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Fostex AR-4i

Item ID: AR4i

iPhone 4 Dock Connector with Stereo Condenser Microphones

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iPhone not included.

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  • Retail Price$199.00
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  • Sale Price:$109.00
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Capture Better Audio with Your iPhone

Do you need a better audio recording solution for your iPhone? Now you can add stellar audio recordings to the great HD video capabilities of your phone. The Fostex AR4i Audio Interface for iPhone 4 is a high-quality stereo interface with built-in AD/DA converters. Just slip your phone into the dock, connect the included microphones and you are ready to go. The AR4i features a gain input, headphone out, level metering, limiter and low-cut filter. There are three microphone inputs so you can always get a stereo mic setup whether using the iPhone vertically or horizontally. Threaded inserts let you attach the AR4i to a camera tripod, or onto the included handle for portable use. Fostex provides a free app that allows you to control EQ, input levels, filters, mic settings and more. Two AAA batteries give you up to 10 hours of record time. Whether you are a reporter, stream live video to the web, or just like to take home movies, you can now do it with great sounding audio thanks to the Fostex AR4i Audio Interface for iPhone 4.

Fostex AR4i Audio Interface for iPhone 4 at a Glance:
  • High-quality stereo interface
  • LED input meter
  • Headphone output
  • 3 stereo inputs
  • Great for vertical and horizontal use
  • 2 powered cardioid condenser mics
  • Confirmed compatibility with iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and iPod touch (4th generation)
  • iPhone not included

Get great audio recording from you iPhone 4 with the Fostex AR4i.
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Manufacturer Part Number AR-4i

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Reviews

based on 5 reviews

Great

by from Kansas city
February 11, 2013
Music Background: Back up singer; second lead
Awesome piece of accessory for iphone

Really works good

by Brian from Hampton, VA
November 21, 2012
Music Background: Project studio owner, hobbyist recording engineer, guitarist
Real solid performance! I did notice a small - barely noticeable hiss during quite spots. Not really noticeable. I probably would not have noticed it if I was not looking for it. Fits the iPhone p... read more [+]erfectly - nice and snug. The handle is a great idea, as is the option of microphone placement. I love it. close [-]

Update since last review

by Charles Frommer from Upstate NY
April 5, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician
I'm happy to report that the noise issues have been addressed in software updates. The popping noise is gone, and the other digital noise can be prevented by turning off Wifi, data and Bluetooth in i... read more [+]Phone's settings. Now it sounds quite impressive, especially at this price! (Minor issue - the battery compartment cover doesn't fit well over some AAA cells & tends to pop off and get lost -- one might be able to shave it down on the inside before this happens...) close [-]

Doesn't work well with iPhone 4S (as of 12/18/11)

by Charles Frommer from Upstate NY
December 18, 2011
Music Background: Pro Musician
A great idea, and the design and features are excellent, but it's making two different kinds of noise with my iPhone 4S... a loud popping static when taking video, and a lower level steady digital sc... read more [+]reech when using any other recording app. (For all I know it works great with iPhone 4...)

Other that a notice on the Fostex website latest news page which says they're addressing the issue (of the static in video) and a you tube demonstration of that issue I have seen no mention online of either problem, and the first firmware update from Fostex, which was available yesterday (December 17, 2011) didn't fix anything.

I sincerely hope this review is outdated very soon... however, as this product is being featured in pop-up ads and Christmas is coming soon, I wish to caution shoppers to know what kind of phone will be used with this device, and avoid any potential disappointment.

(Didn't want to rate it at all, but the field is required... so 4 stars for design and benefit-of-the-doubt, minus one for less-than-good communication.) close [-]

Some very faint digital noise remains

by Charles Frommer from Upstate NY
June 15, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician
Having made a few more recordings, I should mention that there is still a very faint high-pitched digital squeal in the noise floor. It's at about the same volume level as tape hiss, and is inaudible ... read more [+]under most medium loud or louder music. However, people wishing to record softer acoustic music with frequent quiet spots should be aware of its presence. close [-]

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