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Contents
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Introduction
Package Contents
MiC Features
System Requirements
Using the Tripod
Using MiC with an iPad
Using MiC with an iPhone or iPod touch
Using MiC with a Mac
Recording Techniques
Registration and Warranty Information
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing MiC by Apogee.
MiC is an amazing microphone built by an award winning engineering team that is
driven by a passion for the best sound quality possible. We hope you love this product!
Register your MiC*:
www.apogeedigital.com/register
*With your registration you will receive free Apogee Technical Support from a live
operator 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 or rocking out in your garage,
quality, ease of use and affordability make Apogee ideal for anyone creating
music on iPad or Mac.
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Package Contents
Dock Port Connector Cable
Tripod
MiC
USB Cable
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MiC Features
Status Indicator Light - - - - - - - - - - • Blue - Connected to hardware device, but not working
with audio software
- - - Gain Control Knob
e Dim Green - Working with audio software, no audio level
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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
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- - Tripod
System Requirements
iOS:
Devices: iPad, iPad2, iPhone 4 and iPod touch
iOS version: 4.3 and later
Connection: Dock connector port {no 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
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Using the Tripod
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Screw the Tripod into the threaded hole on the back of MiC.
f) Tighten the locking nut on the Tripod to create a tight fit.
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Loosen the wing nut on the back of the Tripod and move MiC
into the desired position.
Tighten the wing nut to lock
M iC in place.
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Using MiC with an iPad
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Plug MiC into your iPad using the provided iOS Dock Connector Cable.
f.) Check the status light on MiC, it should be Blue.
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Start up GarageBand and choose New Song.
MiC's status light should turn to Green.
Choose Audio Recorder.
E) To hear your track, turn Monitor ON by clicking this icon
and following instructions.
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Plug your headphones into iPad's headphone output
or just listen through iPad's built-in speakers.
G Click the Record button
and you are recording with MiC!
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Using MiC with an iPhone or iPod touch
0 Plug MiC into your iPhone or iPod touch using the provided iOS Dock Cable.
fJ Check the status light on MiC, it should be Blue.
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Start up Voice Memos application.*
MiC's status light should turn to Green.
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Check your input level on the Status Indicator Light
and adjust accordingly.
Click the Record button and you are recording with MiC!
*Pie,ase see www.apogeedigital.com for other compatible software
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Using MiC with a Mac
0 Plug MiC into your Mac using the provided USB cable.
fl Check the status light on MiC, it should be Blue.
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Open GarageBand and select New Project> Voice.
Name and save your project.
Go to GarageBand > Preferences >Audio/MIDI
and select MiC for Audio Input.
MiC's status light should now turn Green.
Check your input level on the Status Indicator Light
and adjust accordingly.
Select the track you want to record on and click the Record button.
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Recording Techniques
Vocals
Place MiC directly in front of the singer about 6 to 24 inches away with the
front of MiC pointed towards the singer. The closer the singer is to MiC, the
more low end or bass it will pick up. MiC has a polar pattern that is cardioid,
which means that it will be most effective recording sounds that are directly
in front 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 recording vocals with MiC.
This will shield the microphone capsule from sudden bursts of air,
minimizing popping and distortion.
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Acoustic Guitar
Place MiC about 6-12 inches away from the sound hole, with the front of MiC
pointed at the 12th fret. If you want to capture more low frequencies, move
MiC toward the sound hole. If you want to capture more high-end or remove
unwanted boominess, move MiC toward the tuners. When experimen ting
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 instrumen t, 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 techniques and sound samples visit:
www.apo geedigita l.com
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Registration and Warranty Information
Be sure to register your MiC by completing the on-line registration form at our Web site:
www.a pogeed ig ita I. com/register
The benefits of registering include access to free, expert technical support by email, live chat or phone,
important email notifications about new features and important updates, and notification by email about new
Apogee products before they are 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: (31 O) 584-9394, FAX: (31 0) 584-9385
email: [email protected]
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 date of sale to the
purchaser. Units returned for warranty repair to Apogee or an authorized Apogee warranty repair facility
will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer's option, free of charge.
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ALL UNITS RETURNED TO APOGEE OR AN AUTHORIZED APOGEE REPAIR FACILITY MUST BE
PREPAID, INSURED AND PROPERLY PACKAGED, PREFERABLY IN THEIR ORIGINAL BOX.
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 to be the result of abuse, neglect, alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized
personnel. The warranties set forth above are in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and Apogee
specifically disclaims any and all implied 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 or limitation of implied warranties or liability for
incidental or consequential damage, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Service Information
MiC contains no user-serviceable components; refer to qualified service personnel for repair or upgrade.
Your warranty will be voided if you tamper with the internal components. If you have any questions with
regard to the above, please contact Apogee.
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In the event your MiC needs to be upgraded or repaired, it is necessary to contact Apogee prior to shipping,
and a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number will be assigned. This number will serve as a reference
for you and helps facilitate and expedite the return process. Apogee requires that shipments be pre-paid
and insured -unless otherwise authorized in advance.
IMPORTANT: ANY SHIPMENT THAT IS NOT PRE-PAID OR IS SENT WITHOUT AN RMA NUMBER WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
No part of the software and its related documentation may be copied, transferred, or modified. You may not
modify, adapt, translate, lease, distribute, resell for profit or create derivative works based 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 commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to take whatever
measures necessary to correct the interference at his own expense.
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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 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 Corporation hereby declares that the product, MiC, 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)
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Declarations of Conformity continued
Declaration of Conformity- CE
Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the product, MiC, to which this declaration relates,
is in material conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:
(EN50081-1 /ENSS022; 1995) and (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 in material conformity with AN/NZS
standard requirements.
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For FAQs and more MiC 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: [email protected]
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Available MiC Accessories
MiC Carrying Case
Additional Cables
.5 and 3 meter Lightning iOS Cables
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Warranty Information
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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 date of sale to the purchaser from an
authorized Apogee dealer (proof of purchase in the form of a receipt may be
required). Units returned for warranty repair to Apogee or an authorized Apogee
warranty repair facility will be repaired or replaced with a functional equivalent
product that is new or refurbished at the manufacturer's option, free of charge.
Please note this guarantee may be subject to other conditions as dictated by
the customer's legal warranty rights under the applicable national 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 to be the result of abuse, neglect, alteration
or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel. 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.
Warranty details are subject to change. For the latest warranty information please
visit www.apogeedigital.com.
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