In terms of size, were talking roughly the height of an iphone, and about half the size of most studio condenser microphones. Mar 10, 2016 rode ntusb vs apogee mic 96k sound test was a little project i was planing to do for some time. Apogee mic plus is a professional studio quality usb microphone you can connect to your ipad, iphone, ipod touch, mac or pc. Sennheiser discover true sound topquality products and tailor made solutions. Since we want to use duets mic pre amps choose mic. While not perfect, it sure beats lugging a laptop around. Apogee mic plusthe apogee mic plus is a studioquality microphone with usb and.
Apr 17, 2020 these external mics will also be compatible with an ipad or ipad pro in addition to an iphone as long as it has a lightning port, which apple introduced with the iphone 5. The apogee mic is a usb condenser microphone that can be plugged in and recorded directly into your iphone, ipad or mac. The best usb microphones for recording 2019 gearank. May 29, 20 at present you need a lightning adapter to use an iphone 5 or 4 th generation ipad with any of the mics listed. The spark digital, a cardioid, solidstate condenser microphone, is no exception sporting a royal blue cylinder body and retromesh mic head. Connect a microphone, guitar or use ones exceptional builtin omnidirectional microphone to easily capture your music without compromise. The apogee mic 96ks premium digital converter features puredigital technology, which delivers your voice or acoustic instruments true tone to your ipad, iphone or mac without compromise. Mar 30, 2016 lets take a look at the epic usb condenser mic battle. Aug 11, 2009 one vs duet i recently did a comparison between apogee s one and duet. Connecting microphones open maestro duets companion software select the input tab. Just follow these simple steps, and youll be ready to record anything from an idea, a podcast, an interview, a video, a voiceover, or even a full song. I feel that the mini dac is a better choice for hifi mac setup. Apogee mic 96k is a professional microphone for ipad and.
I would end with this this mic is the most versatile condenser mic out there right now. Rode ntusb vs apogee mic 96k sound test was a little project i was planing to do for some time. Mic is actually the default so if you have never changed it it should be set to mic already. Optical or firewire from mac to mini dac to powered speakers should give you an impressive setup for music or garage band. Apogee metarecorder app is a free download from the app store making recording, tagging and organizing audio in the field simple and efficient. The clarity and depth were especially apparent when we recorded with a 1962 gibson j45 acoustic guitar.
The mic 96k is a condenser microphone that improves on its previous incarnation by offering higher sample rates as well as a micstand adapter and both 30pin and lightning. Apogee mic 96k professional quality microphone for ipad, iphone, and mac. On the front of the spark digital, theres a small buttonknob called the control knob that will allow you to control various. Dec 15, 2012 the other dualconnection mic weve already mentioned, the apogee mic, is one of the spark digital s more obvious adversaries. While the sound quality doesnt match that of the the mic or spark digital, its a fraction of the price. The apogee mic is smaller and a bit more portable, but both would do the job well in a studio, and both connect to ios and mac. Using mic with an iphone plug your headphones into iphones headphone output plug mic into your iphone using the provided ios dock cable.
In the case of the iphone, which isnt supported by this adapter, you have far fewer choices and mic may be among the. Today zacuto and apogee announced this neat little kit, comprised of both the zacuto zgrip jr. As with the apogee offering, the spark can connect to either a mac or ios device. A quick video test with acoustic guitar and the apogee mic. Apogee metarecorder app is a free download from the app store making recording, tagging and. The clipmic digital delivers exceptional audio quality when paired with the iphone, ipad or ipod touch. Blue spark digital condenser microphone lightning version.
Apogee mic 96k is a professional microphone for ipad and iphone. I would look at the apogee mic, i was eyeing that for a while. Like all apogee products, mic is exclusively made for mac and ios devices. Mic is a studio quality microphone you can directly connect to your ipad, iphone, and mac. And they have manufactured the mic 96k for use with iphone, ipad, ipod touch and mac s. Apogee should make 2 mics one usb and one with14 inch connection. Blue spark digitalblues spark digital microphone is. Digital trends helps readers keep tabs on the fastpaced world of tech with. Spark digital introduction studio mic for ipadiphone. The sennheiser me2 omnidirectional capsule captures the sound source whilst screening out unwanted background noise and the highresolution apogee converter digitally transmits the sound via the lightning connector with exceptional clarity. Apogee mic 96k condenser microphone for apple ios devices. Apogee sennheiser clipmic digital microphone apple.
Apr 10, 20 connect the spark digital to your ipad, iphone or macpc. Apogee has rolled out an update to its mic professional microphone, a mobilecentric device for those who needed professionallevel audio recording on. Record electric guitar on ipad, iphone or mac with apogee jam. Apogee, which has been married with apple for several years, followed this trend by launching the jam last year, an interface to connect your electric guitar directly to your iphoneipad. Clipon microphone for mobile recording with ios devices. Apogee mic is a flexible mac and ios microphone macworld. How to record on iphone with apogee mic and voice memos. The awardwinning spark digital is the first studio microphone for your ipad, iphone and laptop. Apogee mic 96k is a digital microphone designed to deliver studio quality recording you can take anywhere. Record electric guitar on ipad, iphone or mac with apogee.
The blue spark digital is a studio microphone for ios, mac and pc, making it. Top 5 usb mics for ipad and iphone usb microphones. About the size of an iphone, mic makes it easy to capture your best take with incredible quality, anywhere your music takes you. Apple store recommends apogee duet or maudio for enhanced sound. Apogee cant be beaten in terms of sound quality, though its a little more expensive. Check the status indicator light on mic, it should be blue. Apogee s new mic 96k works with windows for usb recording 08. Most guitar players lust over that sizzling amp sound, and for good reason. Direct digital connection to ipod touch, iphone, ipad works with new iphone 5, ipad 4th generation, ipad mini. Apogee did not give me the answer i was looking for, but they said that the sound quality is equal. My other consideration is a blue spark digital which has zerolatency headphone out, but it seems too large and heavy. Apogee mic 96k rode podcaster blue microphones spark digital blue. One end goes into the usb microphone while the other into the lightning connector port. You can either use a plugnplay ios compatible microphone that directly plugs into your ipad or iphone with a lightning to usb cable.
Mic plus makes it easy to capture your best take with incredible quality, anywhere you go. Apogee mic plus for ipad, iphone, mac and windows usb cardioid microphone with mini tripod, mic stand adapter, and adapter cables included more info. Alternatively i could use a highend handheld recorder nagra sd, zoom, sony, but i assume the iphone 5 and apogee mic combo is probably much better yes. Inspired by the most revered and classic microphones in history, mic 96k is designed to sound amazing and be easy to use with your iphone, ipad, ipod.
The sennheiser me2 omnidirectional capsule captures the sound source while screening out unwanted background noise and the highresolution apogee converter digitally transmits the sound via the lightning connector with exceptional clarity. Record electric guitar on ipad, iphone or mac with apogee jam ahh, the electric guitar its arresting and classic sound has pervaded recorded music since its birth. In this video, sergio shows you how easy recording with an apogee mic and an iphone is. Perfect for any playing style and genre of music, jam lets you record, practice, and jam with the authentic sound and responsive feel of a classic tube amp. So if you have an iphone 6, 6s, 7, 8, x 10, or 11 all of these will work. Inspired by the most revered and classic microphones in history, mic 96k is designed to sound amazing and. While the microphone isnt as aesthetically wellsuited to handheld use as other mics weve looked at, if you put the appearance aside, it works and sounds fine. Inspired by the most revered and classic microphones in history, mic 96k is designed to sound amazing and be easy to use with your iphone or mac.
While most usb mics record digital audio at 16bit44. Compare the main features, specifications, prices and select the best model. Under the same conditions, the sound quality was higher on the duet in my opinion, but not by much. Are you looking to start a podcast or just need a great mic for your vocals or recording sessions. Apogee jam vs one ios discussion in recordinglive sound started by richpjr, apr 29, 20. Comparison of rode ntusb vs apogee mic 96k usb microphones. Apogee duet connecting microphones and instruments.
The shure mv88 digital microphone is a microphone that connects quickly to your iphone. Digital interface apogee 24 bit96 khz digital interface designed specifically for apple devices iphone, ipad or ipod touch provides exceptional audio performance. While apogee is known for great audio converters and software, blue is known for their great xlr and usb microphones. That makes it a good choice for such things as vocals and acoustic guitars, among other things. Having just a usb mic is not professional unless they make the converters better.
The recently launched rode nt usb and apogee mic 96k are some of the best ios condenser microphones in the market. The clipmic digital delivers exceptional audio quality when paired with the iphone, ipad, or ipod touch. Just over 6 feet long, one of these cables has a micro usb connector on one end that you jack into the companion port on the bottom of the mic. Jan 08, 2014 apogee has rolled out an update to its mic professional microphone, a mobilecentric device for those who needed professionallevel audio recording on their tablet or smartphone. Both plug into an iphone and can record while recording video right. Apogees portable trio has received an overhaul with higher sample rates, more accessories and dual iosmac compatibility. Now, the manufacturer comes back with the mic, a condenser microphone for ios and mac. Featuring the same handtuned cardioid condenser capsule found on our heralded spark studio mic, spark digital is perfect for vocals, podcasts, guitars, pianos, brass, woodwinds, drums, and just about anything else that you can throw onto the fire.
Apogee one is an allinone portable, usb audio interface that gives you everything you need to make professional recordings on the go. Mic studio quality usb condenser microphone apogee. Apogee mic is a professional usb microphone for recording acoustic guitar or vocals with. I even had it working with the voice memos app on an iphone 5s. Apogee mic how to record into your iphone and ipad. Apogee mic plus usb and ios microphone the apogee mic plus is a professional studioquality usb microphone you can connect to your ipad, iphone, ipod touch, mac or pc. Clipon microphone for mobile recording with ios devices iphone, ipad, ipod suitable for live speech, events, films. Apogee is a us company based in california, wellknown for producing quality products and especially their microphones.
Headset buddy debuts new products for recording professional quality audio on iphones. Blues new spark digital studio mic goes anywhere your ipad does. Lets take a look at the epic usb condenser mic battle. Connect the spark digital to your ipad, iphone or macpc. Inside of the box youll find a carrying pouch, a usb adapter, lightning adapter, sturdy microphone stand, and the spark digital. The apogee mic 96k features a diecast zinc body and steel mesh housing around the microphone capsule. Apogee mic 96k usb microphone for ipad, iphone and mac.
A forum user was hoping for ios functionality without using the apple ipad. Im recording on the iphone 6 plus with the apogee mic using the standard video software that came with the phone. Learn how portable recording microphones can help voice actors succeed. The metal enclosure which mic is housed in looks and feels solid in the hand and is light enough to easily pop into a bag with your tablet or phone. The other dualconnection mic weve already mentioned, the apogee mic, is one of the spark digitals more obvious adversaries.
Th best usb microphone you can get is the apogee microphone. The mics coming out of the blue microphones labs certainly set themselves apart from the crowd with their fresh and distinctive appearance. Jul 05, 2016 a quick video test with acoustic guitar and the apogee mic. Apogee mic how to record into your iphone and ipad audiomidi. One usb audio interfacemicrophone apogee electronics. Jam is designed to capture the true tone and warmth of electric guitars easily and with astonishing purity. Expanding on the professional and sound of blues spark xlr studio microphone, spark. Best external microphones for iphone video in 2020 imore. Apogee mic plus usb and ios lightning microphone, blemished. The shure mv88 is my top pick for an external iphone mic.
One vs duet i recently did a comparison between apogees one and duet. Spark digital is the worlds first studio condenser microphone to offer both usb and ipad iphone connectivity. Use mic 96k to record vocals, spoken word, acoustic guitar, piano, drums. Blue spark digital is the worlds early studio condenser microphone to. Mar 07, 2012 apogee mic how to record into your iphone and ipad. Apr 30, 2014 i even had it working with the voice memos app on an iphone 5s. May 07, 2014 setting up the spark digital is extremely simple. Apogee announces new iphone recording kit digital trends.
This is accomplished by connecting one of the compatible cables included with the microphone. Of course, spark digital can also be used as a handheld mic without any stand, although of course youll lose the stands noise isolation benefits. Blue microphones gives you everything you need to get it up and running in minutes. Comparison of apogee mic 96k vs ik multimedia irig mic studio usb microphones. Apogee sennheiser clipmic digital microphone apple uk. This specialization has so far meant drivers and software work seamlessly with apples. Apogees new mic 96k works with windows for usb recording 08. Apogee mic 96k professional quality microphone for ipad.
160 1373 1053 581 317 18 855 218 968 1365 1548 266 288 422 1544 114 134 1156 142 1558 1461 1459 923 589 45 403 1205 342 1210 84 1225 781 1094 659 1248 829 40 830 883 101 1455 364 261 188 1174