- Sound Quality
- Ease of use
- Features
- Bang for buck
- Overall:
The Apogee ONE is quite possibly the best interface for the price you pay. Since most interfaces at that price range are almost all the same, the apogee one stands out for its quality and the fact that is has an outstanding microphone.
Forget about everything you know about internal mics. This microphone has amazing frequency response and clarity even for vocals. The Apogee website has demonstrations of all the different applications of the ONE with the internal mic. The quality will surprise you.
The interface is very minimalistic in its design there is one knob in the middle that controls the microphone levels and the output levels. You can also use your favorite microphone instead of the internal mic. There is an external cable for XLR- to connect you microphone, and guitar input to connect your guitar. It is a USB-powered interface.
Some of the cons are that the build quality is not the best; it doesn’t seem to be the most durable unit in the world. The USB cable that comes standard is quite short which would make it hard to use as a mc and plug into a desktop computer. It is only compatible with Mac computers. The accessories are really expensive $20 for the stand holder, and without it, it is hard to record with the internal mic.
But overall this is an amazing interface for those who are starting out and don’t need to record a whole band at once. If you like to have an easy, high-quality, all-in-one package take a good look at the ONE.
Forget about everything you know about internal mics. This microphone has amazing frequency response and clarity even for vocals. The Apogee website has demonstrations of all the different applications of the ONE with the internal mic. The quality will surprise you.
The interface is very minimalistic in its design there is one knob in the middle that controls the microphone levels and the output levels. You can also use your favorite microphone instead of the internal mic. There is an external cable for XLR- to connect you microphone, and guitar input to connect your guitar. It is a USB-powered interface.
Some of the cons are that the build quality is not the best; it doesn’t seem to be the most durable unit in the world. The USB cable that comes standard is quite short which would make it hard to use as a mc and plug into a desktop computer. It is only compatible with Mac computers. The accessories are really expensive $20 for the stand holder, and without it, it is hard to record with the internal mic.
But overall this is an amazing interface for those who are starting out and don’t need to record a whole band at once. If you like to have an easy, high-quality, all-in-one package take a good look at the ONE.
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Since Audacity doesn’t support ASIO drivers without advanced modification of the program, using Apogee ONE, Duet and Quartet with Audacity requires these specific steps: SAMPLE RATES MUST BE MATCHED MANUALLY in: Control Panel Sound Playback (Select Apogee Interface) Properties Advanced. Apogee one or duet users! I like the fact that you can charge the ipad while using. I now have the new Apogee ONE for iPad/Mic and I love it. Definitely a big step up in quality over M-audio, in every way. Hahaha @Sebastian, I was already typing a response!
What is Audiobus? — Audiobus isan award-winning music app for iPhone and iPad which lets you useyour other music apps together. Chain effects on your favouritesynth, run the output of apps or Audio Units into an app likeGarageBand or Loopy, or select a different audio interface outputfor each app. Route MIDI between apps — drive asynth from a MIDI sequencer, or add an arpeggiator to your MIDIkeyboard — or sync with your external MIDI gear.And control your entire setup from a MIDI controller.
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Audiobus is the app that makes the rest of your setup better.
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I'm confused about this device, i hear great reviews about this interface and have had good experience with other apogee products. But the apogee one for ios has never worked with batteries. I've ordered and returned 6 of these devices over the past few months and have tested it out with many batteries ( 3 types, nimh, lithium ion, lithium iron phosphate) and none of them worked with batteries. The last one was sent back to Apogee for RMA and came back not working at all, even when plugged in. It seems like it should be a good device but has been bad for me, anybody else have these problems? maybe there is something simple that i am missing? or does anybody have recommendations for other interfaces that can record multitrack and be battery powered?
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- btw by multitrack i mean being able to record both microphone and a guitar input at the same time, and record into something like audiobus as two seperate tracks
- Hello Dan. I'm a huge fan of Apogee One and maybe I can help. In my experience I usually use One with Mac which gets powered by the computer's usb hub.. When using with iPad and connected to wall charger it charges the iPad which is the perfect combination for me.. But if you are mobile and want to go only with batteries you should use rechargeable batteries only. Can't explain why but non-rechargeable standard batteries won't get the power even to turn One on.. But don't forget, One won't charge the batteries inserted. You have to buy a separate charger for that. Also rechargeable batteries won't last very long. Once fully charged, the batteries usually get me 3-4 hours of recording/playin until they die. https://celestialconsultant817.weebly.com/java-for-mac-os-x-10101.html. Hope this helps.
- Hey Mucci, thanks for your reply. good to know, tho unfortunately ive been using rechargable batteries the whole time but without any luck. glad to hear its working well for you
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That's strange, when I had an apogee one it worked perfectly on any type of battery. I know what you said in your post, but just checking that you're not using the older version of one, which isn't iOS compatible?On the other question, hidden iOS gem- novation xio. 2 in 2 out audio interface (one Mic in, one line, just like the apogee), actual line outs separate from headphone jack, plus it's a midi controller (usb and 5 pin), PLUS it's a great virtual analog synth that is easy to program, and it can record to your iOS device through the usb directly. I've had mine for about 5 years now and it's done hundreds of gigs and quite a few recordings. you can find them used pretty cheap. Someone local on Craigslist in NJ has a 49 key version (or 61, can't remember) for $200 and I've seen the 25 key version (what I have) on eBay for $150. I think mine was $250 new.It runs from ac, batteries (a lot, so buy rechargeables up front!), Or usb bus power from computer (but not iPad). So obviously, class compliant on Mac, and if I remember correctly, works on Linux too. I believe there's drivers for Windows too, also a librarian and midi editor for Windows. Someone made a programming interface for it too (windows only), can be found on kvr forum if the post is still there, or I believe I have it on a hard drive.If you can't tell, I highly recommend it! - My Apogee One works perfectly well with conventional bateries. I am a huge fan! Apogee One took me to a Duet, then an Ensemble. I now use it exclusively for my iPad. No other interface comes even close if you want commercial-grade results.
- How do you guys deal with monitoring given there is only the single out on the One? Do you use a splitter? Also, it seems that all my 1/8' cables have crackly noises whether they are new or old. Are better quality 1/8th' cables available? Other than the monitoring thing and the loose fitting mic stand mount, I like the One. It sounds good to me.
- A spliter and active (powered) speakers. I have a pair of Krk active nearfields that became very reliable to mix with since I resorted to a pair of old socks to block both ports.
- Thanks for the input everybody, glad to hear its working well for you, i'm checking out the novation xio now, thanks mrufino, seems like a really cool device Download ip address changer for mac.
- There is a new Zoom audio interface w line out, and a ton of very practical features lacking on Apogee One and for less than half the price. The new generation of Zoom mic pres is quite good. . Is 'One' really worth it?
- Yes, it is: you may not notice with entry level headphones or monitors, but the difference between Apogee's AD and the competition is huge.
- @theconnactic said:
A spliter and active (powered) speakers. I have a pair of Krk active nearfields that became very reliable to mix with since I resorted to a pair of old socks to block both ports.You read Mike senior's book too? ;-) - Yes indeed, but the socks were there way before I read it. I could have served as a consultant for the book, lol.
- Thanks! Good to know. I've got Bose phones. Qc-25's
- @Telstar5 said:
Microsoft exchange server outlook mac 2011. There is a new Zoom audio interface w line out, and a ton of very practical features lacking on Apogee One and for less than half the price. The new generation of Zoom mic pres is quite good. . https://cntree294.weebly.com/filemaker-pro-12-download-for-mac.html. Is 'One' really worth it?What's the name of zoom interface? Does it have a built-in mic?