Tascam has introduced the iM2  – microphone adapter that turns an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch into a high-quality stereo recorder. The microphones are adjustable over 180 degrees for optimal sound placement. The iM2 contains its own microphone preamp and analog-to-digital converter for low noise and premium audio quality. Features: Stereo condenser microphones for iPhone […]

Fostex has released an interesting bit of gear – the AR-4i audio interface dock for the iPhone 4. The Fostex AR-4i is a docking interface that connects to the iPhone dock connector, adding stereo microphone inputs with AD converters, to improve on the audio quality of iPhone 4 for video recording, live streaming and recording podcasts. Here’s […]

Apple today released GarageBand 1.1, an update that adds Universal support – bringing GarageBand to the iPhone and iPod touch. GarageBand has become one of the most popular platforms for audio podcasting and support for the full line of iOS devices will be welcome for many podcasters. The $5 app now makes your iPhone or […]

Luis Alamilla offers his take on the $60 iRig microphone, a handheld condenser unidirectional microphone designed to be used with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. The iRig isn’t designed to give you the same quality as a mic + audio adapter combo, but is a simple solution that should meet the needs of a lot […]

Roland today introduced a new portable digital audio recorder, the R-26 Portable Recorder. Features: The R-26 offers six simultaneous channels of pro-quality audio recording to SD/SDHC media. With two types of built-in stereo mics, XLR/TRS combo inputs and USB audio interface function, the compact R-26 is designed for applications such as solo and ensemble music […]

Developer Wooji Juice has introduced Hokusai – a free multitrack audio editor for iPhone or iPad: Record or import a track, and make it sound the way you want it to: not just trimming the ends, but full cut, copy, paste and delete, and a suite of filters and special effects available. Edit many tracks side-by-side, […]

  BOSS has announced that it’s now shipping the MICRO BR BR-80 Digital Recorder, an updated version of its MICRO BR multitrack recorder. The MICRO BR is small enough to fit in your pocket, but is basically a portable virtual studio, offering two tracks of simultaneous WAV-format recording, eight tracks of playback, and 64 virtual […]

Alesis has introduced the TwoTrack portable audio recorder, which runs on two AA batteries and captures 16-bit 44.1 stereo audio. Alesis TwoTrack Features: High-quality stereo recording for any application Two condenser microphones in XY configuration for optimal spatial imaging Small, portable, and ergonomic design fits in virtually any bag Simple controls and backlit LCD for use […]

Developer Kyle Graham has released a new plugin for WordPress, called VoicePress. The plugin adds a microphone button to the WordPress editor, letting you dictate your blog posts. You can see a demo of VoicePress in action above. VoicePress is in the early stages. It is in beta and only works in Chrome browsers. The beta […]

Developer Black Cat Systems has introduced Sound Byte – a $4.99 app for playing back sound bites on demand. According to the developers, Sound Byte was designed for: Radio, podcast and TV productions – have ads, announcements, songs and sound effects at your fingertips. Theater Productions – play any sound effect on cue. Sports Events […]