Apogee Electronics has released MiC 96k for Windows and Mac – a 96kHz, 24-bit USB microphone that makes it easy to capture vocals, voice overs, podcasts and acoustic instruments on your Windows or Mac computer.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
MiC 96k features a wide dynamic range for capturing any singing style and genre. From soft ballads to hard rock, your vocal recordings will be clear and detailed. And because you can easily set your level directly on MiC, your tracks will be distortion-free. MiC’s preamp and A/D converter are designed to record the true tone of acoustic instruments. Recordings of acoustic guitar, piano, strings and percussion will all sound like you are in the room with the performance.
MiC 96k simplifies the recording process for voiceovers, podcasts and interviews and delivers professional results. With MiC 96k and your laptop you have an affordable setup that is portable and easy to use.
Here’s the official intro video:
Features:
- PureDIGITAL USB connection for pristine sound quality
- Designed for voice and acoustic instrument recording
- Studio quality cardioid condenser microphone
- Up to 96kHz, 24-bit analog-to-digital recording
- Works on Mac and Windows 10 computers
- Also compatible with iOS devices (Lightning cable sold separately)
- Recommended Windows 10 apps: Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Audacity, Cubase or any ASIO4ALL driver compatible application
- Recommended Mac OS apps: GarageBand, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Audacity or any Core Audio compatible app
- Simple setup, you can start recording in minutes
- Apogee engineered microphone preamp with up to 40dB of gain
- Control knob allows easy input level adjustment
- Multicolor LED for status indication and input level monitoring
- All metal construction
In the box:
- MiC 96k for Windows and Mac
- USB cable
- Desktop stand
- Microphone stand adapter
Pricing and Availability
The Apogee MiC 96k is available now for US $199.
Apogee for Windows again? Wow. Well, it all makes sense considering Apogee has abandoned all their Mac customers with zero support for their firewire-interfaces lately. Just like you abandoned Windows-users before officially going Mac-only. Apogee simply can’t be trusted if you want to own future-proof products.
Obviously missed the bit that says “and Mac” ?
No?
I can’t speak to their support, but the title says Windows *and* Mac.
In my experience, it’s a valid criticism. Apogee’s stuff is wonderful sounding, but the firmware/software support is too uncertain and spotty given what you pay for the products. If you never plan to upgrade your host computer or are OK with the possibility of having to upgrade your interface every time you upgrade your computer hardware or operating system, they’re great products.
Add to the cost a pop filter and shock mount because the mic has none of those nice little ‘features” built in.
Don’t touch it or breath on it and you’ll be fine.
Yeah, great products, sound quality…I have original Duet FireWire, Mac/iOS version, as well as original Apogee Mixpc and Jam. Only the Jam is plasticky, but still works fine.
The bad part is as noted here: bullshit firmware and software support that is lazily released and eventually does indeed force you to abandon products.