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XtremeMac announces MicroMemo and MemoMic for 2nd gen iPod nano
XtremeMac today announced additions to their MicroMemo audio recorder lineup. The new MicroMemo is a stand-alone, hi-fi digital audio recorder designed specifically for the new iPod nano. It captures CD-quality audio through a flexible, detachable microphone and features one-touch recording and a built-in speaker for instant playback.In addition, XtremeMac introduced the new MemoMic, a lapel microphone that clips onto your shirt, jacket or tie and is designed to work seamlessly with the MicroMemo, but also works with any device sporting a 3.5mm jack. Both products are powered by the iPod nano itself, so no extra cables or power sources are required. The new MicroMemo comes in your choice of black or silver anodized aluminum is available for pre-order now and is priced at $59.95. It's expected to ship early this month, while the MemoMic is currently shipping for a mere $29.95. Complete specs for both can be found on XtremeMac's website.
XtremeMac's Luna iPod alarm dock: a better mouse trap
Sure, we don't see many new types of iPod accessories as the market is saturated these days. However, we'll bite when a new take on an old design hits as fresh as the LUNA alarm clock / audio system does from XtremeMac. That white-on-black clock face shows the time, date, and dual-alarm settings and brings an iPod-like menu for navigating deep into the guts of the system. And those silver rings on top? They're not just for show, those are the manual controls for bass, treble, radio, and of course, volume. And those 2x full-range speakers are driven by a "powerful" two-channel amp which should provide ample fix to that morning audio jones. Rounding things out are a remote control, aux-in jack for other audio devices, and a fat set of bedroom-friendly options including an adjustable display brightness which can even be mapped to alarm and sleep modes, gradually increasing or decreasing volume options for wake or sleep, and customizable snooze from 1 minute to 60 or sleep from 1 to 90 minutes. Hitting December 18, but available for pre-order now for $150. [Via iLounge]
Record 16-bit digital audio with your iPod
Here's a great podcasting tool. The MicroMemo by XtremeMac is a mic that plugs into your iPod's dock connector port and produces 22 KHz/16-bit, high quality recordings. The mic is on a flexible neck for easy positioning, and there's a built in speaker for instant playback (no need to put on the headphones). The MicroMemo is powered by the iPod (we're not sure how much of a strain that's going to put on the iPod's battery) and the mic can be detached. Plus it just looks cool.XtremeMac is currently taking pre-orders at $79.95US.
