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What are the best cord/splitter/ DAC / portable headphone amp/ portable sound mixer (that can fit in a pocket) to record two or more microphones and listen/monitor live?
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Best cord/splitter/ DAC / portable headphone amp/ portable sound mixer (that can fit in a pocket) to record two or more microphones and listen/monitor live
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Saramonic Smartrig+
$99.95
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iRig Pro Duo
199.99
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Apogee One for iPad and Mac
$349
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Recording Audio Interface
$124.99
1.3 lbs
1.9 x 6.9 x 4.5 inches
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Saramonic Smartrig+
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Can provide 48v phantom power
Some microphones require this to work. It's good that this preamp can provide that if needed.
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Uses 9V battery
They can be harder to find in a pinch. Apparently, there are rechargeable 9volt batteries now, but not very many options. EBL makes some. Here's a YouTube video with a recent review.
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Can choose mono or stereo recording for inputs
Mono keeps inputs separate giving versatility in post, stereo mixes inputs them together removing ability to alter inputs separately.
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Has 2x XLR combo jacks + 2x 3.5 mm input jacks
The XLR Combo jacks allow for 2x XLR jacks such as for professional grade equipment, 1/4" inputs such as for guitars, and two 3.5mm TRS inputs, such as for lapel microphones or consumer/prosumer grade equipment.
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Has headphone monitoring jack / output
Besides the built in TRRS output cable, there is a 3.5 mm jack for monitoring, but it could be considered a 2nd output jack using a male to male cord.
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$99.95
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iRig Pro Duo
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Works with popular OS'
Works with iOS, Android, Mac and Windows PC
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Must use wall charger to power iPad
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Can run on batteries for portable use in a pinch
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Battery life is about an hour
Better batteries can be bought to extend play/record time but not by much.
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199.99
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Apogee One for iPad and Mac
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Apogee One for iPad and Mac
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Apogee One for iPad and Mac
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Has a built-in microphone
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Buttons might interfere with recordings
Changing the input with the giant dial knob (which also functions as a button) makes a very loud clicking sound.
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Doesn't work with Android or Windows PC
This unit is designed to only work within the Apple ecosystem of OSes iOS and MacOS including iPad, iPhone, and desktop computers.
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Must use wall charger to power iPad
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$349
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Recording Audio Interface
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Good drivers
Device is USB audio class device, so it will work reliably without drivers on all platforms. Drivers are only necessary for special features, like changing the monitoring or the sync source.
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Instrument input has noise
Hi-Z instrument input has too much noise for DI electric guitar with high-gain effects.
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Weight:
1.3 lbs
Dimensions:
1.9 x 6.9 x 4.5 inches
Sample Rates:
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Converters:
24-Bit
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