Though your iPhone has a microphone of its own for better quality, you need an external microphone. It is especially important if you are a content maker or making podcasts using your iPhone. So, you need a great external microphone, and Blue Yeti is the best choice. It is considered to be one of the best USB microphones and works well with your iPhone. Here we will show you how to connect Blue Yeti to iPhone or iPad.
What is a Blue Yeti microphone?
Blue Yeti is a USB microphone and is regarded as the best in its field. With its upgraded effects, complex voice modulation, and HD audio samples, you can create the perfect broadcast vocal sound and captivate your audiences. Whether it is recording YouTube videos, lectures, Twitch streams, podcasts, or songs, you can do all of that with Blue Yeti.
How to connect Blue Yeti to iPhone or iPad
You can connect your iPhone or iPad devices with a Blue Yeti microphone. So, you need to use a lightning to USB camera adapter. However, if your Blue Yeti requires more power, then you could use the Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter instead. They provide a USB microphone like the Blue Yeti to function more effectively. Furthermore, if you are using an iPad with USB-C inputs, then you need a USB-C to USB Adapter.
Although there are alternative third-party adapters available in the market which is cheaper than the Apple lightning adapters, they are not reliable. In addition, we would highly recommend you use the Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter. If you have a long recording for your Blue Yeti microphone, then it can draw more power from the adapter. Also, don’t forget that you need a USB-A to mini-USB cable for connecting the Blue Yeti microphone with your Apple adapter.
Steps to connect Blue Yeti microphone to iPhone:
- First, you need to plug in the Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter to your iPhone.
- Next, you need to connect the mini-USB side of your USB cable to the Blue Yeti microphone.
- After that, plug in the USB-A cable to Apple’s Adapter.
- Once you have done, the Blue Yeti will power up. It will continue to work as long as there is a charge on your iPhone.
- You can also connect your iPhone charger cable and adapter to the lightning to USB 3 camera adapter. This will continue charging your iPhone.
Next, open the app on your iPhone or iPad, with which you are going to start your recording. If you don’t know one, then you can start with the GarageBand app. It is Apple’s own audio workstation app. If you want GarageBand, you can get it for free from the App Store.
So, for example, when you open the GarageBand app, after connecting your iPhone to the Blue Yeti microphone, you’ll receive a notification. It will be about that your iPhone or iPad has detected a USB device with an “Audio Device Connected” message. Also, you’ll be asked to turn on monitoring.
Video tutorial on how to connect Blue Yeti microphone on iPhone
Why is Blue Yeti Microphone not working on iPhone?
There could be several causes for your Blue Yeti not to operate with your iPhone or iPad. Here we’ve shared some of the solutions that you could try to resolve this.
First of all, you need to check for any loose connections. As you know, you had to use an Apple adapter and a USB cable. So, there could always be a cable not connected properly, or the cables are frayed. Once you have investigated everything, then check whether the Blue Yeti works. If it still doesn’t work, then you might have some faulty cables. So, you need to replace all or some of them.
Another reason why your Blue Yeti is not working is that your iPhone doesn’t recognize it as an external microphone. So, if you are using the GarageBand app on your iPhone or iPad, you need to set Blue Yeti as your external microphone.
Here’s how to do it:
- Launch GarageBand > New Project > double-tap Vocal.
- Next, select Preference > Audio/MIDI.
- Then choose Yeti Stereo Microphone as your input and output device.
- After that, exit the Preference section and check your Blue Yeti’s Mute button showing Red and not flashing. (Blue Yeti should be connected to your iPhone or iPad for all of this)
Does a Blue Yeti Microphone require external power?
When connecting a Blue Yeti to an iPhone, iPad, or a computer, it draws power from that device. In simpler terms, the Blue Yeti uses the device with which it is connected as its power source.
So, when using Blue Yeti with iPhone or iPad, you need to make sure what kind of recording you are going to make. If it is a small recording, then your iPhone and iPad will most likely be able to cover the power. However, if you are recording something that may take several hours, then you should use the Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter. This adapter comes with an extra port that will let you connect a power bank or a USB power adapter which will charge your iPhone or iPad. Therefore, you no longer have to be concerned about losing power when recording.
Here are the list of iPhone and iPad models that are compatible with the Blue Yeti Microphone
You should be aware that your iPhone or iPad needs to have iOS 9.0 or a later version to support the Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter. Nonetheless, even this is not a guarantee that your iPhone or iPad device will work with Blue Yeti Microphone. So, here we’ve presented a list of the iPhone and iPad models that are compatible with the Blue Yeti microphone. And they are:
Compatible iPhone models to Blue Yeti Mic:
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- iPhone 12 Pro iPad Air 2
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone SE (1st generation)
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
Compatible iPad models to Blue Yeti Mic:
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air (1st generation)
- iPad (9th generation)
- iPad (8th generation)
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (5th generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad mini 4
- iPad mini 3
- iPad mini 2
- iPad mini (1st generation)
Concluding remarks
Here we’ve covered everything there is on how to connect Blue Yeti on iPhone or iPad. If you have any further queries, please let us know.
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