Ultra-Compact Voice Recording iOS Mic

US IK Multimedia introduces iRig MIC Cast for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad 11/01/12

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IK Multimedia has announced iRig Mic Cast, which they describe as an ultra-compact portable voice recording microphone designed specifically for recording podcasts, interviews, lectures, voice memos, speeches and more.
IK tell us that iRig MIC Cast provides a pocket-sized voice recording solution with crystal-clear audio quality. They say that it features a tight unidirectional pickup pattern that minimizes background noise making it ideal for single-source audio recording and also great for business applications like recording meeting and enhancing the audio and voice quality of conference calls. Here's more of what IK has to say in their own words...
iRig Mic Cast is proof that great things come in small packages. In addition to an incredibly flat frequency response with zero tonal coloration, the iRig Mic Cast...

Features a stereo mini-jack headphone output which enables real-time monitoring of what is being recorded using headphones or speakers.
Offers a mini-switch that provides two different sensitivity settings to record close-up or distant sources.
Includes an adjustable desktop stand for convenient iPhone/iPod touch positioning during recording.
Has a bumper-friendly mini-jack connector that fits the majority of iPhone/iPod touch cases.
Has an ultra-compact profile that can be carried anywhere with ease.
Like other IK Multimedia microphones, it includes 2 free apps: iRig Recorder, an easy-to-use voice recording/editing app, and VocaLive, a multi-effects processing app for singers.
Works with all regular phone calls and any Voice-Over-IP app.
Is compatible with iPhone/iPod touch/iPad.
Pricing and Availability:
iRig MIC Cast costs $39.99/€29.99 (excl. tax) and will be available in Q1 2012 from electronic and music retailers around the world. More information: