Stereo external mic for iPad, iPod touch, iPhone 4 & 4s that has a 3.5mm input with automatic & manual gain control
Key Features
Transducer Type
- Condenser, Pressure, Gradient
Polar Patterns
- Cardioid
Frequency Responce
- 35 Hz
- 20k Hz
Sample/ Word
- 44.1 k Hz/16bit
Dimensions
- 2.5" (L) x 2.5" (W) x 0.5" (H)
Record Anytime, Anywhere
The all-new Mikey Digital is the perfect tool for mobile recording. Featuring two custom-tuned Blue capsules for stereo recording, a line-input, USB (Universal Serial Bus) pass through & a stylish updated 230-degree rotating design, Mikey's three gain settings allow for a versatile recording experience for everything from a loud concert to a whisper. Record music, videos, interviews, guitars & more. Mikey also comes with its own soft carrying pouch for convenient storage & protection while on the go. Mikey turns your iPhone into the coolest mobile recording device around!
Technology
Superior quality audio recording
Made for iPod touch (4th generation*), iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPad 2 & iPad
Works with most popular recording apps
Input jack for guitars, mics, & any device with line-out
Automatic or manual gain control
Advanced processor for future app compatibility
Built-in USB (Universal Serial Bus) charging port
*iPod touch (4th gen) requires i OS 6.
How is MIKEY Digital used by the iPad, iPhone or iPod?
The i OS device recognizes MIKEY Digital as a microphone & will use it for any application using a microphone EXCEPT the phone & Facetime functions. Video recording & outside apps will use MIKEY Digital.
How does MIKEY Digital compare to the other audio recording accessories on the market?
MIKEY Digital is the only accessory that has both a built-in microphone & 1/8 inch (3.5mm) line-in jack. It also has very high quality microphone capsules & Blue's decades of microphone design experience, resulting in the best recording quality.
Is it possible to record with the microphone & line-in at the same time?
No.
How does MIKEY Digital compare to my built-in microphone?
There are numerous advantages:
can record in stereo, whereas others can only record in mono
higher fidelity, sound quality-- the analog mics rely on the built-in A-D converter & circuitry, whereas MIKEY Digital uses Blue's discreet preamplifier, processing, & A-D conversion
higher SPL handling (built-ins & cheap mics can only go to ~100d B, MIKEY digital can go to ~130d B)
automatic gain-- MIKEY Digital can adjust to a wide range of recording situations, built-ins have no flexibility
adjustability-- built-ins & simple plug-in mics don't have electronics or sophistication so there's no control over the mic or input
flexibility-- MIKEY Digital can record directly or take a wide range of inputs
How does the automatic gain control/versatile input work? Those usually don't sound good...
Blue utilized a powerful processor which constantly analyzes the sound & tracks the change in sound volume over a long periods of time, so it is able to make better decisions around when to change the sensitivity. Similarly, the processor tracks the versatile input to analyze the load & voltage level of what is plugged into it, & adjusts accordingly to the best sound quality.
Is the line-in on MIKEY Digital stereo?
Yes. Stereo, if mono signal is present it will dupe the mono signal to both stereo channels.
Blue Microphone
Blue Microphones was founded in 1995 to improve the front-end of audio recording by utilizing the increased bandwidth benefits enabled by digital technology. Advances in digital processing (e.g. extended frequency response, dynamic range, project recording capability) fundamentally changed the recording process as well as the potential for microphone performance. Basing many of their concepts, designs, & technology on knowledge gleaned from years of repairing & improving classic microphones from a wide variety of manufacturers, but by simultaneously integrating new technologies, materials & a first-hand knowledge of today's recording process, Blue began to pioneer the perfect analog input devices for the digital age.
Starting with state-of-the-art technology that ensures the purest possible signal path & Class A fully discrete circuitry with no ICs, pads, or filters, each microphone is designed to fill a specific role in a recording repertoire. Every single design contains its own propriety capsule that is h&-tested & approved to capture specific sonic signatures in specific ways. The first proprietary design, the Blueberry (Electronic Musician 2000 Editor's Choice Microphone of the Year) was designed & engineered at the behest of John Gass, a Grammy award-winning engineer/mixer, who asked Blue if it was possible to create a contemporary pop vocal mic that also substantially eliminated the need to spend hours "EQing" or over-processing the signal source. The Blueberry's success led to future Blue designs that focused solely on delivering the best possible reproduction of specific vocal or instrument types. The result is a portfolio of professional microphones that create a palette of sounds, enabling artists to realize the sonic landscape of their vision.
At the turn of the millennium, after receiving an early version of Apple's software program Garage Band TM, the team at Blue realized that project studio recording presented the next revolution of the recording industry. Believing that the lack of a high-quality USB (Universal Serial Bus) microphone to protect the signal source would slow down this revolution, Blue developed the Snowball, now the 1 selling wired condenser microphone in the world. Throughout the development process, the Snowball was designed specifically with musicians in mind; however, people very quickly began to adopt the product for consumer applications, such as podcasting, chat, & narration. Out of this, Blue's line of consumer audio products was born, solidifying Blue's belief that everyone, everywhere should have access to great audio.
Blue is 100% committed to getting the very best microphones in the world into the hands of those who have a passion for high quality audio; this is our heritage & will always be the core focus of everything we do. We also realize that great sound enhances every environment, & for this reason Blue has leveraged its pro-audio DNA to launch a line of products catering to life outside the studio. These include high-quality USB (Universal Serial Bus) products for both Mac & PC, iPod accessories, & an XLR-to-USB converter that allows everyone to take advantage of the quality & performance inherent in every Blue microphone on their computer. From the uncompromising & revolutionary Bottle to the HD audio/video Eyeball webcam, every single product reflects Blue's rare expertise & inimitable design sense. We encourage you to audition each Blue microphone to discover the ideal sonic character for your audio needs.