You will need ports to connect microphones, USB instruments, monitors and other equipment as necessary as you make music. This need automatically disqualifies some Macs like the MacBook which despite being underpowered it has only one USB-C port. In contrast to the company’s Yeti, our pick for best all-in-one USB microphone, the Icicle is a basic audio interface that has an XLR input on one end for plugging in microphones, and a USB output on the other end to connect to a computer. It’s best thought of as an adapter to turn any XLR mic into a USB mic.

Updated April 2017: Added Anker's 10-port USB 3.0 hub to the list. A USB hub is a device that houses a number of additional ports so you can connect a bunch of peripherals (like a keyboard and mouse, an external hard drive or flash drive, a microphone, etc.). It extends what your computer is capable of and gives you the versatility that you need to do everything you want.

Wether you just want a couple of extra ports for a keyboard and mouse, or you want to max out your connected gadgets, we've got the best USB hubs for your Mac right here. • • • • • Anker 10-Port USB 3.0 Hub. Simply plug in your EC Technology Premium USB hub to your Mac, and you'll be able to triple the size of your USB horizon!

With its clean, minimalist white design, the EC hub is a great pairing for your Mac. A USB Micro-B power supply port allows for a steady charge while the ultra-fast USB ensures quick transfer wherever and whenever you need your information, files, and documents. On one side of the hub, you get access to three full USB ports. On the other side, you get access to one USB port, and one USB Micro-B charging port. Sabrent Premium 4-Port USB hub. If you're looking for a USB hub that looks and feels like it's made for your Mac, then we suggest checking out the Sabrent Premium 4-Port USB hub!

More ways to shop: Visit an Apple Store, call 1-800-MY-APPLE, or find a reseller. Competition is good for end users, maybe Apple’s introduction of the Mac App Store will wake a few people in Redmond up. Ingmar Koecher is the founder of NETIKUS.NET ltd and EventSentry, an event log and system health monitoring and compliance solution. If you're new to the Mac, the Mac App Store is going to become one of your best friends. Macs come with free, pre-installed software that helps you surf the web, create great-looking documents, edit photos and videos, listen to music, and more. The Mac App Store is a digital distribution platform for the Mac OS X user to locate an abundance of Mac apps. The Mac App Store comes as part of the update to Mac OS X v10.6.6. The minimum system requirements for the platform are: A Mac computer with an Intel processor. Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later. Internet access. An iTunes or iCloud account. Mac store for windows. Compatibility Need to work with Windows? Mac does that, too. With macOS, it’s easy to transfer your files, photos, and other data from a Windows PC to your Mac. Work with popular file types such as JPEG, MP3, and PDF, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents. And, of course, you can run Microsoft Office natively on a Mac.

Designed without the mess and tangle of cables, the Sabrent USB hub adds 4 additional USB ports to the front of your Mac. Simply plug in the hub to a USB port at the back of your computer, and the Sabrent blends in perfectly with your Apple device. Unfortunately, the Sabrent won't charge an iPad – it'll only sync it – but its slim and compact design saves space and is perfect for those who want a simple USB hub. Sentey LS-6141 Aluminum USB hub.

With a 12 month warranty and seven additional USB ports for your Mac, the Sentey LS-6141 Aluminum USB hub is an efficient, reliable hub designed to boost your productivity and pair with your Apple computer effortlessly. After connecting your Sentey hub, you can easily connect devices like digital cameras, printers, flash drives, external hard drives, and more, all from a single hub. The hub also comes with three charging ports which make charging your iPhone or iPad simple as pie. The 10-port USB 3.0 hub also comes with a wall adapter and produces quick data rates of up to 5.0Gbps, which is around 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Talk about small but mighty, huh?! Anker 4-Port USB hub.