2012-03-28

Multimedia iRig Mic for iPhone/ iPod/ iPad




Make quality audio and vocal recordings anywhere on your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
iRig Mic is the first handheld, quality condenser microphone for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad designed for all of your mobile sound needs. Now you can make professional audio and vocal recordings anywhere on your iOS device.
iRig Mic is ideal for the singer, vocalist and songwriter on the move, but also perfect for recording speeches, instruments, performances or other sound sources in the studio, on stage or in the field.
The iRig Mic features a highly unidirectional condenser-electret microphone capsule that provides quality recording in both close mic and long distance mic conditions, and provides real time monitoring with its dual mini-jack connector design. A three-level gain switch makes it instantly adjustable for any sound pressure condition — from soft speaking to loud playing. Its familiar form is perfect for handheld performance, plus it allows you to mount it on any mic stand leaving your device free for operating your favorite app. Its rugged metal body is road-ready for the mobile musician.
iRig Mic also comes* with VocaLive free, IK’s new real time effects processor suite for the singer and vocalist, and AmpliTube free for guitar players and songwriters and iRig Recorder free, an IK app for quick audio recording and processing. iRig Mic also works with a wide variety of other vocal and audio processing apps for the iOS platform.
iRig Mic features:
  • 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, PAs
  • Rugged, durable metal housing
  • Easy to set-up for any sound source
  • Can be handheld or placed on a standard mic stand
  • Comes with apps for singers and songwriters
  • Can be used with a wide variety of other apps
Ideal for singers and vocalists
Singers and vocalists will find the iRig Mic to be their ideal companion for capturing their voice in high fidelity for real time audio processing during live performances or recording sessions. The iRig Mic condenser-electret capsule with accurate unidirectional pattern and high-pressure holding ensures high-quality crisp, clean vocal reproduction - even in noisy environments - with no distortion, even with the widest range of volume dynamics.
Suitable for all types of sound recording
Musicians will love the versatility of iRig Mic for recording and accurately reproducing their acoustic instruments, amplified instruments or even their band performances and concerts. Non-musicians will find it 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.
Easy to set-up and operate
The three level gain switch (for low, medium and high sound pressure sources) make setting up iRig Mic a breeze, while its familiar shape allows you to comfortably hold it with one hand or position it on any standard microphone stand. Its mini-jack connector and 2m/6.5 ft. cable make it easy to record any sound source while keeping the iPhone or iPad at a convenient distance for operation of your favorite app.
 
Real time monitoring
The iRig Mic dual in/out mini-jack connector allows you to monitor your recordings in real time without disconnecting the mic from your from your iPhone/iPod or iPad. It’s stereo mini-jack output can be easily connected to traditional headphones and earbuds or line input to mixers, powered speakers, amplifiers and PA systems.
 
Includes apps for singers, songwriters and speakers
With millions of installations and constant ranking in the top music apps - IK Multimedia is the leader for professional music creation apps on the iOS platform. 15 years of experience in the professional audio markets has produced three powerful apps for singers and songwriters included* with iRig Mic: VocaLive Free, AmpliTube Free and iRig Recorder Free.
Your favorite vocal and audio effects, on your iPhone
For singers and vocalists, the new VocaLive free app included* with iRig Mic offers for the first time a mobile suite of real-time effects dedicated to live vocal processing. Vocalists can add effects like choir harmonizer, pitch correction, vocal doubler, de-esser and more, together with advanced sing-along and recording features. 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 Free is the new IK app for quick audio recording and processing so easy to operate that can be used by everybody, including non musicians.
 
Vocalive        
AmpliTube        
iRig Recorder        
Can be used with a wide variety of apps
iRig Mic can be used with any other app that uses the device microphone to process or record audio on the iPhone, iPod and iPad. These include a wide range of music apps for audio processing, sing-along and recording - for both professional music creation or personal entertainment - video, multimedia and gaming apps, plus thousands more.
* Free version downloadable from the iTunes App Store
 
The Multimedia iRig Mic for iPhone/ iPod/ iPad is yours for $59.89 from Zeromartz.

2012-03-21

Who knows more about beats than Dr. Dre?

Dr. Dre’s been known for crafting party-starting beats since the mid-1980s when he was part of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru. While the Cru’s break-dance tracks and electro slow-jams would later be eclipsed by his work with N.W.A. and as a solo artist, there’s no doubt that Dre’s been rocking our headphones since the days of the Walkman. And now we get a chance rock his ’phones.


Solo is the entry-level headphone model in Monster’s line of Beats by Dr. Dre, which also include studio and DJ headphones, as well as in-ear models. As you might expect, Beats are all about beats…and the Solo doesn’t disappoint in that regard. In fact, we were surprised and delighted by how much we liked them once we got them in the lab. Our previous experience with Beats had been at trade shows, where Monster shows them off attached to kiosks blasting lackluster hip-hop at ear-numbing volumes. Not exactly the best scenario for really evaluating their performance.

In our tests, we found the Solo headphones to be great for beat-heavy genres--no surprise there, of course. Bass was deep and taut, lending a heavy sound whether we were listening to the artificial drum machine cadences of a Dr. Dre production or the bass/drums/guitars instrumentation of our favorite Big Star record. The Solo handled the rest of the audio spectrum just fine--mid-range was slightly less prominent than we like, but that was really a matter of sounding different than some of our other favorite cans, not necessarily better or worse. Naturally, this bass-heavy sound isn’t for everyone, but Solo was a surprisingly listenable experience at normal volumes.

Solo is also targeted squarely at legions of iPhone 3GS users looking to upgrade their headset. The headphones--which sit on-ear and provide a fair amount of noise isolation--also feature an inline mic and remote, which can be used with an iPhone 3GS or recent-model iPods. We were able to make and receive calls easily with the now-familiar three-button inline remote, and we could also use the Solo to initiate Voice Control commands on our iPhone. Our only quibble with using Solo to make calls was that since the headphones block out a good deal of outside noise, we often found ourselves yelling--rather than talking--into the headset. Once we got used to resisting the urge to holler, it wasn’t a problem.

When its time to travel, the Solo folds up compactly and comes with a padded travel pouch. The cable is detachable, which is great since the cable connection is the most common point of failure in headphones. We couldn’t find replacement cables available for sale on Monster’s website, but a Monster rep assured us that the company will replace malfunctioning cables if necessary.

The Monster Beat by Dr. Dre. Studio is available at zeromartz.com for $72.00

2012-03-07

A Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Headphones Critique


A Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Headphones ReviewWithout getting the Cable Monster may well be considered a business model referred to by buyers due to its lines of top quality priced video and audio cables. Detect we brought up "premium price" not "premium high quality." Monster Cable, now all indicators "Monster," is almost undoubtedly along with the ire of your components enthusiast primarily difficulties . items remaining viewed as overpriced and overmarketed from your group, together with its public and perceived as overzealous makes an attempt at managing "its" trademark(s). Carrying out this may make selecting a quantity of its Beats by Dr. Dre $250 headphones substantially additional attention-grabbing. On a single facet we unquestionably have substantial expectations mainly because of the expense, marketing, and Dr. Dre's endorsement, but towards the hand, we understand Monster Cable is involved. This could be a fantastic experience at the minimum. three decades back, Monster commenced a partnership with rapper, actor, and tunes producer Dr. Dre and producer Jimmy Iovine so that you can make the latest to line of headphones which may accomplish at their benchmarks and but be quite classy also. Different designs as well as of Beats headphones and ear buds are most frequently almost everywhere: business enterprise offices, sports activities entertainment, higher education campuses, libraries, probably even LAN celebrations for Computer and console players. The complete product or service boxes and promotion supplies in Monster's Beats Studio line have exactly the identical estimate from Dre which claims: Individuals are not listening to the many tunes......With Beats, persons are going to listen to the artists hear, and hear the songs activity where by did they must: the path I truly do. Dre and Iovine utilize a total of sixty years' of practical experience and success in the course of the entertainment enterprise, to ensure they might choose to study how issues ought to audio. These days, we are going to inform you of once we like listening to what Dre claims we have received to essentially we play games, view motion pictures, and concentrate on new music on our PCs. Could it be feasible that any of us have simply just disregarded these quite fashionable headphones to this point? Product Pricing NewEgg.com lists the Beats Studio headphones for $299.ninety five with absolutely free floor shipping. Amazon.com typically sells this type of the Beats to the very similar value as Newegg, but it seriously at the moment has them for $259.99 with free of charge floor or prime transport to own indeterminate period of time. Monster sells the Beats Studio headphones for $349.95 with totally free floor transport as a result of distinct to it site. The whole Beats' headphones and in-ear headphones carry a 12 month manufacturer's guarantee. For the item as pricey as this one, we need to can see a guarantee long lasting two or a few instances extended. Genuine Beats Studio headphones simply available in good white, black, or red shades and likewise a distinctive Red Sox edition. We acquired the stable red pair at the nearby Best Invest in store in Texas for $324.seventy four together with tax. Counterfeits We typically record the most cost effective price tag that we discover to your solution then start off mastering all our review, however the Beats headphones warrant more explanation; most are basically the most counterfeited things from the modern environment. We went to various area flea markets and swap meets and discovered lots of counterfeit pairs like individuals pictured down below for $200.00. Nearly all of the distributors shown tattered and fake-looking "Authorized Monster Dealer" banners previously mentioned their booths. Monster includes a lengthy record for that Beats headphones portion of its website inside of the authentic, licensed sellers moreover to your most well-known counterfeit kinds for its items. Amazon, Newegg, and Very best Get are particularly within the "authorized dealer" checklist. For those who know a retailer or individual advertising any of these headphones for the expense that appears too excellent to get actual, it possible is. Every last authentic pair and style of Beats' headphones and earphones have their serial selection that could be checked for authenticity inside of the "verification" part of Monster's Beats website. We verified our pair by equally retail store and serial quantity as real. Performing this only took moments. As we transposed or omitted a couple of digits of our very own serial variety, we obtained a voice concept nevertheless our pair may perhaps very very well be counterfeit and we all should report proprietor specifically to Monster. Whilst it really is on no account foolproof, safeguarding to determine that Monster consists of a wide variety of safeguards ready to protected its headphone shoppers equally prior to and immediately after they produce a invest in. A Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Headphones ReviewMinus the Cable Monster is de facto a its Beats by Dr. Dre $250 headphones a lot much more interesting. On a person side in Monster's Beats Studio line have specifically the same

It's available at zeromartz.com for $17.50