Description
Apple 590-0670 Mac Microphone Omnidirectional 3.5mm Desktop Mic PlainTalk
The Apple 590-0670 is Apple's original PlainTalk omnidirectional desktop microphone designed for use with Macintosh computers. It features a distinctive rounded dome-shaped housing with a perforated grille and connects via a fixed cable terminating in a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack plug. The part number 590-0670 is molded directly onto the connector housing.
Specifications & What's Included
- Part Number: 590-0670 (printed on connector housing)
- Connector: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (TRS)
- Microphone type: Omnidirectional desktop / boundary
- Housing color: Platinum / light gray (matches classic Apple Macintosh peripherals)
- Cable: Integrated fixed cable
- Includes: Microphone only — no original retail packaging
Applications
The Apple 590-0670 was produced for use with Macintosh desktop computers equipped with a 3.5mm microphone input — primarily the Power Macintosh, Performa, and Quadra lines of the mid-1990s. Apple branded these microphones under the PlainTalk name, tying them to the PlainTalk speech recognition and text-to-speech software introduced with System 7.5 and later Mac OS releases. The omnidirectional boundary-style dome placed on a desk could pick up voice commands or dictation without requiring the user to hold or position the mic precisely. Today these microphones are sought by collectors and by owners of period-correct vintage Mac setups who want original Apple peripherals rather than generic third-party substitutes. The 3.5mm plug is compatible with any Mac that has a standard 3.5mm mic-level input.
This Apple 590-0670 PlainTalk Mac Microphone is new-old-stock in open-box condition. It is new and unused but is no longer in its original packaging and may have been in storage for an extended period. The microphone body and cable appear clean with no signs of use. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Apple |
Model: |
590-0670 |
MPN: |
590-0670 |
Type: |
Desktop Microphone |
SKU: |
27668 |
Connector Type: |
3.5mm Stereo Mini-Jack (TRS) |
Microphone Style: |
Omnidirectional Desktop / Boundary |
Compatible With: |
Apple Macintosh computers with 3.5mm mic input |
Color: |
Platinum / Light Gray |
Cable: |
Integrated fixed cable with 3.5mm plug |
Seller Notes: |
Open-box; microphone only, no original retail packaging |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Japan |
Condition: |
Open Box – New Old Stock, unpackaged |
Condition Notes: |
Apple 590-0670 Mac Microphone — open-box new-old-stock. New and unused, out of original packaging, may have been stored long-term. Body and cable appear clean with no signs of use. |
