No, it's not a Dalek. The primary purpose of this device is to enable the audio capture quality of your iPhone 4 to become good enough for broadcast use.
Whilst the iPhone 4 takes pretty good HD quality video, there’s one issue that lets it down completely - its pretty dreadful sound quality. The iPhone 4's mini internal microphone only records in mono and you have no control over it. So this is where the innovative Fostex AR-4i comes in. It delivers broadcast quality stereo audio recording via its Dock connector and in-built AD/DA converter. And with its LED input level metering, gain control and headphone monitoring, the AR-4i has been designed to provide better control of your dramatically improved sound quality.
The AR-4i's enhanced audio versatility transforms an iPhone 4 into a serious professional tool. For example, in ENG applications where budgets are tight, it turns an iPhone 4 into a high quality, hard working audio/video capture device for streaming audio & video to web services such as UStream. And, in radio, reporters can conduct an interview and then immediately send it from their iPhone 4 to their station for airing within minutes. No wonder national and local broadcasters are ordering the AR-4i in significant quantities.
• iPhone App
A dedicated, easy to use iPhone App is available for the AR-4i and this provides intuitive control of input level, microphone setting, equalisation, filters, etc.
The App can be download from Apple's iTunes App Store by clicking here
We defy you not to smile during the following video demo...
2 x plug-in powered condenser cardioid type microphones with pop-shields supplied. Third-party microphones can also be used.
Headphone output for recording & playback monitoring
Long operation time with 2 x AAA alkaline batteries for 8 to 10 hours
Input Connector: 3.5mm dia stereo mini Input impedance: more than 2k ohm Gain: -12 / -59.5dB (variable) Plug-in power: 2.5V (continuous) Level Meter LED: 4-dot (doubles as system status indicator)
Phones Connector: 3.5mm dia stereo mini Loaded impedance: more than 16k ohm Maximum output: 15mW (32 ohm loaded, THD less than 0.1%)
Audio Frequency Response: 20Hz / 20kHz +-4dB (Mic-Phones / 15mW / 32ohm loaded) Signal to Noise Ratio: more than 73dB (Mic-Phones / Input gain maximum)
General Physical dimensions: 735 (W) x 106(H) x 50(D)mm incl. protrusion, Hand Grip: 235mm dia x 101mm excl. screw Weight (approx): 200g (main) / 102g (hand grip) Power: 2 x AAA batteries (alkaline 3V / Nih 2.4V) External Power: USB mini B type (5V) Power Consumption: 0.3W Accessories: 2 x cardioid plug-in mics, Hand grip, Carrying bag, 2 x AAA batteries
Connectronics ADAP-1 Y-Adaptor Lead, enables two microphones with mini-jack leads to be plugged into one mini-jack microphone input socket on your recorder - IN STOCK
