iRig vs Apogee JAM

Joelman

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Redlands, CA
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Posted on May 23 2017 05:49 PM

iRig vs. the Apogee JAM.
Has anyone here tried either of these computer, phone, hook ups?

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CrazyAces

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Posted on May 23 2017 07:34 PM

I use the Apogee JAM with my iPad and Macbook.
Works great, no problems with latency etc.
I have no experience with the iRig

Cheers,
Jeff

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JakeDobner

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Seattle
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Posted on May 23 2017 07:56 PM

If you are using this at home only, I would suggest this:
The Focusrite Scarlett

It is one of the best things I've ever bought, music-related. It doesn't come with software so you need a program with modeling or recording built-in.

I use this as a pre-amp for all of my music listening as well, it sounds really great.

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Kuk

Joined: Feb 13, 2007
Posts: 133
NW Fla Gulf Coast
United States

Posted on May 24 2017 12:15 AM

I have a JAM. It's the version that is compatible with both PC and MAC. I use mine with a MAC MINI.

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Samurai

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Kiev, Ukraine
Ukraine

Posted on May 24 2017 07:57 AM

tried both, no difference at all)
got iRig cause it was cheaper)

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Joelman

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Redlands, CA
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Posted on May 24 2017 12:49 PM

Thanks guys. I got a new iMac and it doesn't have a dedicated mic in slot. So now I'm looking for a new input device.
Thanks for the replies.
Joel

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JakeDobner

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Seattle
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Posted on May 24 2017 04:44 PM

In that case, I am going to argue in favor of the Focusrite Scarlett. The Scarlett can also act as a pre-amp for monitors so you don't have to use your iMac speakers to play back sound or do amp modeling from. Shows peaking onboard, allows you to adjust the volume in several places, phantom power.

Now, if you are using it only to input a Mic for something like Skype/Facetime/recording podcasts, then you don't need the Scarlett. But I would recommend it if you are going to use amp modelling or do any recording.

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CrazyAces

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Posted on May 24 2017 04:56 PM

JakeDobner wrote:

In that case, I am going to argue in favor of the Focusrite Scarlett. The Scarlett can also act as a pre-amp for monitors so you don't have to use your iMac speakers to play back sound or do amp modeling from. Shows peaking onboard, allows you to adjust the volume in several places, phantom power.

Now, if you are using it only to input a Mic for something like Skype/Facetime/recording podcasts, then you don't need the Scarlett. But I would recommend it if you are going to use amp modelling or do any recording.

This is really good advice. The Scarlett will give you many more options for relatively little more investment.

Cheers,
Jeff

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Joelman

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Posted on May 25 2017 10:00 AM

Last edited: May 25, 2017 10:05:22

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Joelman

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Posted on May 25 2017 10:03 AM

JakeDobner wrote:

In that case, I am going to argue in favor of the Focusrite Scarlett. The Scarlett can also act as a pre-amp for monitors so you don't have to use your iMac speakers to play back sound or do amp modeling from. Shows peaking onboard, allows you to adjust the volume in several places, phantom power.

Now, if you are using it only to input a Mic for something like Skype/Facetime/recording podcasts, then you don't need the Scarlett. But I would recommend it if you are going to use amp modelling or do any recording.

Thanks for suggesting a different direction. I'll check the Scarlett out.
I'm just looking for a simple way to connect my musical instruments (guitars, keyboards, drums)for recording my music.

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PTPDennis

Joined: Jul 21, 2012
Posts: 17
Charleston, SC
United States

Posted on Feb 11 2019 08:14 AM

I use the Apogee Jam 96k for iOS based practicing/recording and absolutely love it. Plus is comes with plenty of cables for plugging it into phones or laptops

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Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1490 Redlands, CA	Posted on May 23 2017 05:49 PM iRig vs. the Apogee JAM. Has anyone here tried either of these computer, phone, hook ups? Top
CrazyAces Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4052 Nashville, TN.	Posted on May 23 2017 07:34 PM I use the Apogee JAM with my iPad and Macbook. Works great, no problems with latency etc. I have no experience with the iRig Cheers, Jeff — http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on May 23 2017 07:56 PM If you are using this at home only, I would suggest this: The Focusrite Scarlett It is one of the best things I've ever bought, music-related. It doesn't come with software so you need a program with modeling or recording built-in. I use this as a pre-amp for all of my music listening as well, it sounds really great. Top
Kuk Joined: Feb 13, 2007 Posts: 133 NW Fla Gulf Coast	Posted on May 24 2017 12:15 AM I have a JAM. It's the version that is compatible with both PC and MAC. I use mine with a MAC MINI. Top
Samurai Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2238 Kiev, Ukraine	Posted on May 24 2017 07:57 AM tried both, no difference at all) got iRig cause it was cheaper) — Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki Lost Diver https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/vitaly-yakushin Top
Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1490 Redlands, CA	Posted on May 24 2017 12:49 PM Thanks guys. I got a new iMac and it doesn't have a dedicated mic in slot. So now I'm looking for a new input device. Thanks for the replies. Joel Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on May 24 2017 04:44 PM In that case, I am going to argue in favor of the Focusrite Scarlett. The Scarlett can also act as a pre-amp for monitors so you don't have to use your iMac speakers to play back sound or do amp modeling from. Shows peaking onboard, allows you to adjust the volume in several places, phantom power. Now, if you are using it only to input a Mic for something like Skype/Facetime/recording podcasts, then you don't need the Scarlett. But I would recommend it if you are going to use amp modelling or do any recording. Top
CrazyAces Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4052 Nashville, TN.	Posted on May 24 2017 04:56 PM JakeDobner wrote: In that case, I am going to argue in favor of the Focusrite Scarlett. The Scarlett can also act as a pre-amp for monitors so you don't have to use your iMac speakers to play back sound or do amp modeling from. Shows peaking onboard, allows you to adjust the volume in several places, phantom power. Now, if you are using it only to input a Mic for something like Skype/Facetime/recording podcasts, then you don't need the Scarlett. But I would recommend it if you are going to use amp modelling or do any recording. This is really good advice. The Scarlett will give you many more options for relatively little more investment. Cheers, Jeff — http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic Top
Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1490 Redlands, CA	Posted on May 25 2017 10:00 AM Last edited: May 25, 2017 10:05:22 Top
Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1490 Redlands, CA	Posted on May 25 2017 10:03 AM JakeDobner wrote: In that case, I am going to argue in favor of the Focusrite Scarlett. The Scarlett can also act as a pre-amp for monitors so you don't have to use your iMac speakers to play back sound or do amp modeling from. Shows peaking onboard, allows you to adjust the volume in several places, phantom power. Now, if you are using it only to input a Mic for something like Skype/Facetime/recording podcasts, then you don't need the Scarlett. But I would recommend it if you are going to use amp modelling or do any recording. Thanks for suggesting a different direction. I'll check the Scarlett out. I'm just looking for a simple way to connect my musical instruments (guitars, keyboards, drums)for recording my music. Top
PTPDennis Joined: Jul 21, 2012 Posts: 17 Charleston, SC	Posted on Feb 11 2019 08:14 AM I use the Apogee Jam 96k for iOS based practicing/recording and absolutely love it. Plus is comes with plenty of cables for plugging it into phones or laptops Top

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