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rombsix
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RE: iRig Acoustic (clip-on microphone) (in reply to Sr. Martins)
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I don't know if it's going to last, but for the price, I can by 5 of these to last as long as another better mic would last. I agree it was hard to get working, but I think it's partly because this was not setup very well to be used with Androids, rather than iPhones or iPads. I wonder how it would work with Apple products... The hiss is really not a huge issue. The USB mic I have (which is the best USB mic on the market now, methinks) when used for live monitoring has just the same amount of hiss. I think that for recording, the USB mic will probably sound better (we'll see), but for the purpose of what I want this gizmo for, it works pretty well: not for recording, but rather for using it as a live effects tool with minimal latency and being able to plug it into an output source (like powered speakers or an amp) and hearing it that way. I don't know of a USB-based device for this price range available now that can do this meet this particular need. If you know of one, please let me know! I'll get back to you with a recording, and we'll see how that is... And I'm not arguing with you - to each his own. I think this tool serves a reasonable purpose for me at this time. If you have a similar device (not home-made) that you can direct me to (USB-based, and can do the same stuff as this thing), then by all means do tell. Cheers!
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Date Nov. 25 2015 1:11:48
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rombsix
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RE: iRig Acoustic (clip-on microphone) (in reply to Sr. Martins)
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Anyways, I ain't selling anything. If you're happy with the clip thing, maybe one day you'll understand what you've been missing all along by not buying the right stuff for what you want to do. It sounds like you are much more advanced than I am when it comes to audio. I am just playing around for the most part, and I wanted something super simple and affordable that might still do the job, especially three years ago when I bought the gear. Now, I can invest in some higher quality equipment if I want to, and that will iron things out, but I don't really have the use for that sort of setup because I won't be using it enough to justify the cost, and I don't think I'll want to be bothered to take stuff apart, put it together, occupy space with it, etc. for my practical purposes. I appreciate your input. It was worth a shot... Cheers!
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Date Nov. 27 2015 14:54:59
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Sr. Martins
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RE: iRig Acoustic (clip-on microphone) (in reply to rombsix)
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It sounds like you are much more advanced than I am when it comes to audio. I am just playing around for the most part, and I wanted something super simple and affordable that might still do the job, especially three years ago when I bought the gear. Now, I can invest in some higher quality equipment if I want to, and that will iron things out, but I don't really have the use for that sort of setup because I won't be using it enough to justify the cost, and I don't think I'll want to be bothered to take stuff apart, put it together, occupy space with it, etc. for my practical purposes. You got it wrong way. You've been spending "here and there" with not so great results because you didn't get the right equipment. All you really need is a microphone and a small USB interface with phantom power. You can even buy it in a bundle with cables and headphones included, software, etc. With this you can even connect your guitars directly with a cable. What you can do with computer software is miles beyond the samsung + irig clip that you have now.. and without latency or extra stuff to buy (unless you want to). That last video I posted for a guitar contest was all done with freeware... guitar amps, mixing effects, synths, etc. Right now you've got a very crippled setup, neither the USB mic or the clip on thing are worth it for what you want. Lenny was also a bit like you but this week he decided to follow my advice and got himself an interface for 50 bucks. He's just scratching the surface but already getting a great sound.. just wait until he plugs his electric guitar and starts using some amp sims.
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Date Nov. 27 2015 19:38:56
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