IK MULTIMEDIA iRig Mic Cast 2 - microphone for iPhone/iPod/iPad/Android

YouTubers, mobile journalists and other content creators know how important great sound is to their work.

YouTubers, mobile journalists and other content creators know how important great sound is to their work. However, if you record or stream using an iPad, iPhone or Android device, it’s not always easy – especially out in the field. You’ve surely seen videos where the audio is compressed to an unpleasant level, with crazy background noise, wind blasts, or an annoying echo. Fortunately, iRig Mic Cast 2 offers a solution for getting clean, uncompressed sound on the go. This affordable, compact microphone simply plugs into your device and you’re ready to record. It helps you achieve the best possible audio results anytime, anywhere.

This small microphone with big sound is the successor to IK Multimedia’s original innovative iRig Mic Cast, designed to capture clear speech with iPhone, iPad or Android devices. The new iRig Mic Cast 2 design with two microphone capsules lets you choose from three pickup modes compared to the original version: front (ideal when recording yourself), rear (to reduce off-axis noise), or omni (perfect for interviews, Q&As and two-person dialogue). Weighing only a few grams, it attaches securely in seconds to the desired spot on your smartphone thanks to an innovative magnetic mounting system – even if your phone is in a case. The included TRRS cable allows hassle-free use of iRig Mic Cast 2 in both portrait and landscape orientation.

iRig Mic Cast 2 works with any app that records audio, so you can shoot YouTube videos, livestream on Instagram or Facebook, or use the mic for Skype and FaceTime calls. The built-in headphone output lets you monitor the signal in real time, so you can be sure you’re capturing great audio. It’s also compatible with newer smartphones without a headphone jack (Lightning to 3.5 mm TRRS male adaptor required). To start recording, editing and sharing straight out of the box using iRig Mic Cast 2, download the free iRig Recorder 3 LE (iPhone/iPad/Android) – an easy-to-use, high-quality audio and video app.

Wherever you’re headed, iRig Mic Cast 2 is an ideal travel companion thanks to its portability and minimal weight, and the included windscreen ensures reliable results even when filming outdoors.

Best of all, it requires no power supply!

Key features

• Compact condenser microphone for mobile recording and streaming
• Three pickup modes: front, rear and omnidirectional
• Magnetic mounting system for fast, secure attachment (even with a phone case)
• Included TRRS cable for portrait or landscape use
• Works with any audio-recording app (YouTube, Instagram/Facebook Live, Skype, FaceTime, etc.)
• Built-in headphone output for real-time monitoring
• No batteries or external power required
• Includes windscreen for outdoor recording
• Free iRig Recorder 3 LE app available for iOS and Android

Who is it for?

• Content creators, vloggers, YouTubers and mobile journalists who need clear speech on the go
• Musicians and music educators recording quick demos, lessons, rehearsals or backstage content on a phone/tablet
• Podcasters and interviewers capturing Q&As and conversations
• Livestreamers who want better voice clarity than a built-in phone mic

Best suited to

• Spoken word: vlogs, interviews, podcasts, voice-overs and online lessons
• Acoustic music capture for quick ideas and social media clips (not a replacement for studio mics, but excellent for mobile use)

Specifications

• Microphone type: Condenser
• Suitable for: Universal
• Polar pattern: Cardioid, omnidirectional
• Frequency range: 50 Hz - 18 kHz
• Outputs: 3.5 mm TRS jack
• Headphone output: Yes
• Weight: 0.02 kg
• Package contents: Microphone, audio cable, windscreen, 2x magnet
• Quantity: 1