When I first plugged in the Blue “Mikey” microphone and recorded my voice, I instantly remembered why I chose writing instead of radio. Despite my subpar vocal talent, the Mikey microphone did an above average job of recording every second. The Mikey attaches directly to the iPod dock connector at the bottom of your iPod and is compatible with the iPod nano (2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation), the iPod 5th generation, and the iPod classic.  On the front of the device are three indicator lights, activated by a switch on the back, that display what sensitivity the microphone is set at. High sensitivity is good for soft sounds (like a speech), medium is good for mid volume sounds (like an acoustic guitar), and low is perfect for loud sounds (like rock concerts). The versatility of Mikey is one of its most appealing features. The sensitivity selector allows you to choose the setting that is perfect for your recording needs–as diverse as they may be. Also,  it is priced in the mid-level range of iPod microphones, but it performs better then some of the higher end mics.

• High quality, positionable head
• User adjustable gain control
• Up to 4 hours of continuous recording
• Fits in most iPod cases
• Records in 44kHz/16 bit WAV or 22kHz/16 bit WAV formats

The Mikey also comes with a built-in mono speaker, which isn’t particularly impressive, but it does the job of making sure your recording worked. The recordings I made sounded better then any i have done using other iPod microphones. The annoying problems of distortion and background noise that plague most iPod mics are no match for the large, high quality microphone capsules that the Mikey has.  Although it may not offer studio-quality sound, the Mikey delivers above average performance–performing better than the competition and some higher end models. If your recording needs are diverse, quality is your priority, and you don’t want to pay a fortune, then the Blue “Mikey” iPod microphone will satisfy your many recording needs.

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If you are looking for a hassle free and ultra convenient way to connect any of your XLR microphones directly to your computer via USB then you have to check out the ICICLE by Blue Microphone. This innovative tech gadget allows you to “Plug In & Chill Out” as it’s amazingly simple to connect your mic to your computer USB port with this device.  Check out this diagram here that shows you how it works:

 

The ICICLE works with both dynamic and condenser microphones and requires no driver to install. Just plug n’ play! What I also like most about this gadget is it has a preamp and 48V phantom power to support your condenser microphones! This ICICLE is a great handy device to just grab your XLR mic, sync it up the ICICLE, and then go straight into the PC via USB and start digital recording, podcasting, voice messaging, or any other audio app requiring a mic. 

Overall the ICICLE really is an innovative product that serves a practical need and makes life easy in the recording world. Plus the design is really cool hence ICICLE name works perfectly! It really has a nice ID with cool blue LED lit effects.  We think this is an amazing tech product!

• To get your own Blue Microphone ICICLE product Click Here
• To review special pricing options on the Blue Microphone ICICLE product Click Here