Apogee Electronics HypeMiC USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Built-In Analog Compressor

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 a professional sound thanks to its studio-quality analogue and digital components. It’s also exceedingly easy to use: its cardioid polar pattern helps you sound great, even in an untreated room, and the mic itself requires no external drivers to operate; simply plug it into your Mac, Windows, or iOS device, open up your favourite recording software, and you’ll be ready to record.

This microphone provides a thoroughly professional sound on both the analogue and digital fronts. To do this, the HypeMiC utilises both a built-in preamp and an analogue 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 handled by Apogee, one of the foremost companies in the digital-audio world. The HypeMiC ships with a pop filter, tabletop tripod stand, mic-stand adapter, carrying case, USB cables, and a Lightning cable.

Key Features:
Built-In Studio-Quality Features
The mic offers an integrated microphone preamp and a built-in analogue compressor with three selectable presets, each optimised 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.

Fits Your Setup
Geared towards podcasters, singers, musicians, or anyone else seeking a stellar sound with minimal setup, the HypeMiC works with Macs, PCs, and iOS devices, giving you a consistently great sound every time.

Cardioid Polar Pattern for the Untreated Room
The microphone makes use of a directional cardioid polar pattern to minimise 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
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.

Simple Controls
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 multicolour LEDs to indicate status, input level, compression, and Blend mode.

Professional Audio Capture
This USB mic boasts a 96 kHz / 24-bit convertor, 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.

No Configuration Required
Class compliant design means all you have to do is plug the mic into your computer or iOS device—no pesky driver downloads are required. The mic is bus powered from your computer or iOS device.

Included Hardware
The HypeMiC includes with a pop filter, tabletop tripod stand, mic-stand adapter, carrying case, USB cables, and a Lightning cable, so you can get it up and running out of the box with any computer or iOS setup.

Specifications
Microphone
Form Factor Desktop / Stand/Boom Mount
Sound Field Mono
Operating Principle Pressure Gradient
Capsule Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Orientation Side Address
Circuitry Solid-State
Pad None
High-Pass Filter None
Gain Adjustment 46 dB
Indicators Multi-Segment LED (Clip, Compression, Signal Level, Status)
On-Board Controls Gain, Headphone Volume, Mic Mute
Performance
Maximum SPL 130 dB SPL
Sensitivity -36 dBFS at 1 kHz
Equivalent Noise Level -108 dBFS A-Weighted
Connectivity
Output Connectors (Digital) 1 x Micro-USB
Headphone Connector 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm
Digital Audio
A/D Conversion 24-Bit
Sample Rate 96 kHz
Operating System Support Windows, iOS, macOS/OS X
RAM Requirement 2 GB Minimum
4 GB Minimum
Available Port USB (Interface Unspecified), Lightning
Power
Bus Power USB / Lightning
Operating Voltage Not Specified by Manufacturer
Physical
Mounting Mic Clip, Tabletop (Included)
Dimensions ø: 1.5 x L: 4.88″ / ø: 3.8 x L: 12.4 cm
Weight 0.45 lb / 0.2 kg