Apogee MiC Plus User Manual

Увод

The Apogee MiC Plus is a studio-quality USB microphone designed for pristine sound capture. It features a cardioid condenser mic capsule, a built-in mic pre-amp, and a zero-latency headphone output, making it ideal for recording vocals, podcasts, and instruments on various platforms including macOS, iOS, and Windows.

Figure 1: Apogee MiC Plus with included desktop tripod.

Шта је у кутији

• Apogee MiC Plus Microphone
• Lightning iOS cable
• УСБ-Ц кабл
• УСБ-А кабл
• Стони статив
• Клип за микрофон

Figure 2: Contents of the Apogee MiC Plus package.

Сетуп

Повезивање са вашим уређајем

1. Изаберите прави кабл: Select the appropriate cable for your device. Use the Lightning cable for iOS devices, and either the USB-C or USB-A cable for computers (macOS or Windows).
2. Connect the MiC Plus: Plug the micro-USB end of the chosen cable into the MiC Plus.
3. Повежите се са уређајем: Plug the other end of the cable into your computer or iOS device.
4. Укључено: The MiC Plus is bus-powered and will power on automatically when connected. The status LED will illuminate.

Figure 3: MiC Plus connected to a laptop for recording.

Мониторинг слушалица

The MiC Plus features a powerful headphone output with a blend feature for zero-latency monitoring. This allows you to hear your input signal directly without any delay, which is crucial for accurate recording.

1. Повежите слушалице: Plug your headphones into the 3.5mm headphone jack on the MiC Plus.
2. Adjust Blend: Use the control knob on the MiC Plus to adjust the blend between your input signal (microphone) and playback from your device. This ensures you can monitor your performance clearly.

Figure 4: Close-up of the MiC Plus ports, including the headphone jack.

Operating the MiC Plus

Гаин Цонтрол

The MiC Plus features 46dB of mic preamp gain, digitally controlled for greater precision. This allows you to set the optimal input level for your recordings.

• Подешавање појачања: Use the control knob on the MiC Plus to increase or decrease the microphone's input gain. Monitor the input levels in your recording software to avoid clipping (distortion).
• Функција искључивања звука: To mute the microphone, press the control knob in. The status LED will change to indicate mute status.

Figure 5: The control knob on the MiC Plus for gain adjustment and muting.

Recording with "First Take" Application

"First Take" is a free podcast recording application that allows you to connect up to 4 different Apogee mics to a single computer or USB Hub. It simplifies the podcast recording process.

1. Install First Take: Download and install the "First Take" application on your compatible computer.
2. Повежите микрофоне: Connect your Apogee MiC Plus (and up to three other compatible Apogee mics) to your computer or a USB hub.
3. Launch First Take: Open the application. It will automatically detect connected Apogee microphones.
4. Подесите нивое: Use the individual faders within the "First Take" interface to set the recording levels for each microphone.
5. Започни снимање: Click the "REC" button to begin your podcast recording.
6. Приступ снимцима: Your recordings will be saved and can be accessed directly from within the "First Take" application.

Figure 6: Multiple MiC Plus units used for a podcast recording session.

Одржавање

• Чишћење: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior of the MiC Plus. Do not use liquid cleaners or solvents.
• Складиштење: When not in use, store the MiC Plus in a protective case or bag to prevent dust and damage.
• Нега каблова: Пажљиво рукујте кабловима. Избегавајте оштре кривине или прегибе који могу оштетити унутрашње ожичење.

Решавање проблема

Спецификације

• Назив модела: Apogee MiC Plus
• Бренд: Апогее
• Тип микрофона: Кардиоидни кондензатор
• Поларни узорак: Једносмерно
• Технологија повезивања: УСБ
• Хардверски интерфејс: УСБ 2.0
• Аудио осетљивост: 94 дБ
• Однос сигнала и шума: 46 дБ
• Фреквенцијски одзив: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Дубина битова/С.ampле Рате: До 24-бита/96kHz
• Извор напајања: Напаја се са УСБ сабирнице
• Компатибилни уређаји: Smartphone, Tablet, macOS (OS X 10.9 or later), Windows (Windows 10)
• Тежина артикла: 1 фунти (приближно 0.45 кг)
• Димензије производа (Д к Ш к В): 5.02 x 2.13 x 7.8 инча (приближно 12.75 x 5.41 x 19.81 цм)
• Произвођач: Апогее Елецтроницс Цорп.
• УПЦ: 805676302034

Гаранција и подршка

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