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Blue Microphones Mikey

Macworld Rating

3.5 out of 5 Mice, Jun 25, 2009
2 User Reviews Add your own »

Pros

  • Sounds good with voice memos
  • Three-position gain switch allows you to record both quiet and loud audio
  • Built-in speaker

Cons

  • No line-in
  • Too easy to disconnect mic from dock connector
  • Switch hard to move
  • Could use in-between gain settings
  • Speaker quiet and tinny

$80

Macworld's Blue Microphones Mikey Coverage

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