Blue Yeti Drivers not recognized

 

Check for software issues

The only constraint that comes up when a plugged-in hardware device is not working properly is the driver issue. So, first of all, we need to make sure that it is detected by the computer or not. To do that, just right click on the volume icon in the system icons list. And then click on Sounds. Or you can just simply search for Sounds in the Cortana Search Box and then click on the result called as Sound, and that is targeting to the Control Panel. Now from the group of tabs, click on Recording tab. Then make sure that the default microphone selected is the Yeti. The normal configuration would look as in the screen snippet below-

If that looks fine, try speaking something to check if the volume level bar is showing any activity or not. If it is not, try checking the physical buttons and dials on the microphone itself. And then check if that works for you. Alternatively, you can check by installing other free software like Audacity.

Check for hardware issues

For this, there is not much that you should be doing. You can just try to connect and disconnect the microphone physically and check if you find any improvements. If this does not he;p you will have to take it to the technician.

Reinstall Blue Yeti’s Drivers

If you do not find your default microphone as the Yeti, you can try to re-install the drivers. Make sure that you select the Audio inputs and outputs. And then select your Yeti microphone. You will have to first Uninstall the driver and then either allow Windows to reinstall them automatically or download the drivers from Blue’s website. All the best!