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Deshaun Watson

If you are desperate to know how to fix Blue Yeti microphone issues, you have luckily arrived at the right place. We know simple and effective ways to fix Blue Yeti not recognized on Windows 10 and other issues with this mic. Just work your way down through the list of tips below and get your device up and running again:

Make sure your microphone is turned on

Yep, we know that seems too obvious, but a lot of users get panicked into troubleshooting before checking if their Blue Yeti mic is actually on. So, take a closer look at yours and see if the piece of hardware has been switched on – this might save you both time and effort.

Check your microphone connection

The second step is to ensure that your mic is properly connected. It is a good idea to reconnect it – some users have reported this manoeuvre has worked for them. You can also try another USB port since the current one might be faulty.

Make sure it is not a hardware issue

Now it is time to connect your device to another computer. The point is, the mic might be faulty. If so, you need to invest in a new device.

Set your Blue Yeti as a default device

You may have issues with your Blue Yeti mic if it is not configured to be your default device. Here is how you can fix that:

  1. Go to your taskbar.
  2. Navigate to the system tray.
  3. Right-click on the Speaker icon.
  4. Select Recording Devices.
  5. Locate your Blue Yeti mic (keep in mind that it might be under the name USB Advanced Audio Device).
  6. Right-click on the device and select Set Default Device.
  7. Click Apply and OK to save the changes.

Set your mic as a default device.

Now check if your Blue Yeti issue has been resolved.

No success so far? Then keep on reading – one of the following fixes is sure to help you.

Make sure your mic is not disabled in Windows

To do that, take the steps below:

  1. Go to the volume icon in the taskbar.
  2. Right-click on the icon.
  3. Select Recording devices.
  4. Locate an empty space and right-click on it.
  5. Select 'Show disconnected devices' and 'Show disabled devices'.

See if your microphone is detected now. Then enable it.

Update your microphone driver

If your mic's driver is out of date, it can prevent the device from proper functioning. This means that updating the driver will most likely resolve your Blue Yeti problem.

Here is how you can do that:

Update the driver manually

You can update the driver in question yourself. To do that, you should go to the manufacturer's website and find the necessary software. Download it, then install it on your PC. Remember that you should be very careful since installing the wrong driver may cause your system to malfunction.

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Use Device Manager

Another option is to use the built-in Device Manager tool:

  1. Navigate to the taskbar and right-click on the Windows logo icon.
  2. Select Device Manager from the list of options.
  3. Locate your problematic Blue Yeti mic.
  4. Right-click on the device.
  5. Select the Update driver option.
  6. Make Device Manager search for the driver you need online.
  7. Select the 'Search automatically for updated driver software' option.

Device Manager will search for the driver needed online. However, it may fail to succeed in this. So, bear in mind this method is not flawless.

Recruit Auslogics Driver Updater

On this list, the easiest way to resolve the problem is by using Auslogics Driver Updater. This tool needs just your click to scan your system for driver-related problems. Then it will find the latest manufacturer-recommended versions of the drivers that your PC needs to function properly and install them on your computer. This means all your driver issues – not only those related to your Blue Yeti devices – will be fixed. As a result, you will get a much faster and more stable system.

Ensure that all your drivers are up to date.

Now you know how to fix Blue Yeti microphone issues in Windows 10. If you need further assistance, do not hesitate to leave your comment below.