Intro to Audigo

Audigo is an all-in-one creation platform that turns any iOS device into a pocket-size recording studio. Audigo’s wireless microphone, mobile app, and cloud services enable musicians, podcasters and other creators to seamlessly record, mix, edit and collaborate to create effortless high-quality audio and video. 

In the Box

Each Audigo order includes:

• 1x Audigo Wireless Mic

• 1x USB-C charging cable

• 1x Magnetic multi-mount

The Mic

Overview

The Audigo mic is a smart, wireless microphone with two built-in 10mm condenser microphone capsules.

• The first capsule is a directional “mid” mic (with a cardioid polar pattern).

• The second capsule is a bi-directional “side” mic (with a figure-eight polar pattern).

• Each capsule has a frequency range of 20Hz to 20kHz and can handle up to 120 dB max SPL (at 1kHz).

The two capsules combine to create a mid-side adjustable stereo recording setup. The Audigo mic captures and stores recordings directly to on-board memory to ensure lossless recording quality before transferring the audio to the Audigo app.

The mic’s rechargeable lithium battery can power it for up to 6 hours of continuous recording, and takes just 2 hours to charge.

The Audigo mic regularly receives automatic firmware updates with new features and improvements.

The mic and app are compatible with any iOS device (iPhone or iPad) running iOS 15 or newer and each microphone can be paired with up to four (4) iOS devices.

Up to four (4) Audigo mics can be used together simultaneously for multi mic recording.

Connectivity

Audigo microphones use both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to connect to your iOS device. Bluetooth is only used to start and stop recording while Wi-Fi is used to transfer audio from the mic to the app. 

The mics create their own Wi-Fi network to connect with your iOS device so they can be used anywhere, but you can also connect to an available 5GHz Wi-Fi network for additional performance. Up to four (4) Wi-Fi networks can be stored in the app settings.

Controls, Lights, and Charging

The Audigo mic has a single button and single status light on the front of the mic. Use the mic’s button to turn it on and off, start and stop recordings, or put the mic back into pairing mode. The status light will provide information about the current state of the mic.

Using the Mount

The magnetic multi mount has two parts that allow it to attach to a variety of readily available mic stands and accessories. 

To separate the multi mount, grab the top part of the mount (the “puck”) and pull apart from the U-shaped clip that holds it.

The puck, which has 1/4"-20 threading, connects to tripods or other portable accessories, and the main base part, which has a 5/8" threading, connects to standard mic stands.

The Audigo mic has a magnetic base and can be mounted to other magnetic surfaces without a mount. 

The App

See below for overviews of the main screens in the app and their various controls.

Project List

*This feature available in the Studio and Pro plans

Audio Recording

Video Recording

Editing

*This feature available in the Studio and Pro plans

Setting up Audigo

To set up your Audigo mic and app for the first time, start by installing the “Audigo Studio” iOS app and completing the app’s guided onboarding process.

1. Download the Audigo app for iOS by launching the App Store app and searching for “Audigo Studio” or by clicking this link from your iOS device

2. Launch the Audigo app and select “Set up Audigo”

3. Sign in using the account you created when you purchased Audigo from www.audigolabs.com

   Note: If you received Audigo as a gift, or want to create a new account, select “Sign up” at the bottom of the screen and follow the steps to create a new account. You will be asked to enter the verification code sent to your email address.

4. Continue through the onboarding process by reviewing the License Agreement and permissions requests. Bluetooth and Local Network permissions are required in order for the Audigo app and mic to function.

5. After approving the required permissions, pair your mic to the app. Turn on the mic and ensure it is in Pairing Mode with the blue light on. The app will detect the mic and prompt you to pair with it. Accept the Bluetooth pairing request in the app.

   Note: To put the mic in pairing mode, press and hold the button on the mic for 10-20 seconds until the status light turns blue. 

   Note: You must pair the mic through the app. Do not use the phone's Bluetooth settings to pair.

   Note: If you have multiple mics, choose one to start with. You will have the option to add the additional mics later.

6. Once you have connected your mic, you will have the option to add a Home Wi-Fi network. Tap “Connect To Home Wi-Fi” and choose the network you would like to add to Audigo.

   Note: Audigo currently supports 5GHz Wi-Fi routers only.

   Note: A Home Wi-Fi network is not required to use Audigo. Audigo mics can generate their own networks for transferring recordings in any location. If using Audigo without a Home Wi-Fi network, the app will prompt you to connect to the mic’s wireless network after the recording. Tap “Join” to connect and proceed with the transfer.

7. Tap “Get Started” to complete the setup process.

Recording Audio or Video

Create a New Project

Import

To import a track into a project:

1. Open the project or create a new one.

2. Navigate to the Record view in the project and tap “Import a Track”.

   Note: Importing a track is only available in empty projects.

3. Select the location on your iOS device you want to import from, navigate to the file, and select it. The selected track will be added to the project as Track 1.

   Note: Audigo supports importing .wav, .m4a, and .mp3 audio formats.

Soundcheck

Soundchecking each Audigo mic and adjusting its levels is an important step in the recording process. Use Soundcheck to ensure each mic’s signal is strong and free of distortion.

1. Turn on your mic and ensure it is connected to the app.

2. Position your mic for recording.

   Note: Mic placement is important for great sounding recordings. In most cases, positioning the mic close to the sound source and pointing the front of the mic directly at it (the side with the button and light) will result in the best quality.

3. With the mic connected to the app, access the Soundcheck feature through any of the following paths:

Select Record Mode (Audio or Video)

You can choose to capture audio only or audio with video. 

From the Record view within a project, select the record mode by tapping on either “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. The record mode can also be set by swiping left or right on the screen.

Note: Studio and Pro subscribers can record multiple videos in a project. 

Create an Audio Recording

Recordings can also be started and stopped using the button on any Audigo mic that is turned on and connected to the app.

Audio recordings can be started from any point in a project’s timeline. Simply swipe left and right on the track stack to adjust the playhead to the desired location before starting and recording. 

Create a Video Recording

To record with video, ensure “VIDEO” is selected as the record mode and set up the shot using the video preview.

Adjust the following video settings based on your preferences:

• Camera (Rear or forward facing)

• Frame Rate (24 / 30 / 60 fps)

• Quality (HD or 4K)

• Timer (Toggle a 10 second countdown timer On/Off)

Additionally, you can:

• Zoom in/out using a pinching gesture

• Focus the video on the subject by tapping anywhere in the preview

• Lock and adjust focus and exposure settings by tapping-and-holding anywhere in the preview screen

Recordings can also be started and stopped using the button on any Audigo mic that is turned on and connected to the app.

Video recordings can be started from any point in a project’s timeline. Simply swipe left and right on the track stack to adjust the playhead to the desired location before starting and recording. 

Note: Studio and Pro subscribers can record multiple videos in a project. 

Saving or Discarding a Recording or Stopping a Transfer

After stopping a recording, Audigo will automatically save it and begin transferring the audio recorded on the mic to the app. You can monitor the progress of the transfer and choose at any time to discard the recording or stop the transfer and resume later.

Multi track Projects

Record multiple audio tracks into an Audigo project using the multi track recording feature.

• With a single mic, you can overdub or layer tracks on top of each other
  

• With multiple mics connected, each recording generates one track per mic

To layer or overdub audio tracks:

1. Make an initial recording or import an audio file into a project.

2. Navigate back to the Record view within the project and view the Track Stack to ensure the playhead is in the desired location for your next recording.

Using Headphones with Audigo

Be sure to utilize headphones when creating multi track audio projects. This enables listening to previously recorded or imported tracks without the reference audio being picked up in the new recordings. 

Audigo is compatible with both wired and Bluetooth headphones. 

Note: While many Bluetooth headphones will work with Audigo, for best results, we recommend using Apple AirPods or Beats headphones.

Note: As audio is recorded to memory on the mic, live monitoring of what you are currently recording is not possible. 

Tip: You may find it helpful to leave one headphone out or use Transparency mode on your headphones to balance hearing the subject of the recording and the reference audio clearly at the same time. 

Metronome

Use the built-in metronome as a reference click for multi track or collaborative projects and as an input to certain effects.

To enable the metronome, open the project and tap on the title to open the Project Details view. Tap “Metronome” and toggle the feature On.

Adjusting Tempo: Tap the + / - icons to increase or decrease the tempo by 5 BPM, or press and hold the + / - icons to increase or decrease the tempo by 1 BPM.

Tap Tempo: Tap on the BPM number at the desired speed to calculate the tempo setting automatically. 

Adjust Time Signature: Select the desired time signature. By default, the first beat of every measure is accented, however you can utilize the “1/4” setting to have continuous quarter notes without any accents.

Note: The metronome will maintain its start time relative to the first track in the project, so it can be used as a reference for multi track recordings and collaborative projects.

Playback

Playback audio projects from either the Record or Edit views within a project. In the Record view, you can expand the track stack and swipe left and right to scrub during playback. In the Edit view, you can scrub from within the trim interface. 

To playback video projects, navigate to the Edit view within a project and tap play. Tap on the video to expand it to full screen mode.

Audigo can playback audio to any compatible device that is set up with your iOS device. This includes the iPhone or iPad’s internal speakers, wired headphones, Bluetooth headphones or speakers, or using AirPlay.

To playback using AirPlay:

1. Make sure that your iPhone or iPad, and AirPlay playback device are on the same network.

2. Start playback in the Audigo app on your iPhone or iPad, then open Control Center:

• On iPhone X or later or iPad, swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen.

• On iPhone 8 or earlier, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.

Mixing & Editing

Once you’ve imported or recorded something, navigate to the Edit view to mix and edit your project.

In this view, you can name and trim each track and adjust its levels, balance, stereo width and effects. You can also mute or delete tracks from a project.

Edit Track Name 

Long-press the icon for the desired track from the selector strip and select “Edit Track Name”. Insert up to two characters to label the track. 

Note: This tool is best used when recording multiple tracks with various instruments or parts you would like to define and reference while editing.

Adjust Track Trim

Long-press the icon for the desired track from the selector strip and select “Trim Track”. Adjust the beginning and end trim points of the track as needed. The track will now show as trimmed in the track stack.

Adjust Project Trim

To trim the project, tap the trim icon in the bottom of the Edit screen.

Adjust the beginning and end trim points to where you want the project playback to begin and end. Dismiss the trim view when done.

Note: Trimming projects does not delete any of your work, and the project can always be restored to the full duration by re-adjusting the trim points. 

Deleting a Track

You can also delete tracks by long pressing the track from the selector strip and tapping “Delete Track”.

Adjust Track Level and Pan

Adjust the level (or volume) of each track by selecting it in the Edit view and dragging it up or down in the mixing grid.

Similarly, adjust the pan of each track by dragging it left (L) or right (R) in the mixing grid to move it in that direction in the mix.

Stereo Width Adjustment

The Audigo mic has a mid-side stereo recording configuration (see Mic Overview at the beginning of the guide), and the app allows you to adjust the stereo width of any recorded track after you have recorded. 

Setting a stereo width of 0% will remove all sound captured by the side mic, and will result in a mono signal of just the sound from the front, mid mic. This setting is recommended when capturing a single audio source, such as a one vocalist or when trying to minimize background noise.

Setting a stereo width above 0% will bring more of the bi-directional “side” mic sound into the track, and will create a sense of width and depth. This setting is recommended when capturing acoustic instruments, multiple sound sources, or to include more ambient or room sound.

To adjust the stereo width for a track, first select the track from the selector strip on the Edit view, then open the Adjust menu and slide the Stereo Width slider while listening to your recording. 

You can also toggle the Stereo Width off and on by tapping at the bottom left of the Edit view to switch from 0% and your current setting. Single mic recordings will automatically default to 50% stereo width after recording. Multi-mic recordings will automatically default to 0% stereo width to ensure maximum isolation of each sound source, but can always be adjusted after.

Note: For best results, use headphones or a stereo pair of playback speakers to listen to the project while making stereo width adjustments.

Note: This adjustment is unavailable on imported tracks as they were not recorded directly with an Audigo microphone.

Mute 

Select mute to silence a track. The muted track will appear crossed out when muted. 

Additional Effects

Apply effects to each track individually. Select the track from the selector strip and tap on “Adjust” to open the effects menu. Adjust each desired effect while listening to your recording. 

Reverb

Simulates the natural reflections of sound waves in an environment, creating a sense of space and depth by adding multiple, gradual echoes.

EQ

EQ adjusts sound frequencies to make audio clearer or more balanced. Adjust five (5) bands independently to create a “Custom” setting or choose from presets that optimize for Warmth, Clarity, Presence, or Bass.

Compression*

Balances the sound levels within a recording, making it more controlled and even.

Delay*

Creates echo effects, adds depth, and spreads sound across the stereo channels with different timing options.

Presets include: Doubler, Slapback, Stereo, Medium, and Long

Note: Stereo, Medium and Long preset settings will be automatically adjusted based on the project’s metronome tempo.

*Available in Studio and Pro plans

Sharing & Exporting

Select from the following sharing and export options:

• Video - share the project as a .mov video file (only available for video projects)

• WAV - share the project as a lossless .wav audio file

• M4A - share the project as a compressed .m4a audio file

• Export Multitrack - share the project as a .zip file which contains all of the individual audio and video tracks as individual, time aligned .wav and .mov files

• Share Link* - share the project as a streaming link to a lossless audio file, hosted in the Audigo cloud for seven (7) days

*This option is available as part of the Pro plan

Next, select where you want to share to from the list of compatible apps or destinations. These options include social media apps, text message, email, saving locally and more.

To save a video to your iOS device’s Photos folder, select "Save Video" from the list.

To make audio recordings in Audigo available to use in other apps, select “Save to Files.” If you are exporting a multi track recording as a zip, you will need to unzip the folder in your Files app before starting to import into another app.

Collaboration

Your collaborators will receive a notification that you have shared the project with them. Now both you and your collaborators can take turns recording tracks, adding effects, or adjusting the mix of the shared project.

Note: To use this feature, both users must have an active Studio or Pro plan associated with their Audigo account. 

Note: After adding a recording to a project, ensure your app is open and connected to the internet via Wi-Fi so that the new recordings can sync to the cloud and be available for your collaborator to open.