RØDE Microphones announces iXY, the world’s highest quality microphone for iPhone and iPad
Written by RØDE Microphones
Thursday, 10 January 2013
LASVEGAS, January 8, 2013 — Australian-based
audio company RØDE Microphones has announced the iXY, a stereo
microphone for iPhone and iPad and iPod touch with 30-pin connector that
allows high quality recording at sampling rates up to 24-bit/96kHz, the
only microphone on the market to do so. Appearing at the International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas for the first time, the
company has unveiled the innovative device to an expected audience of
over 150,000 visitors.
At the heart of the iXY is a matched pair of ½” cardioid condenser
capsules, fixed in a perfect 90 degree ‘near-coincident’ alignment
resulting in immersive and true-to-life stereo recordings, captured in
incredibly high detail. The iXY uses its own high-fidelity analog to
digital conversion ensuring all recordings are rich, smooth and
accurate.
The iXY’s small form factor and incredibly detailed performance makes
it the perfect microphone for recording live music, meetings, lectures,
reporting, dictation, sound design, and also is ideal for use on-camera
as a dual-system recorder for DSLR.
A foam windshield is provided for outdoor recordings, as well as a
rugged zip pocket to ensure the mic is always around when you need it.
“I’m more excited about iXY than any other product in RØDE’s twenty
year history,” commented Peter Freedman, RØDE’s Founder and President.
“The audio quality of the iXY is breathtaking and really affirms RØDE’s
commitment to providing the very best audio products available at a
price that’s accessible to the general public.”
Released in conjunction with the iXY is RØDE Rec, an app for iPhone,
iPad and iPod touch designed to be the ultimate companion to RØDE’s new
microphone. When used together the iXY and RØDE Rec transform an iOS
device into a fully-featured field recorder.
RØDE Rec allows for complete control of the iXY’s continuously
adjustable input levels for recording in loud and quiet environments, as
well as the high pass filter to cut out low frequency rumbling such as
air conditioning or outdoor traffic noises.
The RØDE Rec App is available from the App store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
The app provides a full suite of features including multiple sampling
rates up to 96kHz, equalization effects (compressor/expander, high-pass
filter, low pass filter, parametric EQ), non-linear editing, geo and
photo tagging, and one touch publishing to SoundCloud, Dropbox, email, FTP and iTunes. RØDE has also announced a feature-limited free version of the app, simply titled RØDE Rec LE.
The RØDE iXY is shipping this month. Visit www.ixymic.com for more information or visit the iXY booth at CES January 8 – 11, 2013 booth #50001.
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