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How do I get the best audio quality from my iRig? (iOS)
To get the most out of your iRig follow these quick and easy steps. Keep in mind, while these suggestions use only IK Multimedia apps, your iRig will work with any apps which allow headset or digital audio input (Depending on your device). In any apps, the concepts mentioned here will be applicable.
For users with issues getting their device to power on at all, check out this FAQ here. Anyone with issues getting audio from their apps this in-depth FAQ here will help.
Select your iRig type:
Note: While this FAQ is based on iOS optimizations, remember that your iRig device is also compatible with Mac/PC. See your iRig device's specific FAQ page for complete details on
optimizations for these platforms.
iRig Microphones
The first step to getting started is using a compatible app to activate your iRig. Download one of the following apps to get started. These all work very similarly, but can be used for different purposes.
- Set your volume On analogue iRig units like the iRig Mic, use the iOS headphone volume buttons to set your output level. On digital iRig units, like the iRig Mic HD 2, use the volume on the iRig itself. Set this to a normal level.
- Set your gain level Using the gain control on your iRig, set your input gain. If the input level is set too low you will have noise in your signal. If the input level is set too high you will have a distorted signal. When using analog iRig devices, like the iRig Mic, make sure to check your Menu -> Settings for additional input and output levels.
- Set your Latency & Quality Settings Use the Menu -> Settings in your app to set your Latency setting from LOW to ULTRA LOW. If you hear clicks and pops, disable AUTO-SLEEP, and set Latency to LOW.
*Never turn the “NO FEEDBACK” option OFF in the Menu -> Settings page when using headphones or earbuds, to avoid possible feedback.
*Never plug or unplug your headphones when an app is open and running.
*For longer recording sessions you may want to enable Airplane mode on your device
Guitar/Bass/Instrument oriented iRig devices
When using an iRig based on guitar or bass use, we suggest using AmpliTube CS. This app has a bunch of settings to adjust the signal coming in and going out of your app.
Note: Most iRig devices include in-app gear to get you started. Check our iRig device's registration email for a list of includes gear. Register your product here.
- Set your volume On analogue iRig units like the iRig 2, use the iOS headphone volume buttons to set your output level. On digital iRig units, like the iRig Stomp I/O, use the volume on the iRig itself. Set this to a normal level.
- Set your gain level Using the gain control on your iRig, set your input gain. If the input level is set too low you will have noise in your signal. If the input level is set too high you will have a distorted signal. When using analog iRig devices, like the iRig 2, make sure to check your Menu -> Settings for additional input and output levels.
- Set your Latency & Quality Settings Use the Menu -> Settings in AmpliTube to set your Latency setting from LOW to ULTRA LOW. Enable OVERSAMPLING for high quality audio. If you hear clicks and pops, disable OVERSAMPLING, AUTO-SLEEP, and set Latency to LOW.
*Never turn the “NO FEEDBACK” option OFF in the AmpliTube app SETUP page when using headphones or earbuds, to avoid possible feedback.
*Never plug or unplug your headphones when AmpliTube is open and running.
*For longer recording sessions you may want to enable Airplane mode on your device
If you still need help after reading this FAQ, please see contact our support team
here.
FAQ ID: 1281