NAMM 2015IK Multimedia Announces iRig Mic Studio - Portable Large-Diaphragm Digital Microphone for iOS, Android, Mac & Win

IK Multimedia has announced iRig Mic Studio, a portable large-diaphragm digital condenser microphone for iOS devices, Mac OS X, Windows and Android. Offering high-quality sound and a portable size, it packs a 1" diameter condenser capsule into a compact enclosure to capture professional recordings anywhere.

iRig Mic Studio features a large 1" diameter back electret condenser capsule, a 24-bit audiophile-grade A/D converter (with 44.1/48 kHz sample rate) and a built-in low-noise high-definition preamp. These, combined with its 133dB SPL rating, allow for optimal audio capture at any sound pressure level — it can capture everything from the subtle and nuanced dynamics of the human voice to the full-on bombast of an amplified electric guitar, and everything in between.

To assist its high-end components, iRig Mic Studio also sports a comprehensive set of monitoring and level control features. To ensure high-quality sound for every situation, it comes with a gain control knob and a multicolor LED level indicator. It also includes a headphone output with its own level control for monitoring directly from iRig Mic Studio itself. And, for better positioning while recording, iRig Mic Studio comes with a sturdy and portable tabletop tripod stand.

iRig Mic Studio is compatible with nearly every popular mobile and desktop platform. It comes with a female micro-USB port and an assortment of cables: Micro-USB to Lightning for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch; micro-USB to micro-USB OTG for Android (requires either an Android 5 or Samsung Professional Audio device); and micro-USB to USB for Mac and PC.

For immediate recording, iRig Mic Studio comes equipped with a suite of vocal apps:

• VocaLive is a powerful effects processor and multi-track recording app that features a selection of 12 professional real-time vocal effects.
• EZ Voice for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and EZ Voice for Android are streamlined and easy-to-use sing-along apps that make it easy for vocalists to practice with any song in their music library.
• iRig Recorder for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and iRig Recorder for Android are straightforward apps for field recording, podcasting, note taking and more.

Pricing & Availability

iRig Mic Studio comes in silver or black and will be available Q1, 2015 from music and electronics retailers worldwide, and from the IK online store, for $179.99/€144.99 (excluding taxes).

Learn more about iRig Mic Studio here.