A comparison of Cloudvocal’s recording products

As CloudVocal’s product line continues to expand, many customers are wondering about the differences among our recording offerings. Which kind of equipment is the best fit for your personal needs? The following article explains and analyzes three products in our line to provide answers to these questions. We hope this will give readers a better understanding of the differences among the products and their functionalities.

The Basics of Recording

Recording is essentially the process of converting vibrational energy from sound waves into electric current, and then converting this current (analog) into a digital signal that can be saved and processed. A microphone is a device that converts sound vibrations into an electric current, whereas a device that converts electric current into a digital signal is called an audio interface.

The same principle of analog-to-digital conversion applies when using a cell phone to record audio or video. However, a major drawback of phone microphones is that they are omnidirectional. As a result, if the recording environment lacks suitable sound absorption or isolation, ambient sound like street noise, voices, etc. will be captured.

A quality recording typically requires three key elements: a suitable microphone, a recording environment with proper sound absorption and isolation, and a stable audio interface.

USB Wireless Recording

In densely populated cities where space is tight, a recording environment with adequate sound absorption and isolation is typically the costliest element of the three. Our USB Wireless Recording takes advantage of the high-proximity, directional ISOLO Wireless Microphone to minimize the impact of ambient noise, so there’s no need to worry about interference from the environment. The USB Wireless Recording contains both a wireless receiver and an audio interface and can be connected directly to a phone or PC.

The USB Wireless Recording can provide pure, clean sound quality for those comfortable with multi-track recording and post-production. If you are looking to add backing track or effects like reverb or delay, another product would be more suitable.

JOINup Mobile Interface (discontinued)

As many audio interfaces include preamp functionality, they tend to use a lot of power and cannot be used with iOS devices, which have a restricted power supply. JOINup, however, works under even the tightest power restrictions. Just connect your phone and the ISOLO stage receivers you can produce recordings with both effects and backing tracks.

JOINup Mobile Interface is easy-to-use for anyone who has experience with similar equipment and is compatible with microphones from other brands. For those who are just starting out with this type of audio equipment, some time may be required to get the hang of set-up and adjustment.

AR1 Key Chain Recorder

The AR1 Key Chain Recorder provides the most convenient recording experience for ISOLO users. Just connect AR1 to your phone and into ISOLO’s output jack and you can start recording audio and video right away. The built-in battery not only extends the usage time of your phone but also reduces the hiss and hum resulting from the connection of an external power supply and power cables.

FlashTrack DSP microphone

FlashTrack is a high-quality microphone with built-in DSP as well as a compact and portable audio interface that allows you to record to your PC or mobile device. It provides high-quality audio recording and playback, making it an ideal choice for musicians, podcasters, and content creators.

Comparisons

	USB (discontinued)	JOINup (discontinued)	AR1	FlashTrack
Sampling rate	24 bit / 48 KHz	24 bit / 48 KHz	24 bit / 48 KHz	24 bit / up to192KHz
Headphone monitoring	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Volume balance indicators	None	Single indicator light	Three-level indicator	OLED Screen
Recording format	Instrument only, no effects	Support for effects and backings	Support for effects and backing	Built-in EQ, Reverb Compressor and IR. Supports bluetooth stereo backing
Cross-brand compatibility	Only supports the ISOLO Microphone	Supports other products via 6.3mm and 3.5mm	Only supports the ISOLO Performance Series Microphone	Supports input via 3.5mm connector