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Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -10 11 - 14 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.
Package Contents Dock Port Connector Cable Tripod MiC USB Cable MiC QuickS tart Guide II
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 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 QuickS tart Guide - - 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.
Using the Tripod 0 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. e 0 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. {!5 ---------·-- -~c n - wing nut_, __ __...- -·- t 0 /~_/ .
Using MiC with an iPad 0 Plug MiC into your iPad using the provided iOS Dock Connector Cable. f.) Check the status light on MiC, it should be Blue. e 0 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. 0 Plug your headphones into iPad's headphone output or just listen through iPad's built-in speakers.
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. 9 Start up Voice Memos application.* MiC's status light should turn to Green. 0 0 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.
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. e 0 0 G) Q 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.
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.
Recording Techniques continue d 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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APOGEE Warranty Information
EN 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).
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