Thread: How do I get my "Blue Yeti" microphone to work?

It's supposed to be plug and play, which was clearly demonstrated by this the following Youtuber:



However, I can't get any sound when trying to record onto my laptops camera app. Do I need 1 of those studio apps to make it work? If so, which 1 would you recommend?

You shouldnt, have you check your sound settings and setup? What software are you using to record and for what purpose? Generally even for most computers you can get the mic to work with the regular settings. I just dont know what you are using to record with.

Yes, I've check my sound settings. As far as "software," I'm just using the video record setting on my laptops camera because I'm just wanting to see if I can make it work. What software should I be using?

Originally Posted by FanInAZ

Yes, I've check my sound settings. As far as "software," I'm just using the video record setting on my laptops camera because I'm just wanting to see if I can make it work. What software should I be using?

So the camera is part of the laptop? Can you take a screen shot of the settings for that camera?

Originally Posted by Northman

So the camera is part of the laptop? Can you take a screen shot of the settings for that camera?

Have you tried turning it off and back on?

Originally Posted by aberdien

Have you tried turning it off and back on?

Many times.

Originally Posted by FanInAZ

Hmm, these are to small to see, try and get a larger image for me if you can.

Try yelling at it.

Originally Posted by Northman

Hmm, these are to small to see, try and get a larger image for me if you can.

Yea, still not coming up large.

Never the less, what you might do Fan is try using a free program like ZOOM. Test out your mic and camera via that and see if you can get it to work. If you are planning on doing YT stuff or videos that you will be uploading, etc. you might look into Streamyard (which is what i use) and pay like 20 bucks a month for 50hours of video. I think YT offers some sort of packages also but try ZOOM first to see if you can get everything to work for you.

Originally Posted by Timmy!

Try yelling at it.

If that actually worked, I'd be the world's greatest computer guru

Originally Posted by Northman

Yea, still not coming up large.

Never the less, what you might do Fan is try using a free program like ZOOM. Test out your mic and camera via that and see if you can get it to work. If you are planning on doing YT stuff or videos that you will be uploading, etc. you might look into Streamyard (which is what i use) and pay like 20 bucks a month for 50hours of video. I think YT offers some sort of packages also but try ZOOM first to see if you can get everything to work for you.

I don't know how to make it any larger, but I will download Streamyard and give it a try.

Thanks North for streaming with me so I could get everything figured out. Now I’m on to my next step in my long-term plan for an Autistic takeover of the world. Because of your help, you’ll be given a higher position in our new Autistic World Order. Other members of this site, not so much