A bit of news for the would be iPad recording artist and an article correction/update to our recent issue. The amazing Yeti USB mic from Blue Microphones can be used with the iPad (using a connection kit). The Yeti is an excellent recording mic, but combined with the iPad and Blue FiRe app, you can have the makings of a lightweight recording rig. I also need to print a correction to my recent article on recording with Blue FiRe. I said that BF only recorded in mono, but in fact supports both mono and stereo. Read on for more press info about the Yeti + iPad hookup..
Connecting iPad and Yeti...
Connected through the camera connection kit, Yeti (THX-certified, USB mic) will override the built-in mic to record to the iPad with Blue’s premium condenser capsules in a proprietary triple array. The Yeti’s four recording patterns (stereo, omni, cardioid, and bi-directional) give the iPad user incredible versatility to produce studio-quality recordings in a wide range of situations, i.e. vocals, live or event recording, interviews, broadcasts, instruments, bands, etc. Additional features include a zero-latency headphone output with volume control for direct monitoring, adjustable microphone gain control, and a mute button. Learn more about the Yeti at the link above, and free BF recording app here...
Blue Mikey quality comparison
Hi Nate. I've used the Bluemic.com Snowball for years with my laptop, and love it. Any idea how the new Blue Mikey will compare with the Yetl you mentioned? The reason I ask is that I noticed a fair amount of quality drop-off going from the Snowball to the more portable Snowflake.
It would be nice to have the convenience of just plugging it into the iPhone and recording away. For best quality, when recording in a room that has any kind of echo, I built a portable sound booth for about $35. Find instructions here for this very useful item.
Very cool
Hey Tim, thanks for the comment. I tried this mic out at CES earlier this year and it sounded pretty great (playing guitar through it), but have no other experience with it. I will pass on your query to my contacts at Blue Mic. Pretty cool, the portable sound booth idea...thanks
Follow-up
Sorry, took a while to get a response on your question from the vendor...
"...As for how the Mikey second generation will compare with the Yeti, they both record CD-quality audio to your devices, whether it be your computer/iPad (Yeti) or iPod, iPod touch or iPhone (Mikey). Blue’s proprietary capsule technology is used in both mics...."
"The Yeti offers more versatility (four recording patterns, direct monitoring), whereas the Mikey is extremely portable and still allows you to adjust the gain setting. The sound quality will be the same so users can pick which options or level of portability they need."
Just wanted to say that the
Just wanted to say that the Camera Connection Kit does not work with the iPad 4.2 GM. It says that it draws too much power and won't be used. Absolutely sucks as I do VO auditions with this setup.
thanks
thanks for the update...
Yeti with iOS 4.2
Are you all sure the Yeti will not work with iOS 4.2. I plugged my ICECAM 2 into the USB adapter and the iPad said it drew too much power. However it did record sound in spite of that. I really want to use the Yeti with an iPad. Can anyone confirm that it will or will not operate with iOS 4.2?
Send to vendor
Will send query to vendor and see what they say...
I have an update on the iOS
I have an update on the iOS 4.2 power output for the USB blue yeti microphone, I've tried down grading to 3.2.2 using iTunes that didn't work, I've read all I could find about this problem and the only solution I've found and it only worked with the I-ROCK ir8100m powered USB-card reader so far i've also tried the belkin hi speed usb 2.0
4 port hub. The yeti powers up and records but it's if-e, so until the power is restored for the camera kit this is what works for me, more stuff to lug around, thank God it's lite!
There have been other Bloggers who have found a few other usb hubs that work for their devices. Try harmonicdog.com for more info.
Thanks
Thanks for the update, Drewett...