Guys, pahingi naman advice ano magandang recording setup using iPad/iPhone platform. My main use is for simple recording of guitar and voice (usually live but eventually gusto ko rin mag multitrack sa Garageband, etc). Di naman for commercial release, for Youtube channel lang.
Option 1: Buy a dedicated iPad external mic like the
Apogee MiC or a USB mic like this
Samson Meteor Mic and use an Apple camera connection adapter. Plug and play sila and ok naman daw audio quality. Portable din so pwede for field or live gig recordings. However, I will not be able to use the various mics I aready have and be flexible with dual micing or dedicated mic for guitar and vox, etc. I'm also worried that eventually ma-obsolete kung magupgrade ka ng iPad kasi nagpalit na ng pin connectors ang Apple.
Option 2: Buy a USB mixer interface like this
Alesis na pwede for iPad/iPhone with Apple USB adaptor. I already have several mics (including condenser mics) so magagamit ko existing gear ko with this option. Plus, of course, I can always record to PC with this option.
In terms of cost, halos parehas lang yung affordable offerings for both options. Mas mahal lang yung Apogee MiC $200 but it seem to be of higher quality in make and output, as well as being more plug and play.
What do you guys think?