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Description

In the realm of studio recording gear, the Apogee Mini Me stands out as a compact powerhouse designed to elevate your audio projects with seamless precision. This 2-channel A/D converter is equipped with built-in mic and instrument preamps, making it an ideal choice for musicians and producers seeking portability without sacrificing quality. Apogee, renowned for its professional-grade audio solutions, integrates its celebrated Soft Limit and a novel stereo compressor/limiter circuit called Push-IT, offering you enhanced control over your dynamics.

The Mini Me is engineered with a low-power, wide-range supply-voltage design, supporting 12V operation and accommodating various voltage inputs for adaptability wherever your music takes you. With a professional design reminiscent of Apogee's iconic AD-1000, this unit promises to deliver high-quality audio performance at a fraction of the cost. Its sturdy, compact build houses versatile XLR/TRS connectors, automatically selecting the appropriate input when a TRS jack is detected, and providing phantom power for your condenser microphones.

Whether you're capturing the nuances of a live performance or fine-tuning your studio recordings, the Mini Me offers a versatile solution with 24-bit/96kHz digital conversion resolution. Select from standard sample rates and enjoy Apogee’s UV22 HR system for precise word-length reduction, ensuring your sound remains true and vibrant.

Key Features:

  • 2-channel mic/line preamp with XLR/TRS jacks
  • 24-bit/96kHz digital conversion resolution
  • Built-in Soft Limit, Push-IT compressor, and UV22 HR features
  • AES/EBU (XLR) and S/PDIF (RCA) I/O
  • Compact, portable design with wide-range supply-voltage support
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Comparisons

  • The Apogee Mini-Me is suggested as a two-channel alternative to the API 512c, offering clean mic preamps with an A/D converter at a used price of $400-$500.

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Features and functionality

  • The Apogee Mini-Me is noted for its dual clean mic preamps plus a direct input, which can be ideal for recording vocals and instruments.

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Use cases and applications

  • Apogee Mini-Me's clean sound is recommended for both vocal and instrument recordings, making it versatile for various studio applications.

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Value and pricing

  • The Apogee Mini-Me can be found used on eBay for $400-$500, presenting a cost-effective option for those seeking quality preamps with A/D conversion.

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User experience

  • Users appreciate the Apogee Mini-Me for its straightforward functionality and the quality of its built-in A/D conversion, enhancing recording quality without excessive coloration.

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Critic Reviews

Apogee Mini-Me

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Compact and high-quality, the Apogee Mini Me shines with its quiet mic preamps and versatile input options, making it an excellent choice for portable recording. It offers impressive features like soft limiting and compression, ideal for maintaining audio integrity. However, the lack of stereo linking for channel gains and crude metering detracts from its usability. While it delivers exceptional performance, potential users should be mindful of its limitations—especially if precise gain adjustments are a priority. Overall, it's a strong, albeit imperfect, contender in the compact A-D converter market.

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This article on the recording of the "Barking" album describes the band's then-current studio setup. "[Rick] Smith supplies microphone and preamp details: 'We used a Neumann TLM170 for Karl, quite an old one. In terms of a mic pre, Karl used an Apogee Mini Me at his home studio.'"

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Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Apogee Mini Me, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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Neumann TLM 170 Condenser Microphones
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