Mic Plus - Microphone Apogee - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	USB Condenser Microphone
Brand	Apogee
Model	Mic Plus
Compatibility	iOS, macOS, Windows
Audio Resolution	24-bit / 96 kHz
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Maximum Sound Pressure Level	125 dB SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	78 dB
Connectivity	USB (micro-USB), 3.5mm headphone output
Power	USB bus power (5V, 500 mA)
Dimensions (L x H x D)	67 x 155 x 48 mm
Weight	0.45 kg
Main Features	Digital recording, zero-latency direct monitoring, mix control
Controls	Gain, headphone volume, Blend button (input/output mix)
Care and Cleaning	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents.
Safety	Avoid moisture and shocks. Unplug during storms.
Spare Parts and Repairability	Contact Apogee customer service. No user-serviceable parts.
General Information	Class B digital device complies with Canadian and US standards.

Frequently Asked Questions - Mic Plus Apogee

How to connect the Mic Plus to my iPhone?

Use the included Lightning cable (or Lightning-to-USB adapter) to connect the microphone to your iPhone. Make sure the recording app accepts external audio.

Can I use the Mic Plus with a Windows PC?

Yes, the Mic Plus is compatible with Windows 7 or later. Plug it into a USB port and select it as the input/output device in audio settings.

How to adjust headphone volume?

Turn the headphone volume knob located on the side of the microphone. The LED indicator shows the output level.

What does the Blend button mean?

The Blend button allows you to mix the input signal (mic) and the device's audio playback. Press until the center LED lights up white for optimal balance.

How to know if the microphone is powered?

The microphone is powered via USB. A blue LED lights up when it is connected and recognized by the host device.

Does the Mic Plus work with GarageBand?

Yes, it is optimized for GarageBand on macOS and iOS. Select MiC Plus as the input and output device in audio preferences.

What is the maximum recording resolution?

The Mic Plus supports 24-bit, 96 kHz recording, offering professional audio quality.

Can I use a tripod with the Mic Plus?

Yes, the microphone comes with a desktop stand. You can also mount it on a standard microphone stand using the built-in threaded adapter.

How to clean the microphone?

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the grille and body. Avoid any liquid that could seep inside.

What to do if the sound is distorted?

Reduce the microphone gain or move away from the sound source. Make sure the input level in the app does not exceed 0 dB.

USER MANUAL Mic Plus Apogee

For iOS, macOS and Windows

Product Tour Apogee MiC+ Quick Start

Connections

In the box

Apogee MiC Plus
USB cable (Type C)
Desktop tripod
- USB cable (Type A)
- Microphone stand adapter
Lightning cable
- Quick start guide

iOS Apogee MiC+ Quick Start

1 Connect cable Connectez le cable Kabel anschlieBen Collegare il cavo Conecta el cable Ligue o cabo

2 MiC Plus light = Blue
Voyant lumineux de MiC Plus = Bleu
MiC Plus leuchtet = blau
Indicatore luminoso di MiC Plus = Blu
MiC Plus luz = Azul
MiC Plus luz = Azul

3 Connect headphones Branchez notre casque Kopfhorer anschlieBen Collegare le cuffie Conecta los auriculas Ligue os auscultadores

iOS Apogee MiC+ Quick Start

4 Open GarageBand (Free download from the App Store) Ouvrez GarageBand (disponible en téléchargement gratuite sur l'App Store) GarageBand öffnen (kostenfreier Download aus dem Mac App Store) Avviare GarageBand (scaricabile gratuiteamente dall'App Store) Abre GarageBand (Descargalo gratis desde la App store) Abra a GarageBand (Download Gratis o partir da App Store)

5 MiC Plus light = Green Voyant lumineux de MiC Plus = Vert MiC Plus leuchtet Grun Indicatore luminoso di MiC Plus = Verde MiC Plus luz = Verde MiC Plus luz = Verde

6 Start new project/song
Démarrez un nouveau projet/morceau
Neues Projekt/Song erstellen
Creare un nuovo progetto/brano
Abre un nuovo proyecto/canción
Iniciar novo projet/música

iOS Apogee MiC+ Quick Start

7 Swipe through tracks selection and choose Audio Recorder Rendez-vous au niveau de la sélection des pistes et choisissez Audio Recorder Durch die Track-Ausb Wahl blättern und Audio-Recorder auswahlen Scorrere le traccé disponible e selezionare Audio Recorder Navega por la selección de pistas y elige Audio Recorder Deslize atraves da seleção de faixas e escolha o Gravador de Áudio

8 Choose "Cancel" when "Audio Device Connected" prompt appears Choisissez "Annuler" lorsque le message "Péripérique Audio Connecté" apparait Wenn die Meldung „Audio Device Connected" erscheint, „Cancel" wahren Alla compras del messaggio "Dispositivo Audio Collegato" selezionare "Cancella" Elige "Cancelar" cuando el mensaje "Audio Device Connected" aparezca Escolha "Cancelar" quando aparecer o avis "Dispositivo de Áudio Ligado"

9 Press blend button until center LED is lit white
Appuyez sur le bouton de melange jusqu'à ce que levoyant centrale soit allumé en blanc
Blend-Taste drucken, bis die mittlere LED weiß leuchtet
Premere il pulsante Blend fino a quando il LED diventa di colore bianco
Presiona el botón blend hasta que el LED esté blanco
Prima no botão de mistura até ao LED central estar illumínado a branco

iOS Apogee MiC+ Quick Start

10 Set record level Fixez le niveau d'enregistrement Aufnahmepegel einstellen Impostare il livello di registrazione Ajusta el nivel de grabacion Defina o nivel de gravacao

11 Record
Enregistrez
Aufnahme starten
Iniziare la registrazione
Graba
Gravar

See the User's Guide for setup with other recording software: www.apogeedigital.com/support

macOS Apogee MiC+ Quick Start

1 Connect cable Connectez le cable Kabel anschlieBen Collegare il cavo Conecta el cable Ligue o cabo

2 MiC Plus light = Blue
Voyant lumineux de MiC Plus = Bleu
MiC Plus leuchtet = blau
Indicatore luminoso di MiC Plus = Blu
MiC Plus luz = Azul
MiC Plus luz = Azul

3 Connect headphones Branchez notre casque Kopfhorer anschlieBen Collegare le cuffe Conecta los auriculas Ligue os auscultadores

macOS Apogee MiC+ Quick Start

4 Go to System Preferences
Aller aux Préférences Système
Systemeinstellungen öffnen
Aprière Préferenze di Sistema
Ve a System Préférences
Vá a Favoréncias do Sistema

5 Select MiC Plus under the Output Tab
Sélectionnez MiC Plus sous l'onglet Sortie
MiC Plus im Reiter Ausgabe auswahlen
Nel menu Suono,blickare la tabella Uscita e selezionare MiC Plus
Selección MiC Plus bajo la tabulación Output
Selezione o MiC Plus sob o Separador de Saía

6 Open GarageBand (Free download from the Mac App Store) Ouvrez GarageBand (disponible en téléchargement gratuite sur l'App Store) GarageBand öffnen (kostenfreiier Download aus dem Mac App Store) Avviare GarageBand (scaricabile gratuiteamente dall'App Store) Abre GarageBand (Descargalo gratis desde la App store) Abra a GarageBand (Download gratuite a partir da App Store)

macOS Apogee MiC+ Quick Start

7 Start new project/song (Click the details arrow, select MiC Plus as Input and Output Device)

See the User's Guide for setup with other recording software: www.apogeadigital.com/support

Windows Apogee MiC+ Quick Start

1 Connect cable Connectez le cable Kabel anschlieBen Collegare il cavo Conecta el cable Ligue o cabo

2 MiC Plus light = Blue
Voyant lumineux de MiC Plus = Bleu
MiC Plus leuchtet = blau
Indicatore luminoso di MiC Plus = Blu
MiC Plus luz = Azul
MiC Plus luz = Azul

3 Connect headphones Branchez notre casque Kopfhorer anschlieBen Collegare le cuffie Conecta los auriculas Ligue os auscultadores

Windows Apogee MiC+ Quick Start

4 Open Sound Control Panel and set Playback to MiC Plus Ouvrez le Panneau de Configuration Son et selectionnez MiC Plus comme periphérique de lecture Kontrollfeld Sound öffnen und MiC Plus für die Wiedergabe auswahlen Aprire il pannello di controllo Audio e impostare MiC Plus come dispositivo di riproduzione Abre el Sound Control Panel y selecciona Playback en MiC Plus Abra o Paine de Controlo de Som e defina Reproduzir para o MiC Plus

5 Click on Properties for Playback, Select the Advanced Tab, set sample rate to 96k
Cliquez sur le bouton Propriétés pour la Lecture, Sélectionnez l'onglet Statistiques avances, fixez le taux d'échantillonnage à 96 kHz
Eigenschaften für die Wiedergabe anklichen und die Samplingrate im Reiter Erweitert auf 96 kHz einstellen
Cliccare il pulsante Proprietà del menu Riproduzione, selezionare la tabella Avanzate, e impostare la frequenza di campionamento su 96k
Haz click en Properties for Playback, SeLECTIONA Advanced Tab, y ajusta la Frequencia de muestreo a 96k
Clique em Propriedades para Reproduzir, Selezione o Separador Avanziado e defina a taxa de amostragem para 96k
6 Click on Recording Tab, Select MiC Plus Cliquez sur I'onglet Enregistrement, Sélectionnez MiC Plus Reiter Aufnahme anklichen und MiC Plus auswahlen Selezionare la tabella Registrazione e selezionare MiC Plus Haz click en Recording Tab, SeLECTIONA MiC Plus Clique no Separador de Gravacao,Selezione o MiC Plus

Windows Apogee MiC+ Quick Start

7 Click on Properties for Recording, Select the Advanced Tab, set sample rate to 96k

See the User's Guide for setup with other recording software: www.apogeadigital.com/support

Declarations of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Apogee Electronics Corporation compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Rating: 3.3-5V 100mA USB 2.0

Industry Canada Notice

Declaration of Conformity - CE

Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the product, MiC Plus, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:

(EN50081-1/EN55022; 1995) and (EN50082-1/IEC 801-2, 3, 4; 1992)

following the provisions of: (73/23/EEC - Low Voltage Directive) and (89/336/EEC - EMC Directive)

Declaration of Conformity - CE

Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the product, MiC Plus, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:

(EN50081-1/EN55022; 1995) and (EN50082-1/IEC 801-2, 3, 4; 1992) following the provisions of: (73/23/EEC - Low Voltage Directive) and (89/336/EEC - EMC Directive)

Declaration of Conformity - Japan Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that MiC Plus, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the VCCI Class A standard.

Declaration of Conformity - Australia Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the MiC Plus is in material conformity with AN/NZS standard requirements.

"Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.

Registration Information

Be sure to register your MiC Plus by completing the on-line registration form at our Web site: www.apogeadigital.com/register

The benefits of registering include access to free, expert technical support by email or phone, important email notifications regarding new features and important updates, and new Apogee product notifications before they're announced to the public.

Please address any inquiries to your dealer or directly to Apogee at:

APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

1715 Berkeley St Santa Monica,CA 90404, USA

TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

Web site:

www.apogeadigital.com

Knowledgebase:

www.apogeadigital.com/knowledgebase

Support:

www.apogeadigital.com/support

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