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Apogee MiC 96k Professional Quality Microphone for iPad, iPhone, and Mac

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 184 ratings
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MiC 96k
Recommended Uses For Product Singing, Voice Recording, Video Recording, Podcasting, Interviews, Voice Overs
Brand Apogee
Model Name MiC
Connectivity Technology USB
Connector Type USB
Special Feature USB
Compatible Devices Tablet, Amplifier, Headphone, Smartphone
Color Silver, Black
Included Components microphone, usb cable
Polar Pattern Unidirectional

About this item

  • Puredigital connection delivers studio quality sound, up to 24-bit / 96khz studio hd recording for pristine fidelity.
  • Record anything with mic 96khz including vocals, spoken word and podcasting, and acoustic instruments like guitar and violin.
  • Direct connection with lightning or 30-pin ios devices (iphone, ipod touch, ipad) and usb connection to mac.
  • Works with os x 10.9 mavericks
  • Works with ios 7 on ipad, iphone, ipod touch
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Customers appreciate the microphone's sound quality, ease of use, and compact size. They find it good at isolating background sounds and focusing on the voice. Many consider it a high-quality product for its size. The mic comes with everything needed to get started right away, and customers say it's well worth the money. While most customers appreciate the recording quality, there are differing opinions on the cable length and compatibility.

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70 customers mention "Sound quality"52 positive18 negative

Customers like the microphone's sound quality. They say it sounds good, is a great little microphone, and is good at isolating background sounds and focusing on the voice. The mic is small but it is good at isoling background sounds and focusing the voice. They can hear the lows in vocals and it's clear to understand. Some find it handy but a little pricey. It works great for podcasting with GarageBand on the MAC and iPad.

"...but this iphone/garageband/Apogee Mic combo is dead easy and great sounding. The main control to set is the gain switch on the mic itself...." Read more

"...The main benefit of this little beauty is that it's a broadcast quality mic (Not a YouTube/gamer/podcast quality mic)...." Read more

"Handy mic but a little pricey. I I wish i would have chose a mic with xlr option as well." Read more

"...Not cool. Also, at random times during recording, I get a static sound that lasts for a few seconds and records onto the track. Also not cool...." Read more

43 customers mention "Quality"43 positive0 negative

Customers like the microphone's quality. They say it's a good product, well-built, and does a good job with instruments and environmental noise for film.

"...It's a little smaller than an average mic, but feels substantial...." Read more

"...musician or very experienced with sound, but this seems like a good quality product. The small tripod that is included is useful as well." Read more

"...I'm giving 2 stars because the design is very appealing and nice, but the sound is not good. I bought it for singing. I was so dissapointed...." Read more

"...It also does a good job with instruments and environmental noise for film, some may choose to use a stereo mic for that though...." Read more

20 customers mention "Ease of use"20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the microphone's ease of use. They say it comes with everything needed to get started right away, and their iPad Pro had no problems recognizing the hardware.

"...equipment, but this iphone/garageband/Apogee Mic combo is dead easy and great sounding...." Read more

"...I really really wanted to love it. I like the size and the easy plug and play...." Read more

"...It is super easy to use with my Mac, (although depending on your Mac model you may need a USB to USB type-c adaptor,) you simply plug it in and set..." Read more

"...My iPad Pro had no problems recognizing the hardware, and no further setup was required...." Read more

18 customers mention "Size"14 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the microphone's compact size. They find it easy to use and portable for travel. The mic is small, about the size of a fat stick. It's convenient to put it in their pockets and connect to an iPhone.

"...for the extra money, with the MiC 96k, you'll always have an excellent travel mic for when you need professional grade voice audio...." Read more

"...I really really wanted to love it. I like the size and the easy plug and play...." Read more

"...as mentioned before it is super easy to use, and is also very portable for travels. I recommend it." Read more

"...The mic is tiny, tiny, tiny - about the size of a fat stick of sidewalk chalk. Don't let that fool you though, because it is built solid...." Read more

17 customers mention "Value for money"12 positive5 negative

Customers like the microphone's value for money. They say it sounds great for the size and price, with no low end.

"...Overall, this mic is well worth the money. If you're on the fence, just buy it already!" Read more

"...Wow! crazy good deal for the price." Read more

"Handy mic but a little pricey. I I wish i would have chose a mic with xlr option as well." Read more

"...It's easy to use and you get studio quality for a reasonable price...." Read more

11 customers mention "Recording quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the microphone's recording quality. They find it clear and able to record at higher quality if their software supports it. The mic allows them to quickly record guitar videos and post to YouTube with good sound quality.

"...'m guessing this is the exact same mic except this one is able to record at higher quality if your software supports it, which iphone garageband does..." Read more

"...mic I was amazed, you can hear the lows in vocals and it's clear to understand words, they're not clouded by background noise...." Read more

"...Plugged the thing into my iPhone SE and started recording instantly when I went to video record mode. It's never been easier...." Read more

"...was asked what I had modified in my equipment because my recording was exceptionally clear. I said that all I changed was my mic...." Read more

12 customers mention "Cable length"8 positive4 negative

Customers have different views on the cable length. Some say it comes with cables to plug into their iPhones, like a 3ft cable and a mic stand adapter. Others wish the included cords were longer, as the lightning cable is pretty short. There were also complaints that the product arrived with the wrong cables or no 30 pin cable.

"...It also has a USB cable and a 30-pin cable for older Apple devices. I had so much fun with it tonight that I sang until my throat gave out...." Read more

"...It comes with a cord to plug into your iPhone. I use it with TwistedWave app...." Read more

"Product arrived with the wrong cables. I was unable to connect it to an iPad with the cables provided...." Read more

"...Compact; could fit the tripod, mic, and power cord into a pencil case. Very nice little device...." Read more

11 customers mention "Compatibility"7 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the microphone's compatibility. Some mention it works well with iPads and Apple computers, integrating seamlessly into iMovie and Mac. Others report issues where it does not connect to iPhone or iPad, disconnecting unexpectedly.

"(I'm reviewing this as an iphone user, but this mic also works with ipads and Apple computers.)..." Read more

"...the slightest touch to the cable when connected leads to it being disconnected (the light turns red and/or yellow) and you get lots of loud feedback...." Read more

"COMPATIBLE COMPATIBLE COMPATIBLE!! Plugged the thing into my iPhone SE and started recording instantly when I went to video record mode...." Read more

"...Easy to set up and use on Mac as well as iPhone. The sound quality is great...." Read more

Great mic for small, on the go recording
5 out of 5 stars
Great mic for small, on the go recording
Great for on the go recording of voice overs, vocals, or instruments. Has a wheel on the side to adjust the gain so that you don't need to control it in the software. Easy to set up and use on Mac as well as iPhone. The sound quality is great. It comes with a small tripod stand and also an adapter to mount it on a regular microphone stand.
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  • R. Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect mic for me
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2014
    Style: MiC 96kVerified Purchase
    (I'm reviewing this as an iphone user, but this mic also works with ipads and Apple computers.)

    I bought my first smart phone a couple weeks ago, and chose the iphone simply because it was smaller than most of the others I was interested in and would fit in my pocket. I'd heard of garageband but thought it was probably a toy app. Then I found reviews of the Apogee Mic which, when combined with an iphone and garageband, could actually record very good sound. That's when I got excited about my new phone!
    I've bought thousands of dollars worth of home recording gear over the last 25 years, including several microphones, but the sound that I get from this Apogee Mic 96k with a bit of Garageband reverb is better than most of the sound that I've gotten in the past. I'm no professional engineer, and probably made a lot of mistakes with my other complicated equipment, but this iphone/garageband/Apogee Mic combo is dead easy and great sounding. The main control to set is the gain switch on the mic itself.
    I was initially going to buy the original Apogee Mic for $199, but I needed the lightning cable and didn't think that one came with it. I also wanted a mic stand adapter. This 96k version comes with both those things for less money than if I'd bought them separately with the cheaper mic. I'm guessing this is the exact same mic except this one is able to record at higher quality if your software supports it, which iphone garageband doesn't. Both versions come with a tabletop tripod, and you can use any generic camera tripod if you have one.
    I think this setup is perfect for the person who wants to do fairly simple but good sounding recordings. The iphone garageband interface is limited compared to other recording software available, but I can get 32 tracks going (I think) on my iphone 5s, so there's a lot I can do with that many tracks. The mic doesn't come with a carrying case, you have to buy that extra if you want it. It's a little smaller than an average mic, but feels substantial. The lightning cable is pretty short, so you have to have your iphone/ipad/mac computer close by, unless you buy the optional longer cable. The mic runs off the juice of my iphone, so when I'm out of battery I have to wait to recharge my phone to do any more recording. That may not be the case with the ipad/mac. And garageband may be a lot more substantial on the ipad/mac as well, and this mic will also work with some other recording software on the ipad and mac. My only personal experience is with the iphone, so that's why I'm coming at it from that angle.
    The mic seems to work well from several feet away as well as several inches away. I haven't found that I need a windscreen either. I wish this mic worked with windows computers, but other reviews I've read said no. It also has a USB cable and a 30-pin cable for older Apple devices.
    I had so much fun with it tonight that I sang until my throat gave out. I'm not planning on doing anything too serious with it, but I think I could if I wanted to.
    If you're any kind of a musician with an iphone, how can you pass up a recording studio you can carry in your pockets?
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  • Scotty Joe
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Dazzling Little Mic! UPDATE
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2016
    Style: MiC 96kVerified Purchase
    I am a professional broadcaster and perform a myriad of voice work. The broadcast standard for mics, although there's no shortage of studio experts who disagree, is the RE 20. So that's my reference point. I find that this little mic is as good or better than the RE 20. The sound is excellent, although it takes some serious mic technique to keep from "popping" the mic. I will soon be buying a pop filter; they're a cheap simple fix. The main benefit of this little beauty is that it's a broadcast quality mic (Not a YouTube/gamer/podcast quality mic). For most people, a cheap mic will do ... but for the extra money, with the MiC 96k, you'll always have an excellent travel mic for when you need professional grade voice audio.
    It comes with a cord to plug into your iPhone. I use it with TwistedWave app.
    It also has a USB cord that I use with my MacPro and Adobe CreativeCloud.
    UPDATE: I NEEDED TO GET A MIC SOFTWARE UPDATE FROM THE APOGEE WEB SITE. It was easy & the mic worked with the latest iOS update. So ... ignore the crybabies!
    14 people found this helpful
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  • Craig
    3.0 out of 5 stars Handy mic but a little pricey. I I wish ...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2015
    Style: MiC 96kVerified Purchase
    Handy mic but a little pricey. I I wish i would have chose a mic with xlr option as well.
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  • Jonk
    5.0 out of 5 stars Useful, Good Quality Product
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2016
    Style: MiC 96kVerified Purchase
    I make training videos for work and decided to invest in this product because my in-line headphone microphone was not picking up my voice very well. Needless to say, the quality is light years better. If anything, this microphone was TOO sensitive and required me to adjust my Mac's settings in order to get the right balance. Once I figured out how to do this, however, I was very pleased with the result. I'm not a musician or very experienced with sound, but this seems like a good quality product. The small tripod that is included is useful as well.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Rcst
    1.0 out of 5 stars Issues
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018
    Style: MiC 96kVerified Purchase
    I believe the sound quality of the microphone is decent. However, a couple of BIG flaws made me take off four stars. The cable connection at the microphone base is one of them... the slightest touch to the cable when connected leads to it being disconnected (the light turns red and/or yellow) and you get lots of loud feedback. One needs to fiddle with the connection to fix it, and it takes some fiddling for sure (other reviewers have complained about this). Hey Apogee, did you guys know about this before releasing this microphone and charging $250 for it? Not cool. Also, at random times during recording, I get a static sound that lasts for a few seconds and records onto the track. Also not cool. Hey Apogee, did you guys know about this before releasing this microphone and charging $250 for it?

    I would steer clear of this mic. These two issues make this microphone a frustration to use. There are a few other mics out there with much better ratings and a better price as well.

    Did I mention latency issues when using Logic Pro?
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  • Marlo Steed
    5.0 out of 5 stars The sound is great, almost too sensitive
    Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2017
    Style: MiC 96kVerified Purchase
    Expensive but worth it. I hooked it up to a USB extension cable that is designed to extend the length and I can be quite a distance for the computer. The sound is great, almost too sensitive. Excellent for podcasts, video voice overs, etc.
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  • Yamil Habib
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente micrófono.
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 27, 2017
    Style: MiC 96kVerified Purchase
    Es un excelente micrófono. El precio no me parece tan elevado considerando que me ahorré una mezcladora y cables. Recoge bastante ruido del ambiente.
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  • Yann Gourvennec
    4.0 out of 5 stars Super micro pour les podcasts
    Reviewed in France on May 13, 2018
    Style: MiC 96kVerified Purchase
    Je recommande ce micro pour les podcasts et les webinaire, il permet un enregistrement de haute qualité et sans souffle. Produit cher mais les bons micros sont chers. Manque juste une housse pour pouvoir le transporter à mon avis.
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfetto per registrazione Tromba
    Reviewed in Italy on May 12, 2016
    Style: MiC 96kVerified Purchase
    Microfono al di sopra delle aspettative...Preso per registrarmi mentre faccio sezioni di studio con la tromba.Perfetto!Arrivato in meno di 24ore
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  • Jaime Tanna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great 'plug and play' professional Mic - works a treat!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2015
    Style: MiC 96kVerified Purchase
    If you truly want 'plug and play', rather than 'plug and pray', this is a great investment for maximising your creativity, and minimising your frustration.

    My wife and I wanted something professional, but without the hassle of trying to get the hardware to communicate effectively with the software (we're running Garageband on my Macbook Pro). I haven't yet tested on iPhone or iPad (the box comes with cables for both Mac and iPhone/iPad) but this worked a treat on Mac.

    We've already recorded a few different demos - using my Taylor Guitar, Djembe Drum, and vocals (male and female) - and it's given us clear, crisp recordings without any background noise whatsoever.

    This little mic is beautiful, yet solid to the touch, and feels professional. A lot of thought has gone into it, and I haven't had any problems, so it's five stars from me!
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