iZotope introduces 2nd Generation Spire Studio Recorder

The iZotope product portal has been expanded with an all-new iZotope Spire Studio Recorder is an 8-track recording studio equipment with very good sound properties and intuitive operation, which can be used to record and edit vocals or instruments wirelessly and in combination with a smartphone or tablet.

Only a few elements are necessary for the operation and the sound quality is suitable for studios. With the 2nd generation, the studio recording equipment has now been updated.

Features:

• Increased storage space
• Improved battery life
• New preamps with better noise behavior and more headroom (more volume with less distortion)
• Brighter and redesigned display
• Faster connection to the mobile device via Bluetooth 4.1
• Includes 6 months of Spire Pro* membership, a high-quality collection of vocal tools and effects on the Spire platform

The wireless and rechargeable second-generation Spire Studio is the perfect recording devices for sound, editing vocals and instruments with high-quality sound on the go, at home, with friends, or wherever you are. Import beats, layer vocals on top, and record guitar additionally. Up to 8 tracks can be mixed with Spire Studio 2 music recording equipment – without complicated computers, expensive microphones, or a studio room.

iZotope Spire Studio Specifications

• Microphone: omnidirectional
• Max.sound pressure level: 122 db SPL
• Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm XLR / jack combo socket
• Switchable 48 V phantom power
• Headphone outputs: 2x 3.5 mm stereo jack
• Recording format: 24 bit / 48 kHz
• Supported recording formats: AIF, MP3, M4A, WAV (stereo only), Spire Project up to 8 hours of recording time
• internal WLAN 802.11 b / g / n, 2.4 GHz
• Lithium-ion battery with up to 4 hours of running time
• Dimensions: 11.07 x 8.74 x 12.29 cm
• Weight: 624 g

Price and availability

iZotope Spire Studio Recorder (2nd Generation) is now available to buy on Amazon.com and Bhphotovideo.com online e-stores for $499 only.

Recently, Zoom has also introduced the Am7 microphone that is developed for Android. This should equip you for high-quality stereo recordings on the go, the stereo microphone is also good for video recordings and selfies, and is priced at $99.99 only.