Apogee MiC Microphone
Apogee MiC Microphone
Product Information
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Overview
Studio-quality microphone for iPad, iPhone and Mac
About the size of an iPhone, MiC makes it easy to capture your best take with incredible quality, anywhere your music takes you. Record any sound you can imagine, from vocals to vibraphones, pianos to percussion and everything in between. You can even build a track right on your iPad with GarageBand.
PureDIGITAL technology for pristine audio quality
A premium digital converter featuring PureDIGITAL technology delivers your voice or acoustic instrument's true tone to your iPad, iPhone or Mac without compromise.
Dial it in with easy level control
The input gain control knob is a rotary-style wheel that's conveniently located on the side of MiC for easy thumb access. With the level indication LED as your guide, the gain control knob allows you to fine tune for the perfect level without having to look at software.
Plug in and play
There's no difficult set up or configuration. Just plug in, open your software and jam.
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Highlights
- PureDIGITAL connection delivers pristine sound quality
- Studio-quality cardioid condenser microphone
- Designed for vocal and acoustic instrument recording
- Great for interviews, podcasts, voiceovers and audio for DSLR video
- Works with GarageBand on iPad and iPhone or with any Core Audio-compatible applications on a Mac
- Bus-powered by iPad, iPhone or Mac
- Gain Control knob allows easy input level adjustment
- Multi-colour LED tells you levels and when you’re ready to record
- Studio-quality microphone preamp with up to 40 dB of gain
- 44.1/48kHz, 24-bit analog-to-digital conversion
- All metal construction
- Connects to 30-pin dock connector on iPad and iPhone and USB port on Macs
- Extremely compact and portable
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Did you notice?
Three products in one, MiC combines a microphone, a mic preamp and a digital converter – everything you need to record. -
Apple Recommends For
Anyone who wants a high-quality condenser microphone with incredible sound and total portability for recording on iPad, iPhone or Mac. -
What's in the Box?
- Apogee MiC microphone
- 30-pin dock connector cable for connection to iPad and iPhone (1.64 ft./.5 m)
- Cable for connection to Mac (1 m)
- Quick start guide
- Desktop tripod
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Tech Specs
- Height : 115.8 mm/4.56 in.
- Width : 38.6 mm/1.52 in.
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System Requirements
Mac
- OS X 10.6.4 or later/iOS 4.3 or later
- Intel processor
- 2 GB
- GarageBand, Logic Pro, MainStage or any Core Audio compatible application
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Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- Mfr. Part Number : MIC
- UPC or EAN No. : 805676300955
Warranty
- Note : Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
Compatibility
iPhone models
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iPhone 4
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iPhone 4S
iPad models
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iPad (1st generation)
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iPad 2 (2nd generation)
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iPad (3rd generation)
Ratings & Reviews
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Hands - UP : A Wonderful Product !
This mic sounds similar to an AKG C1000S condenser from my experiences!! AMAZING !!! The pre-amp is EXCELLENT !! Things I HAVE recored so far.. Acoustic guitar, medium distance guitar cab (in the green away from pressure source manages great!), singing, and voice. Recording sounds better then real life, (on a phone). Has a studio robust sound to it, (see what I am comparing it to). The (green, yellow, red) lights are helpful (not a gimmick, the gain is very sensitive and fine-tunable); using placement theory with-out listen to the source with head phones, have quickly gotten clarity at levels that my assumptions were correct. Best complementary piece to my iPhone 4s for live sound. . ... & is now a staple with USB (included) on my Mac. !! I really like that it's mono. MiC delivers great audio. Set at a fair price .. as I was thinking hummmm. .. this is expensive.. but to this mic-hound.. in comparison to other condenser microphones, hold it's own and is priced well. Took me about one min. after hooking it up, .. starts up when recording is active, playback when done.. felt satisfied with my purchase immediately. …
- Written by Benjamin B from Arlington
217 of 227 people found this useful
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For a cheapskate, absolutely no buyer's remorse.
This is absolutely the best portable recording solution I've found. I bought it for doing voice over auditions at home. The sou nd is so warm and crystal clear. My favorite thing is being able to record on my iPad without having to worry about isolating a computer fan. It's triple the quality and performance than using my PC and any other USB mic or interface and studio mic. …
- Written by DUSTIN A from MOUNT JULIET
16 of 16 people found this useful
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$200 worth of GOLD!
Don't let the size fool you, Apogee interfaces are startlingly clear and pristine, and so is this microphone. If you have too much noise in your recordings, try turning off your refrigerator. This, with an iPad or iPhone, is the quietest portable microphone set-up I have ever used. And it is built like a classic piece of audio gear. Tiny, but beefy, with no visible garbage materials in the construction.
Okay, in the end, a mic this small cannot compete with (plug in your favourite studio mic) BUT how many of those mics can you take for a hike, a long mountain bike ride, and get the performances the Apogee allows you to...None of them.
I run my own project studio with several high quality condenser microphones, a UA twinfinity Preamp, and an Apogee Duet, and I have had more fun and creativity in the last few months in iOS because of inventive, quality products like the Apogee Mic. …- Written by christopher C from Vancouver
13 of 14 people found this useful
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it sounds great but...
So I just got this product recently and it really does sound great. It is a very high quality mic. My only problem with it is that it is very inconveniently sized. I don't mind the size of the actual mic itself. It is cute and compact. But the wire that connects it to the iPad is very short. Yes, there is a much longer one available, but it is not cheap. If you're like me and bought this with your babysitting money, you may not want to pay $30 for a longer wire. The little tripod that comes with it is very small, and if you want to attach the mic to a larger stand, you have to buy a $40 stand adapter thing off the Apogee website. So, basically, if you want to get the most out of this product, you will end up paying alot more than $200. …
- Written by Suzanne L from Floral Park
6 of 6 people found this useful
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Great product
Easy to use, great quality. I had it up and running as soon as I got it home. It takes a bit of tweaking to get the right combina tion of gain on the mic and input level set. It works great with Multitrack on my iPhone. One thing I would like to see is a clearly readable level marking on the gain knob. That way, multiple users with different needs can set it up easily without having to guess where the slider ought to be. And a more readily visible level meter. As a trumpet player, my bell is pointed right at the mic, so I can't tell how much gain is enough or too much until I listen after the fact. Works well with Logic studio as well. …
- Written by Glenn R from CANTON
8 of 8 people found this useful
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$200 worth of GOLD!
Don't let the size fool you, Apogee interfaces are startlingly clear and pristine, and so is this microphone. If you have too much noise in your recordings, try turning off your refrigerator. This, with an iPad or iPhone, is the quietest portable microphone set-up I have ever used. And it is built like a classic piece of audio gear. Tiny, but beefy, with no visible garbage materials in the construction.
Okay, in the end, a mic this small cannot compete with (plug in your favourite studio mic) BUT how many of those mics can you take for a hike, a long mountain bike ride, and get the performances the Apogee allows you to...None of them.
I run my own project studio with several high quality condenser microphones, a UA twinfinity Preamp, and an Apogee Duet, and I have had more fun and creativity in the last few months in iOS because of inventive, quality products like the Apogee Mic. …- Written by christopher C from Vancouver
13 of 14 people found this useful
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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Can this mic be used during a regular phone call?
- Asked by Christos G from Laval
- May 18, 2013
No answers yet
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Will this mic work in any other DAWs other than Garageband and Logic?
- Asked by Shawn S from Albuquerque
- Jan 27, 2013
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Does it work with dragon dictate?
- Asked by Joann O from San Mateo
- Feb 24, 2013
No answers yet
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Would this mic be a suitable solution for recording classroom lectures 30 feet away?
- Asked by Christopher R from Charlottesville
- May 31, 2012
Answer
not really .. designed for vocals 6-24 inches away .. but can plug straight into iphone so I just pl ace in pocket for longer recordings if not using the tripod and on the go., records great just hand held or mini tripod ... can get 3 meter extension back to your mac if needed maybe longer. …
- Answered by Paul S from Perth
- Feb 7, 2013
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Is this Microphone compatible with the new iPad mini?
- Asked by Ben R
- Dec 21, 2012
Answer
yes
can't link it here but it's confirmed on the Apogee Digital Web site- Answered by Paul S from Perth
- Feb 7, 2013
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does this mic work with iphone5?
- Asked by Jung Mo Y from Namgu
- Oct 25, 2012
Answer
I looked this up the other day. Yeah it does connect to the iphone 5, however you'll have to buy an adaptor. …
- Answered by Jessie E from Buena Park
- Nov 21, 2012
