NAMM 2011 Preview: Ik Multimedia iRig Mic

IK Multimedia are pleased to announce the iRig Mic, the first quality condenser handheld microphone for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

iRig Mic is ideal for the singer, vocalist and songwriter on the move, but also perfect for recording speeches, instruments, performances or any other sound sources in the studio, on stage or in the field. Musicians will be able to record and accurately reproduce acoustic instruments, amplified instruments or even band performances and concerts. Non-musicians will have 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.

iRig Mic At a Glance:

• 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 and PAs
• Rugged, durable metal housing
• Easy to set-up for any sound source
• Can be handheld or placed on a standard mic stand
• Compatible with any iPhone, iPod touch (with mic input) and iPad

For singers and vocalists, the upcoming VocaLive free app included with iRig Mic offers for the first time a mobile suite of real-time effects dedicated to live vocal processing. 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 IK's other upcoming new app for quick audio recording and processing. So easy to operate that it can be used by everybody, including non-musicians. iRig Mic can be used with any other app that uses the microphone input of the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad for audio input.

Pricing and availability to be confirmed.

For more information contact Production Room on 0113 246 7985 or email info@production-room.com