IK Multimedia iRig Acoustic Stage acoustic guitar pickup system with clip-on microphone and belt pack with digital sound correction, feedback rejection and tone shaping plus USB audio interface

I've been using my iRig Acoustic for a few weeks now. I'm a street performer and professional guitar player, and I'm always looking for high quality sound output for my guitars.This slide on microphone is an excellent solution. It is easy to use but packed with powerful features. I connect mind via the onboard USB port to my iPad and iPhone - both of them have the IK Multimedia Amplitube acoustic app - which provides several amp models, a handful of very useful effects including reverb, chorus, delay, and others. There is also a collection of guitar body models. The audio output is powerful and crystal clear. The guitars native tone is well represented and clean, and box noises (I like to use the box of my guitar for percussion when I play) have a rich and satisfying tone, especially when I add some bass effects to the signal!) Amplitube Acoustic also provides a remarkably accurate and adjustable feedback filter - which is critical when using a mic on an acoustic instrument!The mic cord is a bit delicate, but it will last a long time when treated with care. It only needs to reach a foot or two to attach to the preamp, which I clip onto my guitar strap.The mic also sound great when I don't use the Amplitube app - there is a direct audio output too, as well as an auxiliary input that I can use to blend in the signal from my guitar's onboard pickup - this is great when I need to boost my signal a bit - or when I want additional punch for my sound in a particularly noisy setting, but it isn't necessary most of the time - the microphone's output is terrific on its own!Overall, I couldn't be happier with this device. It lets me pump up the volume and give my audience a beautiful representation of my guitar's tone!I connect the output from my iPad or iPhone to my mixer using a miniplug to XLR adapter and it works beautifully. Don't let the plastic chassis of the preamp fool you - it is tough as nails!

The unit shipped had both positive battery contacts soldered into one cell holder and both negative battery contacts on the other cell. Couldn't power the unit and totally useless. Unit returned. Replacement unit was manufactured correctly. I'm glad I had the unit replaced instead of just returning for a refund. Upsides: 1) I was extremely pleased with the sound quality. My classical guitar sounds incredible. The sound quality is better than my Taylor ES-2 pickup system and the Fishman Presys I have used. 2) Lots of features for the price: simple tone settings, aux inputs (and being able to balance aux input with mic), USB mini, and phase switch.Downside(s). 1) Considering the battery compartment, Quality control has some issues. 2) The overall design is geared to be movable between instruments, while this is good for expensive classical guitars, seems like they should design a more robust setup that can be permanently installed in a steel string acoustic. 3) Doesn't have some of the features of other pickup systems (e.g. tuners, EQ), but I don't really use those to setup sound...only in an emergency and I don't need another tuner. 4) Keep the electronics on your next design, but build a more robust system. The mic cable is extremely fragile. I would be willing to pay more for a unit that has both the issues I mentioned in 2 and 4 addressed.Haven't had the unit long enough to comment on battery life or robust the design is for stage use.

I needed a swapable pickup for multiple ukuleles that do not have built in pickups. The beauty is, for the price of a good microphone, I get a pickup that can be used from uke to uke (except, unfortunately, my banjo uke - I'm working on that) and gives me on the fly remote volume control of the instrument. This pickup sounds great through my PA and renders a very nice, natural ukulele sound. The only issue I've had is trying to remove it quitely and fumble free from the sound hole when changing instruments. My solution has been to make a tab from cellophane tape which allows me to remove it by grasping the doubled over tab. Works great! Looks cheesy! But works great! I've played a few gigs now and am able to easily lift the pickup up and out without any fumbling or excessive noise. The only other thing I can add is to agree with some reviews that the cable running to the pickup is very light and appears delicate. But my earbud cables do as well. Only time will tell.

I bought this for use on my Martin ukulele because I didn't want to modify the bridge for piezo pickup. First off, unlike typical Chinese products that come with unintelligible, unreadable manuals, this product comes from Italy and is wonderfully designed, documented and includes a beautiful carry case too!It worked first time, and very nicely. I slipped the mic over my Martin sound hole, connected the mic to the nice little preamp that comes with two AA batteries and a belt clip. The preamp is then connected to my Orange Crate 12 amp with a standard 1/4" (TRS) guitar cord. Voila! Amplified ukulele that sounds true in tone and can be adjusted to steel or nylon strings, and a range of tones from warm to bright. The manual is awesome for it's readability, clarity and design.When done, all the bits fit NICELY and EASILY back into the elegant, hard shell zippered case! I paid way less than $99 for this and I just don't see how anything else could top the sound and convenience.

Bought in 2020 and used with nylon and a steel guitars. Nice to have the balance/tone switch selector for type of guitar. But the cable from the mic to the Battery/belt/control unit broke and I CANNOT do self repair since the cable is very, very thin. I only used this mic in my home a few times. I'm not on the road doing gigs with this. The wires should hold up to light home use, right?I give 1 stars since mine did not last long and may be good for nothing. Now I can only use it with guitar cables. The AUX in appears not to be the common 1/8" jack. Can't use with any other mic set-up.I think I will go with XLR mics or Fishman gear.