IK Multimedia iRig HD 2 – Interface for Guitar, 96 kHz with 24-bit A/D Conversion, Outstanding Audio Quality, Compact, Professional Sound, FX and Thru Adjustme
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24-bit/96kHz pristine noiseless soundFirst and foremost, iRig HD 2 simply sounds amazing. It features superior digital audio quality with premium 24-bit A/D converters and a 96kHz sample rate — the highest in its class — for a crystal clear digital signal that’s free from noise and crosstalk. This pure high resolution conversion lets your guitar’s natural performance tone come through loud and clear when playing and recording on your iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC. It’s super-transparent preamp ensures that every nuance — from the pickups, wood tone, string size, nut material, electronics, and every other reason you picked “that†guitar in the first place — is accurately communicated to your device with zero coloration or interference. And because of it’s 96kHz sample rate, the depth and clarity of your sound will simply floor you — iRig HD 2 sounds amazing. | Amp Out with dual mode switchOne of the things that makes the iRig HD 2 unique is the ability to send your processed signal directly to a guitar amp without the need for special conversion adapters. iRig HD 2 features an unbalanced 1/4″ Amp Out jack that you can use to send your processed or unprocessed guitar signal to an external amplifier, floor tuner or completely different rig setup for live performance. The Amp Out jack features a dual mode switch allowing you to choose what type of signal you want to send to your amp. The “FX†setting sends your processed signal, or the sound coming out of your software/app to the external device. This is perfect when you want to use your iPad or Laptop as your effects pedalboard, your amp’s front end or complete tone rig in a live setting. The “Thru†setting sends your guitar’s dry, unprocessed signal directly to the out jack, allowing you to use a floor-based or rack tuner, a pedalboard or even an additional full-on stage rig. Plus as an added performance feature, iRig HD 2 has an integrated microphone stand “clip†and Velcro strap so you can secure it to a mic stand on stage for live performance. | Integrated headphone out, iPhone 7 readyIf you’re contemplating upgrading to the latest and greatest iPhone, then listen up. iRig HD 2 sports a new 1/8″ (3.5mm) headphone jack with preamp and level control integrated into the unit so you can monitor your recording and playing… even if your device doesn’t feature a headphone jack. Pretty smart. But this is no ordinary standard “headphone†jack — it features a high-resolution headphone preamp that optimizes the audio signal for full range playback and monitoring. You can also use this output to send a stereo signal out to a mixing console or a pair of powered monitors like iLoud Micro Monitor. |
One interface – everywhere you play
iPhone, iPad, Mac or PC — iRig HD 2 works everywhere you do. All the cables you need to connect it to the latest devices are included, and iRig HD 2 is class compliant so it works with all your devices and computers. Got an idea? Start it on your iPad, finish it on your Mac — same great tone.
The Bottom line
iRig HD 2 will free your mind from the confines of tradition and inspire you to be your creative best. Break away from the past and enter a whole new world of mobile guitar playing — get the iRig HD 2 and take your playing to a higher level.
| Weight: | 36.3 g |
| Dimensions: | 9.9 x 2.1 x 3.9 cm; 36.29 Grams |
| Model: | IP-IRIG-HD2-IN |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
Much better than standard iRig
I had to return the standard iRig that connects via 3.5mm headphone socket as the unit I had was faulty and produced lots of hiss and clicking noises. Got the iRig HD 2 instead and the sound quality is a million times better. Really pleased with it. Connects my guitar to GarageBand on my iPad. All cables included. After 30 mins of playing around with it, I’m over the moon at how great this is.
To sum up – don’t get the analogue iRig as the sound quality is woeful. Spend a little extra on the digital iRig HD 2.
Good but..
Works well for recording drum covers, the only thing I have to say is that it’s hard to get the right mix between ur drums volume and the music volume ur playing along with, I had to buy a separate audio mixer for 20 to get the right levels
Good for getting sounds to practise at home
This is brilliant with apps downloaded. Android apps are ok and apple apps that you can use with this is better. The sound can have a bit of a fuzz in the background and it does take some fiddling to get it to work but when it does it’s amazing for anyone playing at home. Great value for money, you can get band sounds without spending hundreds in pedals. Probably not the best for live gigs but an absolute steal for at home or jamming with friends.
Great guitar interface.
This works well with AmpliTube and GarageBand as well as other guitar based apps.
Ideal for streaming.
Can use to play direct from a mixer to an android phone with a headphone input. Allows you to have no sound in your rom but live feed to which ever platform you choose to stream to.
Excellent all round input for MacBook Pro for super portable work
I use this for both guitar and mono line sources adapted to 1/4″. Works great for both. I don’t use the IK software so can’t comment on that. The interface itself is great though.