Apogee Electronics HypeMiC USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Built-In Analog Compressor.
Key Features:
- Podcasting, Music, Voiceovers, and More;
- For Mac, Windows, and iOS Devices;
- Built-In Analog Compressor and Preamp;
- 3.5mm Headphone Output for Monitoring;
- Cardioid Pattern Minimizes Room Tone;
- Gain, Mute, and 3 Compression Settings;
- Professional 96 kHz / 24-Bit Audio;
- Powered from Mac, PC, or iOS Devices;
- Includes Pop Filter, Tripod, and Case;
- Includes USB and Lightning Cables.
Professional podcasters, singers, and voiceover artists take notice—the Apogee Electronics HypeMiC is a studio-quality microphone in a USB form-factor, one that provides professional sound thanks to its studio-quality analog and digital components. Exceedingly easy to use, its cardioid polar pattern helps you sound great even in an untreated room, and requires no external drivers to operate. Simply plug it into your Mac, Windows, or iOS device, open up your favorite recording software, and you'll be ready to record.
This microphone provides a professional sound on both the analog and digital fronts. To do this, the HypeMiC utilizes both a built-in preamp and an analog compressor to ensure a record-ready sound for the live-streaming age. The HypeMiC can handle sample rates and resolutions up to 96 kHz / 24-bit with A/D conversion. The HypeMiC ships with a pop filter, tabletop tripod stand, mic-stand adapter, carrying case, USB cables, and a Lightning cable.
Built-In Analog Compression for Vocals and Instruments
The mic offers an integrated microphone preamp and a built-in analog compressor with three selectable presets, each optimized for applications such as music production, live streaming, and broadcast. These features are a boon for live-streaming, so you can sound polished as you create content on the spot. The mic's varying compression levels bring a smoothness and warmth to instrument recording, providing greater clarity and detail when recording loud acoustic instruments from drums to horns to choirs.
Cardioid Polar Pattern for the Untreated Room
The microphone makes use of a directional cardioid polar pattern to minimize off-axis sound. This polar pattern naturally, yet effectively tamps down room tone and focuses the audio capture on what's directly in front of the mic. Depending on your particular room, you may still need a little room treatment or some noise-reduction software, to address issues such as your computer's hum or your air conditioner; but the chances of that are markedly lower with a cardioid polar pattern.
Built-In Zero-Latency Monitoring. Simple Controls
Professional Audio Capture
Monitor your levels with headphones plugged directly into the mic's 3.5mm connection, and use the Blend function for zero-latency monitoring with your processed tracks. On the control side, it offers a prominent gain knob for easy adjustments, and a handy push-to-mute button as well. The mic also offers multicolor LEDs to indicate status, input level, compression, and Blend mode.
Professional Audio CaptureThis USB mic boasts a 96 kHz / 24-bit converter, one made by one of the best hardware DSP companies in the business. You'll be able to record audio with the same specifications as a professional recording studio.
In the Box:
- Apogee Electronics HypeMiC USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Built-In Analog Compressor;
- USB Micro-B to Lightning Cable;
- USB Micro-B to USB-A Cable;
- USB Micro-B to USB-C Cable;
- Tabletop Tripod;
- Mic Stand Adapter;
- Pop Filter;
- Carrying Case;
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty;
- User manual.
