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Sonoma Wire Works GuitarJack Model 2

Item ID: GuitarJack2

Guitar Interface for iPad, iPad2, iPhone, and iPod Touch

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Turn Your iOS Device Into a Portable Recording Studio

Turn your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch into a recording-ready machine! When you plug into the GuitarJack Model 2 by Sonoma Wire Works, you're instantly ready to record on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch audio app, such as Sonoma Wireworks's FourTrack. The GuitarJack Model 2's sleek and slender design is small enough to slip into the pocket of your jeans, yet holds enough I/O for a full on-the-go recording session. The GuitarJack lets you plug your guitar directly into your iOS devices via the 1/4" input, or plig in any stereo mic/line device via the 1/8" line input jack - both with 60dB of continuous level control. And there's even a separate 1/8" stereo jack for your headphones that really lets you crank up the volume!

Sonoma Wire Works GuitarJack2 at a Glance:
  • 24-bit recording
  • Connectivity
  • Apps


24-bit recording
The Sonoma Wire Works GuitarJack Model 2 includes a 24-bit AD/DA converter. However, GuitarJack Model 2 will ship with 16-bit firmware and a future firmware update will enable 24-bit recording dependent on the app used and your iOS device. 24-bit will only be available for iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4 and, iPod Touch (4th generation).

Connectivity
You can record in stereo or simultaneous voice and instrument with the GuitarJack Model 2. Connect your guitar via the 1/4" instrument input, and a microphone via the stereo 1/8" input. The newly redesigned 1/8" headphone output has higher output than the previous model.

Apps
FourTrack, StudioTrack, Taylor EQ and the new GuitarTone App include the GuitarJack Model 2 control panel where you can select inputs and set recording levels. You can also use third party apps with the GuitarJack 2.

Sonoma Wire Works GuitarJack Model 2 Features:
  • Portable
  • Use with Sonoma Wire Works and third party apps
  • Connect an instrument and microphone simultaneously
  • 24-bit AD/DA
  • Works with all iOS devices that use apps

The Sonoma Wire Works GuitarJack Model 2 is a great portable recording interface for your iOS devices.

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number GuitarJack Model 2

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Reviews

based on 2 reviews

Great... BUT... big but!

by Miguel Motta from Homestead, Fl
March 14, 2012
Music Background: TV Production Teacher, Home Recordist Aficionado
I'll keep this short and sweet:
Pros:
- Built like a tank
- With the 4-Track (purchased separately) you can make great recordings and also can be used with Garageband
- Th... read more [+]e electronics inside must be top notch as it records flawlessly

Con (Just one but a considerable one)
- Like I said; it's built like a tank and therefore a bit heavy... As a dongle its weight is its own worst enemy. Even the slightest movement or pull or literally breathing on it pulls it from the iPad (In fairness; I guess it stays better in place with the iPhone)... The solution? - I had to spend an extra $30 on a connector extension (which is yet to arrive) to solve the irritating bother of constant disconnects from my iPad due to the weight of the GuitarJack2.

Other wise it is a fine piece of equipment... just sorry I couldn't rate it a 5. close [-]

Excellent on paper, Poor in practice

by JP from Cincinnati, OH
May 1, 2012
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Musician
The connectivity options are fantastic (it's more than just a guitar tool) and the AD/DA is superior to the other iOS product I have on hand (Fostex AR-4i) producing way less self-noise. The possibili... read more [+]ty of using it in the future at 24-bit was a main selling point for me. It also is powered by the iOS device making it *almost* super-portable (see below).

Too bad everything else didn't work out.

My first major gripe is the connector. The design of the GuitarJack means the body does not sit flush with any of the iOS devices I have (iPod Touch, iPad 2, iPhone 3GS). It also does not lock. This means the GuitarJack disconnects at the slightest movement. Even something as trivial as tapping the Home Button can disconnect the device. Apple is partially to blame because most of the new iOS devices have poor 30-pin placement BUT Sonoma Wireworks should have worn their thinking caps and either included an extension cable or made it cable-based in the first place. Instead, they sell an extension cable for an additional $30. Because of this, the GuitarJack has to sit absolutely still which makes it useless as a portable device.

Second, support for the device is limited. Several apps I tried it with had "issues" ranging from incorrect pitch detection (TC's Polytune) to not recognizing the GuitarJack at all (iK's line of apps). To get it to work with Positive Grid's JamUP (the guitar app I ultimately chose) I have to open the Sonoma WW app first. There is also no dedicated GuitarJack app for adjusting settings. You have to use their modeler or tone-shaper or recording app to switch inputs, adjust gain, etc... That's a lot of popping and fizzing going on in your ears if you're using a third-party app.

Third, the latency is pretty bad using the Sonoma applications. This may or may not be the fault of the hardware as I was able to overcome this deficiency with the JamUP app mentioned above.

There's lots of promise with this device but, without shelling out $30-40 extra dollars, it falls short of what could have been. close [-]

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