IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O Review
Audio and MIDI Interface for Mac, Windows & iOS
- Audio & MIDI Interface
- Neutrik Combo XLR/TS Audio Input
- 48V Phantom Power
- Includes USB Cable
- For Mac/Windows Computers & iOS Devices
- Records up to 24-Bit / 96 kHz Audio
- Includes Lightning Cable
- 3.5mm Headphone Jack with Volume Control
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 10,706 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O. 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 Pro I/O. For example, 76% of 3,486 users who have commented on the Easy to use of the IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O have given positive feedback.
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Not a bad device
IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O Audio and MIDI Interface for Mac, Windows & iOS
Reviewed by HaloRecordings on B&H Photo Video
The iRig Pro DUO is a nice interface. It does what IK Multimedia says it will do. I was able to record two tracks (Guitar and Vocals) at the same time into Garage Band. The sound quality was good. Especially for an interface that cost me $. Just don't go too high with the pre-amp. You'll start injecting noise. Keep it as low as possible for a clean recording.Three things I didn't like. One, battery life. I felt it was amazingly short. I got the first red bar after about 40 minutes of playing. I doubt I would have had more than an hour and fifteen minutes total recording time. You definitely want to use rechargeable batteries. So include that in the cost of purchase. Of course you can use your laptop for the power source or plug it into the wall. But that defeats the purpose of buying a portable device. Two, very cheaply made. I wouldn't want to drop it. But, for the price, your not going to get a metal chassis. Three, the knobs for each channel were difficult to adjust. This is a high gloss interface with high gloss knobs. My finger was sliding across the knob instead of rotating the knob. The second channel was a bit stiff. I had to really press down on the device to rotate it.I would not spend the full $ for this item. For $, it's a good deal. I returned mine primarily due to the short battery life. Check it out. But wait for a sale. ... More
App cripples otherwise good peripheral device
IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O Audio and MIDI Interface for Mac, Windows & iOS
Reviewed by Joachim on B&H Photo Video
Context: Using to record voice over and foley on iOS Review: To use this device, you must use the app Amplitube. It's interface to iOS device isn't recognized with other solid audio recording apps like Voice Recorder Pro. You must use IK Multimedia's app AmpliTube if you want this device to recognize on your iOS device. If you just want to record a single audio file, save and send, this app (and therefore device) is not for you. By default it put a reverb layer on the audio track (why this is default - no idea), and the app is very cumbersome to navigate. Recording is done in a multitrack editor and when sharing puts all tracks into a file when sharing. If you use the three ways to move files File Sharing (saves to some shared folder, but doesn't tell you what or where that is (not on Files on iOS)), AirDrop/Email or SoundCloud, could work for you, but otherwise, just sending simple audio files (not a multitrack mix down) is not as simple as they could make it. Bit of a bummer because after you figure it all out, the audio is clean and preamp not bad. Just for a user interface standpoint really inhibitive and not intuitive. Perhaps for a more iPad based mutitrack thing the app would be better, but for just recording sounds, way too complicated and takes away from what otherwise would be a solid piece of hardware. ... More
A High-Quality iOS Audio Interface and Great Guitar Toy!
IK Multimedia iRig PRO I/O
Reviewed by Somber Moose on Guitar Center
I was initially looking for a headphone amp to allow quiet practice with my electrics, but decided to take a look at iOS interfaces, as I almost always have my phone or iPad with me. I'm glad I did. The iRig Pro I/O gave me the practice amp I was looking for (the included AmpliTube apps have a great amp and effects simulation), but also a superb interface for both instruments and microphones, including mics that require phantom power. As a test, I put together a multitrack recording using Garage Band, and I have to say I was blown away at what a tremendously useful and fun system the iRig creates. Laying down a track at a time, I included 2 electrics, 2 miked acoustics, an electric bass, a MIDI jazz organ, and 4 vocal parts. I added one of Garage Band's canned drummers and ended up with a clean, respectable recording. I'm very impressed by the audio quality of the interface, and it fits in my guitar case. Recommended. ... More
Does what we purchased it to do..... mostly
IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O Audio and MIDI Interface for Mac, Windows & iOS
Reviewed by Deanna on B&H Photo Video
With so many ways to connect this device, it was not immediately evident to this amateur how I needed to connect to the iPad to get the audio in (you must connect the iRig Pro DUO to the iPad via the included lightning connector.) Once we learned how we needed to connect the device, then we had the problem with how to then provide power to the iPad. (We use the iRig to bring in microphones for live webcasting. The webcast is rather long so we needed to provide external power for the iRig as well as for the iPad.) Only after spending a lot of time on the IK Multimedia website, did I find another user recommends a 1-spot power adapter for the iRig Pro DUO. I found one on Amazon. First problem fixed. For the power to the iPad while using the iRig Pro DUO, another visit to the IK Multimedia website to learn of an additional piece of equipment sold by IK Multimedia: Power Bridge. Once we got those little issues resolved, we were satisfied with the device for the price. The gain buttons are a little bit inaccurate and it would be nice to have a numeric scale to help adjust gain. Again, for the money I guess we are satisfied. But do yourself a favor, if you purchase this to connect to an iPad (or iPhone, etc.), if there is any possibility that you will need to also provide power to your i device, purchase the Power Bridge. I was fortunate that I found the Power Bridge locally. Otherwise we would not have been able to use the iRig Pro DUO. ... More
Low Quality Build Feels and Works like Cheap Plastic
IK Multimedia iRig PRO I/O
Reviewed by Dean on Guitar Center
Bought it as an interface between my iPad and a midi keyboard. Midi interface is terrible with the old fashion media connectors and 8th inch pins. I want powered USB interface. It is not 1976 anymore. Audio connections are low-quality. Primary audio output is an 8th inch pin The volume control on the output is recessed into the housing and mine would not move I was scraping my finger now trying to turn the output volume on and off. I was really hoping this would be a very high-quality digital to analog converter that could drive headphones, or my keyboard amp or mixing board. I did not test the input extensively but it seemed OK. The big volume knob on the front panel felt very chintzy and I expected it to be a really nice volume knob and I was hoping it was the output volume knob because that is something I adjust a lot more than the input. Overall this was not good for my configuration which was to play live music with live sounds coming out of my iPad and hook up my midi keyboard. It ended up adding a lot of wiring to my set up instead of being a nice clean USB bus powered interface between my iPad, my keyboard, and my I/O device I ended up with the new Apple USB three powered connector. It provides power to my iPad, power to my midi keyboard, and if I add a USB hub it allows me to drive a high-quality deed to a converter which is now part of my gig set up. I am using a real high-quality deed to a converter That I bought as a high-resolution headphone driver for PC/Mac. Though I don't have the recording capability, my set up is clean and mean. This is what I expected this product to solve for me. Not even close. This thing does not power your audio dev that I bought as a high-resolution headphone driver for PC/Mac. Though I don't have the recording capability, my set up is clean and mean. This is what I expected this product to solve for me. Not even close. This thing does not power your iOS device Which is a requirement for me ... More
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Great little unit
IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O Mobile Audio Interface
Reviewed by Scott M. on Reverb
I was looking for something to improve recorded audio quality for our Facebook Live stream performances (acoustic duo) and I tried the iRig2 which was okay and then the iRig Pro which was much better. Simple to use and takes a direct line out signal from our mixer or even our amp straight into the Macbook Air for way better audio quality. It's a little on the pricey side new as compared to the iRig2 but I found one used for about half. Definitely worth that and then some. But even at $150 new, if you need something to get a decent sound into your Mac laptop or iPhone, the iRig Pro is pretty good. It comes with several cables so it's compatible with the latest Macs and PC's (via USB) or the new iPhone & iPads. Does not have an Android input like the iRig2. Takes batteries but runs off my Mac power via the USB which is nice. Get the newest version with the input lights and headphone out jack. ... More
Big Disadvantages
IK Multimedia iRig PRO I/O
Reviewed by Cory on Guitar Center
As far as "function" this interface does what it say. Still, there are big disadvantages as to the usability of the product. First, to hear yourself play, you need to have headphones connected directly to the interface. Computer speakers, Bluetooth or any other way of getting sound has a lag and terrible audio quality. Perhaps a better sound card on my laptop would help with the quality but not the lag. It's, therefore, unplayable without headphones which puts you on a very short leash unless you have a long headphone cable. I will look out the window and it will drag the interface off the table (my coffee with it one time, yikes). This, plus the fact that it can't be used in a live performance since there's no other output except the headphone jack just makes the product not worth the high price-point. Buy a Behringer U-Phoria instead. Their equivalent is less than half the price. ... More
I'm not impressed - I'm VERY impressed!
IK Multimedia iRig PRO I/O
Reviewed by Jimmy on Guitar Center
Finally, an interface I can use with the headphone jack-less iPhone7! I have the old iRig PRO and loved it but of course when I upgraded from my iPhone 6S to the 7, it was useless. The iRig PRO I/O is even better too, as the headphone output has more volume and headroom. The case is nicer too, and the controls have a more solid feel to them. Plus, it takes 2 AA batteries instead of the 9V. It even has a charging pass-though so you can charge it while in use. Brilliant! I could not be happier! Great job, IK Multimedia! ... More
Very User Friendly & Fantastic Sound Quality
IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O Audio and MIDI Interface for Mac, Windows & iOS
Reviewed by Mark on B&H Photo Video
Received my I/O and immediately plugged it in, I was blown away at the easy steps to adjust the quality output. The Green/Amber/Red lights help and are very much a reflection of what is actually going out. I found playing on the edge of green with an occasional very light amber flicker produced what I wanted. I have now done over 25 IG Live and Zoom sessions using the device. It is exactly what I wanted. It produced exactly what I was looking for as a DJ. I almost forgot to mention how very simple it is, going straight from either Master or Booth Outputs on my Pioneer DDJ SX2 into the iRig I/O and into my iPhone for IG and just as easy going to the USB on the Laptop running the Zoom session. NO REGRETS. ... More
I would never recommend this product
IK Multimedia iRig PRO I/O
Reviewed by Deejdope on Guitar Center
Out the box it worked Flawlessly I was able to connect to my Rane 72 mixer directly into my phone with no problems after 4 uses it would no longer recognize my phone (iPhone 11 pro) do I tried using my wife's iPhone 10 still wouldn't recognize my sons iPhone 8 still nothing I tried contacting ikmultmedia for support and couldn't register my product because the serial number they provided in the box wouldn't work after two weeks of back and forth and reading blogs of same issues with others I just returned it save yourself the hassle it's noth worth the frustration trust me. ... More
Poor build quality, wasn't anywhere near plug & play for me.
IK Multimedia iRig PRO I/O
Reviewed by ShivaSix on Guitar Center
After getting it set up and connected, the headphone jack broke. The second I plugged it in...I knew it would be an issue. It was sloppy!! After maybe 4 inserts, it broke. The unit is what I would consider cheaply made. I would expect a little better quality for the price. If it costs a little more to manufacture a better unit, then I'd understand. Can't comment on the actual functioning of the unit since it lasted about 15 seconds after all of the downloads & settings & time I spent. I couldn't get it to work with an android but was successful with a tablet. After reading other reviews "after the fact" build quality seems to be a common gripe. Especially with the higher priced units? ... More
Works as promised.
IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O Audio and MIDI Interface for Mac, Windows & iOS
Reviewed by Ville on B&H Photo Video
Sounds good, great feature set for a gadget this small. Only downside is that you really want a 9V power for this if you're planning on using this for phone/tablet streaming as those AA's start adding up soon (while they're of course good enough for a location recording here, another there)
No more IK Multimedia products for me!
IK Multimedia iRig PRO I/O
Reviewed by T.I.M. on Guitar Center
I wasn't going to head online, and trash this product, I was just going to let it go…. but, Guitar Center sent an email, asking me how it was going, with the new purchase, and to send a review. So, here it is: The disappointment began, when I opened the irig pro box, and realized that the midi cables were not what was shown on the exterior of the box, and not as advertised on online promotional pictures. The picture on box, and online, shows 2 decent length MIDI cables wound up…what I got was 2 MIDI cables barely the length of my hand! ... More
Works great but like version one but one caveat.
IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O Mobile Audio Interface
Reviewed by Jarrod R. on Reverb
There is no way to use the internal speakers on an iphone or ipad with this version because of the way ios treats "external" audio out devices. I got this because I needed a headphone jack and the version one does not have one. BUT with that comes the inability to use the internal speakers, it is a "feature" of iOS and not a fault of the product. Anything that presents an "external audio out" interface automatically triggers this behavior in iOS.
No thanks
IK Multimedia iRig PRO I/O
Reviewed by Thingfish on Guitar Center
I was excited to pick this up at my local guitar center store because it checked all the boxes on my list. I've been looking at using my iPad Pro to record more ideas while on the road. Got it home, unboxed it. Nice compact unit. The inputs/outputs are tiny and the plastic seems very breakable. I like the fact that it does not need to be plugged in for power. However, I could not get the unit to power up and work. No lights, no sound, nothing. Here's where my gripe really begins...(see service comments)
Seems to make my Sennheiser 416 come alive
IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O Audio and MIDI Interface for Mac, Windows & iOS
Reviewed by tom on B&H Photo Video
I used it with my iPhone 7 because I sold my Canon 5D3. It makes my iPhone 7 seem like a professional device. It seems to know how to create 48V of phantom power needed and with not programing and zero apps the iPhone and sennheiser (SP) are married to perfect use for my audition tapes . I hear that lovely 416 throaty, deep, and theatrical sound on my video.
Not Good for Online Worship
IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O Audio and MIDI Interface for Mac, Windows & iOS
Reviewed by Richard on B&H Photo Video
Didn't work well. Sounds were muffled or distorted especially for singing voices. Not a good choice streaming live worship services where the sound is collected from a digital sound board. Also, the promotion claims that it works with computer, android and iPhone devices but instruction only provided for iPhone.
weak headphone jack
IK Multimedia iRig PRO I/O
Reviewed by keb on Guitar Center
worked great and then the headphone jack broke before a show. probably best to keep for on the go recording and not as a midi interface for a live band.
I would have kept it but wanted the Irig Stream
IK Multimedia iRig PRO I/O
Reviewed by Jknodic on Guitar Center
This product is really dope. Helps get your ideas or even a better stream for live stuff. I used mine for live beat sets on my Mpc through IG.
Good interface
IK Multimedia iRig PRO I/O
Reviewed by David on Guitar Center
First of all, in my opinion nothing beats the sound of a fine tube amp. But to practice, create, rehearse this interface is good at doing its job. The software included is an unlocked version but you still have to buy amps, effects, cabs, etc, because only comes with few models. I would buy it again.
