Can you use an iRig to connect a microphone?
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
- Can you use an iRig to connect a microphone? Not really.
In this video, I answer a question I get a lot - can I connect a dynamic microphone to an iRig or guitar interface to record on my iPhone or iPad.
The short answer to this is "no", but it is technically possible, so in this video I show what happens when you do this, and why it is not a good idea.
Here's the deal - microphones need a preamp to get enough gain (volume) for a decent signal and a good quality recording. When you plug a microphone in to a standard instrument jack, the volume level is so low that in order to hear the recording, you need to turn the volume up, which introduces significant noise in to the recording.
For more tips, tricks and tutorials all about recording on your iPhone or iPad, head to studiolivetoday.com.
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Learn how to connect microphones to your iPhone or iPad here - ua-cam.com/video/eGTbwR9XSHU/v-deo.html
Not only does this man answers the question but also explains why it doesn't work. Truly a genius
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U literally make all the videos for my questions. Thanks Pete!
Nice one Baz! Glad to hear it my friend.
Pete, I really enjoy your fabulous UA-cam videos. Thank you so much for your willingness to share your valuable knowledge. You are a very bright and talented man. You have a beautiful spirit. I appreciate you greatly.
I had to pause the video to comment something. Once you explained why those cables exist for the microphones. I knew I was in good hands. The way you break down the small details is amazing and important to some people. Good job!
Thanks so much! Really appreciate the kind words and you taking the time to comment.
Your videos have been so helpful. Thanks man!
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very good info, quick and to the point. BOOM !
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Pete Johns to save the day again, I’m wanting to record my vocals. My iPhone headphones have a microphone on them which is handy but for recording properly, this is extremely useful and helpful, thanks Pete!
Welcome my friend.
Very informative video nowhere on UA-cam I got the right answer and then I saw this video thanks Mr Pete John's. Sometimes it's difficult which one to buy and then we search for review
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This is VERY specific to my problem right now aha thank you so much for your explanation and help. I’m now off to spend MORE money on MORE equipment to help record acoustic.
Glad it helped. Sorry to cost you cash!!
Man you have patience!! Thank you for the helpful information!
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Appreciate the video bro. Great Energy!
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Thanks buddy, one of the best video done on iRig clone !
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Thank you for this!
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Thanks for the video. I’m new to recording and I didn’t know about the xlr pre amp stuff. I’ll have to buy a irig pro or that one you’re using. Thanks!
No problem at all. Yes, it’s a hard one to get your head around when you start out which is why I made this one.
Here’s a video that might help you - ua-cam.com/video/7QOXjfB1ExM/v-deo.html
I use the iRig Pro Duo to hookup 2 XLR cables to you iPhone or iPad to GarageBand.
Exactly what i needed to see😎
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Does this work on the iPhone 11
Thank you Sir Pete!
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Thanks a lot
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I believe I asked you a couple of these questions just recently. This video has me all over it. My kinda silly questions and my gear. Hahahahaha good video
It’s more than likely. I have a document with video ideas and about 80% of these are based on questions I get on other videos and during my live streams!
Feels personal in a good way. Thanks for answering my questions.
Any idea how to make my sequenced drums sound more realistic
@@DesolateMourning - I tend to use the "Drummer" for my drum tracks. Sequenced drums can be hard as they are right on the grid by definition.
I can never get the exact drum beats I want with drummer
Yeah, it’s a trade off for sure. The “best” way is to use the “Drums” and play in what you want, then edit them if you need to tweak some things. Trouble is that it takes a long time! I might do it on this song so I can show the process.
Hey Pete! Came here from your cable video. Thanks again for the info! This really helps me out. One last thing, Im actually using a USB guitar interface connected to my laptop. Would there be any differences if i plugged my XLR to TS microphone in the USB guitar interface's instrument jack?
It will be the same. A 1/4” instrument jack won’t have a preamp so even thong fun you can use a dynamic mic, the level wi be so low you’ll end up needing to boost it and then his will make it quite noisy.
@@PeteJohnsMusic Thanks a lot Pete! I guess saving for an actual audio interface is the best thing to do. This really helped a lot!
Thanks for this video. I have an iRig HD2 linked up to my PC through USB. I just use the Amplitube4 software that came with it. It's limited but simple to use for someone who is new to home recording. I'd use Reaper but the latency with my system is horrific - strum a chord and wait several seconds to hear it. As you say, iRig is good for guitar, but mics need to almost be turned up to full in the virtual amp. I have been using a karaoke mic (don't even know the brand) I was given that seems pretty clear.
Yeah, I must admit I use iPad and iPhone for pretty much everything these days.
@@PeteJohnsMusic I have neither an iphone or ipad. But I learnt from your video why my mic isn't brilliant with the iRig HD2 due to lack of a preamp. But I think it's just a matter of messing around with the settings to find what works. I do appreciate that the iRig is not designed for vocals.
@@Doin oye bro cuando conectas tu micrófono no se escucha muy bajo el sonido ?
Hey Pete. I really like your video!
But i have a question.
Can i make the sound louder with high quality with Condencer BM 800 + Phantom Power and iRig ?
Looking for your comment !
Hi there. Not really. You would need an external preamp for this and at that stage using the iRig wouldn’t be the best idea. I would instead get something like the iRig Pro I/O, iRig Pre or Tascam iXZ. ua-cam.com/video/FBX-BmsMjms/v-deo.html
Hello! I just tried recording on garageband in my iPad for my saxophone and I did this method right here (Shure SV200 mic). I actually produced a decent enough sound quality by putting compression at the middle and using the stereo spread preset in the producer menu of the audio recorder presets. I also layered the same recording and it turned out well. Didn't have to put gain high and although there was white noise, it was not clear because of the instruments I previously recorded.
TL;DR: yes this method works with the right preset and layering, however it is still not the best but I did make a nice sound quality with my saxophone recording without a pre-amp.
Cool! Good to know. I guess the loudness of the sax pushed past the noise floor here. 🙏
@@PeteJohnsMusic haha yes good thing I was recording a loud instrument 😂
Thanks Pete! Brad sounds amazing live using this tool but it does not seem to be the best for the job.i see there is a pre amp version of irig that seems like it would be better (less accessories). I want to mic the acoustic guitar and vocals separately. I'll keep researching.
Anyway, thank you again 😎👍
Totally. The iRig gear like the Pro I/O and Stream seem to work best.
Hi, I know this is an older video but maybe you can still answer my question. Is the iRig Pre another option for microphone recording?
Sure is. The iRig Pre is pretty solid, especially the HD version as this uses a Lightning/USB connection.
Another option if you’re looking for something cheaper is the Tascam iXZ which is a guitar/mic interface. And the iRig Pro I/O is also really good. ua-cam.com/video/KL7dlCqYxic/v-deo.html
Good afternoon Mr. Pate ! I have Irig studio ( USB ) microphone is it possible to connect to Desktop computer or not ? Please give me an idea. Thanks a lot again Mr. Pete I already downloaded GarageBand on my iphone 6 plus.
Hi there. Yes, most USB microphones will work fine on a PC - just plug and play and you should be away!
Do you have the same problem with irig2? Or does that have an inbuilt amp? Thanks good vid.
Hey there my friend. All the iRig guitar devices have the same problem I’m afraid. You would need one of the iRig I/O or iRig Pre devices which do have a preamp built in.
any idea if you can use a wireless lav mic with it, I need to use one with my MacBook Pro., So im using it as an adaptor from 1/2 To 1/4
You might have the same issues with the gain level, but it should work in theory.
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Hey man, great video. I just wanted to double check what exactly I will need to mic my guitar.
I haven’t been as happy with the plug-ins, and really just want to capture my guitar/tube amp tone. I might even just stop using my pedal board, and update my rig with a little with a multi effects unit-the BOSS GT-1.
I just want a nice mobile rig, that looks and sounds a little more professional, and finally get all the effects that I kind of wanted to use. Even though I usually don’t use a lot of the fax, I might as well take advantage of what’s out there.
So I have the iRig HD-2, Which probably doesn’t make a difference which one for this question. But since I’m using my amp with my guitar, is there anyway to use that power from my amp for the microphone too?
(I don’t think the 57 needs phantom power, I’ll have to check again.)
I was trying to kind of visualize it, with maybe a splitter, or maybe having to buy one of the smaller mic-pre’s you mentioned.
I want to spend as little as possible for the time being, ha ha.
So I was hoping to just get that 57, mic cable, and mic stand.
What do you think?
Thanks Pete!!! 🤘🏻🎸😎
So you’ll probably want to consider something like the iRig Pro I/O or even the Pro Duo. This gives you the best of pretty much all words. This video will give you some ideas. ua-cam.com/video/wh2guC9Ny5M/v-deo.html
You can check al my recommendations here. studiolivetoday.com/gear
Good day sir! The video is very very informative and you nailed every detail one could one from head to heel but I would like to ask. Since the IRig does not have a pre-amp, what if i use amplitube, will the mic sound clear afterwards? And can I use the IRig on a desktop?
Hey there. Your guitar signal will be fine but even with an amp sim, your mic will be too noisy.
Desktop? If it has a TRRS headphone jack - yes. Most laptops do. Again, you’ll need something with a preamp for any mic input.
@@PeteJohnsMusic Thank you very much! I just got the IRig yesterday and still setting up.
great video! hey man! i want to know if i can plug my irig to a behringer tube ultragain mic100 for ¨voice recording¨ on bandlab! i don´t want to mess up my device!
Hey there. Not if it's an iRig with just a guitar input, as this won't handle the level of gain, as I point out in this video.
I'm using an Apollo Twin Mk2 quad core audio interface, with a Shure SM7B. I want to be able to use my Shure SM7B for both XBOX One streaming and XBOX PARTY CHAT. I have no issues using it on my streams, however, I don't know how to use my Apollo inputs (Shure SM7B) with my audio Y splitter for my XBOX one controller for party chat capabilities. Any ideas?
Hey there. This is pretty far outside my wheelhouses I’m afraid. Might need to search around some channels more focused on gaming.
Hi. Would like to know what kind of mic would work best with IRIG HD2, also does the same support phantom power mics..
Yes, it supports any mic including those requiring phantom power. I have a few different mic recommendations depending on what you're recording. the AT2020 is great. My recommendations are here - studiolivetoday.com/gear
That answers the I Rig question for me.......Thank you
You've inspired a new video Mark - I'm going to break down why I don't use iRigs for recording. They are actually really good devices and for the right person they work well. But I prefer the flexibility of USB interfaces personally.
Pete Johns ....how I’m. Not putting you to task Pete but will enjoy viewing said vid.
Haha! 90% of my videos are basically answers to user questions. 😄
Hi Peter, what Cable do I need to use when I record a microphone through irig pro please ?
You’ll need to use an XLR cable for any microphone recording. ua-cam.com/video/KL7dlCqYxic/v-deo.html
Hi! Very helpful video because i am planning to put a mic on my amp. Have you tried using iRigHD or iRigHD2 on a microphone if the sound is still the same? Thanks in advance
Hey there. Make sure you’re using an interface that has a mic input. Guitar only interfaces just really don’t cut it.
@@PeteJohnsMusic Thank you, Pete!
Dear Pete, Intense videos, really helpful. Need one quick guidance from your experience - I have an Ipad Air2, and my intention is to record acoustic guitar and vocals together to record (Enthusiast singer), but don't want complicated set up. Which option will be best for me - less complex and economical and achieves purpose? Can you pls help dear Pete
Hi there. If you’re looking for a very low cost solution then just using the built in mic this video might help - ua-cam.com/video/FiFerT4ULUw/v-deo.html
@@PeteJohnsMusic Thanks dear Pete for replying. Had seen this and really helpful, but as I said, need to improve recording quality and without being too techy about it - so max one mic with iPad Air2
hey what about an Irig Stream? is this the same case, or does it work? thanks
It’s a newer device and works more like the iRig Pro I/O. ua-cam.com/video/KL7dlCqYxic/v-deo.html
I plug my headphones in and then use the little mic on the headphones. It sounds pretty good.
Nice! Use what you have to get the job done I say.
Hey there, i was wondering are you able to record vocals at the same time as guitar using an iRig? Thanks
Hey there. Unfortunately you need a multi channel interface to do this. Here’s a video that will show you what you need and how to do it.
ua-cam.com/video/eRh8EC4gCas/v-deo.html
Pete Johns thankyou!
You’re welcome my friend. 👍
I have my mic set up similar using the iRig to record video on my phone. But then I start recording video on my phone on the first 10 seconds of me speaking the audio is distorted do you have an idea of what could be the cause? thanks
Hmmmm….. that’s an odd one? Hard to diagnose here sorry. Maybe ask over at the Create Record Release Facebook group or just he Discord server. Http://studiolivetoday.com
Can I plug a vintage microphone (EV 664) into the newer Irig HD 2?
Yup. Any mix that uses a standard CLR balanced connection. studiolivetoday.com/gear
Will it work if i connect guitar pickup to interface irig converter to speaker? And use my phone amplitude.
I dont have amplifier that's why
Hey there. Yep, you can send the headphone output to a speaker and play your guitar and it will play the amplified sound.
I wish I could like this video twice.
Thanks my friend! 🙏
Hey would it work if I plugged the mic into a preamp an then into the irig?
Sort of. You would end up with a line level signal and the iRig is expecting an instrument level. You would be better off upgrading to an audio interface which connects digitally via Lightning/USB.
I use through vocal effect "tc helecon" it works good
Nice one!
Hey can I plug a sm58 into irig hd2?
Hey there. Not really. Check out this video where I demonstrate this and show what happens when you do - ua-cam.com/video/xUsXWo7Liaw/v-deo.html.
You will need an interface like the iRig Pro I/O if you want to connect a microphone and get a good quality signal - ua-cam.com/video/KL7dlCqYxic/v-deo.html
Does the Tascam IXZ work on Android devices, too?
I believe so, though haven't tested it. Any port that uses TRRS should work fine.
Hello bro
Can I use boya m1 mic using 1/4 pin instead of using guitar on irig 1
Hey there. It would likely work but you’ll get low volume and probably low quality.
Pete Johns hmmm than its better to buy tascam ixz as you have shown in a video
Brother can i plugin my mixer audio to irig and record video from my iphone?
Hey there. Sounds like you want to send audio from your phone to a mixer? You'll just need a cable, or an audio interface with stereo output like the Behringer UM222. studiolivetoday.com/cables
@@PeteJohnsMusic no bro i want to send mixer audio to my iphone and record video in iphone could you have any solution?
Can irig1 be used on pc as audio interface for garageband or any daws
If your PC has a TRRS 1/4” headphone Jack then it should support the old analog iRigs.
@@PeteJohnsMusic can u make a video on it thank u
How about if I want the microphone to go through a snake to get sound from house speakers but want the microphone sound to be recorded as well to my iPhone through video recording?
Sounds pretty complex my friend. Maybe ask over at the Create Record Release Facebook group at createrecordreleaae.com, or the Discord group here - studiolivetoday.com/discord.
Can I use the Tascam with a condenser microphone?
Yup. It has phantom power. Http://studiolivetoday.com/gear
If I want to use the vocal live what device should I use . And if I want to record that on an interface to record on my computer ? Should I have to buy an adapter or something?
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Hi there. You can use either a mixer or an audio interface to record to your computer, I have about these here - ua-cam.com/video/1VC1Dho7nh0/v-deo.html
Pete Johns thanks bro
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Bro is tascam ixz compatible with fl studio ?? Plz lemme know asap🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
Hey there. Yes, the iXZ will work with any device that accepts a TRRS input, and any software will pick up the input and output once it is plugged in.
I only use headset with microphone from Ez Voice.
Cool! Whatever works for you. 🙏
I have a sony condenser mic that works with an AA battery. Will that work with it?
Probably not sorry.
@@PeteJohnsMusic I ordered it yesterday 😂😂 thank you for replying tho.. appreciate it 🙏🏻
Should it work, I will make sure to tell you..
It does NOT work as you said, although the mic is powered by a battery.. Still won't work
I have a question, can I plug an acoustic pick up to irig and record it directly to my phone? I'm really confused hahaha
Yup. Anything that send an instrument level signal will work so acoustic guitar pickup is A-okay.
@@PeteJohnsMusic woahh you noticed me yeyyyy! Thank you for answering my question, keep up your videos. It really helps a lot of people.
Mine using old unused dynamic microphone and connect it to Android using 1$ adaptor. Sounds great and loud, No preamp necessary. I tested it using smule app and do some karaoke.
I tried using cheap condenser microphone too, the sound not as loud as dynamic microphone, but it's still great knowing that I'm not using any phantom power.
Idk why your phone receive the sound so quiet, maybe bcs it's an iPhone? I do this on ipad, the sound not as great as my android but it's not that quiet.
Thanks for your feedback, and that’s great that it’s working well for you. I’ve never been able to get much volume but I guess much depends on the different hardware you are using.
@@PeteJohnsMusic yea lst night i borrow an iPhone x from my cousin. It's work normally like my iPad. Idk maybe older iPhone can't handle bigger microphone or your microphone only work when using preamp.
But thanks for the video, i appreciate your work.
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What if I use a condenser mic with it's own power,,(battery)?
You’ll still generally want the balance’s signal through an XLR or TRS connection. studiolivetoday.com/gear
I gave away that iRig connector. Not very useful for anything. When using it with a guitar it's too noisy. The iRig Pro works well.
iRig Pro and any USB or lightning interface will definitely get you better quality and a cleaner input. 👍
Will it work for Android device buddy ???
I believe so? Anything with a TRRS jack should work.
I used it with fl studio, just use compressor to amplify the mic
Nice one. You can often get a lot of noise in the signal is you use gain boost, compression or limiting to increase the volume however so be careful.
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Thanks for the heads up! Yes, it is probably my favourite new pack of the last year with some awesome sounds!!
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Can I attach a rode nt mic to an Irig pro?
Yup. The Pro I/O has an XLR connection with phantom power.
@@PeteJohnsMusic thank u!
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My microphone don’t work through irig pro why would that be Peter?
IRig Pro I/O? Make sure you check phantom power. And it needs to connect via XLR. ua-cam.com/video/3iiNUDfIl5s/v-deo.html
Bro can we use irig on android????????????? 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
I haven't personally used it on Android but it should be supported as Android devices use a TRRS input jack as well.
basic....
Basic what sorry. Advice? Hey, if you know it already more power to you. 🤘😎
I mean Basic tutorials for Beginers who use Irig 1.. Very Good
I don't know why do u talk so much just plug & play to test
Thanks for your feedback. Some folks appreciate having some background information, but it is definitely a balancing act getting the right anoint of information.