14 DAY TRIAL // Nowadays consumers have considerable audio processing power at their disposal, thanks to computers, software and digital solutions that get cheaper every year. Many people actually record music on their personal computer, or even start a band.
Companies like iKey-Audio make the digital sound enthusiasts's life easier by developing products such as iKey, the first portable USB device that enables consumers to record live audio and convert it into MP3 and WAV files, directly onto compatible USB storage devices or even an iPod.
From music and concerts to live speeches and seminars, iKey allows capturing an audio signal in real-time and converting it into MP3 and WAV format. The gadget delivers quality recordings without relying on computer software.
The iKey is user-friendly and easy to operate. Users just simply connect a cable from their headphone jack, CD player or other audio source to the iKey, connect the it to a USB storage device, select a digital audio format, and hit "record". The audio is saved in MP3 (with a choice of 128, 192 or 256 kbps bit rate) or WAV format and can be immediately replayed on playback devices.
The iKey is available for the price of US$229.99.