IK Multimedia has introduced the iRig Mic HD, a high-quality digital handheld microphone designed to be a simple solution for recording audio with an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac:

• iRig Mic HD improves on IK’s iRig Mic, by offering improved audio quality and support for all generations of iOS devices.
• he mic features a 24-bit audiophile-grade A/D converter, a high-quality electret condenser capsule, and a low noise/high definition pre-amp.
• A gain control and signal/level multi-color LED indicator let you set an appropriate level for different recording situqtion.
• The iRig Mic HD includes a Lightning connector cable for the newest iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models and a USB cable for connection to any Mac computer. A 30-pin cable for legacy iOS models is also available.
• Metal-body construction and a comfortable handheld form factor, iRig Mic HD is designed to be ideal situations where you want a portable solution that offers high quality recording.

The iRig Mic HD microphone also comes with a selection of free software:

• For iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, iRig MIC HD comes with VocaLive FREE a real-time vocal-effects processing and multi-track app and iRig Recorder FREE, a professional field recorder and audio processing app (download from the App Store. AmpliTube FREE, a multi-effects, recording and studio app for guitarists and bass players, featuring models of amps, cabinets and stompboxes, is also included.
• Mac users also get a free version of AmpliTube and more to download with their iRig MIC HD.

iRig Mic HD is priced at $99.99 (excluding taxes). More info on the iRig Mic HD is available at the IK Multimedia site.