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(Westlake Village, CA—September 20, 2010) – Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, announces Mikey for Flip (www.bluemic.com/mikeyforflip), a professional-quality external microphone that lets Flip Video™ users capture even better sound for their Flip videos. As part of the new Designed for Flip™ accessory line, Mikey for Flip connects to all FlipPort™-enabled Flip video cameras and features Blue Microphones’ premium capsules for enhanced recording of everything from a whisper to a rock concert.
“We are excited to offer this new Mikey model to provide Flip Video owners with expanded audio recording capabilities,” said John Maier, CEO of Blue Microphones. “Mikey for Flip helps users maximize the audio quality of their Flip videos with an easy-to-use, portable microphone that connects directly to the camera, and delivers great audio in any situation.”
Mikey for Flip features two of Blue’s custom-tuned condenser capsules for professional-quality stereo recording. Users can choose between ‘Loud’ or ‘Automatic’ sensitivity settings, allowing users to record any volume level clearly, from a marching band to a wedding. Mikey for Flip also features a mic input jack for easy plug-in of additional microphones like a lavalier, handheld or corded interview microphone. Mount the Flip video camera on Mikey’s built-in tripod mount or stand it upright on Mikey’s wide base design for hands-free recording.
Mikey for Flip is plug-and-play with automatic power-on, using a AAA battery to conserve power on the Flip video camera for longer recording time. The compact and lightweight design of Mikey for Flip makes it easy to connect and use, while the included soft carrying pouch keeps it protected on the go.
Mikey for Flip, MSRP $69, will debut at CES 2011. For more information, visit www.bluemic.com/mikeyforflip.
Why the delay?
“Blue has been working to ensure that the compatibility, quality and user experience of Mikey meets the high standards of our company, and we are proud to release the second generation Mikey,” said John Maier, CEO of Blue Microphones. “Blue is dedicated to providing the highest-quality portable audio and the next generation Mikey is a testament to that standard.”
Building upon the award-winning audio technology developed for the original Mikey, the second generation portable mic is designed for iPhone, iPod and iPod Touch, featuring improved circuitry for superior recording and enhanced new features:
This second generation Mikey is compatible ALL of the following devices:
iPod 5th generation
iPod classic
iPod nano 2nd generation, 3rd generation, 4th generation, and 5th generation
iPod touch 1st generation, 2nd generation, 3rd generation
Our mics are created for and by musicians and artists, but don’t just take our word on how good they are – Award winning songwriter and musician, Michael Elsner, recently tried out the Mikey, portable iPod/iPhone mic, and had this to say –
“The Blue Mikey is an incredible sounding mic and an instant hit at my various writing sessions. It’s 3 recording levels allow me to record everything from full band writing sessions to intimate acoustic/vocal sessions with amazing clarity and sonic quality.”
Maybe we can get Michael back on the blog to discuss the specific ways he uses the Mikey and his secret tips.
Michael has worked with top groups including Sixpence None the Richer, The Backstreet Boys, along with various television, album and film projects including the Ella Enchanted soundtrack, The Young & The Restless, The Bold & the Beautiful and most recently CBS Television’s ‘The Ex List.’
Producer Joel Geddis explains how he used the Mikey to get the perfect kick drum sound -
To get the kick drum sound for the record “Sunshine” I produced for Atlantic Records artist Cody Simpson, I used my Mikey to sample a large cardboard box being hit with a meat tenderizer. It had a lot of “thump” but needed some “air.” So, I used my Mikey to sample traffic noise, flew in the recording over-the-air via Fire Recorder, inserted a noise gate, and side-chained it to the kick drum. When the kick hit, the noise gate opened on the traffic noise, and added “air” to the “thump.”
How are you using your portable microphone for the iPod, iPhone and iTouch to get the perfect sound?
