Re: Goldwave 6 question
Hi, this will be of no help at all. I use a hardware mixer, so never need to use the VU's, because of physical mixer controls. . On Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:00:38 -0800 "Donald L. Roberts" wrote: I am running Goldwave version 6 point something, the 64-bit version, on a Windows 10 HP desktop. If there Goldwave users on list, please tell me whether one can reliably read the V U meter with a screen reader. If so, please tell me which screen reader you are using, whether you are using scripts, and the specific procedure for reading the V U meter. Thanks. Don Roberts -- Joe Paton
Re: The New Blue Yeti
I have one, and they do all they say in the adds, including hyperbole. :) At 02:28 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: Hi! I ordered one of these microphones yesterday and I should receive it today so Iâm very much looking forward to testing the device since Iâve read so many good reviews and reports on the mic. The Blue Yeti wonât sound as good as it should at this time as Iâm still awaiting on several other accessories to enhance the mic such as a mountshock, pop blocker and another microphone stand, should have those next week thus even more fun testing . Iâll share my initial tests with the list so others can hear what the Yeti sounds like though Iâm sure there might be a certain amount of noise from other equipment in the room such has the Mac computer itself? Anyway weâll hear all about it shortly. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Re: The New Blue Yeti
I do agree though with the author of the article who put me onto the Blue Yeti in the first place where he points out that you'll most want to get a few cheap accessories with your Blue Yeti to make it sound even better and I'm waiting on my Shockmount and Pop filter to arrive, I hope that I'll have those by the end of the week. Other than those additions the microphone is a very fine specimen of audio engineering. One of the extra features incorporated into this microphone is the Headphones socket which allows you to listen to the microphone in real time along with the output from your computer - the Blue Yeti acts as a sound card when connected to your computer via USB -, I was testing the Blue Yeti with some DJ software yesterday and the ability to be able to listen to your Microphone in real time through headphones whilst listening to output streams from your computer is a most beneficial one, wish I'd had a device like the Blue Yeti years ago to do this sort of thing as it would have saved me many hours of annoyance. On 11/19/2015 5:51 AM, Curtis Delzer wrote: I have one, and they do all they say in the adds, including hyperbole. :) At 02:28 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: Hi! I ordered one of these microphones yesterday and I should receive it today so I’m very much looking forward to testing the device since I’ve read so many good reviews and reports on the mic. The Blue Yeti won’t sound as good as it should at this time as I’m still awaiting on several other accessories to enhance the mic such as a mountshock, pop blocker and another microphone stand, should have those next week thus even more fun testing . I’ll share my initial tests with the list so others can hear what the Yeti sounds like though I’m sure there might be a certain amount of noise from other equipment in the room such has the Mac computer itself? Anyway we’ll hear all about it shortly. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind. -- ** Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves
Re: First Blue Yeti Microphone Test
it sounded very very nice, a little "proximity" effect toward the beginning which is typical but you moved away. Stereo image, excellent, including quite a nice "low rumble," probably from traffic outside? :) very nice highs, and as I said, the imaging is excellent. THANKS! sounds like mine, and am actually impressed by the lack of "humnmnmnmnmnmn" which characterized my experience with my yeti at first on a wooden tabletop, but fortunately that's gone! Which did you use? 44,100Hz 16 bit? or higher? At 03:48 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: Okay so hereâs the first test of the Microphone which arrived around 10 minutes ago. I explain how everything works in the test recording though if Iâve left anything out or if you have any further questions that need addressing then ask. The test file is a FLAC audio file and its around 12MB in length, hereâs the link. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/Input%20Device%20Recording%2020151118%201038.flac If link doesn't work the first time then try again in a few minutes, file may still be uploading to Dropbox. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Re: The New Blue Yeti
One thing you will have to do is tell your computer is not a "speaker," and disable that or you may have issues. :) At 10:59 AM 11/18/2015, you wrote: I do agree though with the author of the article who put me onto the Blue Yeti in the first place where he points out that you'll most want to get a few cheap accessories with your Blue Yeti to make it sound even better and I'm waiting on my Shockmount and Pop filter to arrive, I hope that I'll have those by the end of the week. Other than those additions the microphone is a very fine specimen of audio engineering. One of the extra features incorporated into this microphone is the Headphones socket which allows you to listen to the microphone in real time along with the output from your computer - the Blue Yeti acts as a sound card when connected to your computer via USB -, I was testing the Blue Yeti with some DJ software yesterday and the ability to be able to listen to your Microphone in real time through headphones whilst listening to output streams from your computer is a most beneficial one, wish I'd had a device like the Blue Yeti years ago to do this sort of thing as it would have saved me many hours of annoyance. On 11/19/2015 5:51 AM, Curtis Delzer wrote: I have one, and they do all they say in the adds, including hyperbole. :) At 02:28 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: Hi! I ordered one of these microphones yesterday and I should receive it today so Iâm very much looking forward to testing the device since Iâve read so many good reviews and reports on the mic. The Blue Yeti wonât sound as good as it should at this time as Iâm still awaiting on several other accessories to enhance the mic such as a mountshock, pop blocker and another microphone stand, should have those next week thus even more fun testing . Iâll share my initial tests with the list so others can hear what the Yeti sounds like though Iâm sure there might be a certain amount of noise from other equipment in the room such has the Mac computer itself? Anyway weâll hear all about it shortly. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind. -- ** Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves
Re: First Blue Yeti Microphone Test
I hope to have the rumble sorted soon, could have been a number of things, possibly even the Train Station next door but I'd say more than likely the computer was resonating through the wooden desktop. I also hadn't tweaked anything or perhaps a better way of putting it was that I didn't know how to tweak the Blue Yeti at that time so yep, a little clipping in places but very impressed if I dare say so myself given that I only had the thing for around 10 minutes. I just used 44.1KHZ Stereo FLac, ain't that good enough? As soon as all the filters and stuff arrive I'll go for another test drive. On 11/19/2015 7:11 AM, Curtis Delzer wrote: it sounded very very nice, a little "proximity" effect toward the beginning which is typical but you moved away. Stereo image, excellent, including quite a nice "low rumble," probably from traffic outside? :) very nice highs, and as I said, the imaging is excellent. THANKS! sounds like mine, and am actually impressed by the lack of "humnmnmnmnmnmn" which characterized my experience with my yeti at first on a wooden tabletop, but fortunately that's gone! Which did you use? 44,100Hz 16 bit? or higher? At 03:48 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: Okay so here’s the first test of the Microphone which arrived around 10 minutes ago. I explain how everything works in the test recording though if I’ve left anything out or if you have any further questions that need addressing then ask. The test file is a FLAC audio file and its around 12MB in length, here’s the link. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/Input%20Device%20Recording%2020151118%201038.flac If link doesn't work the first time then try again in a few minutes, file may still be uploading to Dropbox. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind. -- ** Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves
Re: The New Blue Yeti
Okay, I'll get to your point in a moment as I configured my Blue Yeti on my Mac, the Mac recognised the Blue Yeti straight away as a "Sound Device" so I just plugged my B&W P7's into the headphone output jack and away I went. So - if I configure this thing under Windows - why is it important to configure the device not as a speaker? I doubt that even the controller would let you configure to anything but 2 channel stereo and besides, headphones plug into the output of the Blue Yeti. On 11/19/2015 7:12 AM, Curtis Delzer wrote: One thing you will have to do is tell your computer is not a "speaker," and disable that or you may have issues. :) At 10:59 AM 11/18/2015, you wrote: I do agree though with the author of the article who put me onto the Blue Yeti in the first place where he points out that you'll most want to get a few cheap accessories with your Blue Yeti to make it sound even better and I'm waiting on my Shockmount and Pop filter to arrive, I hope that I'll have those by the end of the week. Other than those additions the microphone is a very fine specimen of audio engineering. One of the extra features incorporated into this microphone is the Headphones socket which allows you to listen to the microphone in real time along with the output from your computer - the Blue Yeti acts as a sound card when connected to your computer via USB -, I was testing the Blue Yeti with some DJ software yesterday and the ability to be able to listen to your Microphone in real time through headphones whilst listening to output streams from your computer is a most beneficial one, wish I'd had a device like the Blue Yeti years ago to do this sort of thing as it would have saved me many hours of annoyance. On 11/19/2015 5:51 AM, Curtis Delzer wrote: I have one, and they do all they say in the adds, including hyperbole. :) At 02:28 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: Hi! I ordered one of these microphones yesterday and I should receive it today so I’m very much looking forward to testing the device since I’ve read so many good reviews and reports on the mic. The Blue Yeti won’t sound as good as it should at this time as I’m still awaiting on several other accessories to enhance the mic such as a mountshock, pop blocker and another microphone stand, should have those next week thus even more fun testing . I’ll share my initial tests with the list so others can hear what the Yeti sounds like though I’m sure there might be a certain amount of noise from other equipment in the room such has the Mac computer itself? Anyway we’ll hear all about it shortly. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind. -- ** Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves -- ** Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves
Blue Yeti With Additional Colouring
The additional colouring so to speak has come in the form of the Pop Filter which arrived this morning. Put simply the Pop Filter is a piece of cloth that the Blue Yeti sits behind so you can get right up close and personal to your wonderful sounding Yeti without creating pops in your recording which tends to spoil a good recording so no incentive to create pops at all. Getting as close as is possible to the Yeti also illuminates a lot of ambiance in the recording room, unfortunately condenser microphones such as the Yeti tend to pick up everything around you. I hope to have my Audio Technica dynamic Microphone by the end of the week and look forward to doing comparisons between each unit. I did some tests with the Blue Yeti and my Netcasting software as I’m keen to get 104.7 MTN on the air ASAP and I wanted to see how the Blue Yeti would go, the results were more than I hoped for but given I now have the Pop Filter I expect even better. I spoke of how well the Blue Yeti works with Netcasting software in a previous email to the list. Cheers! ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Re: First Blue Yeti Microphone Test
wow ossum and in stereo to. is it binaural? -- From: "Curtis Delzer" Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 12:11 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Re: First Blue Yeti Microphone Test it sounded very very nice, a little "proximity" effect toward the beginning which is typical but you moved away. Stereo image, excellent, including quite a nice "low rumble," probably from traffic outside? :) very nice highs, and as I said, the imaging is excellent. THANKS! sounds like mine, and am actually impressed by the lack of "humnmnmnmnmnmn" which characterized my experience with my yeti at first on a wooden tabletop, but fortunately that's gone! Which did you use? 44,100Hz 16 bit? or higher? At 03:48 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: Okay so here’s the first test of the Microphone which arrived around 10 minutes ago. I explain how everything works in the test recording though if I’ve left anything out or if you have any further questions that need addressing then ask. The test file is a FLAC audio file and its around 12MB in length, here’s the link. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/Input%20Device%20Recording%2020151118%201038.flac If link doesn't work the first time then try again in a few minutes, file may still be uploading to Dropbox. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Re: First Blue Yeti Microphone Test
I honestly don’t know the answer to that question, the Microphone itself would be I should think given the various patterns that can be used but the output of the computer is just plain stereo and can’t be changed as far as I know. Perhaps someone else here might have more knowledge on this point than I do as I’m setting up for the first time. > On 19 Nov 2015, at 10:45 AM, Michael Amaro wrote: > > wow ossum and in stereo to. is it binaural? > > -- > From: "Curtis Delzer" > Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 12:11 PM > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Subject: Re: First Blue Yeti Microphone Test > >> it sounded very very nice, a little "proximity" effect toward the beginning >> which is typical but you moved away. Stereo image, excellent, including >> quite a nice "low rumble," probably from traffic outside? :) very nice >> highs, and as I said, the imaging is excellent. >> THANKS! sounds like mine, and am actually impressed by the lack of >> "humnmnmnmnmnmn" which characterized my experience with my yeti at first on >> a wooden tabletop, but fortunately that's gone! >> Which did you use? 44,100Hz 16 bit? or higher? >> >> At 03:48 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: >>> Okay so here’s the first test of the Microphone which arrived around 10 >>> minutes ago. >>> >>> I explain how everything works in the test recording though if I’ve left >>> anything out or if you have any further questions that need addressing then >>> ask. >>> >>> The test file is a FLAC audio file and its around 12MB in length, here’s >>> the link. >>> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/Input%20Device%20Recording%2020151118%201038.flac >>> >>> If link doesn't work the first time then try again in a few minutes, file >>> may still be uploading to Dropbox. >>> >>> ** >>> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the >>> halfwits in this world behind. > > ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Re: First Blue Yeti Microphone Test
hey man you did a great, couldn't detect audible clipping, or "smearing," as I like to call it, very clean, and impressive! truly! At 12:35 PM 11/18/2015, you wrote: I hope to have the rumble sorted soon, could have been a number of things, possibly even the Train Station next door but I'd say more than likely the computer was resonating through the wooden desktop. I also hadn't tweaked anything or perhaps a better way of putting it was that I didn't know how to tweak the Blue Yeti at that time so yep, a little clipping in places but very impressed if I dare say so myself given that I only had the thing for around 10 minutes. I just used 44.1KHZ Stereo FLac, ain't that good enough? As soon as all the filters and stuff arrive I'll go for another test drive. On 11/19/2015 7:11 AM, Curtis Delzer wrote: it sounded very very nice, a little "proximity" effect toward the beginning which is typical but you moved away. Stereo image, excellent, including quite a nice "low rumble," probably from traffic outside? :) very nice highs, and as I said, the imaging is excellent. THANKS! sounds like mine, and am actually impressed by the lack of "humnmnmnmnmnmn" which characterized my experience with my yeti at first on a wooden tabletop, but fortunately that's gone! Which did you use? 44,100Hz 16 bit? or higher? At 03:48 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: Okay so hereâs the first test of the Microphone which arrived around 10 minutes ago. I explain how everything works in the test recording though if Iâve left anything out or if you have any further questions that need addressing then ask. The test file is a FLAC audio file and its around 12MB in length, hereâs the link. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/Input%20Device%20Recording%2020151118%201038.flac If link doesn't work the first time then try again in a few minutes, file may still be uploading to Dropbox. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind. -- ** Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves
Re: The New Blue Yeti
well it is important because many computers I've seen detect the yeti as a speaker as well as a microphone, and you do not wish it to be recognized as any kind of "speaker." :) It doesn't mean that you can listen to your computer through the headphone output of the yeti, :) as I know you know, but just had to say it. :) hey, great sound you have with that! I wonder if it is the same yeti as I have? I bought mine over 3 years ago and was called the "blue yeti," and cost about the same as yours from Amazon at the time. At 12:38 PM 11/18/2015, you wrote: Okay, I'll get to your point in a moment as I configured my Blue Yeti on my Mac, the Mac recognised the Blue Yeti straight away as a "Sound Device" so I just plugged my B&W P7's into the headphone output jack and away I went. So - if I configure this thing under Windows - why is it important to configure the device not as a speaker? I doubt that even the controller would let you configure to anything but 2 channel stereo and besides, headphones plug into the output of the Blue Yeti. On 11/19/2015 7:12 AM, Curtis Delzer wrote: One thing you will have to do is tell your computer is not a "speaker," and disable that or you may have issues. :) At 10:59 AM 11/18/2015, you wrote: I do agree though with the author of the article who put me onto the Blue Yeti in the first place where he points out that you'll most want to get a few cheap accessories with your Blue Yeti to make it sound even better and I'm waiting on my Shockmount and Pop filter to arrive, I hope that I'll have those by the end of the week. Other than those additions the microphone is a very fine specimen of audio engineering. One of the extra features incorporated into this microphone is the Headphones socket which allows you to listen to the microphone in real time along with the output from your computer - the Blue Yeti acts as a sound card when connected to your computer via USB -, I was testing the Blue Yeti with some DJ software yesterday and the ability to be able to listen to your Microphone in real time through headphones whilst listening to output streams from your computer is a most beneficial one, wish I'd had a device like the Blue Yeti years ago to do this sort of thing as it would have saved me many hours of annoyance. On 11/19/2015 5:51 AM, Curtis Delzer wrote: I have one, and they do all they say in the adds, including hyperbole. :) At 02:28 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: Hi! I ordered one of these microphones yesterday and I should receive it today so Iâm very much looking forward to testing the device since Iâve read so many good reviews and reports on the mic. The Blue Yeti wonât sound as good as it should at this time as Iâm still awaiting on several other accessories to enhance the mic such as a mountshock, pop blocker and another microphone stand, should have those next week thus even more fun testing . Iâll share my initial tests with the list so others can hear what the Yeti sounds like though Iâm sure there might be a certain amount of noise from other equipment in the room such has the Mac computer itself? Anyway weâll hear all about it shortly. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind. -- ** Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves -- ** Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves
Re: First Blue Yeti Microphone Test
it does sound "binaural," and it is quite phase sensitive, which matters to me! many "stereo" microphones are not as phase sensitive as they should be with each other, if you know what I mean. :) At 03:45 PM 11/18/2015, you wrote: wow ossum and in stereo to. is it binaural? -- From: "Curtis Delzer" Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 12:11 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Re: First Blue Yeti Microphone Test it sounded very very nice, a little "proximity" effect toward the beginning which is typical but you moved away. Stereo image, excellent, including quite a nice "low rumble," probably from traffic outside? :) very nice highs, and as I said, the imaging is excellent. THANKS! sounds like mine, and am actually impressed by the lack of "humnmnmnmnmnmn" which characterized my experience with my yeti at first on a wooden tabletop, but fortunately that's gone! Which did you use? 44,100Hz 16 bit? or higher? At 03:48 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: Okay so hereâs the first test of the Microphone which arrived around 10 minutes ago. I explain how everything works in the test recording though if Iâve left anything out or if you have any further questions that need addressing then ask. The test file is a FLAC audio file and its around 12MB in length, hereâs the link. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/Input%20Device%20Recording%2020151118%201038.flac If link doesn't work the first time then try again in a few minutes, file may still be uploading to Dropbox. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
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--- Begin Message --- Hey what's up everyone, I have to go on air in a few minutes, so I don't have a lot of time, but I have a blue Yetti mike too, and I can tell you that it will record in stereo, if you have both it and your audio editing software set that way. Mike -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 6:48 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: First Blue Yeti Microphone Test I honestly don’t know the answer to that question, the Microphone itself would be I should think given the various patterns that can be used but the output of the computer is just plain stereo and can’t be changed as far as I know. Perhaps someone else here might have more knowledge on this point than I do as I’m setting up for the first time. > On 19 Nov 2015, at 10:45 AM, Michael Amaro wrote: > > wow ossum and in stereo to. is it binaural? > > -- > From: "Curtis Delzer" > Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 12:11 PM > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Subject: Re: First Blue Yeti Microphone Test > >> it sounded very very nice, a little "proximity" effect toward the beginning >> which is typical but you moved away. Stereo image, excellent, including >> quite a nice "low rumble," probably from traffic outside? :) very nice >> highs, and as I said, the imaging is excellent. >> THANKS! sounds like mine, and am actually impressed by the lack of >> "humnmnmnmnmnmn" which characterized my experience with my yeti at first on >> a wooden tabletop, but fortunately that's gone! >> Which did you use? 44,100Hz 16 bit? or higher? >> >> At 03:48 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: >>> Okay so here’s the first test of the Microphone which arrived around 10 >>> minutes ago. >>> >>> I explain how everything works in the test recording though if I’ve left >>> anything out or if you have any further questions that need addressing then >>> ask. >>> >>> The test file is a FLAC audio file and its around 12MB in length, here’s >>> the link. >>> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/Input%20Device%20Recording%2020151118%201038.flac >>> >>> If link doesn't work the first time then try again in a few minutes, file >>> may still be uploading to Dropbox. >>> >>> ** >>> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the >>> halfwits in this world behind. > > ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind. --- End Message ---
Re: First Blue Yeti Microphone Test
Well thanks and all I can say is that - with the Pop Filter applied - it sounds even better. > On 19 Nov 2015, at 10:52 AM, Curtis Delzer wrote: > > hey man you did a great, couldn't detect audible clipping, or "smearing," as > I like to call it, very clean, and impressive! truly! > > At 12:35 PM 11/18/2015, you wrote: >> I hope to have the rumble sorted soon, could have been a number of things, >> possibly even the Train Station next door but I'd say more than likely the >> computer was resonating through the wooden desktop. >> >> I also hadn't tweaked anything or perhaps a better way of putting it was >> that I didn't know how to tweak the Blue Yeti at that time so yep, a little >> clipping in places but very impressed if I dare say so myself given that I >> only had the thing for around 10 minutes. >> >> I just used 44.1KHZ Stereo FLac, ain't that good enough? >> >> As soon as all the filters and stuff arrive I'll go for another test drive. >> >> >> >> On 11/19/2015 7:11 AM, Curtis Delzer wrote: >>> it sounded very very nice, a little "proximity" effect toward the beginning >>> which is typical but you moved away. Stereo image, excellent, including >>> quite a nice "low rumble," probably from traffic outside? :) very nice >>> highs, and as I said, the imaging is excellent. >>> THANKS! sounds like mine, and am actually impressed by the lack of >>> "humnmnmnmnmnmn" which characterized my experience with my yeti at first on >>> a wooden tabletop, but fortunately that's gone! >>> Which did you use? 44,100Hz 16 bit? or higher? >>> >>> At 03:48 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: Okay so hereâs the first test of the Microphone which arrived around 10 minutes ago. I explain how everything works in the test recording though if Iâve left anything out or if you have any further questions that need addressing then ask. The test file is a FLAC audio file and its around 12MB in length, hereâs the link. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/Input%20Device%20Recording%2020151118%201038.flac If link doesn't work the first time then try again in a few minutes, file may still be uploading to Dropbox. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind. >> >> -- >> >> ** >> Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves >> ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Re: The New Blue Yeti
I thought that the Blue Yeti would handle all that with its own drivers that put themselves onto a Windows computer? Of course I’m only assuming at this stage as I’ve not tried the Blue Yeti on a Windows PC as yet. > On 19 Nov 2015, at 10:55 AM, Curtis Delzer wrote: > > well it is important because many computers I've seen detect the yeti as a > speaker as well as a microphone, and you do not wish it to be recognized as > any kind of "speaker." :) It doesn't mean that you can listen to your > computer through the headphone output of the yeti, :) as I know you know, but > just had to say it. :) > hey, great sound you have with that! I wonder if it is the same yeti as I > have? I bought mine over 3 years ago and was called the "blue yeti," and cost > about the same as yours from Amazon at the time. > > At 12:38 PM 11/18/2015, you wrote: >> Okay, I'll get to your point in a moment as I configured my Blue Yeti on my >> Mac, the Mac recognised the Blue Yeti straight away as a "Sound Device" so I >> just plugged my B&W P7's into the headphone output jack and away I went. >> >> So - if I configure this thing under Windows - why is it important to >> configure the device not as a speaker? I doubt that even the controller >> would let you configure to anything but 2 channel stereo and besides, >> headphones plug into the output of the Blue Yeti. >> >> >> >> On 11/19/2015 7:12 AM, Curtis Delzer wrote: >>> One thing you will have to do is tell your computer is not a "speaker," and >>> disable that or you may have issues. :) >>> >>> At 10:59 AM 11/18/2015, you wrote: I do agree though with the author of the article who put me onto the Blue Yeti in the first place where he points out that you'll most want to get a few cheap accessories with your Blue Yeti to make it sound even better and I'm waiting on my Shockmount and Pop filter to arrive, I hope that I'll have those by the end of the week. Other than those additions the microphone is a very fine specimen of audio engineering. One of the extra features incorporated into this microphone is the Headphones socket which allows you to listen to the microphone in real time along with the output from your computer - the Blue Yeti acts as a sound card when connected to your computer via USB -, I was testing the Blue Yeti with some DJ software yesterday and the ability to be able to listen to your Microphone in real time through headphones whilst listening to output streams from your computer is a most beneficial one, wish I'd had a device like the Blue Yeti years ago to do this sort of thing as it would have saved me many hours of annoyance. On 11/19/2015 5:51 AM, Curtis Delzer wrote: > I have one, and they do all they say in the adds, including hyperbole. :) > > At 02:28 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: >> Hi! >> >> I ordered one of these microphones yesterday and I should receive it >> today so Iâm very much looking forward to testing the device since >> Iâve read so many good reviews and reports on the mic. >> >> The Blue Yeti wonât sound as good as it should at this time as Iâm >> still awaiting on several other accessories to enhance the mic such as a >> mountshock, pop blocker and another microphone stand, should have those >> next week thus even more fun testing . >> >> Iâll share my initial tests with the list so others can hear what the >> Yeti sounds like though Iâm sure there might be a certain amount of >> noise from other equipment in the room such has the Mac computer itself? >> Anyway weâll hear all about it shortly. >> >> >> ** >> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of >> the halfwits in this world behind. -- ** Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves >> >> -- >> >> ** >> Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves >> ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Blue Yeti
Okay, subject line disappeared again so I’ve put it back and I hope it stays back . I don’t think anyone said that the Blue Yeti wouldn’t record in stereo or at least I never said it wouldn’t so I’ll try and explain what I meant again. If you’re listening through headphones and if you turn the dial for the different microphone patterns then you’ll hear the effect but I don’t think you’ll get that effect from anything coming from your computer via the in-built Sound Device. > On 19 Nov 2015, at 10:58 AM, Mike Bernard via Pc-audio > wrote: > > > From: "Mike Bernard" > Date: 19 November 2015 at 10:56:40 AM AEDT > To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" > Subject: RE: First Blue Yeti Microphone Test > > > Hey what's up everyone, > I have to go on air in a few minutes, so I don't have a lot of time, but I > have a blue Yetti mike too, and I can tell you that it will record in stereo, > if you have both it and your audio editing software set that way. > Mike > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 6:48 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: First Blue Yeti Microphone Test > > I honestly don’t know the answer to that question, the Microphone itself > would be I should think given the various patterns that can be used but the > output of the computer is just plain stereo and can’t be changed as far as I > know. > > Perhaps someone else here might have more knowledge on this point than I do > as I’m setting up for the first time. > > >> On 19 Nov 2015, at 10:45 AM, Michael Amaro wrote: >> >> wow ossum and in stereo to. is it binaural? >> >> -- >> From: "Curtis Delzer" >> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 12:11 PM >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" >> Subject: Re: First Blue Yeti Microphone Test >> >>> it sounded very very nice, a little "proximity" effect toward the beginning >>> which is typical but you moved away. Stereo image, excellent, including >>> quite a nice "low rumble," probably from traffic outside? :) very nice >>> highs, and as I said, the imaging is excellent. >>> THANKS! sounds like mine, and am actually impressed by the lack of >>> "humnmnmnmnmnmn" which characterized my experience with my yeti at first on >>> a wooden tabletop, but fortunately that's gone! >>> Which did you use? 44,100Hz 16 bit? or higher? >>> >>> At 03:48 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: Okay so here’s the first test of the Microphone which arrived around 10 minutes ago. I explain how everything works in the test recording though if I’ve left anything out or if you have any further questions that need addressing then ask. The test file is a FLAC audio file and its around 12MB in length, here’s the link. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/Input%20Device%20Recording%2020151118%201038.flac If link doesn't work the first time then try again in a few minutes, file may still be uploading to Dropbox. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind. >> >> > > ** > Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the > halfwits in this world behind. > > > > > > > ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Sonos Play:5 2nd Generation is accessible
Hi, I don’t post here often and hope this isn’t too much of a stretch but since it can be controlled by one’s pc should one wish perhaps it’ll be considered on topic. Either way I’ll keep it brief. When Sonos the manufacturer of a popular line of wireless music system announced that they’d be releasing a new version of their play:5 speaker including a touch panel there was some chatter on various lists and social media of blind people expressing concern regarding the accessibility of this platform going forward. I’m happy to report that every aspect of their commitment to universal design and accessibility seems to be in tact. Setting up the new play:5’s is just as easy as it ever had been before and even the touch panel on the top of the unit can be found, interacted upon to mute or pause audio and change volume settings with no tactile markings necessary. the unit emits mild unobtrusive tones to alert you that an action has taken place and which direction you might be swiping the volume controls. I’m very impressed and am pleased that my faith in their commitment has been aptly rewarded. I’m glad to have supported them with the power of my purchasing dollars once again. Happy listening one and all. Robin
yeti, I was so wrong!!!
Well gentle people, I just thought it was an anomaly, when my yeti could be used as a "speaker," but I plugged in headphones into it's earphone output and re-enabled it as a "speaker," and wow, there it was, excepting audio from my computer just like any sound card. So, while recording, it can play back after recorded on the PC just as you heard it, so am impressed with this device all over again. Wow, was I wrong! the issue is though that if you wish to use it as a speaker that you're prepared to listen to the earphone output and you can then except the fact that all your speaking and / or listening can take place with the same microphone on Skype, for example, or, the way I use it in my little studio here. Curtis Delzer, H.S. San Bernardino, CA
