iRig MIC Cast now shipping. ultra-compact microphone for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad

[Peter - IK Multimedi]

iRig MIC Cast Now Shipping
Create podcasts and voice recordings quickly and easily on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad


31 May 2012


IK Multimedia is now shipping the iRig™ MIC Cast, the ultra-compact microphone for the iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®. iRig MIC Cast is a miniaturized microphone that plugs into the iOS device mini-jack. Thanks to its tight pickup pattern that minimizes background sounds the iRig MIC Cast so that you can capture the audio you want while canceling out extraneous noise. The unidirectional condenser capsule isolates the intended audio source, yielding dramatically better results than an integrated microphone. Uses include:

• Capturing interviews and presentations for Podcasts
• Transmitting a clear audio signal on FaceTime®, Skype™ video conferences
• Recording notes, meetings, speeches, and lectures
• Creating videos with greater intelligibility and an improved audio track
• Documenting your own recitals and performances -- or for concerts

Just like iRig MIC, IK's popular handheld mic, iRig MIC Cast offers two free apps available for download on the App Store: iRig Recorder, an easy-to-use voice recording/editing app, and VocaLive, a multi-effects processing app for singers.
iRig MIC Cast Features:

• Stereo mini-jack headphone output which enables real-time monitoring of what is being recorded using headphones or speakers
• Includes an adjustable desktop stand for convenient iPhone/iPod touch positioning during recording
• Incredibly flat frequency response with zero tonal coloration
• Ultra-compact profile that can be carried anywhere with ease
• Has a bumper-friendly mini-jack connector that fits the majority of iPhone/iPod touch cases
• Works also with all regular phone calls and any Voice-Over-IP app

Pricing and availability

iRig MIC Cast costs $39.99/€29.99 (excl. tax) and is available from electronic and music retailers around the world.

---------- Post added 06-02-2012 at 08:45 AM ---------- Previous post was 05-31-2012 at 07:37 AM ----------

Here's a video we added comparing iRig MIC Cast to the internal iPhone mic in a mall and outside as well as using it for FaceTime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgLdhnK-_Os

[ObiK]

Check out how much cleaner iRig Mic Cast sounds compared to a built in mic!

[noblewordz]

No android support is a fail. Its a shame cause it looks really good. Could see a lot of uses for it to.

[ObiK]

Who said there was no Android support? our iRig Mic, iRig and now iRig Mic Cast all work with ANY device that supports a 4-pole connector. Most Android devices do. Just plug it in your headphone jack and hit record.

[noblewordz]

well it says this:

for the iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®.

Doesn't mention support for other devices anywhere and the software is only available in the app store.

Totally ignoring the platform with the highest market share isn't a good idea.

[Peter - IK Multimedi]

Well, for audio apps we have to until the issues with low-latency audio are fixed. We don't want to sell people a bill of goods if they expect our great iOS apps (or low-latency capable alternatives) with which to use the devices we make to be available too.

[ObiK]

well it says this:



Doesn't mention support for other devices anywhere and the software is only available in the app store.

Totally ignoring the platform with the highest market share isn't a good idea.

Definitely something you should be bringing up to Google, there is a reason iOS devices are having this huge boom in music apps with low latency and full core MIDI. No Google Android phone offers that because Google has not implemented it yet. As soon as Google does that you can bet IK will be close behind. Til then you can still use our accessories with any normal recording app.