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IOS
MUSIC
TOOLS

function button, a micro-B USB port, and a recessed Reset button. On closer inspection, one
can see the grilles of tiny omni mic capsules
in each earpiece, facing outward so they're in
position for binaural recording when the Verse
is worn.
Using the Verse is a cinch; just charge it,
pair it with your iDevice, launch the Hooke
app, and start recording. If Bluetooth is
problematic, Hooke Audio includes a nifty
Y-cable that lets you do wired recording and
playback (with the help of a Lightning-to-minijack TRS input adapter, not included). Also
included in the package: multiple foam and
silicone eartips, a pair of slip-on windscreens
for outdoor recording, a conventional USB
charging cable, and a zippered carrying case-pretty much
everything you need. You can even break apart the cardboard
shipping box and fold it into a stand-up iPhone cradle that can
"wear" the Verse for stationary recording. Hooke calls this the
"Jim Head," and while it's not Fritz, it works surprisingly well.
The recording process is simple. The app shows onscreen
metering (red for recording, green for playback) with easy
gain adjustment, and can record audio alone or audio with
video (albeit with a small Hooke watermark in one corner)
from your iDevice's camera. If you're only recording
audio, you can put the phone to sleep or put the app in the
background and put your phone in your pocket while recording;
the Bluetooth pairing is solid and reliable.
The app then saves/exports the files in a form you can
share and enjoy anywhere; currently the audio is exported as
MPEG4, but future options will include raw WAV and AAC.
In-app purchases include a set of audio "filters" (effects like delay,
reverb, stereo adjustment, etc.) and the ability to remove the
watermark from videos. If desired, you can upload videos of
up to 1 minute in length/100 MB in size to the Hooke Sessions
sharing site for others to experience.
I should make special note of all the instructional support
Hooke Audio provides, in the form of online FAQ and lots and
lots of tutorial videos. You can pretty much figure out how to
do anything the Verse can do in a matter of minutes.
In use, the Verse was simple and sounded great, although
I do recommend the windscreens for any outdoor use. The
earphones themselves were of good quality, and the mics did
a great job of capturing sound clearly. The 3D Audio
codec used for transmitting the audio over Bluetooth had the
occasional artifact, but nothing that would ruin a recording.
Just standing on a street corner listening to cars and crowds,
or walking through a public place, produces an immersive
soundscape that makes you feel like you're really there-it's
definitely a step beyond ordinary stereo recordings, and you
can't beat the portability and ease of use.
Binaural recording has just hit a new standard with the Verse;
it's affordable, easy to use, great-sounding, and tons of fun. I
can't wait to see where Anthony Mattana and the Hooke crew
take it next.-MM

RECORDING January 2018

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IK Multimedia got in on the ground floor
of mobile recording hardware and software,
and is a consistent leader in the field, offering
solutions for everybody from the complete
beginner to the seasoned professional. The
latest generation of IK hardware works
equally well on macOS, Windows, iOS, and
Android-the latter being quite difficult because of the Android OS itself, with IK's level of driver and
hardware support unequaled anywhere in the world.
I had a lot of fun working with the iRig Pro DUO (reviewed
April 2016), which is a complete 2-in/2-out audio and MIDI
recording/playback solution for mobile platforms. For users
who want that same level of quality in an even smaller and
more portable package, IK has released two very handy little
interfaces: the iRig Pre HD and the iRig Pro I/O.
Both interfaces are extremely compact in size, with dimensions
largely dictated by the size of the XLR plug at one end of the
enclosure. Both units offer support for up to 24/96 recording
and playback, with a single input channel, Class A mic preamp with switchable phantom power, built-in headphone amp
with volume control, and an elegant strap-mount system for
easy attachment to a mic stand.

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