Gemini iKEY User manual
> Compatible with iPod®
> USB Port (For direct connectivity to supported USB Storage Device)
> Compatible with USB 2.0/1.1/1.0 devices
> Records audio to uncompressed WAV format or
MP3 format (w/ selectable bit rate, up to 256kbps)
> Gold plated RCA inputs
> LED Indicator shows memory remaining on target drive
> Battery powered w/ low battery indicator
> DC charger input with DC adaptor included for use with
rechargeable batteries
> Level clip indicator
> Record volume control
> Reset button
> Requires 4AA batteries (Not included)
Unit Dimensions: 5.43" W x 1.1" D x 3.27" H (138 x 28 x 83)
Weight: Approx. 2lbs
Shipping: Approx. 3lbs
Introducing the iKEY Portable USB
Recorder, a revolutionary device that will
change the way you record audio forever.
Designed to record directly to any external
USB storage device, including the iPod®,
the iKEY can record audio from any audio
device and write it directly to MP3 or WAV
format - in real time! With endless professional
and consumer applications, the iKEY
Portable USB Recorder proves itself as an
innovative product and the most convenient
tool on the market to record audio output
to digital media format.
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...the one step solution to convert live audio straight to your iPod®!
Portable USB Recording Device
After you have selected your desired
format, simply press the REC button
to begin recording. When you want
to stop recording, press the REC
button again to stop the process.
The user can monitor excessive output
through the Level Clip LED, and
adjust the input volume accordingly
using the Level Control.
The RCA Inputs allow you to effortlessly
connect the iKey to any audio output
device.
An explanation of MP3 and WAV
MP3 is a compressed, lossy*, digital audio format that was designed to greatly reduce the amount of data required to represent an
audio signal. When compressing the audio signal, it discards portions that are considered less important to the human ear. Through
this process, compressed audio can be stored at 1/10 the size of uncompressed audio. Since the introduction of the MP3 audio format,
it has become widely popular, especially on the internet. Users can easily store high-quality MP3s on their computers without sacrificing
lots of disk space. Also, with modern software capabilities, these files can be easily burned onto blank CD media.
WAV is a high-quality lossless* digital audio format. Although WAV is a popular format, it isn’t the most convenient for computer-to-computer
transfer as their high quality results in very large files, depending on the length of the audio signal recorded. This format is commonly
used by professionals or audio experts who demand the highest quality audio for their purposes.
*In lossless compression formats, all the samples from the audio signal is preserved in order to create the highest quality reproduction
possible. In lossy compression formats, only the portion of the audio signal is sampled. In many cases, the difference between lossless
and lossy formats can’t be detected by the human ear, making lossy compression acceptable to the average listener. For those concerned
with the highest quality audio, WAV format is preferable. For those concerned with good quality audio and conservation of disk
space, MP3 is preferable.
Use the SEL button to toggle between
your desired digital media format
output.
This dual-function LED lights up
solid when there is a transfer error
and blinks when battery life is low,
letting you know when it's time to
reset or change the batteries.
If you want to record your audio
using a lossless audio format,
simply select WAV and begin recording.
Warning: WAV files can be very large – expect
approximately 10 megabytes of output per
minute of audio.
The Progress LED indicators show
how much disk space is currently
being used on the target storage
device, letting you know when its
time to stop the current recording
and switch to another storage
device if you wish to continue.
With the iKey’s USB 2.0 Compatible
Data Port, you can easily connect to
your favorite mass storage device,
including the iPod®!
Portable USB Recording Device
To record your audio to MP3 format,
select from the available bit rates
which range from the standard 128
kbps to the nearly CD-quality 256 kbps.
REC sel
Radio/Stereo System
Mixer
Turntable
Karaoke
CD Player
MiniDisc
MP3 Player/
iPod
®
MP3 Player/
iPod®
Flash Drive
External Hard
Drive
CD/DVD Player
Microphone
Microphone
Microphone
Pro Audio Mixer
Instruments
Audio Capability
and Compatibility
Storage Capacity 128 kbps 192 kbps 256 kbps WAV
256 MB 4.5 hours 3 hours 2 hours 25 min
512 MB 8.5 hours 5.5 hours 4.5 hours 1 hours
1 GB 16.5 hours 11 hours 8 hours 1.5 hours
How many hours of audio can I record with the iKEY?
Ease of Use
The iKEY makes it easier to transfer audio to digital media by skipping
over the need to work with confusing computer programs and additional
hardware.
The process is simple:
1. Connect any device capable of audio output directly to the iKEY’s
RCA Inputs.
2. Connect a USB compatible flash drive, hard drive, or MP3 Player
(including iPod®) to the iKEYs USB port.
3. Use the SEL button to select whether the audio feed will be converted
to MP3 or WAV. If you choose MP3, select your desired bit rate.
4. Begin recording by pressing the REC button.
5. Press REC to complete recording. If you’re recording to an MP3
Player, your file will be available under the songs list for playback.
If you’re recording to an external storage device, connect the
device to a computer for editing or playback.
Never before has transferring live audio to MP3 or WAV been so easy!
With functionality also comes portability – the iKEY only requires four
AA batteries, giving you up to 4 hours of recording time or use the
provided power supply.
Imagine the Possibilities
Here are the more common applications that the iKEY is capable of…
• Convert your vinyl collection to MP3 or WAV
• Record live DJ mixes or Karaoke performances
• Sample DVD or CD audio
• Record audio directly to an MP3 Player hard drive
• Record speeches and seminars
• Convert MiniDisc recordings to MP3 and WAV
• Play back recorded audio on an iPod®
*Calculations are approximate and can vary depending on the formatting of target storage device.
*Requires line level output
Corporate Headquarters
Gemini Sound Products Corp.
120 Clover Place, Edison, New Jersey 08837
Ph: 732.738.9003 Fax: 732.738.9006
www.geminidj.com
Specifications
Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz, 16 Bit
Dynamic Range: 98 dB
THD+N: -91 dB
Freq Response: 20Hz – 20Hhz
©2005 Gemini Sound Products Corp.
iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, inc.
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