iKey

At the recent 2006 NAMM Winter Show, iKEY-Audio, introduced the iKEY PLUS – a device that records live audio and converts it into high quality MP3 and WAV files and saves them directly to an iPod or another USB compatible storage device.

While incorporating the technology of the original iKEY, the new iKEY PLUS takes a step forward by including a line/ phono/ mic input, a headphone jack for real-time monitoring and front LEDs that serve as a VU meter for sound level indication.

“iKEY-Audio will continue to support the needs of a new generation of consumers,” says Gemini Chief Executive Officer Artie Cabasso. “The iKEY PLUS is a prime example of our ability to create products that are on the next level of audio recording innovation.” The iKEY PLUS has more applications than ever, allowing the user to digitize a vinyl or tape collection, capture a powerful guitar lick on an MP3 player or record a live speech or seminar. The product retails for $279.95.

More information is available at the iKey site.

Gemini has introduced the iKEY Portable USB Recorder, a digital audio recorder capable of capturing an audio signal, converting it to MP3 or WAV format, and writing it directly to a USB compatible storage device in real-time.

The iKEY will allow the user to record live music, live speeches/seminars, radio, karaoke, transfer a vinyl collection to MP3, or record music to an MP3 Player hard drive.

To use the iKEY, simply connect a cable from your headphone jack or any other output source to the RCA inputs, connect to a USB flash drive or mass storage device, select the desired digital audio format, and hit record. The iKEY lets you choose whether the audio will be converted into MP3 format (with a choice of a 128, 160 and 256kbps bit rate) or the lossless WAV format. Never before has a portable device allowed you to do this without extra hardware and software.

The iKey lists at $229.99.

For more information, visit the Gemini DJ site.