Reddit reviews IK Multimedia iRig Mic Cast with Stereo Mini-Jack Headphone Output, Podcasting Mic for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad/Android Devices

Please please don't make the mistake of buying a USB microphone. Read back over this sub. Literally dozens of people who painted themselves into a corner by buying equipment that couldn't be used together or expanded on. Even if you only have 50 dollars, you're better buying a cheap XLR mic (like say this) and run it in with something like this.

See here for my recommendations for slightly more expensive setups.

Honestly, if you're just dipping your toe in the water, you might be better just getting a cheap mic for your ipad / iphone, that you can use for skype etc, than buying a mic that'll be a lame duck for literally anything other than one person recording to software.

Take as many photos and videos of her that you can. Capture the quirks that you treasure the most about her. Make sure to get pictures of both of you together. I bought this microphone to record purring and it worked really well. You'll want to have all of these things later. Keep fur from her brush, whiskers that fall off, anything you might want to have to remember her by.

Even if she's doing well now, don't get complacent and think you'll have ages with her. Appreciate every minute that you get. Cats often won't show they're feeling bad until the last moment. Once that happens, it may be too late to do the things you still want to do.

On a happier note, spend as much time with her as you can. Take days off of work to just sit with her in the sunlight. If you can't get off work, don't beat yourself up about it. She understands. You need to work to get the money to spoil her and get her medical care. Don't feel bad for taking time for yourself either. She needs the alone time to rest.

Give her her favorite foods and favorite toys. Canned foods, treats, tuna or any other favorite human foods, cat grass, cat nip. Try showing her bird or fish or squirrel videos on youtube. Spoil her as much as possible. Brushing, petting, let her sleep on your bed if she likes it. Talk to her and tell her all the things you want her to know.

Most importantly, let her know she's loved. Keep her purring and happy. Enjoy what time you have with her, even if it's only a few minutes a day. Nothing will make this easier, but you will appreciate having had this time later. Many don't get it.

I wish both of you the best.

I plan on getting one of these for recording quick demos with my band, it has decent reviews.

https://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-podcasting-smartphones-tablets/dp/B007517AKK

If you want something über-portable, podcast-ready and have an iOS or Android device, check this out. I got to test one yesterday and they work surprisingly well.

http://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-IP-IRIG-CAST-IN-Ultra-Compact-Microphone/dp/B007517AKK/

Actually I'm going to try out the iRig Mic Cast - http://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-IP-IRIG-CAST-IN-Ultra-Compact-Microphone/dp/B007517AKK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396485672&sr=8-2&keywords=irig+mic

Seems cheaper on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-IP-IRIG-CAST-IN-Ultra-Compact-Microphone/dp/B007517AKK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396483114&sr=8-1&keywords=iRig+mic-cast

Am I missing something?

I’m a little different as most times these days when I’m doing interviews the audio quality has to be also good enough to be put into a podcast, and I haven’t been able to find a comparable quality audio recorder at the same price range.

There are definitely cheaper options such as the iRig Mic Cast, but this one also lets me record quality audio instead of using the onboard mic on my DSLR when I’m shooting.

This is of course absolutely dependent on what we’re doing with the tech, and for my needs it’s to serve multiple roles.