iRig PRE now shipping. Universal Microphone Interface for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad

[Peter - IK Multimedia]

iRig PRE Now Shipping
Universal Microphone Interface for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad

http://www.ikmultimedia.com/news/?item_id=1481

IK is proud to announce iRig™ PRE, universal XLR microphone interface, is now available from retailers worldwide and from the IK Multimedia online store and retails for $39.99/€29.99 (excl. Tax).

iRig PRE is ideal for capturing live performances on the go with professional stage or studio microphones. It's also great for songwriters who want to capture demos of their compositions at the moment of inspiration. And with the included apps from the App Store, experimenting with different effects for professional results is a snap.


iRig PRE has the essential features found in professional studio microphone preamps like an adjustable gain control, 48-volt phantom power and an audio/headphone output jack for real time monitoring. Plus, iRig PRE comes ready to go with two free apps: iRig Recorder FREE, a simple-to-use audio field recorder, and VocaLive FREE, a premium real-time vocal-effects processor for stage or studio use.

More iRig PRE Features

• Standard XLR input connector for microphones
• 40 cm (15.75") TRRS cable to connect to iPhone/iPod touch/iPad mini-jack
• Gain control for fine adjustment of input gain
• +48V phantom power
• Headphone output
• On/Off switch
• Power/Phantom Power provided by 9V battery
• Compatible with iPhone/iPod touch/iPad
• Compatible with a multitude of recording and processing apps

Comes with 2 free apps from the Apple Store:

1. iRig Recorder FREE, an easy-to-use voice and field recording/editing app
2. VocaLive FREE, a multi-effects processing/recording app for singers

[SLICK_1975]

Pretty cool. I do like how ik multimedia are really embracing iOS.
Bodes well for everyone in the future.

[ObiWonder]

Thanks! We are excited about what the future holds for us, iOS and the mobile music revolution!

[I. Lehti]

Hi, I know this is an old thread but it is the only one I could quick find on the iRig Pre. I just used it for the first time, and I have a mic that requires phantom power. I was rolling along fine in my new iPad doing my vocals and then suddenly the unit started slowly, at first, oscillating, volume going up and down, and then after a few more minutes it sounded like a tremelo, couldn't do vocals at all. It's a brand new unit, I just put in the battery. I turned it off, turned the iPad off and then booted everything up again, and after about 5 minutes it started doing the same thing again, slowly at first and then quicker and quicker. So I just went and got my SM 58 to finish the session harmonies. Can you explain why it is doing this? Should I take it back to the store, is it defective? thanks

[Peter - IK Multimedia]

Hi, I know this is an old thread but it is the only one I could quick find on the iRig Pre. I just used it for the first time, and I have a mic that requires phantom power. I was rolling along fine in my new iPad doing my vocals and then suddenly the unit started slowly, at first, oscillating, volume going up and down, and then after a few more minutes it sounded like a tremelo, couldn't do vocals at all. It's a brand new unit, I just put in the battery. I turned it off, turned the iPad off and then booted everything up again, and after about 5 minutes it started doing the same thing again, slowly at first and then quicker and quicker. So I just went and got my SM 58 to finish the session harmonies. Can you explain why it is doing this? Should I take it back to the store, is it defective? thanks

Please contact our Support team at http://www.ikmultimedia.com/support and they will troubleshoot and put you on the right path as to whether you should return it or not, etc.

[martygras]

Peter, is it truly 48volt phantom?
Because there's a lot of devices saying they have phantom, but it's really only 9-12 volts which could screw up some mics and devices.
If it is really 48volts then a pat on the back is in order for you guys.

[I. Lehti]

That's what I am suspecting, that it didn't have enough power to sustain even 15 minutes of power to my AT 4040 mic. If that is the case then it is unusable. May as well get a USB mic.

[Peter - IK Multimedia]

Peter, is it truly 48volt phantom?

Yes indeed it is. Technical issues can be resolved via our official support channels, as it is truly providing 48V phantom power.

[I. Lehti]

Support was lightning fast, told me to go get it exchanged because it shouldn't happen at all. So I did, checking it out later tonight. Thank you.