The SmartRig from Saramonic is an easy solution to connect any professional microphones to iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad and Android devices. As a high-quality microphone preamp, SmartRig allows you to use professional stage microphones or high-end studio microphones to create music with your mobile iOS or Android devices. Power provided by 9V battery.
In this review we cover.
- · Specifications
- · Quality
- · Longevity
- · Usage
- · Battery times
- · Ease of use
- · Connectivity
- · Availability and accessories
- · Cost Now
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Specifications
- Xlr microphone input connector
- +48v phantom power for use with condenser microphones
- 3.5mm (1/8") headphone monitor jack
- +48v / on / off switch.
- Gain control Knob (Sound Level Control )
- Power / phantom power by 9v battery (not included). includes free app
Quality
When I first received the saramonic smart rig I was quite impressed with the build quality for the price. For the low price I paid I would have expected a very cheap quality plastic this was not the case. Buttons,knob,cable and Jack are all well made also the assembly screws are also hidden showing a nice clean look. The battery door is also well made and the fastening clip that fastens the door, this holds in a small 9 volt battery that supplies the phantom power to your XLR microphone. The 3.5 mm headphone jack also feels solid with headphones plugged in, there was no slopping around in the socket.
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Longevity
Longevity of this product is difficult as it has not been out very long, I believe the release date was around 2016 therefore this reviewed item is approximately 1 year old. So far unit has performed well and all the switches knobs and connectors or function as they should. I am still using the same battery that I installed in the unit when I first had it back in 2016. In terms of build quality I would imagine this unit would last for years provided the battery was removed when not in use, as this could leak if left for long periods and caused damage to internal components of the unit.
Usage
The use of the saramonic smart rig is to power and adjust the levels of a XLR microphone. If the unit is being used for what it was intended the item works very well. I have also used this smart rig to adjust the levels from a lav mic using an adaptor. This also works extremely well. To see how I did this you can read it in the link below.Setting-up-your-saramonic-smartrig-for-DSLR
Battery times
Battery times vary dramatically as the make and age will determine there longevity. You should expect at least 99 hours from a good battery. If this is not the case it may be worth investing in some new batteries. still available. HERE
Ease of use
Saramonic smart rig is very easy to use, it's basically a case of plug and play. Once you have made your relevant connections and switched the unit on for either plug in power or for phantom power for your microphone the unit performs as it should. To get the best results you may have to search for various apps on the app store or google Play as the app recommended I found to be rubbish.(others have found this also). With your headphones plugged in you can easily monitor your audio and adjust to suit with the gain knob.
Connectivity
Saramonic smart rig is a very easy to use it's basically a case of plug and play. Once you have made or your relevant connections and switched the unit on either plug in power or for phantom power for your microphone the unit performs as it should. To get the best results you may have to search for various apps on the app store or google Play as the app recommended I found to be rubbish.(others have found this also).
(One of the apps I do use is the PCM recorder for google play. this gives you the ability t monitor the levels with a meter while recording and also ajust the input gain if you wish.) Others available on the app store.
With your headphones plugged in you can easily monitor your audio and adjusted to suit with the gain knob.
You may find you would like to attach the demonic smotret two other recording devices that have a tRS Jack connection. If you wish to do this you will need to get a adaptor like the trrs to TRS converter. You can also check out the link below that shows you how I did this.
Availability and accessories
As this is pretty much a stand alone unit there are really no extra accessories to purchase. Obviously you may want to buy a small bag box or packet to store it in or in with your other camera equipment in your camera bag. You may also wish to purchase a set of headphones to use with the saramonic Smart rig or purchase a TRRS to TRS (also known as a phone connector) converter lead.
Cost Now
The prices now for the saramonic smart rig still extremely reasonable and I think are still around the same price as they were on their release in 2016. A list of the items for sale can be seen below on either eBay or Amazon.
Amazon Links http://tinyurl.com/yba93e4c
Ebay Links Saramonic smart rig
Conclusion
8/10
In conclusion I have decided to give the Saramonic smartrig a rating 8 /10. The reasoning for giving the smartrig eight out of ten opposed to 10 out of 10 is I believe the unit could be made better if it had come with a converter, to convert the TRS connector to make this unit Trudy compatible with any recording device. This said as the item is listed and sold for a smartphone then I guess it does do exactly what it says.
If you wish to see how I converted this, please read the article HERE.
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