IK Multimedia launched a couple of new products for the mobile recording market last week. The first is the iRig Mic Field, a stereo field microphone for Lightning-compatible iPhones, iPads and iPod touches. Designed for audio and video work on the go, the iRig Mic Field is slim enough that it can be slipped into a pocket and can be rotated through 90 degrees, making it usable when shooting in portrait of landscape.
It features two cardioid electret condenser capsules, a 24-bit A/D converter (with 44.1/48kHz sample rates), 115 dB maximum SPL rating and built in low-noise preamp. Applications include recording a rehearsal or a concert, capturing audio for videography, saving a lecture or speech, acquiring found audio for a music project or recording instruments while on the move.
We've all heard our fair share of distorted audio on amateur YouTube clips, and thankfully the iRig Mic Field features a thumbwheel gain control to avoid such problems. It also has an audio-out jack for real-time headphone monitoring (usable with app support) and a multicolour audio input level indicator for quick visual monitoring.
For immediate recording, iRig Mic Field comes fully equipped with IK's powerful iRig Recorder for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. It lets you quickly record, edit, process and share your audio, thanks to its intuitive GUI, 8 effects and social sharing capabilities. iRig Mic Field also works seamlessly with iOS Core Audio and Core Video apps like GarageBand, Voice Memo, Camera and iMovie. All you have to do is plug in your iRig Mic Field, open your favourite app and hit record: You'll have a high-quality recording in no time. The iRig Recorder App is available from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.appstore.com/irigrecorder
The second product is a universal tabletop riser for tablets called the iKlip Xpand Stand. The new stand can accommodate any tablet with a screen size between 7 and 12.1 inches and can be configured to stand on or clamp to a desk (optional accessory required). For more information, check out the IK Multimedia website.
