iRig Mic & VocaLive Review
Price: $19.99 for VocaLive, $59.99 for iRig Mic
Version Reviewed: 1.0
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Connecting the iRig Mic is chimp simple: simply plug in the iRig's 1/8" jack into the headphone port, then connect headphones or an external speaker/amplifier/PA system to the tip of the iRig as well. And, done. Simply set the level switch best suited to the vocal style and environment noise level, and it's ready to go.
The only small issue I have with the iRig Mic is the thin cord. For podcasters, this is a non-issue. The cord is solid enough for everyday podcasting use. As a stage mic, however, the cord isn't going to cut it. It's too thin to hold up to much live music, in my opinion, and as such won't get too much use in that environment. Which is a shame, as the app I tested it with is really great, and could definitely be used on stage. My advice to IK Multimedia? Make an iRig Mic adapter, one that allows vocalists to plug in a standard microphone XLR cable to an iPhone or iPad, much like the iRig guitar adaptor does for instrumentalists.
Bottom line, the combination of the iRig mic and VocaLive voice processing software bring a powerful set of software and hardware tools to any vocalist's toolbox, whether they are creating the next musical hit or podcasting from their mother's basement. At $19.99, the price of the VocaLive app may seems stee as compared to other iOS apps, but considering its power and flexibility matches that of a $300 - $600 dedicated device, it's quite a deal. The iRic mic, at $59.99, brings a solid stage mic with good quality to the iOS world.
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