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

[Peter - IK Multimedia]

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.

[Peter - IK Multimedia]

We added this video after the news was released. Here's a hands-on with iRig MIC Cast:

[ObiWonder]

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

[ObiWonder]

[Brian @ IK Multimedia]

This is the kind of thing you can take with you everywhere you go, along with your headphones.

Who has gotten one so far?

[ObiWonder]

Can't wait to start using mine on the road!

[Brian @ IK Multimedia]

Don't miss out on the half-off sale on VocaLive and iRig Recorder. It ends on the 14th.

Check out the official news piece for details:
http://www.ikmultimedia.com/news/?item_id=1162

[polaris20]

Great price, but I'd much rather go with something that has a dock connector, like this:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--TASIM2

[ObiWonder]

Which just so happens to be TWICE the price of iRig Mic Cast. Oh and it also works with most Android devices too, which that particular one does not.

So it is less expensive, offers more compatibility with more devices and can get you cross grade prices on other IK products. Win, win & win.

[polaris20]

Which just so happens to be TWICE the price of iRig Mic Cast. Oh and it also works with most Android devices too, which that particular one does not.

So it is less expensive, offers more compatibility with more devices and can get you cross grade prices on other IK products. Win, win & win.

Like I said, the MicCast has a great price, but at still less than $100 ("TWICE the price" is a bit of hyperbole when you're still talking less than $100, IMO) the Tascam is going to sound better, and still works with any Core Audio compliant app.

And since I don't care about Android, that's not really a selling point for me.

Again, just my opinion.

[yegan]

Great can't wait to buy and test it thanks for the info

[ObiWonder]

Anytime, it's a great mic for a great price.