IK Multimedia iRig Mic

Make quality audio and vocal recordings anywhere on your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad

iRig Mic is the first handheld, quality condenser microphone for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad designed for all of your mobile sound needs. Now you can make professional audio and vocal recordings anywhere on your iOS device.

iRig Mic is ideal for the singer, vocalist and songwriter on the move, but also perfect for recording speeches, instruments, performances or other sound sources in the studio, on stage or in the field.

The iRig Mic features a highly unidirectional condenser-electret microphone capsule that provides quality recording in both close mic and long distance mic conditions, and provides real time monitoring with its dual mini-jack connector design. A three-level gain switch makes it instantly adjustable for any sound pressure condition — from soft speaking to loud playing. Its familiar form is perfect for handheld performance, plus it allows you to mount it on any mic stand leaving your device free for operating your favorite app. Its rugged metal body is road-ready for the mobile musician.

iRig Mic also comes* with VocaLive free, IK’s new real time effects processor suite for the singer and vocalist, and AmpliTube free for guitar players and songwriters. iRig Mic also works with a multitude of other vocal and audio processing apps for the iOS platform.

iRig Mic features:

Ideal for all vocal applications from singing to speech
Great for all types of sound recording or processing in music or any other audio application
Quality condenser-electret unidirectional capsule
Dual mini-jack connector allows real-time monitoring on headphones, speakers, mixers, PAs
Rugged, durable metal housing
Easy to set-up for any sound source
Can be handheld or placed on a standard mic stand
Comes with apps for singers and songwriters
Can be used with a multitude of other apps
Ideal for singers and vocalists

Singers and vocalists will find the iRig Mic to be their ideal companion for capturing their voice in high fidelity for real time audio processing during live performances or recording sessions. The iRig Mic condenser-electret capsule with accurate unidirectional pattern and high-pressure holding ensures high-quality crisp, clean vocal reproduction - even in noisy environments - with no distortion, even with the widest range of volume dynamics.

Suitable for all types of sound recording

Musicians will love the versatility of iRig Mic for recording and accurately reproducing their acoustic instruments, amplified instruments or even their band performances and concerts. Non-musicians will find it an indispensable tool for recording high quality podcasts, speeches, lessons, interviews, video soundtracks or any other source that can be recorded on the go with their mobile device.

   
Easy to set-up and operate

The three level gain switch (for low, medium and high sound pressure sources) make setting up iRig Mic a breeze, while its familiar shape allows you to comfortably hold it with one hand or position it on any standard microphone stand. Its mini-jack connector and 2m/6.5 ft. cable make it easy to record any sound source while keeping the iPhone or iPad at a convenient distance for operation of your favorite app.

 Real time monitoring

The iRig Mic dual in/out mini-jack connector allows you to monitor your recordings in real time without disconnecting the mic from your from your iPhone/iPod or iPad. It’s stereo mini-jack output can be easily connected to traditional headphones and earbuds or line input to mixers, powered speakers, amplifiers and PA systems.

 Includes apps for singers, songwriters and speakers

With millions of installations and constant ranking in the top music apps - IK Multimedia is the leader for professional music creation apps on the iOS platform. 15 years of experience in the professional audio markets has produced three powerful apps for singers and songwriters included* with iRig Mic: VocaLive Free, AmpliTube Free and iRig Recorder Free.

Your favorite vocal and audio effects, on your iPhone

For singers and vocalists, the new VocaLive free app included* with iRig Mic offers for the first time a mobile suite of real-time effects dedicated to live vocal processing. Vocalists can add effects like choir harmonizer, pitch correction, vocal doubler, de-esser and more, together with advanced sing-along and recording features. The included* AmpliTube free app is the perfect companion for songwriters and features real-time guitar and bass effects, recording and mastering capabilities. The included* iRig Recorder is the new IK app for quick audio recording and processing so easy to operate that can be used by everybody, including non musicians.

Can be used with a multitude of apps

iRig Mic can be used with any other app that uses the device microphone to process or record audio on the iPhone, iPod and iPad. These include a wide range of music apps for audio processing, sing-along and recording - for both professional music creation or personal entertainment - video, multimedia and gaming apps, plus thousands more.

* Free version downloadable from the iTunes App Store

VocaLive
Your favorite vocal effects now on your iPhone

VocaLive is the first professional practicing, performing and recording vocal processor for the iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®.

Singers and songwriters will have a suite of 5 dedicated real-time vocal effects (pitch correction, choir harmonizer, voice doubler, vocal morpher and de-esser) plus 7 effects tailored to vocal processing (reverb, EQ, compressor, delay, envelope filter, chorus, phazer) that can be combined on a 3-processor vocal rig chain. VocaLive also includes dozens of presets to help you get up and running in seconds.

With the VocaLive app you can record (single or multi-track), sing along with your iPod song library (with voice cancel included), and warm up with the included vocal tools giving you the most complete, portable vocal solution.

VocaLive can be used with the built-in iPhone microphones, earbuds with the built-in mics, or with IK’s new iRig Mic.

VocaLive is the most portable and powerful vocal processing tool always available at your fingertips on your iPhone.

Real time vocal processor + recording app
3-processor vocal rig chain
12 vocal effects
Single track recorder expandable to full 4 tracks recording studio through in-app purchase
Import and play up to 50 songs to be used as backing tracks directly from your iPod library or computer
Sing-along backing tracks with voice cancel feature
Dozens of presets included with favorites presets for fast recall
Includes metronome and vocal warm-up tools
Low-latency for real time vocal processing
FREE version also available
VocaLive is available in 2 versions: VocaLive and FREE

AmpliTube 2 for iPhone

At the core of the AmpliTube iRig System is AmpliTube - the leader in gear modeling software for professional recording studios.

With AmpliTube for iPhone, you’ll have an entire guitar/bass rig at your fingertips, comprised of 3 recombinable simultaneous stompbox effects, an amp-head plus cabinet and a microphone.

Plus you can capture your ideas quickly by recording your performances with the built-in recorder featuring re-amping capabilities, then share your track by exporting high quality audio files or MP3s.

With AmpliTube for iPhone fully loaded, you will be able to choose between 5 amps (clean, crunch, lead, metal, bass) with full controls, 16 stompbox effects (delay, reverb, fuzz, distortion, overdrive, wah, envelope filter, chorus, flanger, phaser, octave, noise filter, compressor, limiter parametric EQ, six band graphic equalizer ), 5 cabinets and 2 microphones (dynamic and condenser).

Plus, AmpliTube for iPhone features a chromatic digital tuner and a metronome. You can also import and play with songs or backing tracks with real time effects, and create, save and recall up to 36 presets on the fly!

Real time guitar and bass mobile multiFX + recording app
Full rig with 3 simultaneous stompboxes + amp with effects + cabinet + mic
11 Stomps, 5 Amps, 5 Cabinets, 2 Mics expandable with 5 Stomps available through in-app purchase
Single track recorder, with re-amping, expandable to full 4 tracks recording studio with master effects section through in-app purchase
Import and play up to 50 songs to be used as backing tracks directly from your iPod library or computer
Slow down or speed up to tempo (-50% to +200%) of imported songs without affecting their pitch
36 presets can be saved/named/recalled on the fly
Includes tuner/metronome
Low-latency for real time playing
FREE and LE versions also available
AmpliTube for iPhone is available in 3 versions: AmpliTube, FREE and LE.

The FREE version includes 3 stompboxes, 1 amp+cabinet, 2 microphones, single track recorder.      
     
  
iRig Mic Technical Specifications

Microphone Type: condenser electret

Polar Pattern: unidirectional/cardioid

Frequency Response: 100 Hz - 15 kHz, -3dB

Maximum Sound Pressure (set for high sound pressure): 120 dB

Maximum Sound Pressure (set for mid sound pressure): 90 dB

Maximum Sound Pressure (set for low sound pressure): 75 dB

Distortion: 3% THD at 120 dB, 1 kHz

Windscreen: built-in

Power and Connection: works with iPhone/iPod touch/iPad only

The iRig Mic does not support 1st generation iPod touch models, due to their lack of a mic input
iRig Mic is compatible with iPod touch (2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPad. They all require iPhone OS 3.1.3 or later.

The iRig adapter does not support 1st generation iPod touch models, due to their lack of a mic input.