This allows you to connect the included bite-sized tripod, or mate the MiC with a more substantial pair of sticks.

The MiC itself features a standard-sized tripod thread on its backside. Opening the MiC is similar to opening a new Apple product, in that the packaging feels well thought-out. If you’ve ever dealt with Apogee products in the past, you know that these guys know how to put together a package. The latest edition of the MiC comes with a lightning cable for connecting to devices newer than the iPhone 5. The first MiC I bought came bundled with the microphone, a mini tripod, a USB cable and a 30-pin cable for connecting to iOS devices. Accessories + PackagingĪpogee is generous when it comes to accessories. If you do find one, please let me know, as I’d love to try it. The bottom line is that you’d be hard pressed to find a microphone of this size that features equal or better sound audio quality at this price range. You could fit the Apogee MiC in your jeans pocket fairly comfortably, and while it has a solid build-weight to it, it’s not so heavy that it becomes a hindrance to hold for significant periods of time. It’s shorter than the iPhone 5, and can easily be held with one hand. Portability was the main reason I began looking at the Apogee MiC to begin with, and once you hold this thing for yourself, you will see why. I mean, it’s not really that big, but it’s much too big to take along in an overnight bag due to its size and the accessories it requires. Secondly, it uses XLR inputs, something that would require an external audio interface to talk to the Mac or an iOS device. First of all, it requires a shock mount and/or stand of some sort. It’s perfect for podcasting, because it gives your voice that warm, rich, milky sound.īut when it comes to traveling, something that I do fairly often, the Heil PR-40 just isn’t feasible.

The PR-40 is a condenser microphone with great sound for a reasonable price. For instance, in my daily recording and for podcasting, I use a Heil PR-40. Obviously, there are better microphones available if portability is of no concern to you. I’m no audiophile, but the MacBook Air’s internal mic is so bad, that no one should ever consider doing any serious recording with it.

The difference, as you might imagine, is pretty startling. First of all, make sure to watch our video above to hear the difference between the MacBook Air’s internal microphone, and the Apogee MiC.

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