Blue Microphones Mikey 2.0 Recording Microphone for iPod and iPhone 3GS or earlier

by Blue Microphones

Product Features

• CD-quality audio recording direct to iPod and iPhone
• 7 angle adjustments for any environment
• 3 gain settings to capture the clearest stereo sound
• Innovative design allows for superior audio recording
• Perfect for lecture recording, concerts, voice memos, dictation, field recording, interviews, and travel journals

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches ; 2.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B003Z8WHDC
• Item model number: MIKEY 2.0
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,461 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #20 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Portable Recorders
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 2, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Blue Microphones Mikey turns your iPod or iPhone into a high quality mobile recording device. Mikey connects directly to your device and uses advanced recording technology to produce natural stereo recordings. It rotates up to 230 degrees for easy positioning. Additionally, three gain settings offer a wide range of sensitivity levels for different audio sources, from quiet speech to booming music.

Mikey Second Generation Microphone for iPod At a Glance: Proprietary stereo condenser capsules Three gain settings for optimal recording of a variety of sources 3.5-millimeter stereo input (line-in) for direct recording of other sound sources Integrated USB port to charge iPod while microphone is connected Pivoting hinge adjusts 230 degrees with seven locking positions Blue FiRe application enhances recording capabilities on iPod touch Internal shockmount and dual-sided metal grill reduces handling noise Soft cloth carrying pouch

Blue Microphones Mikey Second Generation Microphone for iPod

Shockmount and dual-sided metal grill reduce handling noise. View larger.

Pivoting hinge has 7 locking positions, providing a 230-degree range. View larger.

Pocket-Sized, Plug-and-Play Microphone

Mikey requires no software to operate--simply plug it into your iPod via the standard 30-pin dock connector and begin recording. You can record up to four hours of continuous material (battery life varies by iPod device).

Mikey's compact size makes it highly portable. At 2-1/2 inches by 1/2 inch (H x D), Mikey is easy to carry and won't attract attention. Mikey's extended connector is compatible with most protective cases.

High-Definition, Adjustable Sound Capture

With high quality condenser capsules and Blue's preamplifier technology, Mikey is able to record sounds that range from barely audible to deafeningly loud without any loss in fidelity. Mikey has three gain settings, allowing you to dynamically adjust the microphone for optimal recording of different audio sources. For loud concerts or scratch tracks, simply slide the sensitivity switch to low-gain for distortion-free recordings.

A 3.5-millimeter stereo input jack allows you to record audio output from another device directly onto your iPod. Use this feature to record radio broadcasts, CD playback, or most any other audio source.

The microphone's dual-sided metal grill and rubber shock mounting reduce internal and handling noise, helping you record your audio source with greater clarity.

USB Port and Adjustable Hinge for Expanded Functionality

Mikey has an integrated USB port that can be used to charge your iPod while it is connected, whether recording or not (USB cable not included).

Mikey's recording head is hinged with seven locking positions, providing a 230-degree adjustability range. You can direct the microphone toward your sound source without changing your position. For instance, if you're sitting on the top tier of an auditorium and want to record your professor's lecture, you can rotate Mikey toward the sound source to obtain a clear, intelligible recording.

Blue FiRe Application Provides Additional Functionality

When used with an iPod touch or iPhone, Mikey gives you access to Blue FiRe, a special recording application that provides audio enthusiasts, musicians, students, and reporters with a feature-rich simple-to-use audio recording platform. Coupled with Mikey, Blue FiRe provides high-fidelity recordings in stereo, with basic file management and editing functions that you can access from your iPod or iPhone's touch screen.

In addition, Mikey works with a variety of third-party recording applications. For best results, Blue recommends using applications (like Blue FiRe) that utilize Mikey's full stereo recording capabilities.

Compatibility

Second Generation Mikey features the "Made for iPod" certification. It works with most iPod models, including iPod touch (1G, 2G, and 3G), iPod nano (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G), iPod classic, and iPod 5G. It can also be used with the iPhone (versions 3GS and earlier).

Mikey Second Generation is backed by a limited two-year warranty.

What's in the Box

Mikey microphone, soft carrying pouch, and instruction manual.

Features an integrated USB port to charge your iPod while microphone is connected.

Product Description

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

145 of 147 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Customer service. August 30, 2010

By DeFlanko

Emailed them about the iPhone 4 compatibility issue, and they sent me an email in under an hour.

Yes,
Unfortunately the Mikey is not compatible. The iPad and iPhone 4 has a 30-pin connector, however, the pin out on that 30 pin doesn't include an analog audio input that the Mikey utilizes. The only way to get audio into the iPad and iPhone 4 is via a digital input.
We're currently looking into making a Mikey that will work with the iPad and iPhone 4
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Worked great for recording band practice. December 5, 2010

By Richard Rosenthal

Amazon Verified Purchase

I play in a cover band, and I wanted something to record our practice and gigs for both self-critique and to post on our band's website. I was originally considering a dedicated mp3 recorder. However, while doing the research, I realized there were issues; namely, cost, battery consumption and lack of an internal speaker on the unit I was considering.

I tried using the voice recorder function on my iPhone 3Gs. After all, battery consumption and external speaker is not an issue, but the volume at anything other than an unplugged, acoustic session caused extreme distortion. Then I found the Blue Mikey 2.0. I'm pleasantly surprised at the quality of the recordings. No clipping, every instrument was heard clearly. I have a wifi setup at home, and with the BlueFire app transfer of the recordings to my computer is wireless. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone wanting to make quality recordings with their iPhone or iPod.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars good for lectures December 4, 2010

By Sondre Skarsten

Amazon Verified Purchase

I was initially quite hesitant about buying this because of the very mixed reviews, however if you have an ipod it works with, then i would say go for it! I have been using it for a few months now to record lectures i my university classes (ranging from 30 to 300 students). Although i do have to sit in the few front rows in order to get a clear audio for the professors, this would be the same with any mic (if you sit further back, you will end up listening to 100 people typing on their keyboards, and moving their chairs, not the lecturer)

3 month update: I am still recording several hours of lectures a day, and i am still getting great results. In fact i was so impressed by it that i recently bought a unit for my girlfriend, so she too would have a handy way of recording high quality lectures in class. I have however stopped using the accompanying app which is just tedious, and am now using iTalk instead (around 2$ in app store). It is way more thought through, syncing is easier and recording quality is every bit as high. As the blue Fire app is not designed by Blue themselves, i suppose the fault does not lie with them in this case.