Apogee MiC, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...MiC QuickStart Guide ...

Page 2: ...ckage Contents 3 MiC Features 4 System Requirements 5 Using the Tripod 6 Using MiC with an iPad 7 Using MiC with an iPhone or iPod touch 8 Using MiC with a Mac 9 10 Recording Techniques 11 14 Registration and Warranty Information ...

Page 3: ...perator and automatic product update notifications About Apogee Since 1985 Apogee Electronics has been a leader in professional digital audio Apogee products are used in some of the most prestigious recording studios around the world If you haven t seen Apogee gear you ve heard it on countless GRAMMY and OSCAR winning recordings Whether you re working in a professional studio recording on the road...

Page 4: ...Package Contents Dock Port Connector Cable Tripod MiC USB Cable MiC QuickStart Guide II ...

Page 5: ...g with audio software e Dim Green Working with audio software no audio level e Bright Greer Audio level is present Orange Approaching maximum input level e Red Input overload adjust the gain using the Gain Control Knob on the side of MiC II MiC QuickStart Guide Gain Control Knob Tripod ...

Page 6: ...o batteries required Software Made for GarageBand Mac OS Computer Mac with an Intel processor Memory 1 GB minimum of installed RAM 2GB recommended OS version 10 6 4 or later including 10 7 Lion Connection USB 2 0 Full Speed Software GarageBand Logic Pro MainStage or any Core Audio compatible application MiC QuickStart Guide B ...

Page 7: ...the back of MiC f Tighten the locking nut on the Tripod to create a tight fit e Loosen the wing nut on the back of the Tripod and move MiC into the desired position 0 Tighten the wing nut to lock MiC in place II MiC QuickStart Guide wing nut_ 5 c n I t ____ 0 _ V ...

Page 8: ...rageBand and choose New Song MiC s status light should turn to Green 0 Choose Audio Recorder E To hear your track turn Monitor ON by clicking this icon and following instructions 0 Plug your headphones into iPad s headphone output orjust listen through iPad s built in speakers G Click the Record button and you are recording with MiC MiC QuickStart Guide II ...

Page 9: ...atus light on MiC it should be Blue 9 Start up Voice Memos application MiC s status light should turn to Green 0 Check your input level on the Status Indicator Light and adjust accordingly 0 Click the Record button and you are recording with MiC Pie ase see www apogeedigital com for other compatible software B MiC QuickStart Guide ...

Page 10: ...d and select New Project Voice Name and save your project 0 Go to GarageBand Preferences Audio MIDI and select MiC for Audio Input 0 MiC s status light should now turn Green G Check your input level on the Status Indicator Light and adjust accordingly Q Select the track you want to record on and click the Record button MiC QuickStart Guide II ...

Page 11: ...ont of MiC and increasingly less on the sides Be sure to check your levels on the Status Indicator Light The best way to do this is to sing the loudest passage you will be recording and adjust the gain so the Status Indicator Light is Green and not Red lf the light becomes red when recording the input is too hot and the recording will be distorted We highly recommend using a pop filter when record...

Page 12: ...anted boominess move MiC toward the tuners When experimenting with placement make sure the front of MiC is always pointed toward the source of the sound you are recording Optimal placement of MiC will depend on the instrument performance and what type of sound you are looking to capture It s best to move MiC around and listen to the sound to determine the best placement For more recording techniqu...

Page 13: ...lic Please address any inquiries to your dealer or directly to Apogee at APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 1715 Berkeley St Santa Monica CA 90404 USA TEL 31 O 584 9394 FAX 31 0 584 9385 email support apogeedigital com APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants this product to be free of defects in material and manufacture under normal use for a period of 12 months The term of this warranty begins on the...

Page 14: ...warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose The buyer acknowledges and agrees that in no event shall the company be held liable for any special indirect incidental or consequential damages or for injury loss or damage sustained by any person or property that may result from this product failing to operate correctly at any time USA Some states do not allow for the exclusion o...

Page 15: ...d on the software and its related documentation or any part thereof without prior written consent from Apogee Electronics Corporation U S A Warnings FCC warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a...

Page 16: ...ce could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Rating 3 3 5V 1OOmA USB 2 0 Industry Canada Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de Ia classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material brouilleur du Canada Declaration of Conformity CE Apogee Electronics Corporatio...

Page 17: ...nd ENS0082 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 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 is i...

Page 18: ...support information please visit the Apogee Website http support apogeedigital com Apogee Electronics Corporation 1715 Berkeley St Santa Monica CA 90404 U S A 1 31 0 584 9394 email support apogeedigital com P 1 J 1G 005 0 160 1 ...

Page 19: ...s available for the Apogee MiC store apogeedigital com Available MiC Accessories MiC Carrying Case A APOGEE PN 7010 0071 0160 Rev 2 0 Additional Cables 5 and 3 meter Lightning iOS Cables 5 and 3 meter 30 pln iOS Cables 3 Meter USB Cable Customers outside the USA can purchase the MiC and accessories from local distributors ...

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Page 21: ...APOGEE Warranty Information ...

Page 22: ...al legislation governing the sale of consumer goods Apogee reserves the right to change or improve design at any time without prior notification Design changes are not implemented retroactively and the incorporation of design changes into future units does not imply the availability of an upgrade to existing units This warranty is void if Apogee determines in its sole business judgment the defect ...

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