The Apogee Electronics MiC Plus USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone is a high-quality microphone designed for professional audio recording on-the-go. The MiC Plus features a high-quality cardioid condenser microphone capsule, which offers superior sensitivity and clarity compared to dynamic microphones. Condenser microphones are ideal for capturing vocals, instruments, and other audio sources with rich detail and accuracy, making them suitable for studio recording, podcasting, voiceovers, and more. The microphone features a cardioid pickup pattern, which focuses on capturing sound from the front while minimizing pickup from the sides and rear. This directional pattern is ideal for isolating the desired sound source and reducing background noise, resulting in clear and focused recordings with excellent sound quality. The MiC Plus features a USB connection, allowing for direct plug-and-play connectivity to computers, laptops, tablets, and other USB-enabled devices. This eliminates the need for additional audio interfaces or adapters, making it easy to start recording high-quality audio with minimal setup. The microphone utilizes Apogee's PureDIGITAL connection technology, which ensures pristine audio quality and low-latency performance. The PureDIGITAL connection bypasses analog circuits and converts the microphone signal directly to digital, preserving the integrity of the audio signal from capture to playback. The MiC Plus supports high-resolution audio recording with a sample rate of up to 24-bit/96kHz, ensuring accurate and detailed sound reproduction. This high-resolution recording capability allows users to capture audio with exceptional clarity and fidelity, suitable for professional audio production and mastering. The microphone features a built-in headphone output with blend functionality, allowing for real-time monitoring of audio during recording. Users can adjust the balance between the microphone signal and playback audio, ensuring accurate monitoring and low-latency performance for professional recording sessions. The MiC Plus boasts a compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable and suitable for on-the-go recording sessions. Whether recording at home, in the studio, or on location, the microphone is easy to transport and set up, ensuring that you can capture high-quality audio wherever you go. The microphone features a multifunction control knob for adjusting input gain, headphone volume, and mute functionality. The control knob provides tactile feedback and intuitive operation, allowing users to fine-tune settings with precision and ease.The MiC Plus is suitable for a wide range of audio applications, including vocal recording, instrument miking, podcasting, voiceovers, field recording, and more. Whether recording music, podcasts, interviews, or voiceovers, the microphone delivers reliable performance and excellent sound quality.