IK Multimedia released iRig Pro Quattro I/O, an extremely well designed 4-in/2-out field recording audio and MIDI interface for musicians and content creators. With 24-bit/96kHz A/D conversion and a MEMS mic onboard for instant recording, the new professional mobile interface from the Italian company is ready to deliver broadcast-quality results anywhere and anytime. A deluxe bundle is also available with custom iRig XY stereo mic capsules and complete accessories.
The iRig Pro Quattro I/O offers 4 high-quality, low-noise microphone/instrument preamps with phantom power; Hi-Z and line-level instrument, RCA and TRS inputs; plus XLR balanced, 3.5mm stereo and headphone outputs; and full MIDI I/O. It works with everything out of the box, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and PC, but can also serve as a standalone mic preamp or line mixer, with a built-in limiter and direct monitoring.
The portable device connects to a computer, smartphone or table and works as a high-quality, multichannel audio and MIDI interface with a full array of inputs and outputs so users will always be prepared for any recording or situation. Fully MFi-certified to work seamlessly with iOS devices, no adapters are required for iPhone or iPad for reliable field performance.
And according to IK Multimedia, there’s also no need to worry about managing and formatting storage media. The iRig Pro Quattro I/O records digital audio directly to any mobile device, computer or even DSLR camera. No more digging around gig bags for an SD card. Users can start recording instantly then simply backup audio files to the cloud seamlessly to share with others.
With its onboard digitally enhanced MEMS microphone and optional stereo mic capsules, the iRig Pro Quattro I/O turns any mobile device or Mac/PC laptop into a full-featured, professional field recorder. It also works as a standalone preamp and mixer powered via 4x AA batteries, USB or DC IN. The full set of inputs/outputs can be used to capture and mix multiple sources to DSLR cameras or send their mix to a PA system with professional quality.
In Stereo mode, the iRig Pro Quattro I/O mixes all sources down to stereo for streaming or recording. Monitoring is easy thanks to a dedicated headphone output with independent volume control and direct monitoring, while mono mode extends compatibility for streaming to social media and a loopback feature lets users listen to return audio. Plus, the device can be also kept under charge for long streaming sessions, using its own power supply unit.
The iRig Pro Quattro I/O offers stereo and mono modes to pre-mix up to 4 audio sources (RCA / 3.5mm stereo line inputs + Loopback, XLR combo inputs and MEMS microphone) down to a stereo or mono track, which can be sent to streaming apps, DSLR cameras or sound systems. In multichannel mode, the XLR mic/Hi-Z instrument and mic/line combo jacks or RCA / 3.5mm stereo line inputs are routed to channels 1 to 4 respectively, giving users 4 channels of audio to send to recording apps such as GarageBand or any DAW.
A built-in limiter keeps sound levels optimal and avoids clipping on inputs 1 and 2. In Stereo and Mono mode, inputs 3 and 4 can be used as safety channels: recording the same signal as input 1 and 2, but reduced by 12 dB as a backup in case the sound source unexpectedly overloads the main channels.
Loopback+ is a powerful feature that lets users select either or both channels 3 and 4 to route microphones or line-level signals to audio apps such as MixBox, AmpliTube or VocaLive for processing and then route their outputs through the Loopback feature and into channels 1 and 2 going to their streaming app. This way, any app on iOS or Android devices can work as a front-end processor for all streaming apps. It’s like using them as a plug-in for more creative and professional-sounding streams.
IK Multimedia also confirmed that the iRig Pro Quattro I/O comes complete with over $450 of software for Mac/PC. Users get AmpliTube 5 SE with over 80 models for guitar and bass processing, and T-RackS 5 SE with 10 analog-modeled and digital processors. Plus, there’s 2 additional SE/CE titles, allowing a choice from SampleTank, Miroslav Philharmonik, MODO BASS, MODO DRUM or Syntronik 2. And for iPhone/iPad, the iRig Pro Quattro I/O includes over $100 of audio production apps including fully loaded versions of iRig Recorder 3 and MixBox for iPad, an effects and mixing app.
The iRig Pro Quattro I/O is shipping now and available from the IK Multimedia online store and from IK authorized dealers worldwide. Units are expected to start shipping at the end of June 2022. The standard configuration of the iRig Pro Quattro I/O retails for $349.99 and includes USB and Lighting cables, batteries, and 1/4″ thread camera adapter. There’s also the iRig Pro Quattro I/O Deluxe retailing for $449.99, that adds 2x iRig MIC XY stereo microphones, windscreens, carrying case, and 9V power supply unit.
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