These are miniature microphones designed for use with the Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android or any phones, tablets and laptops with a 4-pole 3.5mm headphone and microphone socket into which they plug directly. They offer a high-quality alternative to the internal microphones in these devices, for use when recording. One model may also be used as a measuring microphone. They may also be used with computer sound-cards which have powered microphone inputs, or professional microphone inputs with an optional adapter. The microphones are offered with and without a kit of accessories.
They are tested for long-term stability against high humidity and temperature and are solidly designed, using a stainless steel housing weighing only 8 grams. Electret condenser designs, they are powered from the host device, or may be used with professional mixers using the optional PI49 adapter cable (74-6888), which provides suitable power from a microphone input with 48V phantom powering. All have an output impedance with less than 2.2k ohms, and may be operated in the temperature range -20 to +50 degrees C.
Specifications
i436 - Omni-Directional
This may be used for recording applications requiring 360 degree pick-up. With a 'very flat frequency response', the i436 is also a calibrated measurement microphone so can be used in professional applications for acoustic measurement.
Included accessories: Manual, WS013 foam windshield.
i456 - Cardioid
This is more suitable for vocal and instrument recording when a more directional pickup is required.
Included accessories: Manual, WS013 foam windshield.
i266 - Cardioid - High Sensitivity
The i266 has a larger diaphragm, so is more sensitive than the i456. It has been designed specifically for the broadcast industry for use in such applications as live and pre-recorded radio and TV interviews, ENG, EFP.
The development of the i266 was inspired by the demand of broadcasters, who asked for a more directional microphone, after trials with the i436 by experienced recording engineers and radio journalists. The i266 has been 'successfully tested with several broadcasting and recording apps like: Luci Live, Four Track and Field Recorder'.
Included accessories: Manual, WS012 foam windshield.
In each case the kit contains the appropriate microphone, an AC011 aluminium case and stand mount, a CL013 collar or tie clip, CB011extension cable, 2 metres, CB012 splitter cable for simultaneous use of headphones and the microphone, manual and carrying case. A WS013 foam windshield is included in the i436, i456 Kits, a WS012 foam windshield in the i266 Kit.
Accessories
A range of accessories, including adapters, splitters, a Winjammer, attenuator and phantom power adapter, is available for these microphones. For additional or replacement items, see MicW Accessories For iSeries Microphones.
Other Models
The iSeries from MicW also includes miniature lavalier designs, a shotgun model useful for camera-mounted work and a boundary layer design, suitable for interviews. See MicW Microphones.