Testseek.com have collected 13 expert reviews of the Blue Microphones Mikey and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Blue Microphones Mikey.
September 2009
(79%)
13 Reviews
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Hard to overdrive; line input and USB charging jacks
Gain levels a little low, $129
The Mikey turns your iPod or iPhone into a serviceable recorder (although quiet on the low and medium settings). It’s good value for those who need a mic for occasional use; those who need a field recorder on a routine basis should look at a dedicated ...
The Mikey delivers crisp, high-quality recordings, and unlike many other microphones, it can do so even from over 100 feet away. Additionally, the integrated gain setting switch allows for quick, on-the-fly sensitivity adjustments, which is a major co...
No software installation. Gain control is adjustable. Not terribly bulky. Can be used with an iPhone ...
but only when iPhone is in Airplane mode. Big enough to dwarf the iPod Nano. Can't capture complex audio (read: a live concert) perfectly. But hey, what do you want for less than a Cnote?
Great quality recording, Excellent price for the features, Three gain levels.
Connector slightly loose when docked.
Its hard to fault the Mikey given a fundamentally solid design. As such, the Mikey should be kept on your short list as long as you own a conventional iPod. It produces quality audio, and the hinged design and gain settings are genuinely helpful. This...
Captures unrivalled stereo sound for the price; attractive, hinged design
Doesn't offer line-input, direct monitoring or pass-through USB; gain switch is difficult to manipulate
For capturing pristine, realistic stereo audio to your iPod, the Blue Microphones Mikey offers the best bang for your buck. It could do with some more features, though ...
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Published: 2009-07-16, Author: Christopher , review by: macworld.co.uk
Sounds good with voice memos; three-position gain switch allows you to record both quiet and loud audio; built-in speaker.
No line-in; switch hard to move; could use in-between gain settings; speaker quiet and tinny; too easy to disconnect mic from dock connector. Min specs: Compatible with iPod nano 2G, 3G, 4G, iPod classic, iPod 5G.
Sounds good with voice memos; three-position gain switch allows you to record both quiet and loud audio; built-in speaker.
No line-in; switch hard to move; could use in-between gain settings; speaker quiet and tinny; too easy to disconnect mic from dock connector.
Mikey is the best-sounding iPod microphone I’ve used. And with an $80 price tag and no line-level input, it should be. It records very nice sounding voice memos, and though the results it produces with quiet and loud material arent stunning, they ar...
Abstract: Blue Microphones has provided equipment for use by recording artists and the entertainment industry for years. Now the company is entering the consumer electronic market through the introduction of a product for the iPod called Mikey. Mikey gives your...
