Apogee Podcast Kit: Four USB Mics on One Computer (2026)
The Apogee Podcast Kit with MiC Plus microphones is $1299 CAD. It is aimed at new podcasters, educators, interview teams, and creators who need four people on separate microphones without building a traditional recording rig. Its job is simple: put four USB mics and one computer together for clean group recordings.
Verdict
Rating: 4 out of 5. The MiC Plus Podcast Kit is a smart buy for Mac-based four-person podcasts that need separate microphones, headphone monitoring, and a portable setup without an interface or DAW session to manage. The $1299 CAD price is fair once you account for four individual USB mics, cables, a hub, case, and recording software. Skip it if you need Windows support for four-mic recording, want multiple guests in a noisy untreated room, or need compression printed into every recording.
What's in the Box & Build Quality
Apogee includes four MiC Plus USB microphones, a USB hub, 10 ft cables, a travel case, and a download for First Take recording software. That is the practical appeal here. You are not piecing together four mismatched mics, an interface, and a pile of adapters before the first episode.
Each MiC Plus is compact enough to pack easily, measuring 124 x 38 x 38 mm and weighing 0.20 kg. The travel case keeps the full system together for remote interviews, conference coverage, classroom recording, or a podcast that moves between locations. Long cables give four speakers enough room to sit around a table instead of crowding one laptop.
Sound & Performance
The MiC Plus version is built around a clean, uncompressed recording path. That matters if you already edit in a DAW or podcast editor and prefer to control compression, EQ, de-essing, and loudness after recording. You get four matching cardioid condenser microphones, so each speaker has the same basic capture chain instead of one host sounding polished while three guests sound like an afterthought.
For a roundtable show, each person gets their own microphone and their own headphone output. The Blend control has three positions: direct microphone, an even mic and playback mix, and full playback. That gives each speaker zero-latency monitoring without the distracting delay that can make people slow down or talk over one another. It is especially useful for remote guests, scripted shows, and interviews where you need to hear computer playback alongside live voices.
First Take is the key part of the four-mic workflow. On macOS, it records up to four Apogee USB microphones at once and saves 48 kHz, 24-bit Broadcast Wave files. It also automates audio leveling, stereo output, and file management. That makes this kit much less intimidating than a conventional interface setup for a first-time team. First Take also accepts the ClipMic Digital II.
The compromise is platform flexibility. The MiC Plus microphones work individually with Mac, Windows 10, and iOS, but the four-microphone First Take setup is a Mac workflow. Windows users can still use a MiC Plus for solo recording, but should not buy this bundle expecting the same four-mic software setup.
The $1799 CAD HypeMiC Podcast Kit is for producers and professional creators who want more controlled levels on the way in. Its four HypeMiCs add analog compression with three button-selected settings, which can help keep voice-over, streaming, and remote-work speech more even before editing. The $500 CAD jump buys compression across all four microphones. For a casual panel show, the MiC Plus kit is better value. For a client-facing production where fast turnaround matters, the HypeMiC kit has a clear reason to exist.
Features & Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Microphones included | 4 x Apogee MiC Plus |
| Microphone type | Cardioid condenser |
| Recording resolution | Up to 24-bit/96 kHz |
| Maximum preamp gain | 46 dB per microphone |
| Monitoring | Headphone output with three-step Blend control |
| Computer connection | USB hub connects all four microphones to one computer |
| First Take recording format | 48 kHz, 24-bit Broadcast Wave files |
| First Take compatibility | macOS only, records up to four Apogee USB microphones at once |
Apogee recommends a USB 3 hub or powered USB 2 hub when connecting several microphones. The included hub is central to the kit's setup, since it is the connection point that brings all four microphones to your computer. Each microphone can also work alone for a solo show, voice-over session, acoustic instrument recording, or mobile recording job.
Who Is This For?
Buy it if you record a recurring show with three guests or co-hosts and want everyone on an individual microphone. It suits Mac users who need a travel-ready podcast rig for interviews, panel discussions, student productions, church media teams, and content teams. The clean MiC Plus signal also gives an editor room to shape each voice after the session.
Skip it if your show is usually one person. A single MiC Plus costs $379 CAD and covers solo podcasting, vocals, voice-over, and acoustic instruments without paying for three microphones you will not use. Choose the HypeMiC kit instead if you want analog compression applied during recording, or consider another workflow if your four-person setup must run through First Take on Windows.
Canadian Availability & Price
The Apogee MiC Plus Podcast Kit is listed at $1299 CAD in Canada. That price covers the complete four-mic package, so compare it against the cost of buying four standalone USB mics plus cables and a carry solution. Check current stock status before ordering, particularly if you need it for a scheduled recording date. Blackout Audio is Toronto-based and ships across Canada, with free shipping on qualifying orders over $199 CAD. Buying from a Canadian retailer also avoids the uncertainty of cross-border duty and courier charges.
Alternatives Worth Considering
The Apogee HypeMiC Podcast Kit is $1799 CAD for professional creators who want four matched USB microphones with analog compression for faster, more consistent spoken-word recordings.
The Apogee HypeMiC is $559 CAD for solo podcasters, streamers, vocalists, and musicians who want analog compression in a portable USB microphone.
The Apogee ClipMic Digital II is $299 CAD for interviewers and video creators who need a discreet lavalier microphone that stays out of frame. First Take also accepts the ClipMic Digital II.
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FAQ
Can the Apogee Podcast Kit record four people at once?
Yes, First Take on macOS can record up to four Apogee USB microphones at once. Each person uses their own microphone, which makes editing cleaner than recording a group around one shared mic.
Does the MiC Plus Podcast Kit work with Windows?
Each MiC Plus microphone works individually with Windows 10. The included First Take software is macOS only, so the advertised four-microphone recording workflow is for Mac users.
Should I buy the MiC Plus kit or the HypeMiC kit?
Buy the MiC Plus kit if you want clean, uncompressed files and plan to process voices after recording. Buy the HypeMiC kit if you want analog compression on every microphone to control speech dynamics during recording.
