Designed to provide a variety of recording options for your iOS device, the IAI-500 iOS Audio Interface from Polsen features an XLR input with selectable phantom power and adjustable input level, as well as a 1/4" instrument input for DI recording of your guitar or bass. It connects to your iOS device directly via its 1/8" input, allowing it to work with a variety of recording apps.
The IAI-500 has a 1/8" headphone output that allows you to monitor your audio in real time while recording with a compatible app. It is powered by 2 AA batteries (not included) for portability.
Key Features
Designed for iOS
- The IAI-500 is designed for recording high-quality audio to iOS devices. It plugs directly into the 3.5 mm input jacks of an iPad, iPod touch, or iPhone
XLR Input with Phantom Power
- The IAI-500 features an XLR microphone input along with phantom power for recording with a condenser microphone
1/4" Instrument Input
- The IAI-500 also features a high-impedance instrument input for recording guitars or basses
1/8" Headphone Output
- The 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) headphone output allows for direct, real-time monitoring when used with apps like GarageBand that offer monitoring capability
Adjustable Microphone Input Level
- The microphone input level slider allows for adjusting input level for varying sound pressure conditions
Works with Most Recording Apps
- When used with GarageBand or many other apps, your iOS device becomes a multi-track recording studio, perfect for recording song demos, vocals, guitars, and basses
Compact and Lightweight
- The compact, lightweight design makes the IAI-500 an ideal tool for singers, songwriters, and musicians on the go
Specifications
| Connector |
XLR |
| Input Level |
-42 ~ +2 dBu |
| Maximum Input Level |
+2 dBu |
| Input Impedance |
2.4 kOhms |
| Connector |
1/4" (6.3 mm) |
| Nominal Input Level |
21 dBV |
| Maximum Input Level |
-10 dBV |
| Input Impedance |
470 kOhms |
| Headphone Output |
Headphone/Line Output: 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo mini jack |
| Connection Plug |
1/8" (3.5 mm) TRRS plug |
| Power Requirements |
2x AA batteries |
| Compatibility |
iOS 4.3 or later iPhone 3Gs, 4S, 5, 5C, 5S iPod touch 3rd, 4th, 5th generation iPad 2, 3rd generation, 4th generation, Air, mini, mini 2nd generation |
| Power Consumption |
0.33 W (Phantom Power 5 mA) |
| Battery Life |
12 hours, approximate |
| Cable Length |
17.5" (44.5 cm) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) |
4.75 x 2.6 x 1.6" (12.1 x 6.5 x 4 cm) |
| Weight |
0.3 lb (136 g), without batteries |