irig Pre 2 Mobile Microphone Interface
£49/$59
“The irig Pre 2 is the easiest way to connect any type of XLR microphone to your IOS device”
Key features
Built-in XLR connector • Adjustable gain • +48V phantom power
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THE IRIG PRE 2 IS A POCKET-SIZED MIC PREAMP AND INTERFACE that lets creators, musicians and journalists, easily use XLR mics to record, perform and stream with an iphone, ipad or DSLR camera. And this next-gen model delivers the same professional sound as IK’S earlier mic preamp, but with the addition of direct monitoring and auto-switching wiring for use with digital cameras.
Stunning audio, whatever
Whether you’re recording a podcast or a new album, shooting action sequences or interviews, the irig Pre 2 is the easiest way to connect any type of XLR microphone to your IOS device, and the new autoswitching circuitry makes it adapt to work with the input on most digital cameras too. If you need phantom power for condenser mics then the two AA batteries provide true +48V phantom power for about seven hours of continuous use. For dynamic or ribbon mics, the irig Pre 2 works for up to 20 hours.
The inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone output now offers direct monitoring, allowing you to listen back and ensure that the signal is of the optimum quality before recording starts – which is perfect for the popular live-streaming and audio/video recording apps, including Clubhouse.
If you want to broadcast from anywhere, at any time, then the irig Pre 2 provides the perfect bridge between microphone and IOS device with professional results.
Verdict
IK Multimedia has vastly improved its original preamp by introducing direct monitoring and allowing users to connect DSLR cameras. The possibilities are endless!