Blue yeti isn't working on my macbook pro!

I just bought a blue yeti and I have a USB-C adapter for it! However, when I plug in the mic, my mac is able to detect the mic but when I select it to use as my audio input it doesn't pick up my voice at all even though i've selected it. Is the Blue yeti incompatible with my mac? Anyone with any help on this would be much appreciated! I'm using Catalina 10.15.5

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 11, 2020 12:24 AM

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Posted on Jun 14, 2020 2:57 PM

Hello TheLordBars.


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. I see that you are having some trouble with using your new Blue Yeti microphone. I will be glad to assist.


Fortunately, Blue provides a number of troubleshooting steps that can help identify the source of the issue. One thing to check is that the LED on the microphone is on. If it's not, it could indicate an issue with the adapter you're using:

"The LED on the microphone should be on. If it is not on please try the following:

    1. A different USB cable with the same USB port
    2. Different USB type A port on your computer with the originally supplied cable. Common issues:
  • Some newer laptops only have USB type-C ports. If you’re using an adapter, please use a 1 to 1 adapter (One USB type-A jack for each USB type C jack). 
  • Avoid using hubs or docks where possible, especially if they have intermediate software for device detection and management. Test the device with a USB port directly on the computer."


You can find additional troubleshooting in the "My mic is not picking up audio (MacOS)" and "My mic won't turn on (MacOS)" sections here: FAQs - Yeti - Blue Microphones


Hope this helps.


Cheers.

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Jun 14, 2020 2:57 PM in response to TheLordBars

Hello TheLordBars.


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. I see that you are having some trouble with using your new Blue Yeti microphone. I will be glad to assist.


Fortunately, Blue provides a number of troubleshooting steps that can help identify the source of the issue. One thing to check is that the LED on the microphone is on. If it's not, it could indicate an issue with the adapter you're using:

"The LED on the microphone should be on. If it is not on please try the following:

    1. A different USB cable with the same USB port
    2. Different USB type A port on your computer with the originally supplied cable. Common issues:
  • Some newer laptops only have USB type-C ports. If you’re using an adapter, please use a 1 to 1 adapter (One USB type-A jack for each USB type C jack). 
  • Avoid using hubs or docks where possible, especially if they have intermediate software for device detection and management. Test the device with a USB port directly on the computer."


You can find additional troubleshooting in the "My mic is not picking up audio (MacOS)" and "My mic won't turn on (MacOS)" sections here: FAQs - Yeti - Blue Microphones


Hope this helps.


Cheers.

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