Boy, college lectures would have been so much easier if I had one of these ION iCAPTURE devices on hand. The iCAPTURE device transforms the iPod into a portable digital audio recording device. Simply dock the iPod into the iCAPTURE and then use the built-in microphone to record stereo audio. The recorded audio is stored on the iPod where it can be listened to immediately or transferred to a PC/Mac.

ION expects to ship the iCAPTURE in the second quarter – no word on pricing yet.

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V-MODA introduces their new Vibe II with Microphone headphone/headset for all Apple iPhone and iPod models. According to the company, the Vibe II features stainless steel alloy headphones which are one of the first consumer electronic pieces to be handcrafted via an environmentally friendly metal manufacturing process. Features of the Vibe II include the following:

• Fabric cable with in-line hands-free microphone, call/music controls, and removable sport earhooks
• Available in Nero black, and Chrome Rouge
• Stainless Steel Alloy earbud designs
• 8mm V-MASQUE dynamic driver
• BLISS (Bass Level Isolating Soft Silicone) technology reduces outside noise for rich bass
• 45 degree flexible plug design

According to V-MODA, “each headphone comes with unique accessories, including four pairs of black and clear medical-grade silicone fittings (XS, S, M, L) to ensure the perfect fit for any size ear. The two pairs of extra-small silicone fittings are new additions to V-MODA’s product line. Also new to the included accessories are lightweight, minimalistic, detachable sport earhooks that feature ACTIVE FLEX, a unique technology that allows the headphones to independently adjust to each ear regardless of the earhook’s position… Customers also receive a VIP card as a unique added bonus that provides access to V-MODA Musique podcast downloads, music, fashion, and event previews.”

The Vibe II with Microphone will available for a price of $128 dollars.

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Blue Microphones introduced two new consumer products today – Eyeball and Mikey (gotta love those names). Mikey is a recording device designed for the iPod great for recording lectures, voice notes, live music, interviews, you name it.  Eyeball is a webcam ideal for instant messaging and video conferencing.

Features of Mikey include the following:

• Blue’s stereo condenser capsules
• Three position user selectable gain settings
• Built in speaker for playback
• Unique user positionable head
• Works with iPod 4G, 5G, 6G, iPod nano 2G, 3G, and iPod classic

Meanwhile features of Eyeball include:

• Blue’s condenser capsule
• Premium lens with Super HD video
• Camera-off privacy position with innovative lens pop in and out feature to prevent accidental broadcasts
• Plug and Play ease of use– no driver needed
• Uses the same integrated stand and case design as Blue’s Snowflake USB microphone

Both products will be available starting in December with the Mikey going for $79.99 and Eyeball going for $99.99. Stay tuned for pictures.

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