About Apogee Electronics Corporation
Apogee Electronics Corporation is a highly regarded audio equipment manufacturer known for its exceptional quality and innovation. The company has earned a reputation for producing professional-grade products that cater to the needs of audio engineers, musicians, and enthusiasts alike. Apogee's products, such as the Travel Mic, have been praised for their outstanding sound quality and value. Customers have expressed their love for the Travel Mic, describing it as a "studio for me" and highlighting its professional-level performance at an affordable price. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction is also evident in its exemplary customer service. When a customer accidentally damaged their equipment, Apogee's team promptly addressed the issue, even though the product was no longer under warranty. The customer was impressed by the company's willingness to repair the item at a reasonable cost, leading to their continued loyalty and future purchases. Apogee's close relationship with renowned audio professionals, such as Bob Clearmountain, has also been a source of praise. Customers have attended Apogee's events and been impressed by the company's dedication to advancing audio technology, particularly in the realm of immersive audio. The presentations showcased Clearmountain's expertise and the company's commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions for audio professionals. Furthermore, Apogee's inclusive and welcoming approach has been noted, with a customer expressing their pleasant surprise to learn that the company's CEO and founder, Betty Bennett, is a woman in the male-dominated audio industry. This diversity and inclusivity have contributed to Apogee's positive reputation among its customers. Overall, Apogee Electronics Corporation has consistently delivered high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to technological innovation, making it a trusted and respected brand in the audio industry.
This was my first time at Apogee Studio, and as someone who was previously on the fence about immersive audio, I was very impressed with the presentation Bob Clearmountain gave! To be honest, I wasn't sure if immersive audio was just another gimmick that would go the way of the SACD, but experiencing Bob's Dolby Atmos mixes totally changed my impression of what is possible for immersive audio. I can see now that immersive mixing is actually a valuable and necessary skill to develop to stay relevant as an audio engineer, and immersive audio is truly the new stereo audio. The event was not just a basic beginner intro to Dolby Atmos, and it wasn't just a sales pitch for Apogee, either. Bob showed us his workflows and how he simultaneously mixes in stereo and immersive, which is super efficient and I am excited to try a setup like this. Clearmountain's mixes showcased that immersive audio doesn't have to be wild and crazy with someone's voice flying in all of the speakers around your head, making you dizzy. Rather, immersive mixes have a lot of diverse applications. It was VERY cool to listen to Taylor Hawkin's tribute concert in Atmos - it felt like I was actually at the concert! Clearmountain also did amazing work with his immersive mix of Bob Marley's "Is This Love", staying true to the original mix but simply enhancing it with Atmos for a fuller experience. Of course, when it comes to considering the average consumer experience, listening to immersive audio in a setup with such amazing equipment can feel like an unfair comparison to hearing immersive audio in headphones. (Apogee's Symphony Mk II converters are crystal clear, and Genelec speakers are always a treat to listen to!) That said, now that I have some references of Atmos mixes done right, it's preferable to listen to immersive audio in headphones as well. Mixing on an immersive system, and making it translatable for headphones still creates a really neat listening experience. As a woman in audio (which is still pretty rare these days!) I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the CEO and founder of Apogee is Bob Clearmountain's wife, Betty Bennett. She was also at the event I attended and asked for feedback for future events - which I know I'll want to attend if they are anything like this one! I also think it's great that Apogee has such a direct connection with Grammy-award winning mix engineers like Bob Clearmountain to offer consistent real-time feedback to the company about how to make their products the best they can be. Their Symphony Mk II converters really do sound better than any other converter I have heard, and I feel confident buying products from a company that is consistently leading the way with technological advancements in audio, and is so in touch with the engineers and professionals who are using their products. Whether you are an Apogee user or not, I highly recommend going to their events! If you are a beginner or a pro, the way they presented information was accessible to both - and you won't be bored by hearing the same thing that is presented on every YouTube channel about immersive audio. I'm also definitely going to seriously consider making the investment on their converters as well, as I feel they are the way to go when it comes to upgrading to an immersive audio system.
I accidentally left my cable plugged into the mic while traveling and broke the female input. Apogee customer service we're happy to fix my issue in a timely manner. They initially checked to see if it was still under warranty which was appreciated. It was not, but still repaired it at a reasonable price. I am a very happy customer and will continue to purchase Apogee products in the future.
Greg C & company deserve a heart felt round of applause. They’ve made a lifelong customer out of me time & time again. You literally cannot go wrong buying Apogee gear & plugins.