Musicians and content creators are constantly in search of tools to produce the best possible quality audio and video. Thanks to the folks at Audigo Labs, it’s likely that the best portable studio now fits in your pocket.
Frustrated by a lack of simple on-the-go solutions for recording, former Tesla engineer and drummer, Armen Nazarian, formed Audigo Labs in 2019. Today, the San Francisco-based company specializes in portable, high-quality wireless microphones and software. They’re currently pushing a compact wireless, bluetooth/wifi mic that fits in your pocket; it measures 1.75″ x 1.75″ x 1.375″.
First off, the actual mic only has one button and an indicator light. It comes with a microphone stand adapter that magnetically attaches to the bottom of the mic and a usb-c charging cable, as well. It contains two 10mm condenser capsules that capture sound in different ways. The first capsule has a cardioid polar pattern and the second is bi-directional and records in a figure-eight polar pattern (users are able to adjust the stereo width and recording pattern.) The mic uses both bluetooth and wifi. Bluetooth is used to start and stop recording. The audio is then stored in the mic’s onboard memory until it is transferred into the app via wi-fi. Best yet, up to four Audigo mics may be used to record simultaneously with a single phone or iPad, and a fully charged mic can record for up to six hours. It takes two hours to completely charge the mic.
The free studio app packs a huge punch! First off, it’s extremely easy to get started; I was able to set up and start recording a song within about 15 minutes of initially opening the box. Audigo has done an exceptional job assisting their customers. The website’s support section offers a search feature that leads the user to clearly explained videos that offer solutions to a myriad of anticipated issues. Before receiving the mic, I watched several of their YouTube videos and found them to be extremely helpful.
To begin recording, you simply open the app, begin a new project, and turn on the mic. With a few button clicks the user can set up a metronome, import backing tracks from a music library or file system, perform a sound check if desired, and begin producing their own audio or video project. The optional paid plan, Studio+ (microphone orders come with a free 30-day free trial), allows the user to access additional audio effects, unlimited audio and video tracks per project, and 250 GB of cloud storage among other things.
I found the entire system to be quite easy to operate. The controls are intuitive and mixing multiple tracks is straight forward. The video aspect of the program is fantastic. Users can choose between standard or cinematic video modes, and fully adjust settings like frame rate, exposure, and focus among others. The audio and video sync seamlessly and exporting both audio and video is super fast. Bravo to the Audigo team for including a countdown feature too!
To demonstrate the video and audio quality of the Audigo system, I’ve included a short clip of me performing a song I wrote with my good friend Mason Nolen.
The Audigo system would be a great tool for music educators who want to provide students with studio quality lesson videos, songwriters wanting to record demos and ideas, musicians who are working to perfect their craft, or content creators seeking to produce high quality videos for their socials.
I highly recommend this product.
For more information, or to purchase a mic, visit Audigo online. Each mic costs $249, with discounts on each additional mic purchased. Different setups are also available for iPhone and Android users.
