

Sometimes, the microphone is not recognized due to your computer’s configuration. The Yeti Mic is Not Set as the Default Microphone However, if you have used yours for a while, you may want to try an alternate USB-C cord to see if a connection can be established. If none of the ports recognize the external microphone, there is a chance that your cord is not working (unlikely if the Yeti Mic is less than a couple of years old). The more heavily used USB ports may fail over time, so try the other ports (most computers have at least three) and see if the Yeti Mic is recognized. Your Computer’s USB Port May Be FaultyĪnother possibility may lie with the computer. You should hear the familiar “da-da-da-da” chime if your computer recognizes that an active USB device has been introduced. If any of these is the case, simply unplug the USB cord from the computer, wait a few seconds, and then reinsert the plug into the port. Or there is the chance that you disconnected the Yeti Mic when browsing through your list of available USB drives but never actually physically unplugged it. It is also possible that if you left your Yeti MIc plugged in while the computer powered off, the connection may not be recognized upon restarting. For example, if you leave your Yeti Mic plugged in and then use a different USB port to connect another piece of hardware, some computers may “forget” your Yeti Mic while the other USB drive is being used. Sometimes, USB connections will not be recognized. While these steps may seem obvious, a good percentage of “dead” microphones can be attributed to one of these simple reasons.

By using the troubleshooting tips in the guide below, you will be able to pinpoint the cause of the malfunction and get your Yeti Mic up and recording in no time. There are several specific reasons under each of these broad categories that may be the cause behind your malfunctioning Yeti Mic. Your Yeti Mic is not working for one of three likely reasons: 1) a connection issue, 2) a set-up issue, or 3) a microphone driver issue.

But what happens if your Yeti Mic suddenly stops working? It was designed with a convenient, high-volume workflow in mind, providing pristine sound for podcasts and teleconferences. The Yeti Mic has been one of the most popular recording devices on the market for the last couple of years.
