Featuring condenser capsules in a triple array, Yeti is the latest, most advanced addition to Blue’s line of premium USB microphones

(Westlake Village, California –November 10, 2009) – Blue Microphones (www.bluemic.com), a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, announces Yeti, the first THX® Certified microphone. The latest addition to Blue’s new consumer line, the Yeti is the ultimate USB microphone for professional recording. The Yeti features:

• The first USB mic to offer Blue’s premium condenser capsules in a proprietary triple capsule array for the highest quality, most versatile audio recording capability
• After rigorous lab testing, THX certification affirms the ultimate in recording and playback fidelity thanks to superior design and quality
• Four patterns (Omni, Cardioid, Stereo, Bidirectional) for incredible versatility and superior results in any situation
• Studio quality performance and features, with zero latency, amplified headphone monitoring, microphone mute, and hardware-based gain adjustment

Yeti is the first microphone to offer the quality and range of versatility to produce the best quality recordings in a wide range of situations, including podcasts, vocals, live or event recording, interviews, broadcasts, instruments, bands and more.

“Blue Microphones recognizes THX as a benchmark within the industry for professional audio production and playback. We are honored to be recognized as their first partner for audio input,” says John Maier, CEO of Blue Microphones. “Blue strives to provide the highest quality sound for both professionals and consumers alike and we are proud to provide such recognized quality with the new Yeti, the world’s first THX Certified microphone.”

Building upon the technology foundation established by the award-winning Snowball USB microphone, Yeti adds four distinct pattern modes, a zero-latency headphone output with volume control for direct monitoring, adjustable microphone gain control and a mute button. The Yeti’s angle can be adjusted on its custom-designed desk stand. Following suit with the rest of Blue’s desktop products, the Yeti features driverless installation and works with both PC and Mac.

“The THX Certified Yeti from Blue Microphones provides aspiring artists a recording solution that combines quality, usability and convenience for a wide range of audio applications,” explains Matthew Chrispen, director of certification at THX. “THX testing and certification ensures the fidelity of the recording always remains true to its source, allowing artists to accurately capture voice-overs, interviews and other sound elements with confidence.”

The Yeti, MSRP $149.99, will be available beginning December 2009, at Apple, CompUSA, Fry’s Electronics, Guitar Center, other fine pro-audio and consumer electronics retailers and online at Amazon.com. For complete details, visit www.bluemic.com.

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Hillary Money, BLASTmedia

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Graham McKenna, THX Ltd.

415-492-3946, or gmckenna@thx.com

San Francisco – Nov. 19, 2008 – Virgin America, the California-based airline, today announced the launch of Gogo® Inflight Internet service, via the first-ever air-to-ground video stream during YouTube Live – YouTube’s first official real-world user event.

On Nov. 22, the carrier’s first Wi-Fi enabled plane will circle the skies above San Francisco and a segment of the YouTube live show will be streamed from 35,000 feet to the event on the ground and on-line. Flight guests received the Snowflake, the world’s first portable USB mic.
“Virgin America is harnessing the best in technology and design to reinvent flying, by giving our guests A-list amenities and more control – with features like the unrivalled content platform on our touch-screen Red™ system, seat-to-seat chat, and power outlets at every seat,” said Virgin America Vice President of Marketing Porter Gale. “YouTube has revolutionized the way people connect, inspire and entertain and YouTube Live offers the perfect opportunity to launch a whole new platform for communicating – our inflight Wi-Fi service.”

Blue FiRe is optimized for high-fidelity stereo mobile recording with Mikey for iPhone and iPod touch

(Westlake Village CA – November 2, 2009) – Blue Microphones (www.bluemic.com), a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, today announced Blue FiRe, a free, high-fidelity field recording app for iPhone and iPod touch is now available from the App Store. Developed in partnership with Audiofile Engineering, the Blue FiRe App is optimized for the Mikey, Blue’s portable microphone for iPod touch and iPhone, enabling users to have a complete, high-quality mobile recording experience.

“The Blue FiRe App was a natural next step for Blue Microphones as we continue to expand our superior quality audio recording products and services to consumers,” said William Merchan, vice president, Sales of Blue Microphones. “We are excited to extend Blue FiRe’s high-quality recording capabilities for the Mikey to both the iPhone and iPod touch.”

Coupled with the Mikey, Blue FiRe provides high-fidelity recordings in mono and stereo, while allowing users to see the accurate audio waveform in real-time. Featuring the ability to create editable audio markers and tag recordings with location data. The Blue FiRe App also offers:

• Navigation of waveform via double-tap with configurable behavior.
• Configurable time units display.
• Record For, Record Until, Record Over Thresholdand settings.
• Quality settings: Low (11.025 kHz), Medium (22.050 kHz) and High (44.1 kHz).
• Browser based file export via local web server.
• WAV, AIFF, CAF (Core Audio Format).

“We are very excited to partner with Blue to release this free version of our critically acclaimed FiRe app,” said Matthew Foust, president of Audiofile Engineering.

Blue FiRe is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

To learn more about Blue Microphones and how to download the Blue FiRe iPhone app, please visit www.BlueMic.com.

About Blue Microphones

Blue Microphones designs and produces an extensive line of award-winning microphones and recording tools for audio professionals, musicians and consumers. Founded in 1995, and headquartered in Southern California, Blue continues a lengthy tradition of innovative, cutting-edge design and astounding performance, with a range of inspiring recording tools for almost any application. From Blue’s flagship recording tool, the Bottle, to the stylish Eyeball HD audio/video USB webcam, to the new Mikey iPod Recorder, Blue has just the tool to capture your creativity. Check out the complete range of Blue products at www.bluemic.com.

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Hillary Money, BLASTmedia

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