti X microphone’s
8 INTEGRATED DESKTOP STAND
11-segment LED meter. At a glance you can check if your
voice level is too high or too low and adjust accordingly. Provides a sturdy base and allows you to tilt the mic
See the Multi-Function Smart Knob and Logitech G HUB up or down toward the sound source for optimal
Integration sections for more information. sound quality. By unscrewing the thumb screws on
the side, Yeti X can be removed from its base for use
4 PICKUP PATTERN SELECTOR with mic stands and accessories.
Cycles between Yeti X’s four pickup patterns. Simply
press the button to cycle through each setting in this
order: stereo, omni, cardioid and bidirectional.

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 MULTI-FUNCTION SMART KNOB AND LED METERING
One of Yeti X’s most powerful features is its revolutionary multi-function smart knob, which gives you instant control of essential
functions, right at your fingertips. The 11-segment LED meter around the knob displays important information at a glance,
helping you maintain professional sound while recording or streaming.

SMART KNOB CONTROLS

• Turn the knob to adjust gain, headphone volume and Blend settings.
• Press the knob once briefly to mute or unmute the microphone signal at any time.
• Press and hold the smart knob for one second to switch between modes

FACTORY RESET PROCEDURE

To reset Yeti X to factory default settings, press and DEFAULT SETTINGS:
hold the smart knob and pattern selector buttons while • Pattern: Cardioid • Blend: 50/50
plugging in the USB cable. Continue holding the buttons • Gain: 50% • Sample rate: 48 kHz
for 10 seconds and the mute light will flash, indicating Yeti • Headphone volume: 50% • Bit depth: 24
X has been reset.

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MODE 1: MICROPHONE GAIN AND METERING
When the microphone symbol on the left is lit, the smart knob will control Yeti X’s microphone gain, and the
meters will show the peak level of the signal in real time with green, yellow and red LEDs. When you move
the knob to increase or decrease gain, the meter will temporarily change to blue, showing the gain level you
are setting. For the best sound, set the gain so that your loudest speech peaks at the first or second yellow
light. Stay away from the red light, but be sure you are regularly filling up all of the green lights. When muted,
the green ring on the face of the knob will change to red. Muting and unmuting works in all modes.
Press the Smart Knob for one second to get to Headphone Volume mode. Mode selection is ‘sticky’, meaning
Yeti X will remain in the mode you select until you change it again.

MODE 2: HEADPHONE VOLUME

When the headphone symbol on the right side is lit, the smart knob will control the volume of Yeti X’s
headphone output, with white LEDs displaying the current level. When you move the knob to adjust
the headphone volume, the LEDs will brighten, then dim two seconds after you release the knob.
Press the Smart Knob for one second to get to Blend.

MODE 3: BLEND
When both the microphone and headphone symbols are lit, the smart knob is set to adjust the blend
between the microphone signal and the sound from your computer in your headphones. By default, the
Blend control is set to 50/50 with the white LED centered and the other LEDs unlit. As you turn the knob
towards the appropriate icon, magenta LEDs will start filling in from the center. This is useful when you need
to hear yourself clearly above the audio from a game, for example.
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 PICKUP PATTERNS
Yeti X can be used in four different settings, called pickup patterns (also known as polar patterns). Pickup patterns represent
the directions that the microphone will (or won’t) pick up sound from, and each has its own uses.

CARDIOID BIDIRECTIONAL
Perfect for podcasting, game streaming, The bidirectional setting records from both the front
Skype or Discord calls, vocals and and the rear of the microphone, which is ideal for
instruments, the cardioid setting captures podcasting or streaming interviews between two
sound sources that are directly in front of the people. The bidirectional setting produces narrow
microphone with a rich, full-bodied sound. areas of sensitivity and minimizes noise coming
The cardioid setting rejects sound coming from the sides.
from directly behind the mic, reducing
background noise.

OMNI STEREO
Short for ‘omnidirectional’, the omni setting The stereo setting uses both the left and right
picks up sound equally from all around the channels, and is ideal for capturing a realistic sound
mic. It’s best used in situations when you want image when there are multiple sound sources
to capture the ambience of ‘being there,’ like in front of the mic. This is useful for multi-person
a conference call or a podcast with multiple podcasts and immersive experiences like ASMR.
people around a table.

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YETI X SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Power Required/Consumption: 62mA – 203mA WINDOWS
Sample/Bit Rate: 48 kHz, 24-bit Windows 7, 8.1, 10
USB 1.1/2.0/3.0
Capsules: 4 Blue-proprietary 14mm condenser capsules
Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, MACINTOSH
macOS (10.10 or higher)
Bidirectional, Stereo
USB 1.1/2.0/3.0
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Max SPL: 122dB

HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
Impedance: 13 Ohms min, 16 Ohms typical
Power Output (RMS): 72mWrms per channel
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Signal to Noise: 100dB

Dimensions (extended in stand):

4.33” (11cm) x 4.80” (12.2cm) x 11.38” (28.9cm)
Weight (microphone and stand): 2.8 lbs (1.28kg)
Weight (microphone only): 1.14 lbs (.519kg)

Designed in USA. Made in China.

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Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 and Skype are
registered trademarks of Microsoft, Inc. TWITCH, the TWITCH Logo, the Glitch Logo, and/or TWITCHTV are trademarks of Twitch Interactive, Inc. or its
affiliates. YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC. Discord is a trademark of Discord, Inc. (formerly Hammer & Chisel, Inc).

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Blue VO!CE includes DTS audio enhancements.

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