IK Multimedia iRig Pre Review
Microphone Interface
- Connect Any Type Of Mic to iOS Device
- 3.5mm Headphone Output For Monitoring
- Gain Control
- Use with iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad
- Built-In Connector Cable
- Includes 2 Free Apps
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 62,976 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the IK Multimedia iRig Pre. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the IK Multimedia iRig Pre. For example, 76% of 42,168 users who have commented on the Value for money of the IK Multimedia iRig Pre have given positive feedback.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
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Best accessory from IK Multimedia!
IK Multimedia iRig PRE Mic Pre for iOS Devices
Reviewed by Sean Kelly on Guitar Center
I purchased the iRig Mic when it released and have used it sporadically mostly due to the ambient noise it pics up during a live setting. I've been waiting for the pre forever! I used it last week in a live worship setting using the standard SM58, and true to advertising worked FLAWLESSLY! Ambient noise was cut down drastically due to the cardioid shape of the SM58. Thanks IKM for making such a great product, and thanks GC for selling it!
iRig PRE -gateway to fun singing!
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by Zana on B&H Photo Video
On the recommendations of a friend, I purchased an iRig Pre and an Apple lightning converter so I could use my iRig with headphones, and am I GLAD. My friend told me she had been using an iRig for 3 plus years and singing on the SMULE sing app. having recorded 3,400 songs! in 2 1/2 weeks I have recorded some 40 plus songs myself. So I use my iRig Pre with an XLR AKG condenser microphone, a pair of 99$ AKG headphones (I already had the mic and headphones) with my iPhone 7 and have spent the last 16 days recording solo, and I have done quite a number of duets, with, among others, Paloma Faith. Charlie Puth, EmRossi, and other amateur singers from across the globe- most of them pretty good, and a few people who struggle. . I cannot put into words how much fun this is! It is simply a riot to be able to do this. It is a real challenge to learn new songs, get the lyrics and learn the "Feel" of new music. Of course, to be able to do this well, you must have a rudimentary idea of how music works, have pretty good pitch and quick learning skills in your toolbox to be able to get the most out of the whole thing. I highly recommend the iRig Pre to anyone with a love of singing and who would enjoy the process Smule App gives you! ... More
What, How, Where? Not With iOS
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by Jeff on B&H Photo Video
Be sure and look carefully at this items photos carefully and do not purchase one based on the product description. This claims to work with iOS devices such as an iPhone or iPad, I've had several of both and NONE have ever had any 1/8" input headphone or other jack. So if you're psyched to be using your guitar and iPhone with Mobile Pod or the like FORGET IT. What a disappointment after reading the description and thinking it was the answer for mobile recording with my iPhone or iPad. This the manufacturers fault not B&H's. How can iK continue to box this with printing saying it works with iOS devices. That could only be possible if it provided a stereo 1/8" to standard iPhone FireWire input jack. Sounds as if it's a great guitar/iPhone device when it could only plugin to an Android. We've been an A/V Production Company for over 30yrs and NEVER have come across such misleading advertising and packaging. IF there's an iOS device with an 1/8" jack - please let us in on it because lacking one has always been a fault. If I'm wrong I apologize, so far I've heard nothing from iK since reporting this several days ago. ... More
Awesome for remote to broadcast studio via cell phone
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by Stephen on B&H Photo Video
I have been trying to put together a VERY small and lightweight system for college students to use for remote broadcasts. This is it. The mic is input via an XRL input. The stereo mini goes into your smart phone (I used it with my iPhone X and worked with the lighting to mini adapter for a X model). I assume it will work with a 6 or 7 iPhone adapter. The only other item you need is to download a FREE audio phone app. This enables your phone to call back to the station while you monitor via headphones which input into the iRig via a stereo mini. It's small, lightweight, and super easy to set up and use. Plus the price is ridiculously cheap compared to a Marti, an IP system, or anything else I could find, and those didn't do what I wanted. Buy it and try it. ... More
Serves a great purpose
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by Adam Kragt on B&H Photo Video
The iRig Pre Microphone serves a rather specific purpose to connect XLR microphones into smartphone devices (with a TRRS connection). Using the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, this worked wonderfully, allowing me to use a hand-held (non-phantom) and head-mounted (phantom) microphone with the device. The controls are easy to understand (off, on, phantom) and there's volume knob to adjust the gain. When you hit the right levels, the sound comes through great and is a great way to get more professional sounding microphones into DIY/last minute recording setups. There is also a hack (which voids any warranties) to route sound exclusively through the headphone jack, enabling it's use with devices such as DSLRs, making it a very inexpensive way to get microphones connected to higher-end equipment if you only need one input. Highly recommended. ... More
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GREAT for Radio Remotes!
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by Del on B&H Photo Video
This is an inexpensive way to do professional looking radio remotes using studio quality microphones via cell phones! Note some cells limit the low frequencies but sound still outshines typical RF (Marti) remote units. Quality is best if you use Comrex, Tieline, etc software for live shots or Twisted Wave or similar audio recoring software for pre-recording files to send (via email, dropbox, google drive or similar). I would give 5 stars if there were marks on the level control (for repeatability-we set it and taped over it so it wouldn't be bumped) and a little easier power switch to get to (also maybe separate switch for phantom power as we won't be using that). ... More
It is OK - But...
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by multimedia producer on B&H Photo Video
This is a good quality, quiet mic preamp with phantom power. My only gripe is that the headphone jack does not allow monitoring while recording, only during playback. Quite a disappointment, and this limitation is not clear from the product description.
Good product
IK Multimedia iRig PRE Mic Pre for iOS Devices
Reviewed by Kaz on Guitar Center
I bought this at a local Guitar Center and I really like it. I brought my condenser microphone to the store to really test the product before deciding to buy it. They let me try it by opening the box for me. I wanted to make sure that a) it sounds better than the internal mic of my iPad and b) it does not increase the noise level. This product passed both tests. I needed this to let my condenser mic to connect to my iPad. The price is also not overwhelming and the setup is very simple. It supplies a phantom power for a condenser microphone. I can adjust the volume with it too. The iPad mic is not bad but the sound is a bit thin. I can use my own condenser mic which I know can capture the thickness of sounds and this product really helps. ... More
Perfect Solution for Poor iPhone Audio
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by Michael on B&H Photo Video
I use this with an RE50 mic for reporters to voice their tracks for editing in the field as well as to shoot teases in the field with an iphone for instant upload to social media. It works flawlessly and will work with the iPhones Voice Memos App. Its a great tool for the field. You can even plug into press boxes at press conferences to record perfect audio into you phone for later logging or to email the audio of the conference.
Could be much more flexible
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by Hazard Sharp on B&H Photo Video
I bought the iRig as an active DI box for a microphone setup. But it is wired to work only with a low gain circuit on mobile phones. I was looking for a cheap, no fuss line level mic amp. But this is a low gain circuit, to high gain mic, active DI box. The headphone out is connected to the phone's output, not the iRig's. Unfortunately this isn't noted in the description. As one commenter already posted, with a few changes in wiring, this little box could be used as a DI box for a digital camera, and other recording devices. Is it really too much to ask for a cheap, no fuss, Active DI box, with selectable output levels? ... More
Works As Designed but Has a Major Flaw
IK Multimedia iRig PRE Mic Pre for iOS Devices
Reviewed by KJ on Guitar Center
I wanted to love this product. Sonically, I performed as advertised. HOWEVER, the fly wheel that controls the gain is the epitome of poor design. There's no way to see where the sweet spot is. The Irig PRO seems to have a better design; however, I chose to go with Saramonic - same great performance WITH a wheel that I can see my ideal settings.
Excellent for the Indie Film Maker
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by lil_boricua on B&H Photo Video
I had used this product before while I had been helping friend of mine with a short film and thought it was great so I decided to buy one for myself. The iRig PRE is an absolutely magnificent product, it delivers an outstanding quality for audio (be it that the microphone is good quality as well) and provides its own phantom power, however the only downside to this product is not the interface, but the app iRig Recorder which is not available on every single android device, but that does not mean you can't use another recording app. Whether you're a beginner or professional this interface provides the everyday indie film maker lot of bang for their buck. ... More
Works as advertised
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by Alexander on B&H Photo Video
This is a device that connects your XLR microphone to a device that accepts TRRS input (e.g. phone, tablet, modern computers, etc.). It provides phantom power, has a headphone jack, and has a dial to control gain. I'm sure that a dedicated interface would bring out more nuanced sound, but you can't beat the price, mobility, and ease of use if all you want is to connect an XLR microphone to any device.
Does What I Need
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by rayvonn b. on B&H Photo Video
Had a shoot coming up and the client really skimped on the sound budget. So I was not gonna do dual system sound because I didn't want to line up audio even with plural eyes. Bout this to connect AT875 to my bmpcc and got usable results. The camera records low quality Audio files but for cheap clients I will be using the mix pre and mic directly into the camera because it actually sounds good. I didn't have high goes for this but it really delivered for what I needed it for.
An Excellent Tool to have.
IK Multimedia iRig PRE Mic Pre for iOS Devices
Reviewed by Dss on Guitar Center
A great buy ! I'm using this as a mic interface to record guitars on my iPad. Works flawlessly for GarageBand, just plug it in and that's it, you are on. Make sure you keep the volume/input turned down low or it will distort.
Using with DSLR
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by Malcolm on B&H Photo Video
To use this with a DSLR you have to open it up and modify the wiring. Then chop the external cable and buy a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable to plug it into the camera. Once done, works great as a preamp & phantom power unit for DSLR's.
for DSLR
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by Collin T on B&H Photo Video
I did the conversion to plug it directly into my 5D, and the preamp does not show a lot of noise even turn all the way up. The only thing is that it doesn't output a lot of gain by itself, but when I use it with my Tascam dr 100 mk II, it 's a lot more powerful and I like it like that!
Great value for the money
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by Narciso_The_Artist on B&H Photo Video
It certainly aleviates the woes of not having a proper interface ant let's you connect your XLR devices into a 3.5 mic jack while letting you *monitor, for the price, it is simple, does a great job. My only niggle is that when using with my Audio Technica boom mic for example, it won't tell me if I'm too hot, so make sure your levels are good by interfacing with a program or device (ala Premier Pro for example) before doing anything too serious, or you may not end up with desireable recording. Other than that, for just normal shooting on the go straight into my Nikon D5200 it does a great job! ... More
Unusable
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by Cruzo on B&H Photo Video
I've had this product for about a year and it just did not work for me! I really wanted it to work, and spent a lot of time with it. I bought it to connect my Rode NTG 3 phantom mike to my iPhone 5 for videography using Filmic Pro. Non of the audios I've recorded with this thing were ever usable. I read a lot of reviews before purchasing and wanted to give it a try. Maybe iPhone 5's pre-amps are to be blamed. I can't trust this product as non of the audios I've recorded with this products were ever usable. ... More
Small, very handy device
IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface
Reviewed by Brenda on B&H Photo Video
I was looking for an inexpensive alternative for an XLR audio adapter. This little box is a great little deal. It's small enough to attach to my microphone stand, yet powerful enough with the 9V, to give that little extra boost for sound. Not bad for the price.
