# Studio-Quality Smartphone Microphones The Apogee Mike Lets You Record on the Go By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-03-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apogee-mike References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/03/mike-apogee-studio-quality-microphone/) & [apogeedigital](http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/mike.php) Cell phones are much cooler and much more capable now than computers even were about 10 years ago, and with an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magmo-pro) accessory like the Apogee Mike, your mobile phone can become a recording studio as well. This compact gadget is about the size of your handheld, and can easily connect via USB to a variety of devices like [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hermix-nano) and laptops; it's been designed specifically to work best with GarageBand on [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microphone-concept) products. The microphone boasts the ability to record just about any sound imaginable with pristine audio quality, whether it's vocals, musical instruments or a song on the radio. The Apogee Mike is requires no configuration to connect and start recording, making its convenient pocket-sized packaging truly useful. Great when paired with the Apogee Jam for guitar, the mobile accessory is ready for all audio ops. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Studio-quality Recording:** Opportunity for innovation in developing portable, high-quality microphones for smartphones that can compete with traditional studio equipment. - **Mobile Recording Studios:** Opportunity to create integrated systems and software specifically designed for mobile phone recording, providing users with a complete on-the-go recording setup. - **Simplified Connectivity:** Opportunity to develop seamless and user-friendly connectivity options for smartphone accessories, allowing for quick and easy setup and use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the development of smartphone accessories that enhance audio recording capabilities, expanding the market for mobile recording devices. - **Music Production:** Opportunity to revolutionize the music production industry by creating professional-grade recording solutions that are portable and accessible for musicians on the go. - **Mobile Technology:** Opportunity for innovation in the integration of high-quality audio recording features into mobile devices, catering to the growing demand for content creation on smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplified Smartphone External Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rode-videomic-go-ii.md) - [All-in-One Mobile Recording Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisong-airstudio-s1.md) - [Mini Wearable Smartphone Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mic-mini.md) - [Vlog-Focused Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mic.md) - [Snap-On Smartphone Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magmo-pro.md) - [Stylish Portable Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saramonic-air.md) - [Two-in-One Creator Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irig-stream-mic-pro.md) - [Content Creator-Focused Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-content-creators.md) - [Wireless Content Creator Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shure-movemic-88.md)