Digital microphone USER MANUAL
Contents Table of Contents Contents 2 English 3 iRig Mic HD-A 3 Register your iRig Mic HD-A 3 iRig Mic HD-A overview 4 Installation and setup 5 Android devices 5 PC 7 Cable lock 8 iRig Mic HD-A status LED 9 Setting optimal gain on iRig Mic HD-A 9 Usage note 10 Signal flow 10 Cardioid unidirectional pickup pattern 10 Proximity effect 10 Recording applications 11 Vocals and speech 11 Acoustic instruments 11 An all around microphone 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 12 Warranty 13 Support and more info 13
English iRig Mic HD-A Thank you for purchasing iRig Mic HD-A, the high-quality, digital hand-held microphone for Android and PC.
English iRig Mic HD-A overview 1 2 3 4 5 1. High-quality electret cardioid capsule 2. Status LED: gives you important information about iRig Mic HD-A’s operating status. 3. Microphone gain: to increase the gain of iRig Mic HD-A turn the knob clockwise. To reduce the gain, turn the knob counterclockwise. 4. Micro-USB port 5.
English Installation and setup Android devices 1. Connect the included OTG cable to the micro-USB port on iRig Mic HD-A. 2. Connect the OTG cable to the micro-USB port on your Android device. The status LED on iRig Mic HD-A will turn dark blue.
English 3. Download EZ Voice app from the Samsung Galaxy Apps or Google Play and launch it. EZ Voice ikdownloads.com/irigmichda 4. The status LED on iRig Mic HD-A will turn bright blue. 5. Start talking or singing into iRig Mic HD-A, then adjust the input level as required using the gain knob.
English 6. Connect your headphones, mixer or powered speakers to the Android device headphone jack to monitor your recording. WARNING: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound, which may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. Set your device volume to a safe level before that happens. If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use of earbuds or headphones with your device.
English Cable lock You can use the included cable lock to make sure the micro-USB connector will never accidentally disconnect from iRig Mic HD-A. To install the cable lock make sure the micro-USB connector is firmly attached to iRig Mic HD-A. Insert the cable lock and allow the cable to pass through the vertical slot, then tighten the cable lock by turning it clockwise towards the microphone body.
English iRig Mic HD-A status LED The multicolor LED on iRig Mic HD-A gives you important information about the iRig Mic HD-A’s operating status. Each status is indicated by a different color: • LED is off: iRig Mic HD-A is not connected to any power source. • LED is dark blue: iRig Mic HD-A is connected and in standby mode. • LED is bright blue: iRig Mic HD-A is connected and active. • LED is green: iRig Mic HD-A is active and the input signal is low.
English Usage note The frequency response of iRig Mic HD-A features a bump in the top end at about 8-12kHz. This bump adds definition and clarity, creating a strong presence in your recordings, much like listening to the recorded signal right next to your ear. The mid and lo-mid range of iRig Mic HD-A features a smooth and linear response that‘s very well suited for recording voices as well as acoustic instruments, giving an accurate recording of the sound source.
English Recording applications Vocals and speech iRig Mic HD-A is a great microphone for recording voice and speech — like interviews. As said, the proximity effect allows you to model the sound of your recording. The closer you get to the mic, the more warmth and bass you’ll get. For a “big” vocal sound with maximum presence, get the vocalist within one to three inches of the capsule (microphone head). The internal buil-in windscreen helps avoid plosives at this close range.
English Troubleshooting I have connected iRig Mic HD-A to my Android device, but it is not recognized and none of my audio apps work with it. Remember to always connect the OTG cable to the iRig Mic HD-A before connecting it to the Android device. Sound is distorted. Check that the input level on iRig Mic HD-A has been set properly. If the red LED is lighting when you talk or sing decrease the input level as described in this guide.
English Warranty Please visit: www.ikmultimedia.com/warranty for the complete warranty policy. Support and more info www.ikmultimedia.com/support www.irigmichda.
iRig® Mic HD-A and EZ Voice™ are trademarks property of IK Multimedia Production Srl. AndroidTM is a trademark of Google Inc. “Samsung” is a trademark of Samsung in the United States or other countries. All other product names and images, trademarks and artists names are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with IK Multimedia.
