Recording Smartphone Microphones

The iRig Mic Turns a Cellphone into a Music Instrument

The iRig Mic Cast is a smartphone microphone designed specially for consumers seeking out the music instrument, but wanting to scale back on the price. The iRig offers consumers the same functionality and quality with a clip on device that turns the headphone jack of the cellphone into a functional microphone equivalent. The smartphone can then be used to make calls, record audio and for music purposes.

With smartphones having as many features and capabilities as they do, the iRig makes it simple to transform the device into a functional microphone. The gadget clips onto the top of the cellular device adding an expert audio component. The accessory can be paired with multiple apps as well, for voice-editing purposes.

Smartphone Microphone Accessories
Opportunity for developing innovative accessories that enhance the audio capabilities of smartphones for professional use.
Mobile Recording Solutions
Disruptive innovation opportunity to create mobile recording solutions that cater to musicians, podcasters, and content creators on the go.
Multifunctional Audio Devices
Opportunity to design multifunctional audio devices that provide high-quality audio recording and can be easily integrated with smartphones.

Where This Applies

Mobile Accessories Industry
Opportunity for companies in the mobile accessories industry to develop and market smartphone microphone accessories.
Music Industry
Disruptive innovation opportunity for the music industry to leverage mobile recording solutions and create new ways for musicians to create and share their work.
Audio Technology Industry
Opportunity for audio technology companies to create and manufacture multifunctional audio devices that can be seamlessly integrated with smartphones.
SCORE
3.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 68%
Activity 42%
Freshness 8%