IK Multimedia iRig Acoustic Stage Advanced Digital Mic System For Acoustic Guitar

iRig Acoustic Stage is the new hi-tech solution for accurately reproducting the full sound of acoustic guitars and other instruments with studio-quality sound live on stage and in the studio. The combination of its advanced MEMS microphone and hi-quality preamp and DSP processing unit provides — for the first time ever — a break-through solution that offers hi-quality natural sound, advanced features, ease of installation and a convenience never seen before.

Until now, getting your acoustic to sound like it does in the studio when playing on stage has been a difficult, if not impossible, task. Playing an acoustic on stage typically falls into two scenarios: using the onboard piezo or magnetic pickup system to project a fractional representation of your acoustic’s natural warm tone, or sitting stationary on stage with microphones in “the sweet spot” on your acoustic, dramatically limiting your ability to move.

With iRig Acoustic Stage, you no longer have to sacrifice great acoustic tone when playing live. iRig Acoustic Stage gives you the best of both worlds — the beautiful, rich sound of your acoustic guitar as if it were mic’d up in the studio AND the freedom to move around without compromising your sound. Sound impossible? Read on…

iRig Acoustic Stage is a patented, revolutionary digital microphone system that makes your guitar sound exactly as if it was captured with a classic recording studio setup, giving you full rich studio-quality sound on the stage.

Built for the Stage and Project/Home Studio

iRig Acoustic Stage provides an enhanced acoustic sound that's perfect for live performance and recording. Getting that "studio" sound in project or home studios with your acoustic is now easier than ever. If you have an audio interface, simply plug iRig Acoustic Stage into the analog input. No interface? No problem! iRig Acoustic Stage also features an integrated class-compliant USB audio output for direct connection to your computer or compatible device. Not only will you get that fantastic sound, but you can also move around freely allowing you to get into the groove and capture your best acoustic performance in your studio.

How does it work?

iRig Acoustic Stage uses a patented system composed by an hi-tech MEMS microphone and a preamplifier / processor that includes an advanced digital signal processing component performing multiple functions, from instrument calibration to EQ, to feedback cancel. The microphone that clips on to the soundhole of the guitar and captures all of the “air”, harmonics and sonic nuances of your instrument and playing style that is simply missed with traditional piezo and magnetic pickups. The synergy between the microphone and the 32-bit DSP-based preamp system provides amazingly rich, full-spectrum acoustic sound on stage like never before.

Acoustic Preamp / Built-in DSP

The magic of iRig Acoustic Stage comes from the combination between the microphone, the preamp and the signal processing unit. iRig Acoustic Stage analyzes the incoming signal from your guitar — both the overall sound and nuance of the instrument AND the playing technique — and builds the optimum tone profile for the instrument that delivers a warm, round and balanced acoustic sound. The tone profile can then be enhanced through the use of 6 selectable tone presets, depending upon the playing situation. iRig Acoustic Stage gives you 3 presets for steel string instruments — natural, warm, bright — and the same 3 optimized for nylon string instruments.

The iRig Acoustic Stage processor features high-resolution, 32-bit A/D and D/A audio conversion that accurately reproduces the full range nuance, character and acoustic tonal quality of your guitar — you’ll clearly hear the tones that made you choose that guitar in the first place! Now you can get that sound everywhere you play.

Highlights

• Advanced MEMS microphone clips on to sound hole
• Preamp/DSP unit
• Dramatically improves your live acoustic sound
• 1/4" AUX input with volume for piezo, magnetic pickups or other onboard electronics
• 1/4" Output with level control for amplifier or PA system
• USB audio out for recording on a computer or mobile device
• Cancel Feedback with multiple frequency feedback cancelling
• 6 tone presets
• Personal instrument calibration
• Works on any acoustic, acoustic electric or ukulele with round sound hole
• Phase switch for optimizing dual source sound

Technical Specifications

• Microphone Type: MEMS
• Polar Pattern: omnidirectional
• Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-3dB
• Max SPL: 130dB SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 101 dBA
• Maximum soundboard thickness: 4mm / 0.16"
• Dedicated iRig Acoustic Microphone Input: 2.5mm / 3/32" TS mono jack
• AUX Instrument Input Connector: 6.3mm / 1/4" TS mono jack
• AUX Instrument Input Impedance: 11 kOhms (active instruments only)
• Analog Output Connector : 6.3mm / 1/4" TS mono jack, line-level, low impedance
• Analog Output Impedance: 50 Ohms (can drive long cables without any loss)
• Digital Output Connector: micro-USB
• AD and DA Resolution: 32-bit
• Sampling Rate: 48 kHz
• Interface Output: USB class compliant audio output via micro-USB port
• Power: battery power (2xAA), USB bus power
• Battery Life: approximatively 12 hours of continuous usage with alkaline batteries and 15 hours with rechargeable high quality Ni-MH AA cells (2000 mAh and up)

Whats In The Box

• iRig Acoustic Stage DSP/interface
• Dedicated iRig Acoustic microphone
• Belt clip
• Carrying case
• 2 x 1.5V AA Battery

System Requirements

PC

• Support using the ASIO4ALL driver on Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10.

Mac

• Mac OS X 10.6 or later. One free USB port.

iOS

• Compatible with iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPod touch 6th generation, iPod touch 5th generation, iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (12.9-inch), iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad 4th generation, iPad mini. iOS 6.0 or later is required.