iRig MIX The First Mobile Professional DJ Mixer for iPhone / iPad IK Multimedia [ April 2012 ]

iRig MIX The First Mobile Professional DJ Mixer for iPhone / iPad IK Multimedia [ April 2012 ]

iRig™ MIX is the first mobile mixer for iPhone, iPod touch or iPad devices. iRig MIX offers the same controls you would expect from a professional DJ mixer (crossfader, cues, EQ and volume controls, etc.) in an ultra-compact mobile mixer that can be used with a huge variety of iOS DJ mixing and other apps.

iRig MIX allows DJs to use a traditional setup with two devices (one plugged into each of the independent channels) OR a single iOS device. For the single iOS device setup, the output of the single device is split into dual-mono and sent to the individual channels. Additionally – for the first time on any DJ mixer - iRig MIX can be used for mixing any type of audio source (coming from mp3 players, CD players, etc.) with an iOS device using automatic tempo matching and beat syncing. This is accomplished with X-Sync, a feature that works in combination with the DJ Rig free app from IK Multimedia that is included with iRig MIX.

iRig MIX also provides the perfect mixing solution for solo musicians or small ensembles that use one or more iOS devices to play live. It features an extra guitar/microphone input that facilitates processing with popular apps like AmpliTube and VocaLive or any other apps that offer real-time audio effects and processing. Its standard RCA output connectors provide direct connection to PA systems or powered speakers.

Maximum Portability
The ultra-compact size and low profile of the iRig MIX allows it to be easily be carried in a regular iPad bag. Plus its low-voltage power supply (only 5VDC) lets it be powered not only by any regular mobile device charger, but also by suitable iOS battery pack or laptop USB port for maximum mobility to mix anywhere.

iRig MIX includes 4 free apps (downloads from the iTunes app store): DJ Rig, the new professional DJ mixing app from IK, AmpliTube, the most popular iOS guitar amp and effects app, VocaLive the processing app for vocalists, and GrooveMaker, the loop based beat and groove making app.

Features:
2 stereo inputs with gain, bass, treble and volume controls, independent cue on each channel with LED indication and channel cross-fader
Instrument/microphone/extra input with volume control can be processed by iOS apps (such as AmpliTube, VocaLive)
Stereo output with RCA connectors, master level and LED meters
High quality, pristine sound
Quality headphone output for master or cue monitoring with independent volume control
Input switch splits Input 1 into dual-mono for use with DJ mixing apps on a single iOS device
“X-Sync” mode allows auto-sync with any audio source using the included DJ Rig free app
Can also be powered with battery packs and mobile chargers
Includes 4 free apps: DJ Rig, AmpliTube, VocaLive, GrooveMaker

iRig MIX Mobile Mixer is designed to accommodate virtually any small mixing and DJ-ing situation you may encounter: mix from a single iOS device, two devices, or an iOS device and an alternative music source (CD/MP3 players, etc.). Plus, there’s an additional channel input that allows you to hook up a microphone, guitar or bass and use real-time iOS apps to process the signal, making iRig MIX the ideal small-format portable mixer.

iRig MIX allows you to mix from a single iOS device. If you use a DJ app on your iOS device like DJ Rig, then mixing on one device is a breeze. The signal from one device is sent into channel 1, and with the input switch set to single device, the incoming signal is split into two mono signals and sent to each individual channel. This allows you to mix two sources in real-time using a single device, but with both channels on the mixer. (A DJ app like DJ Rig is required for this setup since it sends two sources through the stereo out jack on your device.)

Plug an iOS device into both inputs and you’re ready to mix in a traditional dual-deck format. In dual-device mode, you can easily cue and beat-sync source material for seamless transitions. Each channel has a 3.5mm (1/8") input with an input gain control, treble and bass EQ controls, a “cue” button for auditioning material via the headphone jack, channel level faders and channel crossfader. iRig MIX is extremely easy to use and one of the most intuitive mixers you’ll ever put your hands on.

iRig MIX isn’t just a DJ Mixer. In fact, you can use it for small groups or solo work as your main PA mixer. When you plug an instrument or microphone into the auxiliary 1/4" jack on the bottom of the mixer, you can use an iOS device to process your signal when it’s plugged into channel 1 (make sure X-Sync is off). The signal travels from the input jack, through the gain control, out of the dual-mode channel 1 input jack, through your iOS device signal processing app, back into the channel 1 input jack, through the EQ, fader then out through the main outs. This way, you can use your iOS apps like VocaLive (vocals) or AmpliTube to fine-tune and sculpt your sound on stage in real-time. Amazing.

X-Sync-opation
When using the free DJ Rig app, something amazing happens… you can automatically beat-sync tunes when the X-Sync button is active. With beat-syncing, there’s never an awkward gap or pause in the music so you can keep the non-stop groove going and never miss a beat.

The ultra-compact size and low profile of the iRig MIX allows it to easily be carried in a regular iPad bag. Plus its low-voltage power supply (only 5VDC) allows it to be powered not only by any regular mobile device charger but also by suitable iOS battery pack and laptop USB port for maximum mobility to mix anywhere

Compatible Apps
DJ Rig is the perfect companion to iRig Mix. DJ Rig is a full-featured, double-deck DJ mixing app for iPhone.

DJ Rig provides instant songs playing from the device music library, tempo sync, sample-based pads, performance recording and an arsenal of high-quality DJ effects.

There are currently over 30 apps that are compatible with iRig MIX. The list continues to grow.

abcDJ, Analog Scratch DJ HD, Baby Decks DJ, Baby Scratch, ChopDJ, Cue Play DJ-Lite, Deadmau5 Mix II, Decks, Diddy DJ Lite, DJ, DJ Loops, DJ Mixer Pro, DJ Party HD, DJ Rig, DJ Scratch, DJ SoundBox Pro, DJ Tools - Pro Scratch, DJ VirtualDeck, DJ VirtualDeck M, DJ World Studio, djay, djay for iPhone & iPod touch, Flare Scratch, Future DJ, iScratchDJ, MixDeck Scratch DJ, MixDeck Scratch DJ 2, Mixr DJ, Pocket DJ, Quixpin DJ, Scratch LP, Scratch LP Pro, Tap DJ - Mix and Scratch your Music, Touch DJ Evolution and TrakProDJ

DJ Rig is a full-featured, double-deck DJ mixing app for iPhone. DJ Rig provides instant song playback from the device's music library, tempo sync, sample-based pads, performance recording and an arsenal of high-quality DJ effects. Together with the iRig MIX, DJ Rig provides the most portable pro-quality setup for mobile DJs and musicians.

DJ Rig stands out from the crowd of DJ apps for its complete set of professional features including some that cannot be found in any other app such as X-Sync. This mode allows anybody to automatically synchronize the app audio with any other external audio source. DJ Rig “listens” to the device's audio input, determines its BPM tempo and syncs the app audio automatically.

Features:

Here are the DJ Rig features that put it on-par with the most popular DJ apps:

Direct access to iPod library and playlists
Automatic fast BPM detection with OnTempo™ auto-sync technology
Drag and zoom of waveform display
Deck controls: Volume, Pitch, 3-Band kill EQ, headphones and cross fader
Automatic looping, create loops with tempo divisions always to the beat
Live recorder allows to record full mixing gigs
Supports all major audio formats including MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF
Landscape and portrait interfaces
Customizable deck interface
Free version also available

And here is the list of features that only a pro-quality DJ app like DJ Rig can offer:

Effects deck with XY touch interface and 12 effects: Delay, Flanger, Crush, Filter High Pass, Filter Low Pass, Filter Band Pass, Compressor, Wah, Phaser, Fuzz, Reverb, Stutter
X-Sync mode detects the BPM from external audio sources in real time and automatically sync the tempo of internal decks to external devices
On-the-fly sampler machine with 9 pads on 4 banks plus expandable high-quality sample libraries and live sampling functionality
Accurate scratching engine modeled on real deck behavior with CloneDeck™ technology, for scratching with cut to the beat like a pro
4 visual cue points per song
3 crossfader curves available
Auto level detect and adjust of the level of each songs for always the perfect balance between decks
Crossfade EQ allows fading between decks with bass or high filters for smooth and perfect transitions
Multiple output configurations to work with any kind of audio setup

Compatibility:
Compatible with iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 4th and 3rd generation, iPad 2 and iPad
Compatible with iOS 4.3 and newer

Specs:

Line Input:
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz (±2dB)
SNR: -80dB
THD+Noise: 0.01%
Nominal level: -10dBV
Maximum level: 3 Vrms
Impedance: 47k Ohm
Socket: 13.5mm stereo / TRRS

Line Output:
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz (±2dB)
SNR: -80dB
THD+Noise: 0.05% (20Hz – 20kHz Bandwidth)
Nominal level: -10dBV
Maximum level: 6 Vrms
Impedance: 200 Ohm
Socket: RCA

Mic / Hi-Z Input:
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz (±2dB)
SNR: -80dB
THD+Noise: 0.05% (20Hz – 20kHz Bandwidth)
Maximum level (Min Gain): 3Vrms
Minimum level (Max Gain): 10mVrms
Impedance: 1 MOhm
Socket: 6.35mm mono

Headphones Output:
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz (±2dB)
SNR: -80dB
THD+Noise: 0.05% (20Hz – 20kHz Bandwidth)
Maximum power: 125mW into 32 Ohms
Socket: 6.35mm stereo

Controls:
Low tone controls: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz, shelving
High tone controls: ±15 dB @ 8 kHz, shelving
Trim controls: ±15 dB, 0 dB at center

Power Supply:
USB powered through a micro USB (D TYPE) connector
Power consumption: 5 Watt typical; 10 Watt with full headphone output

Dimensions:
217mm x 110mm x 46mm (L x W x H)

Compatible Devices
iRig MIX is compatible with any iOS device and any audio device (such as MP3 players, CD players etc).

X-Sync feature requires DJ Rig app running on iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (4th and 3rd generation), iPad and iPad 2. They all require iOS 4.3 or later.