iRig Mic from IK Multimedia now shipping: Handheld Mic for iPhone, iPod and iPad

IK Multimedia is now shipping iRig Mic - the first handheld quality condenser microphone for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

iRig Mic is ideal for the vocalist and songwriter on the move, and it is also perfect for recording speeches, instruments, performances or any 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 and distant miking conditions. Its real-time monitoring with its dual mini-jack connector and rugged metal body makes it road-ready for the mobile musician.

The familiar shape of iRig Mic is perfect for handheld performance, plus it can be mounted on any mic stand leaving your hands free for operating the app on your iOS device. A three-level gain switch makes it instantly adjustable for any sound pressure condition from soft speaking to loud playing.

iRig Mic also comes with a suite of IK’s apps: VocaLive Free (for vocalists and songwriters), iRig Recorder (the new IK free audio recording app... coming soon) and AmpliTube Free (for guitarists and songwriters).

iRig Mic also works with a wide variety of other vocal and audio recording and 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 for music, voiceovers 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.
• Comes with apps for singing, speaking and song writing.
• Can be used with a variety of other apps including GarageBand for iPad.
• Compatible with any iPhone, iPod touch (with mic input) and iPad.

iRig Mic is now available directly from IK’s online store and from select music and electronic retailers worldwide for $59.99/€49.99 (excluding tax).