The iPhone 4 is fabulous and takes great HD quality video. However if
there’s one area that lets it down, it’s the sound. The small internal
microphone only records in mono with no control and as for the
quality.... Well let’s just say it not exactly high-fidelity. Enter the
new Fostex AR-4i. Offering excellent quality stereo audio recording with
LED input level metering, gain control and headphone monitoring, the
AR-4i has been designed to dramatically increase the quality of the
sound of the videos you take with your iPhone 4.
Perfect for TV
& Radio reporting, live video streaming to the web, video blogs /
YouTube uploads plus ideal for family and domestic use.
Designed to enhance the video you capture with your iPhone 4.
The
audio quality and versatile operation of the AR-4i make it ideal for
both professional applications and domestic / consumer use. For example,
in ENG applications where budgets are tight, the AR-4i turns the iPhone
4 into a high quality, hard working audio / video capture device while
everyone who shoots video will appreciate the improved sonic quality and
audio control the AR-4i brings to the party.
Whether you’re a
reporter, stream video to web services such as Twitter, U-Stream etc.,
use video upload sites such as YouTube and Vimeo, or simply want to
dramatically improve the sound of your videos, the Fostex AR-4i is for
you.
iPhone App
The dedicated, easy to use
iPhone App (available at the App Store) allows for easy control of input
level, microphone setting, Equalisation, Filters etc.
iPhone not included.
Features:
- Equipped with 3 x stereo inputs (Line/Mic)
- 2 x plug-in powered condenser cardioid type mics
- 4-dot LED level meter for input monitoring
- Thumb wheel input gain control
- Free App available at the Apple App Store
Specs:
- Input
- Connector: 3.5mm dia Stereo mini
- Input Impedance: more than 2k Ohm
- Gain: -12 / -59.5dB (variable)
- Plug-in power: 2.5V (continuous)
- Level Meter LED: 4-dot (doubles as system status indicator)
- Phones
- Connector: 3.5mm dia Stereo mini
- Loaded Impedance: more than 16k Ohm
- Maximum output: 15mW (32 Ohm loaded, THD less than 0.1%)
- Audio
- Frequency Response: 20Hz / 20kHz +-4dB (Mic-Phones / 15mW / 32ohm loaded)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: more than 73dB (Mic-Phones / Input Gain maximum)
- General
- Physical dimensions: 735 (W) x 106(H) x 50(D)mm incl. protrusion
- Hand Grip. 235mm dia x 101mm excl. screw
- Weight (approx): 200g (main) / 102g (hand grip)
- Power: 2 x AAA batteries (Alkaline 3V / Nih 2.4V)
- External Power: USB mini B type (5V)
- Power Consumption: 0.3W
- Accessories: 2 x Cardioid Plug in mics, Hand grip,
- Carrying bag, 2 x AAA batteries (manganese)
