mikme microphones

2015, their first microphone „mikme gold“ was crowdfunded on Indiegogo (LINK) and was a big success. They’re raised 1192% (403,642$) of their initial goal.

2018, they made the next campaign and crowdfunded the „mikme silver„, which was a cheaper version of the same type of microphone and also a big success with 573% (48,641$) of their goal.

2019 was their last campaign with the „mikme pocket“ which is an audio recorder with mini XLR in. 370% (168,859$) of their goal was reached.

app

One of their key products is/was the „mikme app“, with this you are able to record, monitor and download the files. The last update was uploaded around March 2022 with the version 4.2.0 a few weeks after that the company called bankruptcy so I think we will not see bug fixes on this.

USB modes

Thanks to their developers they tried to create products what are not dependent from the iOS app. You can attach their microphones to your computer and use it in following ways:

high quality USB recording device
It automatically activates following options:
– fixed sample rate of 48kHz
– bit depth of 24 Bits
– acts as a mono audio
How to use this mode:
1. disconnect your mobile phone & unplug it from your computer
2. turn on the device
3. connect your PC / Mac / Linux machine via USB
4. wait until the light is blue and choose it as an input in your system
5. adjusting the Gain works by pressing on the mikme button until it turns pink and then use the +/- buttons
download recorded datas
1. disconnect your mobile phone & turn it off
2. connect your PC / Mac / Linux machine via USB
3. turn on the mikme device by pressing the power button for 1 second
4. wait until the mikme button glows yellow, now you can access it via your file browser
5. if you are done, don’t forget to eject it before unplugging the device

change device settings

Until the app iOS app is working, you can change all the settings like gain, headphone volume, date/ time & power saving on your mobile device. For the time after the app, there is a way to modify this settings. You can create a text file with the name MIKME.INI and upload via USB in the root directory of the device. Until the link is working you can use their tool to create the config file, after their complete shutdown of their online presence, you can use this little help to create your own files.
LINK mikme settings file builder
Following parameters are allowed:
– If you want to leave your filetype and sample rate untouched, just leave it blank and do not write following:
M4A – 44100 Hz (M4A recordings are only possible @ 44k1Hz)
RecordMode = 0;
SampleRate = 0;
WAV – 96000 Hz
RecordMode = 1;
SampleRate = 2;
WAV – 48000 Hz
RecordMode = 1;
SampleRate = 1;
WAV – 44100 Hz
RecordMode = 1;
SampleRate = 0;
Microphone gain (can be adjust from integer 68 – 100)
MicGain = 68;
Heaphone out volume (can be adjust from integer 0 – 43)
DacGain = 43;
Power saving timeout (can be adjust in minutes 10, 30, 60, 180, 255=Never)
PowerSavingTimeout = 10;
Date and time
CurrentDateTime = 28.12.22.4;06:40:09

This is an example how the config file look like:

; Configuration file for Mikme Microphone

[audio]
MicGain = 81;
DacGain = 15;

[power]
PowerSavingTimeout = 10;

[time]
CurrentDateTime = 28.12.22.4;06:40:09

Here you can download my config file and adapt it for your config:

MIKME.INI Herunterladen

mikme button lights

Something about the lights on the device:

USB connection = yellow/orange
Auto Gain active = pink
Standby = white
recording running = red
USB microphone mode or ready to record = blue

known issues

– iPhone 11 – not able to download the files from my „mikme gold“ to phone anymore.
– mikme Gold – the battery discharges itself without being turned on

technical specs – devices

technical specs – mikme GOLD

1” gold plated, true condenser capsule
SNR: 78 dB-A
Max SPL: 125 dB
Audio frequency bandwidth: 18 to 22000 Hz
Cardioid polar pattern
Adjustable microphone gain (sensitivity): 0 to 30 dB
Record in WAV or M4A
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz
24 bit sampling depth
Processor: 2×168 MHz Cortex M4
920 mAh Rechargeable Li-Po battery
Battery-powered operation time standalone recording: up to 3.5 hours
Internal memory of 16 GB (equals up to 360 hours M4A or 34 hours WAV recordings)
mikme iOS app for iOS 11 and newer
mikme beta app for Android devices
Can be used as an external USB microphone for Mac/PC. Works with:
- Mac OS 10.8 and higher with USB 2.0
- Windows XP and higher with USB 2.0
Analog output for headphones and DSLR inputs
Micro USB connector
⅜” and ¼” thread for mic stands and tripods
Dimensions: 70 mm (2.75”) x 70 mm (2.75”) x 35 mm (1.4”)
Weight: 162 g (0.35 lbs)

technical specs – mikme Pocket

XLR connector for dynamic and clip-on microphones and line level signals (3-pol Mini XLR (TQG) Female)
Provides 2.5 V power for connected condenser microphones
Audio frequency bandwidth: 25 to 22000 Hz
Adjustable microphone gain (sensitivity): 0 to 30 dB
Record in WAV or M4A
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz
24 bit sampling depth
Processor: 2×168 MHz Cortex M4
920 mAh rechargeable Li-Po battery
Battery-powered operation time standalone recording: up to 3.5 hours
Internal memory of 16 GB (equals up to 360 hours M4A or 34 hours WAV recordings)
3.5 mm mini jack stereo audio output
Zero latency monitoring of audio input signal using the headphones out
Micro-USB connector
Standby time: 6+ months
⅜” thread for microphone stands and ¼” thread for DSLR tripods and mic stands
Dimensions: 68 mm (2.68”) x 75 mm (2.795”) x 24 mm (0.94”)
Weight: 97 g (0.21 lbs)

mikme standard lavalier microphone

Omnidirectional polar pattern
Back electret condenser
Audio frequency bandwidth: 70 Hz – 18.000 Hz
Sensitivity: 8mV/Pa (@1 kHz), -43 dB ± 3 dBV/Pa
Max input SPL: 110 dB (@1 kHz)
Signal to noise ratio: above 58 dB (@1 kHz)
Colour: black matte
Connector: 3 pin Mini XLR
Mic head: 8 mm/0.3” (d) x 21 mm/0.8” (l)
Cable: 2 mm/0.07” (d) x 120 cm/47” (l)
Weight: 12 g

mikme lavalier pro microphone

Omnidirectional polar pattern
Back electret condenser
Audio frequency: 50 – 20.000 Hz
Sensitivity: 8mV/Pa (@1 kHz), -43 dB ± 3 dBV/Pa
Max input SPL: 126 dB (@1 kHz)
Signal to noise ratio: above 70 dB (@1 kHz)
Colour: black matte
Connector: 3 pin Mini XLR
Mic head: 5.5 mm/0.2” (d) x 25.8/1” mm (l)
Cable: 1.6 mm/0.06” (d) x 110 cm/43” (l)
Weight: 12 g

bankruptcy

According to trendingtopics.eu (Link) Jakob Steinschaden wrote, that the bankruptcy proceedings startet 2022 with a passive of 1.518.500 €.

company and products

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