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I’ve got a standard USB-A Blue Yeti Microphone that I currently use on an old MacBook and am looking at getting a new MacBook which only has USB-C ports. Can I use an adapter for the microphone to work (for GarageBand) or will I need to find a microphone with a USB-C cable?
USB-C is what is being used on new gear everywhere, not the least of which is soon with all phones to be sold in the European Union.
As for Blue, they’re at least aware of the existence of USB-C and it works in at least some cases per:
… https://blog.bluemic.com/news/how-to-use-blue-usb-microphones-with-an-iphone-ipad-or-android-device/
Check with Blue support for whichever other microphone you’re using.
Based on some third-party tech specs for Blue microphones, it seems many of the Blue microphones use a USB Mini B, and there are cables with USB-C and Mini B being offered for sale from various sources. This would avoid the adapter.
Or bring the microphone and adapter (or cable) into an Apple store, and ask to try it.
Unimpressed the Blue search did not turn up that Blue blog article, too.
TL;DR: contact Blue support. This will not be the first time they’ve heard this question.
USB-C is what is being used on new gear everywhere, not the least of which is soon with all phones to be sold in the European Union.
As for Blue, they’re at least aware of the existence of USB-C and it works in at least some cases per:
… https://blog.bluemic.com/news/how-to-use-blue-usb-microphones-with-an-iphone-ipad-or-android-device/
Check with Blue support for whichever other microphone you’re using.
Based on some third-party tech specs for Blue microphones, it seems many of the Blue microphones use a USB Mini B, and there are cables with USB-C and Mini B being offered for sale from various sources. This would avoid the adapter.
Or bring the microphone and adapter (or cable) into an Apple store, and ask to try it.
Unimpressed the Blue search did not turn up that Blue blog article, too.
TL;DR: contact Blue support. This will not be the first time they’ve heard this question.
I’d use the Apple USB-C to USB-A adapter, as some of the third-party apps can be light on available power.
Will it work? Donno. Don’t have a Blue to test with.
This thread states the Elgato adapter works.
I’d also look at Brydge Stone Pro or Stone C dock, or similar.
Also see if Blue has specific suggestions.
Thanks! I appreciate you can get an adapter, but the question is will it work?
You might have to risk the $2.50 to find out.
Thanks - but it’s actually about a decision to buy a $2000 laptop, not just a connector.
It's not as though you have much choice about that either. Everything is usb-c these days.
Until the next thing comes along.
USB-A microphone via USB-C port
