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iRig Acoustic Stage - Sound examples

IK Multimedia iRig Acoustic Stage

IK Multimedia iRig Acoustic Stage

IK Multimedia

Description

The iRig Acoustic Stage clip-on MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) microphone works with any acoustic guitar, providing an exceptionally true acoustic tone. It features an AUX input to connect an existing guitar pickup system and blend it with the iRig Acoustic Stage signal. It features a blend and phase control along with powerful DSP that provides personalized tone calibration and four selectable variations (natural, warm, bright and lo-cut).

It additionally has a powerful feedback suppression system that immediately eliminates feedback at the touch of a button. 32-bit A/D and D/A audio conversion provides professional-quality audio with USB connection to Mac/PC and iOS (with camera connection kit).
Open Box IK Multimedia iRig Acoustic Stage Level 1 Black
Open Box IK Multimedia iRig Acoustic Stage Level 1 Black
Open Box IK Multimedia iRig Acoustic Stage Level 1 Black

Reviews

3.63

16 Reviews

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Super good mic system

I bought it to use with my nylon classical at an outdoor wedding. I did not want to drill holes for a bridge pickup. Didn't want to try to use a condenser mic. You know; clamp a mic, buy a battery powered (phantom) preamp, wind... This thing works unbelievably great. Case in point - I initially used a Twin Reverb to test it. haha. Instant howling feedback... until I pressed the Feedback button. Very impressive. I do have to say I have now bought two units as the first unit did not output any sound. Ever. Out of box failure.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Nice, but no cigar

Bought to plug onto Eastman mandolin. The body was too thick to easily accept the microphone clip. The "cable" running from the mic to the endpin was very thin--thinner than my inexpensive earphones- and very long. I worried about its sturdiness. Have had other issues with wires thicker than this on adapter plugs going bad after lots of use. The control box didn't work very well on the thin mandolin strap. Okay, I could have bought a thicker mando strap, if that had been the only negative. Putting the instrument on and taking it off was not easily accomplished with all the wires and connections to think about. Turning it off and on while plugged in sounded like removing and inserting the cable through the speakers. I think for recording purposes it would work great. Unfortunately, I don't need another microphone to record it with. The features on the box were nice, but not nice enough to warrant me keeping the unit. I marked that I would recommend it to a friend, but with qualifications.

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing3
  2. Concerts2
  3. For the pile of things to avoid1
  4. Nylon classical1
  5. Vintage flattop1
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use2
  2. Not Functional1
  3. Poor Quality1
  4. Doesn't quite fit on mandolin body's soundhole1
  5. Ease of putting on and taking off1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Professional Musician3
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Functional5
  2. Easy To Use4
  3. Good Quality4
  4. Improves Sound3
  5. Quick easy solution1

Reviewed by 16 customers

  • For amatures-Yes. For pros-No

    2

    submitted2 years ago

    byJames

    fromSF Bay Area

    Got this for guitarists who come to play don't have pickups. Even with a real-time computer controlled EQ, it's still prone to serious feedback as you try to get it to good volume. For an amateur wanting a pickup - a nice easy solution, For pros - I wont use this again.

  • I WOULD BUY THIS AGAIN!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJ.B.

    fromVIRGINIA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    i USED THIS FOR A GIG WHERE I USED MY 1947 MARTIN 000-18. WORKED LIKE A CHARM! GUITAR SOUNDED GREAT! THE TONE WAS REALLY NICE AND THE FEEDBACK BUTTON WORKED NICELY. THIS IS A GREAT ITEM FOR AN INSTRUMENT THAT DOES NOT HAVE A PICKUP BUILDT IN.

  • Excellent for Classical Guitar

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byBig Q

    fromOklahoma

    I play a classical guitar in jazz style. This device retains the true tone of my guitar, just louder, and the feedback elimination system works very well. I am incredibly impressed.

  • Sounds Great

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byRobert

    fromLemoore, Ca

    I have used it maybe three times. It sound just like the natural guitar unplugged. I plug into a Fishman loud box mini and it's a great sound. I wish the Fishman had more volume but it gets by. I haven't tried going through an iPad yet. Maybe it will preamp a bit more volume. I'm not sure it will even work.

  • This is great for amplifying my ukulele.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byVanduck

    fromRed Creek, New York

    My tenor ukulele came with a pickup installed. My baritone ukulele did not. The IRig works great in the baritone and hooks up easily with my amplifier.

  • Whole lotta Nope

    1

    submitted8 years ago

    byUnhappy Camper

    fromAtlanta, GA

    I've never been able to get this product to work. It sits in a drawer and I couldn't be more unhappy with the company's customer support. Before buying anything from IK Multimedia, go to their message board and search "no sound". The number of times this comes up and the lack of meaningful answers should tell you all that you need to know. Maybe on a Mac this stuff works better, but on a PC it is a nightmare. Do yourself a favor and skip this stuff. I gave this one star because zero stars isn't allowed.

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