- For Mobile Journalists, YouTubers, Vlogs
- For Lightning/USB Mobile Devices
- Front, Rear, or Bidirectional Pickup
- Dedicated 3.5mm TRS Headphone Output
- High Resolution up to 24-Bit / 96 kHz
- Adjustable Gain via Buttons
- Snap-On Magnetic Mounting
- No Batteries Required
- Lightning, Micro-USB & USB Type-C Cables
- Includes Windscreen for Outdoor Use
IK Multimedia iRig Cast HD Overview
Taking the iRig Mic Cast 2 to the next level, the IK Multimedia iRig Mic Cast HD features multiple pickup patterns, adjustable gain, and internal high-resolution converters to deliver clear speech recording for mobile journalists, YouTubers, vloggers, and podcasters using mobile devices equipped with Lightning or USB ports.
As a digital USB microphone, the iRig Mic Cast HD operates at up to 24-bit / 96 kHz and works via bus power. Snap-on magnetic mounting ensures fast and easy attachment to your device, even if it has a case. A multicolor LED helps you check levels and the 3.5mm headphone port allows monitoring of real-time audio or playback signal.
For easy setup, the iRig Mic Cast HD includes Lightning, micro-USB, and USB Type-C connection cables. It also comes with a windscreen for reduction of wind noise during outdoor shoots.
Dual gold-sputtered electret condenser capsules provide accuracy and detail
Selectable front, rear, or bidirectional pickup—use front or rear to reject off-axis noise when recording a single subject, or switch to bidirectional to capture subjects in front of and behind the microphone
Adjustable gain buttons offer a 48 dB range
Direct monitor button allows you to hear real-time audio or playback signal through the 3.5mm headphone port
Works with virtually all video and audio apps
Includes iRig Recorder 3 LE (compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Android devices) for easy recording, trimming, editing, and sharing
IK Multimedia IRig Cast HD Specs
Microphone
| Form Factor
|
Mobile Device Mic
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| Sound Field
|
Mono
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| Operating Principle
|
Pressure Gradient
|
| Capsule
|
2 x Electret Condenser
|
| Diaphragm
|
0.55" / 13.97 mm
|
| Polar Pattern
|
Cardioid, Figure-8
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| Pattern Selection
|
Switched (Adjustable on Mic)
|
| Orientation
|
Side Address
|
| Circuitry
|
Solid-State
|
| Pad
|
None
|
| High-Pass Filter
|
None
|
| Tone Adjustment
|
None
|
| Gain Adjustment
|
Up to 48 dB
|
| Indicators
|
1 x Single LED (Signal Level, Status)
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| On-Board Controls
|
Gain, Polar Pattern
|
| Windscreen
|
Foam (Included)
|
Performance
| Frequency Range
|
40 Hz to 20 kHz
|
| Maximum SPL
|
125 dB SPL
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| Sensitivity
|
-40 dB
|
Connectivity
| Output Connectors (Analog)
|
1 x Female (on Mic)
|
| Output Connectors (Digital)
|
1 x Micro-USB Female (on Mic)
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| Headphone Connector
|
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
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| Wireless Connectivity
|
None
|
Digital Audio
| A/D Conversion
|
24-Bit
|
| Sample Rate
|
44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
|
| Digital Signal Processing
|
None
|
| Internal Memory
|
None
|
| Operating System Support
|
Android, Windows, iOS, macOS/OS X
|
| Mobile Device Compatibility
|
iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, SE, X, XS
iPad Pro 1st Gen., 2nd Gen.
iPad Mini 1st Gen., 2nd Gen., 3rd Gen., 4th Gen.
iPad Air 1st Gen., 2nd Gen.
iPad 4th Gen., 5th Gen., 6th Gen.
iPod Touch 5th Gen., 6th Gen.
Android Smartphone
Android Tablet
|
| Available Port
|
USB (Interface Unspecified) or Lightning
|
Power
| Bus Power
|
USB / Lightning
|
| Operating Voltage
|
Not Specified by Manufacturer
|
Physical
| Color
|
Black
|
| Mounting
|
Magnetic Mount (with Included Hardware)
|
| Dimensions
|
H: 1.97 x W: 1.06 x L: 0.94" / H: 50 x W: 27 x L: 24 mm
|
| Weight
|
0.88 oz / 25 g
|
Packaging Info
| Package Weight
|
0.425 lb
|
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
|
6.4 x 6.4 x 2.2"
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