Finding the elusive Yeti was difficult, but releasing it was easy, for Blue Microphones anyway. The new Yeti USB mic ($149.99 MSRP), also known as the world's first THX Certified microphone, features the company's premium condenser capsules in a triple capsule array that delivers high-quality recording and playback fidelity.

Four patterns (omnidirectional, cardioid, stereo, and bidirectional) are offered, as is zero-latency headphone output with volume control, amplified headphone monitoring, microphone mute, and hardware-based gain adjustment. Put the Yeti to work while recording Podcasts and vocals, live or event recording, interviews, broadcasts, instruments, bands, and more.

The Yeti's angle can be adjusted on its custom-designed desk stand. Like other Blue desktop mics, the Yeti features driverless installation and works with both Macs and PCs. The Yeti is available now from bluemics.com.