Employing a tri-capsule design that provides you with a variety of selectable polar patterns for flexibility in recording, the platinum Yeti USB Microphone from Blue is capable of capturing your audio in up to 16-bit/48 kHz resolution. Depending on your sound source, you can select between stereo, cardioid, omnidirectional, or bi-directional polar patterns for optimal results. The mic has an integrated headphone amp with an independent gain control for latency-free monitoring. Microphone gain control as well as an instant mute function are available right on the device itself, while the included stand allows for pivoting in a variety of angles for ideal placement, with the added functionality of folding the mic down for storage and transport. The Yeti is Mac and Windows compatible, and includes a USB cable. Features Tri-capsule array - 3 condenser capsules can record almost any situation Multiple pattern selection - cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional & stereo Gain control, mute button, zero-latency headphone output Perfect for vocals, musical instruments, podcasting, voiceovers, interviews, field recordings, conference calls Compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8 (including 8.1), Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (Home and Professional), and Mac OS X (10.4.11 or higher), and requires a minimum of 64 MB of RAM(remove existing and upload) Box Contains Blue Yeti USB Microphone (Platinum) USB Cable Stand 2-Year Warranty