iKey Audio iKey Plus Portable USB Recorder
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NOW with Mic Input, Phono Preamp, VU Meter Display, and Headphone Output!
Overview
Introducing the iKey Plus Portable USB Recorder, the second in a generation of products providing a more versatile platform for portable live audio recording. Designed to work with an Apple iPod or any external USB storage device, the iKEY Plus can record live audio to MP3 or WAV format directly to a USB Compatible storage device - in real time! With endless professional and consumer applications, the iKey Plus Portable USB Recorder is the most convenient real-time recording tool.
Features:
USB Port (For direct connectivity to supported USB Storage Device)
Compatible with USB 2.0/1.1/1.0v devices
Compatible with iPod
Records audio to uncompressed WAV format or MP3 format (w/ selectable bit rate, up to 320kbps)
Gold plated RCA inputs
Microphone input with phantom power
Built-in phono preamp for direct connection of turntables
LED Indicator shows memory remaining on target drive
Battery powered w/ low battery indicator
DC charger input with DC adapter included for use with rechargeable batteries
6-bar VU meter with peak hold and overload indicator
1/8 in. (3.5mm) headphone monitor output
Record volume control
Reset button
Requires 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries (not included)
Features:
USB Port (For direct connectivity to supported USB Storage Device)
Compatible with USB 2.0/1.1/1.0v devices
Compatible with iPod
Records audio to uncompressed WAV format or MP3 format (w/ selectable bit rate, up to 320kbps)
Gold plated RCA inputs
Microphone input with phantom power
Built-in phono preamp for direct connection of turntables
LED Indicator shows memory remaining on target drive
Battery powered w/ low battery indicator
DC charger input with DC adapter included for use with rechargeable batteries
6-bar VU meter with peak hold and overload indicator
1/8 in. (3.5mm) headphone monitor output
Record volume control
Reset button
Requires 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries (not included)
Specs
Unit Dimensions (WxHxD): 5.43 x 3.27 in. x 1.1 in. (138 x 83 x 28 mm.)
Weight: Approx. 2lbs
Shipping: Approx. 3lbs
Weight: Approx. 2lbs
Shipping: Approx. 3lbs
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
(19 ratings)
Submitted August 10, 2009 by a customer from homeofthegnome.net
"NOT a mono recorder. The mic preamp is not stereo though. Gotta use Line in."
Features
Listen, if you know what you're in for you can have a good time using this. Never use the mic preamp, it blows chunks. Use the line in connector with either a mic preamp, or just use it as a line recorder or to record your vinyl. It's absolutely fine for that. And do not record to .wav, only to .mp3. And get yourself a usb flash drive that it works with reliably and use that. It doesn't get consistent results with all flash drives. But if you get a good one that it works with, and I've had good results with both Kingston and Cruzer, both of which are common and inexpensive.
Bearing all those caveats in mind, it should work pretty well. Not the most reliable recorder I've owned, but it's not too bad.
Musical Background:
Speech Recording Technician
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