Digital microphone USER MANUAL
Contents Table of Contents Contents 2 English 3 iRig Mic HD 3 Register your iRig Mic HD 3 iRig Mic HD Overview 4 Installation and setup 5 iOS Devices 5 Mac 7 Cable Lock 8 iRig Mic HD status LED 9 Setting optimal gain on iRig Mic HD 9 Usage Note 10 Signal Flow 10 Cardioid unidirectional pickup pattern 10 Proximity effect 10 Recording Applications 11 Vocals and speech 11 Acoustic instruments 12 An all around microphone 12 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 13 Warranty 13 Support and more info 13 2
English iRig Mic HD Thank you for purchasing iRig Mic HD, the high-quality, universal digital hand-held microphone for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Mac and PC.
English iRig Mic HD Overview 1 2 3 4 5 1. High-quality electret cardioid capsule. 2. Status LED: gives you important information about iRig Mic HD’s operating status. 3. Microphone Gain: to increase the gain of iRig Mic HD turn the knob clockwise. To reduce the gain, turn the knob counterclockwise. The Status LED gives you information about the input signal level. 4. Micro-USB port. 5.
English Installation and setup iOS Devices 1. Connect the included Lightning cable to the Micro USB port on iRig Mic HD. 2. Connect the Lightning cable to the connector on your iOS device. The status LED on iRig Mic HD will turn dark blue.
English 3. Download your preferred audio processing or recording app like VocaLive, AmpliTube or iRig Recorder, and launch it. VocaLive EZ Voice ikdownloads.com/irigmichd 4. The status LED on iRig Mic HD will turn bright blue. 5. Start talking or singing into iRig Mic HD, then adjust the input level as required using the gain knob.
English 6. Connect your headphones, mixer or powered speakers to the iOS device headphone jack to monitor your recording. WARNING: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound, which may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. Set your device volume to a safe level before that happens. If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use of earbuds or headphones with your device.
English Cable Lock You can use the included cable lock to make sure the Micro USB connector will never accidentally disconnect from iRig Mic HD. To install the cable lock make sure the Micro USB connector is firmly attached to iRig Mic HD. Insert the cable lock and allow the cable to pass through the vertical slot, then tighten the cable lock by turning it clockwise towards the microphone body.
English iRig Mic HD status LED The multicolor LED on iRig Mic HD gives you important information about the iRig Mic HD’s operating status. Each status is indicated by a different color: • LED is off: iRig Mic HD is not connected to any power source. • LED is dark blue: iRig Mic HD is connected and in standby mode. • LED is bright blue: iRig Mic HD is connected and active. • LED is green: iRig Mic HD is active and the input signal is low. • LED is orange: iRig Mic HD is active and the input signal is OK.
English Usage Note The frequency response of iRig Mic HD features a bump in the top end at about 8-12kHz. This bump adds definition and clarity, creating a strong presence in your recordings, much like listening to the recorded signal right next to your ear. The mid and lo-mid range of iRig Mic HD features a smooth and linear response that‘s very well suited for recording voices as well as acoustic instruments, giving an accurate recording of the sound source.
English Recording Applications Vocals and speech iRig Mic HD is a great microphone for recording voice and speech — like interviews. As said, the proximity effect allows you to model the sound of your recording. The closer you get to the mic, the more warmth and bass you’ll get. For a “big” vocal sound with maximum presence, get the vocalist within one to three inches of the capsule (microphone head). The internal buil-in windscreen helps avoid plosives at this close range.
English Acoustic instruments Thanks to its features and its high-quality components, iRig Mic HD can also be used for recording acoustic instruments with studio-quality sound. For example, place iRig Mic HD so that it’s facing the neck of an acoustic guitar— right where the neck joins the body (usually around the 12th or 14th frets) — for a balanced sound with plenty of sparkling high-end. Place the microphone in front of the soundhole to capture a blend of low-end.
English Specifications Microphone Type: condenser, electret Polar Pattern: cardioid Interface Type: USB digital microphone with a built-in low-noise, high-definition preamp.
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
