IK MULTIMEDIA iRig Stream Mic Pro Professional Multipattern Condenser Microphone User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- IK Multimedia
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IK MULTIMEDIA iRig Stream Mic Pro Professional Multipattern Condenser
Microphone
iRig Stream Mic Pro
Thank you for purchasing iRig Stream Mic Pro.
Your package contains:
- iRig Stream Mic Pro
- Table stand
- Mini-DIN to Lightning cable
- Mini-DIN to USB-C cable
- 1/4”-20 to 5/8”-27 thread adapter
iRig Stream Mic Pro is a professional, multi-pattern condenser microphone, designed for streaming content and is perfect for the musician or content creator on the go. Developed for professional and quality streaming, iRig Stream Mic Pro uses two quality 0.5” diaphragm capsules. A low-noise preamp and high-quality A/D-D/A converter offer hi-definition recording and reproduction. Despite its professional features, iRig Stream Mic Pro is highly portable for pro-quality recording and streaming everywhere on your favorite streaming media service. The iRig Stream Mic Pro is multi-pattern, so it is possible to select between cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8, and stereo patterns. All the features are seamlessly accessible using one knob: it is possible to select the polar pattern, set on or off the high-pass-filter, mute the microphone signal, control the microphone gain, control the headphones level, control the streaming level, set on or off the direct monitor and the loopback. It is also possible to connect any stereo line-level signal (i.e. from a mixer or DJ setup) to the 1/8” aux input. For web streaming applications a Loopback function is present: with this function on, the audio that is input to the iRig Stream Mic Pro from your host via USB is returned to the host. The iRig Stream Mic Pro is MFi compatible and provides a mini-DIN socket to connect to an iOS device and a DC input that will allow you to charge the connected iOS device.
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iRig Stream Mic Pro overview
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Dual capsule
The dual capsule array delivers four pickup patterns: cardioid, omni, fig-8, stereo. -
Multi-function knob
This single knob allows you to control all the features of the microphone including microphone gain, mute, headphone volume, overall streaming level, loopback, monitor mix, patterns and HPF. See Section 3 in this manual for more information. -
LED ring
The 11 segment LED meter and the backlit symbols give you important informations about the iRig Stream Mic Pro operating status and audio streaming level. See Section 3 in this manual for more information. -
Aux input
It is possible to connect any line level source to this 1/8” jack stereo input. This signal can come from an mp3 player, a computer or an audio mixer. When the multi-function knob operates as streaming level control it will adjusts the overall volume that is recorded/streamed. To adjust the volume of the device connected to the Aux input, use the volume controls of that device. -
Headphone output
1/8” (3.5mm) headphone jack. -
1/4”-20 female thread
Use this 1/4”-20 female thread to attach the iRig Stream Mic Pro to its desktop stand or use the included 1/4” to 5/8” thread adapter to attach the iRig Stream Mic Pro to any mic stand. -
Host connection
This mini-DIN port allows iRig Stream Mic Pro to connect to your computer or mobile device. -
DC input for optional PSU
Use this DC input to connect the optional iRig PSU 3A (5V DC – 3A). The PSU will allows you to charge the connected iOS device (only iOS devices with a Lightning connector will be charged).
Installation and setup
- Connect one of the included cables to the mini-DIN port on the back side of iRig Stream Mic Pro.
- Connect the cable to the host device (computer or mobile device).
- Launch your preferred audio app or streaming software and set iRig Stream Mic Pro as your default audio device. To do so, please refer to the documentations of the App or Software you’re using.
- Connect your headphones to the headphones port on the underside of the microphone.
- Connect any line level signal to the Aux stereo input on the underside of the microphone. This signal will be mixed with the signal coming out from the microphone capsules.
- Adjust all the settings with the multi-function knob. See Section 3 on this manual for more information.
Usage Note: iRig Stream Mic Pro is a side-address microphone, which means
that you should speak into the front of the mic, and not the top of the mic.
See Section 5 “Polar patterns” for more information on proper mic
placement.
Multi-function knob and LED ring
This single knob allows you to control all the features of the microphone
including microphone gain, mute, headphone volume, overall streaming level,
loopback, monitor blend mix, patterns and HPF.
Important Note: each time the knob is pressed, the capsule signal will be
temporarily muted for about 500 ms in order to minimize the vibration noise
transmitted to the audio stream.
Microphone gain control
When the microphone symbol is lit green, the knob will control the microphone gain and the LED ring will show the peak level of the microphone’s capsule signal. When you move the knob to increase or decrease the microphone gain, the LED ring will temporarily show the gain level you are setting. After 2 seconds the LED ring will return showing the peak level. For the best performance, set the gain so that your loudest speech peaks at the second half of the LED ring (around LED nr. 7 or 9). If a clip will occur the microphone symbol will light red for 2 seconds. By pushing and holding the knob for 1 second, the signal of the microphone’s capsules will be muted. When the mic is muted, the microphone symbol will blink orange. The LED ring will continue to show the peak level of the overall streamed signal with the same logic described above. Muting and unmuting works in all modes. Press the knob to get to the Headphone volume control.
Headphone volume control When the headphone symbol is lit green, the knob
will control the level of the headphone output and the LED ring will show the
peak level of the overall streamed signal.
When you move the knob to increase or decrease the headphone volume, the LED
ring will temporarily show you the current level. After 2 seconds the LED ring
will return showing the peak level. Headphones level can also be controlled
with the host volume’s control. Press the knob to get to the Streaming level
control.
Streaming level control When the streaming symbol is lit green, the knob
will control the level of the overall streaming signal (capsules, aux in and
loopback) and the LED ring will show the peak level of the overall streamed
signal. When you move the knob to increase or decrease the streaming level,
the LED ring will temporarily show you the current level. After 2 seconds the
LED ring will return showing the peak level. For the best performance, set
this level so that your peaks stay at the second half of the LED ring (around
LED nr. 7 or 9). If a clip will occur the streaming symbol will light red for
2 seconds.
Usage Note: when the microphone operates in multichannel mode the LED
ring will show the level of the channels 1 and 2 only (Aux In and Loopback).
Press the knob to get to the Loopback control.
Loopback
When the loopback symbol is lit green, you can turn on or
off the loopback feature by rotating the knob: CW rotation will activate the
loopback and the LED ring will turn on, CCW rotation will deactivate the
loopback and the LED ring will turn off. When you move the knob to activate or
deactivate the loopback, the LED ring will temporarily show you the current
status. After 2 seconds the LED ring will return showing the peak level. With
the loopback function turned on, the audio that is input to the iRig Stream
Mic Pro from your host via USB is returned back to the host. The Streaming
level controls the overall level that is recorded/streamed. The loopback level
can also be controlled with the host volume’s control. Press the knob to get
to the Monitor mix control.
Monitor mix control
When the monitor mix symbol is lit
green, you can adjust the mix between the microphone signal and the sound from
the connected host in your headphones. When you move the knob to change the
monitor mix, the LED ring will temporarily show you the current status. After
2 seconds the LED ring will return showing the peak level. By default, the
monitor mix control is set to 50/50 with the central LED on. This is useful,
for example, when you need to hear yourself clearly above the playback from
your host. Press the knob to get to the Polar patterns control.
Polar pattern control When one of the pattern symbols is blinking blue, you can select the polar patterns by rotating the knob and the LED ring will show the peak level of the overall streamed signal. It is possible to selected between 4 different polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8 and stereo. For detailed information about the polar patterns please refer to the Polar patterns section on this manual. Press the knob to get to the High-pass filter control.
High-pass filter control
When the HPF symbol is blinking
blue, you can select between 4 different high-pass filter settings: OFF – 60 –
100 – 200 Hz. The high-pass filter is useful to get rid of low noises like the
rumble of an air conditioner, passing traffic or table vibration. When you
move the knob to change the HPF, the LED ring will temporarily show you the
selected filter. After 2 seconds the LED ring will return showing the peak
level. Press the knob to get back to the Microphone gain control (Section
3.1).
Operation mode control
By pushing and holding the knob for 5 seconds the device will enter the
operation mode menu. The LED ring will show the current mode selected
(2-channel or multichannel). To confirm the operation mode, press the knob and
the microphone will restart in the selected mode.
Hint: make sure that you change the operation mode before opening your
recording/ streaming App. This because each time you change operation mode,
the iRig Stream Mic Pro will restart itself.
When in 2 channel mode (Default) only two LEDs are lit on. In this
configuration, the microphone acts as a 2in-2out interface.
- CH 1: AUX L + MIC + LOOPBACK L
- CH 2: AUX R + MIC + LOOPBACK R
The microphone capsules routing depends on how the polar pattern is set: mono (cardioid, omni and fig.8) or stereo. When the stereo pattern is selected, MIC front capsule is routed to CH 1 and MIC back capsule is routed to CH 2.
- When in multichannel mode only four LEDs are lit on. In this configuration, the microphone acts as a 4in-2out interface.
- CH 1: AUX L + LOOPBACK L
- CH 2: AUX R + LOOPBACK R
- CH 3: MIC
- CH 4: MIC
The microphone capsules routing depends on how the polar pattern is set: mono
(cardioid, omni and fig.8) or stereo. When the stereo pattern is selected, MIC
front capsule is routed to CH 3 and MIC back capsule is routed to CH 4.
In order to use the multichannel functionality, a DAW or an App that supports
multitrack recording is needed. If you’re using an App make sure to set it to
run in Background, this allows you to use it while you’re using other Apps
(such as streaming Apps). The multichannel operation is particularly useful
when you want to stream a processed signal from the microphone capsule to your
audience.
Important Note: please note that some streaming apps may exhibit some
anomalous behavior in the management of multichannel interfaces. For example,
Apps like Facebook for iOS/Android, will only support channel 1 as input of
the audio streaming: this prevents from stereo or multichannel streaming.
In this case, we suggest to use the iRig Stream Mic Pro as a 2 channel
interface.
How to stream a processed signal
In order to stream a processed signal to your audience (e.g., an effected
voice), follow these steps:
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Set the iRig Stream Mic Pro to operate in multichannel mode as described above.
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Open a DAW or an App, on the connected host, that supports multitrack recording.
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Create a mono track assigning Input 3, which corresponds to the microphone front capsule. This is the track that will be processed.
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Insert an effect processor on this track and, if it is not on by default, activate the input monitoring. To activate the input monitoring option on the track, please refer to the software documentation.
Usage Note: make sure that the App you’re using is set to run in Background, this allows you to use it while you’re using other Apps (such as streaming Apps). To set the App to run in background please refer to the software documentation. -
Turn on the Loopback function on iRig Stream Mic Pro.
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Now the processed signal from input 3 will come back to the inputs 1 and 2: these are the inputs usually used by your streaming app. You can control the level of the streamed signal by using the Streaming level control.
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Open your preferred streaming software and start your stream. Your audience will be able to listen to the audio that is input to channels 1 and 2.
The same steps can be followed using input 4 as the processed channel.
Polar patterns
iRig Stream Mic Pro has four different polar patterns to adapt to any recording situation. A polar pattern defines how much of the signal will be picked up by the microphone from different directions.
Cardioid
The most commonly used polar pattern is most sensitive at 0° (front) and
least sensitive at 180° (back). Perfect for most applications such as
podcasting, video calls, vocals and instruments, the cardioid setting captures
sound sources that are directly in front of the microphone. The cardioid
setting rejects sound coming from directly behind the mic, reducing background
noise.
Omnidirectional
The omnidirectional pattern has the same sensitivity to sound pressure
coming from any direction. It’s ideal for Q&A interviews, podcasts with
multiple people around and every situation that requires the ability to record
audio source coming from every direction.
(bidirectional)
The figure-8 pattern has the same sensitivity at 0° (front) and 180°
(back); it is the least sensitive at 90° and 270°. It’s ideal for Q&A
interviews between two people and every situation that requires the ability to
record audio sources coming from both the front and back, isolating the side
space. Indeed, figure-8 microphones measure the difference in pressure between
either side of an open diaphragm. This meant that they were very sensitive to
sound from the front and rear, but almost completely deaf on the sides. On
iRig Stream Mic Pro this is obtained combining together the two cardioid
capsules.
Stereo
The cardioid pattern symbol lit green, means that the microphone acts as a
stereo mic where front and rear capsules are routed to a dedicated channel and
recorded separately (1-2 when in 2-channel mode, and 3-4 when in multichannel
mode). This is useful for multi-person podcasts and immersive experiences like
ASMR.
Troubleshooting
Sound is distorted.
Check that the input level on iRig Stream Mic Pro has been set properly. If
the microphone symbol or the streaming symbol are red when you stream your
audio, decrease the input level as described in this guide.
I don’t get any sound.
In order for iRig Stream Mic Pro to turn on, a Core Audio-compatible audio
app must first be launched on your iOS device or Mac.
- iOS: be sure you are using an app that works with audio input from the Lightning dock connector.
- Mac: be sure you have set “iRig Stream Mic Pro” as the audio input device on the audio app you are using.
A “phasing” sound is present while monitoring the incoming signal.
If a “phasing” effect is present, you can disable the input monitoring from
your recording app or turn off the direct monitor on iRig Stream Mic Pro.
No sound is playback thru the connected headphones.
Use the headphones volume control to set the volume and check the volume of
the connected host: you can control the volume of the host with its volume
buttons.
Specifications
Common
- Interface type: 2 in/2 out or 4 in/2 out
- Conversion: 24-bit A/D, 24-bit D/A
- Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
- Power: USB bus powered. When connected to an external PSU (iRig PSU 3A, not included), iRig Stream Mic Pro charges the connected iOS lightning device.
- Device connection: mini-DIN
- Dimensions: 55mm/2.16” x 136mm/5.35” x 38mm/1.5”
- Weight: 430 g
Microphone
- Microphone type: condenser, electret
- Capsules: dual 0.55” gold-sputtered capsules
- Polar patterns: cardioid, omni, figure-8, stereo
- Frequency response: from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Maximum sound pressure: 115 dB SPL
- High-pass filter: selectable between OFF, 60, 100 and 200 Hz
Headphone Output
- Connector: 1/8” (3.5mm) TRS jack
- Frequency response: from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Output level: 7 mW/channel (32 Ohm load)
- Dynamic range: 87 dB(A)
Aux Input
- Connector: 1/8” (3,5mm) TRS jack
- Nominal input level: -10 dBV
- Frequency response: from 10 Hz to 20 kHz
Warranty
Please visit:
www.ikmultimedia.com/warranty for the
complete warranty policy.
Support and more info
www.ikmultimedia.com/support
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U.S.A.
FC
FCC statement
This device complies with Part 15.107 and 15.109 Class B of the FCC Rules
CFR47: October 2010.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliances could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Document Version: 1.0
Latest revision: 2023/01/09
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References
- IK MULTIMEDIA. SOUND BETTER.
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- IK MULTIMEDIA. SOUND BETTER.
- iRig Stream Mic Pro - Compact multi-pattern microphone and stereo/4-channel audio interface
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