Need to know if  you should choose Yeti or Yeti Pro? We got it! Want to find out who we ran into at Lollapalooza?! We got it!

Sit down, tune up, and take notes:

1. Have a question about a Blue mic? What’s this? Why choose it? How to use it? Check out the FAQ tab on each product page http://bit.ly/nocbV

2. Which is best for you, Yeti or Yeti Pro? Check out our comparison chart & see what the experts say: http://budurl.com/ChoosingYeti

3. 100 Things that can go wrong at a gig http://bit.ly/ox1QHH

4. Best microphones for YouTube under $250 http://budurl.com/YouTubeMic

5. Tells us where you buy Blue Mics! Include: #BlueDealer Looking for a dealer near you? www.bluemic.com/dealerlocator

6. Jan Smith, vocal coach to @JustinBieber & more, was honored by @BridgeMusicFdn, watch her reaction to Blue gift! http://youtu.be/gcQZG1uk-A8

7. NEWS: It’s HERE!! Reactor, our multi-pattern, condenser mic w/precision swivel head is now shipping! http://budurl.com/Reactor

8. VIDEO: Reactor, multi-pattern mic, is here! Blue Mics founder gives an intro to the mic – Check it: http://youtu.be/N_haWchafic

9. Top 10 guitar mullets http://ow.ly/63z7d ….whoa McCartney, rock that mullet!

10. Did you know there is a right and wrong way to use Yeti & Yeti Pro? http://yfrog.com/h2f3eyzj For more info: http://budurl.com/SideAddress

11. (Shameless plug)   Want to get exclusive product news, tips & more? Sign up for our monthly newsletter! http://bit.ly/d7lBhs

12. We caught up with some #Lollapalooza favorites in the Hard Rock Hotel, check out all of the photos here: http://budurl.com/LollapaloozaFB!

13. RT @ProSoundWeb: Blue Mics Names Michael Huckler As VP of Worldwide Sales – Pro Division: http://bit.ly/mZ0l8I

WANT MORE? Visit www.twitter.com/BlueMicrophones.

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If not, you are missing out on daily tips, news articles, artist highlights, promotions, videos and MORE! So for those of you who are slacking in your social media stalking–er I mean following –of Blue Microphones, here are the highlights so far from May:

What you missed:

Duff McKagan: The Top 10 Rock Band Dos and Don’ts http://bit.ly/lK2MXx

#AmericanIdol contestants rock the Beats/Blue wireless mic and get great advice from @LadyGaga last week – Watch http://youtu.be/3oer9-WSJHc

Blue sighting! http://yfrog.com/h2ynoodj @SnoopDogg on Bottle mic, recording “Superman” w/Willie Nelson. Watch: http://youtu.be/-weOXYqWmr8

What empowers you as an artists? Let us know and watch here: http://youtu.be/p2-DudeTZh4

Happy Friday UK! Want to win a Yeti or new Yeti Pro? @techradar’s giveaway ends Sunday – Hurry and enter! Good Luck!! http://bit.ly/m6s0lQ

The 88 (@the88) rocking enCORE http://yfrog.com/h6j9hmaj – Studio sound on stage

Do you want to win a free Blueberry AND Yeti Pro? Silly question, of course you do! Enter the @RecordingHacks contest: http://bit.ly/jELDCU

My new sounds: The Parlotones – Blue Microphones Official Podcast on #SoundCloud http://snd.sc/kFctWL

Want to hear Yeti Pro (and all patterns) in action?! Listen to the latest NYTimes @BitsTechTalk podcast (min 15:40) http://nyti.ms/cGxxJn

Princeton professor develops 3-D audio technology (sound clips and video) http://bit.ly/j52obn

Studio Sound on Stage – Broken Social Scene (@bssmusic) on enCORE 100 http://yfrog.com/gygrtdej

Facebook Relaunches Page for Musicians & Fans http://on.mash.to/klXagI (via @Mashable)

A Go-to Site for Tracking Music Acts via @nytimes http://nyti.ms/kluSBE Track favorite live shows, get notifications?! Nice!

RIP Mike for Flip: Due to the announcement from Cisco regarding the abrupt discontinuation of Flip cameras, we sadly announce the death of Mikey for Flip. Please see the obituary here: www.bluemic.com/mikeyforflip All of the remains of Mikey for Flip, including prototypes, have been donated to Blue R&D and will not be for sale

With the asset acquisition, Summit Audio’s production, sales and support will continue under the ownership of Blue Microphones

(Los Angeles, CA – April 6, 2011) Blue Microphones (www.bluemic.com), a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, announces the acquisition of the assets of Summit Audio Inc. (www.summitaudio.com), manufacturer of high-end signal processors and mic preamps. While continuing the tradition of quality characterized by both brands, Blue Microphones will be expanding the availability of Summit Audio products through improved supply and distribution, in addition to continuing new product development under the Summit brand.

“Acquiring Summit was a natural next step for Blue as we continue to grow and expand our studio and live microphone lines,” said John Maier, CEO of Blue Microphones. “Now, supplemented with Summit’s high-quality mic preamps and signal processors, we can bring a more complete offering to market and further our mission to deliver the highest-quality sound to our customers.”

Blue Microphones has retained former Summit President Erik Papp as the head of business development for Blue’s Signal Processing Division. Papp adds, “With Blue‘s exceptional growth and ability to extend Summit’s legacy through new product development and enhanced distribution, I can’t think of a better place for Summit Audio to be now and in the future.”

Blue Microphones will continue the production of all current Summit product lines, under the Summit name. Customer support, marketing, and sales will be resourced from the Blue Microphones team. Effective immediately, orders for Summit Audio products can be directed to orders@summitaudio.com, as Blue has initiated efforts to increase product supply moving forward.

Snowball connected to iPad via Camera Connection Kit

Yeti and Yeti Pro, which require more power, can also be used on iPad if it is connected to Apple’s camera connection kit through a powered USB hub. Click here to find out which hubs are working for others.

Yeti Pro connected to iPad via powered USB hub, camera connection kit

Apple's Camera Connection Kit for USB connection into the iPad

How to connect Yeti to iPad – Great video from GearGazm:

Want more information on Garageband 11 for iPad, check out this PC World article.

Wireless mic custom-built for American Idol

Want to sound as professional as Idol?

While this wireless microphone system is specifically built for American Idol (for now), you can pick up the wired version of the microphone, Blue’s enCORE 300, at Sweetwater, Best Buy, Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend and other authorized Blue dealers.

Stay tuned for more Blue-quality sound on American Idol this season….!

(Westlake Village, CA—January 25, 2011) – Blue Microphones (www.bluemic.com), a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, announces the appointment of Martin “Marty” Wolf as the Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations. Wolf, a seasoned supply chain officer with expertise in both professional audio and consumer electronics, will be responsible for increasing Blue’s global supply chain efficiency, along with overseeing the internal production of Blue’s high-end audio line.

“We are excited to have Marty Wolf as part of the Blue team and look forward to his impact and leadership in the areas of supply chain management and operations,” said John Maier, CEO of Blue Microphones. “Marty’s accomplished history, including manufacturing operations, forecasting, operating budgeting and supplier quality assurance, will make him an incredible asset to the Blue team.”

With an impressive background in electronics manufacturing operations, Wolf will be integral in the growth of Blue’s internal production of high-end recording tools as well as global manufacturing efforts. Wolf brings to Blue an accomplished 20-year history in the establishment of profitable corporate strategies and alliances, cost reduction measurements and business process improvement while optimizing both domestic and global supply chains. His professional experience includes supply chain management and operational strategy for companies including Line 6, IRIS International, Inc., L-3 Communications, Inc., TERADYNE, INC. and more.

“I am excited to be a part of Blue’s rapid growth and to help drive operations for both our hand-built professional tools and the prosumer products,” said Wolf. “By improving the manufacturing infrastructure to support the rising demand for Blue products, we can more efficiently provide retail and customer satisfaction and reduce any delays or unnecessary costs.”

Wolf will be based at Blue headquarters in Westlake Village, CA.

Reactor

Blue is announcing Reactor, a multi-pattern, large diaphragm condenser microphone that pushes the envelope of microphone design in functional versatility, sound and aesthetics. Drawing from the design of Blue’s renowned B6 capsule, Reactor’s capsule technology delivers a full sonic signature with a detailed top end, texture mids and a full bottom end. You may have coveted our $2,500 multi-pattern tube mic, Cactus, and our $2,000 multi-pattern condenser mic, Kiwi. Reactor will be available this Spring for only $499.

Reactor unites an innovative pattern selection method with a swiveling capsule head for precise positioning. Featuring Blue’s premium condenser capsule and proprietary pre-amp circuit, Reactor allows for noiseless live switching between the three distinct patterns (cardioid, omni or bi-directional).

Yeti Pro

USB meets XLR

Taking USB recording to the next level – Yeti Pro is the world’s first USB microphone combining 24 bit/192 kHz recording resolution, the highest digital resolution on the market, with analog XLR output. Like the Yeti, Yeti Pro features Blue’s premium condenser capsules set in a proprietary triple capsule array, offering the flexibility of four recording patterns.

Yeti Pro is designed to provide the highest performance possible in a digital microphone. With recording resolution of 24bit/192kHz, Yeti Pro captures audio with four times greater detail than CD-quality audio. Building upon the technology in the No. 1-selling Yeti, Yeti Pro offers Blue’s custom condenser capsules in a triple array with four distinct recording patterns (cardioid, omni, stereo, bi-directional)  for both digital and analog recording. Like Yeti, Yeti Pro also maintains zero-latency headphone output with volume control for direct monitoring, adjustable gain control and a digital mute button. The Yeti’s angle can be adjusted on its custom-designed desk stand or secured to a stand with its standard mic thread. Like all of Blue’s USB microphones, Yeti Pro is compatible with both Mac and PC. For analog recording, Yeti Pro also includes an XLR stereo breakout cable for simple attachment to analog equipment.

Yeti Pro will  be available at the end of January for $249.

Check out Spark in action:

Blue Microphones Spark: Low-Cost Condenser Mic Demo’d, True Value Assayed (Video)

The new version of Blue Microphones’ free recording app Blue FiRe (Ver. 1.5.3) is now available!

In addition to addressing all known bugs, the new version of Blue FiRe adds a few features including a gain boost, headphone monitoring and  expanded file upload capabilities.

Blue FiRe is a simple to use professional quality stereo field recorder application built for the iPhone and iPod touch and optimized for the Mikey 2G CD-quality stereo microphone. Coupled with the Mikey, Blue FiRe provides high-fidelity recordings in stereo, while allowing users to see the accurate audio waveform in real-time. Featuring the ability to create editable audio markers and tag them with location data.Blue FiRe from Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, in partnership with Audiofile Engineering enables users to have a complete, high-quality mobile recording experience.

Download the new version of Blue FiRe from the app store  on your mobile device or here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blue-fire/id336713577?mt=8#

New Features:

- play-through (allows for monitoring through the headphone jack if  headphones are attached while the mic is plugged in)
- limit 2 GB (file size)
- gain control
- prevent sleep

Improvements:

- Wi-Fi access improvements
- updated hint sheet
- bug fixes

Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, announces Reactor, a multi-pattern, large diaphragm condenser microphone that pushes the envelope of microphone design in functional versatility, sound and aesthetics. Reactor combines large-format capsule technology from Blue’s renowned mic line-up with an innovative approach to professional multi-pattern flexibility in one custom-designed microphone.  Reactor unites an innovative pattern selection method with a swiveling capsule head for precise positioning. Featuring Blue’s premium condenser capsule and proprietary pre-amp circuit, Reactor allows for noiseless live switching between the three distinct patterns (cardioid, omni or bi-directional).

“Reactor takes microphone technology and design to the next level, combining Blue’s high-quality sound capture with intuitive pattern switching and physical microphone design,” said John Maier, CEO of Blue Microphones. “With Reactor, we are excited to offer multiple patterns and high-end audio capture to a wider audience, along with making mulitple mic setups more accessible.”

Drawing from the design of Blue’s renowned B6 capsule, Reactor’s capsule technology delivers a full sonic signature with a detailed top end, texture mids and a full bottom end. Reactor is built upon Blue’s premium large diaphragm, condenser capsule design, along with a custom pre-amp platform that provides low noise and distortion and silent switching between the cardioid, bi-directional and omnidirectional patterns. With noiseless, live pattern switching, Reactor’s sound can be tuned to specific uses such as full and present vocals, warm guitar acoustics, even capturing the room frequencies of drums. Like all of Blue’s studio microphones, Reactor employs fully-discrete, Class-A solid state components for high-quality, professional recording performance.

Featuring an innovative swiveling design, Reactor’s capsule head rotates fluidly across a 90 degree range, with resistance to hold the head in a precise position. Facilitating ease-of-use in multiple mic setups such as Mid/Side or X-Y recording, Reactor’s swivel head allows for accuracy and fine-tuning of setup geometry and microphone tone. Reactor’s recording pattern selection is both intuitive and stylish, featuring LED backlit pattern indicators and a unique magnifying optic that compliments the contemporary design. Reactor comes with a coordinated carrying case for protection and storage, along with a custom-tailored shockmount. A custom pop filter will complete the recording experience.

Reactor, MSRP $499, will be available Spring 2011 at authorized Blue Microphones dealers. For more information, visit www.bluemic.com/reactor.