--- product_id: 912645 title: "iM2 Channel Portable Digital Recorder" brand: "tascam" price: "HK$511" currency: HKD in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/912645-im2-channel-portable-digital-recorder store_origin: HK region: Hong Kong --- # 125dB max level Apple dock powered Low noise recording iM2 Channel Portable Digital Recorder **Brand:** tascam **Price:** HK$511 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Record Like a Pro, Anywhere You Go! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** iM2 Channel Portable Digital Recorder by tascam - **How much does it cost?** HK$511 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/912645-im2-channel-portable-digital-recorder) ## Best For - tascam enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tascam brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Capture Every Note:** Adjustable stereo condenser microphones ensure you never miss a beat. - • **Compact & Portable:** Lightweight design (2.56 oz) makes it your perfect travel companion. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with smartphones, tablets, and PCs. - • **Smart Limiter Technology:** Switchable limiter prevents recording overload for crystal-clear audio. - • **Distortion-Free Recording:** 125dB maximum level for loud concerts and instruments. ## Overview The TascamiM2 Channel Portable Digital Recorder is a compact and powerful audio recording device designed for professionals on the go. With adjustable stereo condenser microphones and a maximum recording level of 125dB, it captures high-quality sound without distortion. Its built-in analog to digital converter and microphone preamp ensure low noise recordings, while the switchable limiter protects against overload. Powered through an Apple dock connector, this versatile recorder is compatible with various devices, making it an essential tool for musicians, podcasters, and content creators. ## Description Product Description TASCAM's iM2 turns the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch into a high-quality stereo recorder. A pair of condenser microphones - the same high quality as TASCAM's best-selling DR-series recorders - plugs into the dock connector of your Apple device.The microphones are adjustable over 180 degrees for the best sound placement. The uni-directional elements are arranged in an AB pattern for detailed stereo imaging while capturing the ambience of your room.The iM2 contains its own microphone preamp and analog-to-digital converter for low noise and great audio quality. Unlike mics that use the built-in iPhone preamp, the iM2 can handle up to 125dB sound levels to capture the loudest concerts and instruments without distortion. From the Manufacturer Great-sounding stereo mic for your iPhoneTASCAM's iM2 turns the iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch into a high-quality stereo recorder. A pair of condenser microphones - the same high quality as TASCAM's best-selling DR-series recorders - plugs into the dock connector of your Apple device.The microphones are adjustable over 180 degrees for the best sound placement. The uni-directional elements are arranged in an AB pattern for detailed stereo imaging while capturing the ambience of your room.The iM2 contains its own microphone preamp and analog-to-digital converter for low noise and great audio quality. Unlike mics that use the built-in iPhone preamp, the iM2 can handle up to 125dB sound levels to capture the loudest concerts and instruments without distortion.Full-featured recordingAlso contained in the iM2 is a stereo limiter to tame sudden loud sounds. The microphone level is adjustable with a knob on the side, making it quick to adjust without even looking at the unit. It's powered through the dock connector so no battery is required. A USB input is provided to charge your Apple iOS device for long recordings, either through a computer or TASCAMs PS-P515U power adapter.Available for free download, TASCAMs PCM Recorder app is the perfect companion for the iM2. PCM Recorder turns the iPhone or iPad into a stereo recorder, based on the popular TASCAM DR-series. Record mono or stereo files at CD-quality for up to 12 hours in the application. High and low EQ are built-in, as well as stereo limiting and a low cut filter. After recording, files can be accessed through iTunes or uploaded to SoundCloud right from the iPhone. PCM Recorder raises the bar for recorders on the iPhone and iPad, and its available for no charge.The ultra-portable iM2 is a must have for musicians who want to capture inspiration on their iPhone or iPad without sacrificing recording quality. It's the perfect recording accessory for musicians of all skill levels available at an unbeatable price.Full Feature ListStereo condenser microphones for iPhone 4, iPod Touch or iPad dock connectionHigh-quality stereo condenser microphones - same as our best-selling DR-series recordersMicrophones adjustable 180 degrees front to backBuilt-in analog to digital converter and microphone preamp for low noise recording125dB SPL maximum level for recording loud shows without distortionSwitchable limiter attenuates high-level signals to prevent recording overloadAdjustable input level controlPowered through iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch dock connectorUSB input allows the iPhone or iPad to be charged from a USB connection or optional TASCAM PS-P515UCD-quality digital recording (44.1kHz/16-bit linear PCM)Compact size ideal for mobile useCompatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 4G, iPad, iPad 2PCM Recorder application available for free download on the iTunes storeDimensions: 2.3" W x 2.2" H x 0.75" DWeight: 1.05 oz ## Features - Adjustable stereo condenser microphones - 125dB maximum level for recording loud concerts and instruments without distortion - Built-in analog to digital converter and microphone preamp for low noise recording - Switchable limiter attenuates high-level signals to prevent recording overload - Powered through Apple dock connector ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Power Source | Corded Electric, Battery Powered | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 125 dB | | Frequency Response | 16 KHz | | Audible Noise | 125 dB | | Hardware Platform | PC, Tablet, Smartphone | | Number of Channels | 2 | | Polar Pattern | Unidirectional | | Audio Sensitivity | 125 dB | | Microphone Form Factor | Mini | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | USB | | Special Features | While there are many apps that enable recording using an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, Tascam's iM2 Stereo Microphone for Apple iOS Products provides you with an external pair of condenser microphones that plug into the dock connector of your chosen device. The iM2 has several recording features that make it easy to use and allow for superb audio recordings -- while its compact size means it can tag along pretty much anywhere you go. | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Tablet | | Item Weight | 2.56 ounces | | Item Dimensions | 3 x 1.5 x 4.75 inches | | Color | black | ## Product Details - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Mobile Recording, Live Performances, Studio-like Quality Recordings - **Brand:** Tascam - **Model Name:** iM2 - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Connector Type:** USB - **Special Feature:** While there are many apps that enable recording using an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, Tascam's iM2 Stereo Microphone for Apple iOS Products provides you with an external pair of condenser microphones that plug into the dock connector of your chosen device. The iM2 has several recording features that make it easy to use and allow for superb audio recordings -- while its compact size means it can tag along pretty much anywhere you go. - **Compatible Devices:** Smartphone, Tablet - **Color:** black - **Included Components:** battery, microphone - **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional ## Images ![iM2 Channel Portable Digital Recorder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qagS2ANSL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: will this connect to a iphone 4s** A: Yes it will work with an iPhone 4s. The connector is the old 30pin style like those have. **Q: no power light come on** A: Once you plug the device the light turns on **Q: Can it work on iphone3gs and ipad 3?** A: I found that the iM2 does not work with the iphone 4s, although it is stated on the box that it does. I initially returned it when it didn't work on my 4s, and when the replacement came, it also didn't work, but worked on my son's iphone 4 (no 's'). I assume it will work on any iphone before the 4s that has that same connector, but I only know for sure what I stated. I don't own an Ipad, and didn't try it out on one, so have nothing to offer on that device. **Q: Mic input size is...? 1.5?** A: The TASCAM iM2 is essentially two microphones. It attaches directly to your iPhone 4/4S, 4th gen iPod touch or iPad/iPad2 through the 30-pin dock connector port where you would connect your power/sync cable. I've read that others have successfully used newer devices with a 30-pin > lightning adaptor. The TASCAM iM2 does have a USB-Mini-B port for charging your device while in use (it has no internal battery and does drain your device pretty quick) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ Deceiving *by M***W on April 11, 2014* I bought this device for my iPhone 4 because I thought it would be handy to record myself with a better quality mic instead of the in-built mic and also record stuff on the fly. I tried it out the first day, and it seemed to work out alright. The quality is definitely better than the in-built mic, but the recordings with this device are generally softer, so you have to make sure that you're close to the mic. The recordings would also occasionally contain digital glitches and weird buffers even though I didn't touch the phone or mic, and there was no wind blowing. I thought it would eventually go away.Nope.This is the main reason I'm giving this product a one star. I just finished using this mic to record songs of me singing while playing the ukelele. But all four of my recordings had weird glitchy noises, and I have no idea why! I plug it in, the blue light turns on, I make sure that the red lines are facing the source of the sound, and I record, but the glitchy noises still happen, rendering my recordings useless. I read the reviews, and it didn't seem like this was happening to anyone else. I purchased a new one, but it doesn't sound new. I've tested the mic with various recording apps, and the glitches have occured with every app. There's the occasional recording that doesn't contain glitchy noises, but the iM2 is still unreliable. The only possible explanation I can think of is that this device doesn't work with iOS 7.So here's the breakdown of negative aspects you should take heed of:-the iM2 feels like light cheap plastic-while the iM2 is connected to your Apple device, you won't be able to listen to playback regardless of whether you're wearing earbuds/headphones-in response to those who have said that you can't record using the iM2 while earbuds (w/ a mic) are also plugged in: the phone/tablet uses the most recently plugged in device to record, so if you want to use the iM2 while wearing earbuds, you should FIRST plug in the earbuds THEN connect the iM2. But if you want to hear playback, you will still have to disconnect the iM2 every. single. time. It's annoying.-the iM2 does allow you to charge your phone while it's connected, but it needs a certain type of cable. I'm not sure what cable you need (sorry); I just know that you'll need something that is NOT your typical Apple or Android charging cable.-THE CABLE DOES NOT COME WITH THE PACKAGE!!-the iM2 doesn't use batteries; it thrives on your Apple device's battery. And there's no on/off switch. You will be constantly connectiing and disconnecting this device, AND IT'S SO ANNOOOYING.-weird glitchy noises will occur throughout your recordings. As far as the reason, I do not know. All I can say is that I am using an iPhone 4 w/ iOS 7. And these glitchy noises occur regardless of the recording app. It's major butt.The good:-it's portable.-without the weird glitchy noises, the audio quality is definitely better than the in-built mic because it removes a lot of white noise, and the sound is more balanced. The gain is pretty low, so unless you have a way to bump up the audio, make sure that you're close to the mic.I am very disappointed with this device. It's not what I wanted it to be. But to be honest, what can you expect from a mic that's 15 bucks? -_-Do what you want, you have been warned. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must own *by D***D on October 26, 2013* To be honest I didn't expect a whole lot out of this considering it only costs 20 bucks, but I figured I'd give it a shot since it wouldn't be a huge loss even if it sucked. However, the iM2 completely exceeded my expectations and blew me away. I write a lot of downtempo and ambient music so I use this mostly to gather field recordings (water, footsteps, clanking, machine sounds, nature sounds, etc). This thing gives you very high quality, crisp recordings and extremely low to no noise. I also own a Zoom h4n which is nice but quite noisy and incredibly bulky compared with it. I almost never even bother with it now, the iM2 is way more convenient in terms of size and since I almost always keep my iphone with me anyway. I haven't used the Zoom for a while so my memory of it's sound quality is a little hazy, but honestly I think the iM2 sounds as good and maybe even better. I'm not sure how this would do if you were trying to record a band live or something like that which is dense with many layers, but this is definitely perfect for recording random sounds or voice stuff (a lecture or whatever).I can't comment on the tascam app because I've never used it (saw lots of people complain about it, but there is no reason you need to bother with it). I used this for a while with FiRe 2 and it worked perfectly. My phone got wiped after an OS update and now I use it with some free recording app (cant remember the name at the moment) and was worried that it wouldn't be compatible, but it works with no issues at all. Just plug in and hit record. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Really Fun Accessory And Well Worth The Price *by S***M on July 8, 2012* I am a musician as well as a big fan of live music in general. I've been trying to find a simple, portable way to get video recordings with quality audio. Typically, high volume levels in live music environments cause the built-in microphones on smartphones and camcorders to overload, clip the signal, and distort the sound. I've always liked the video functionality of my iPhone (short of the audio performance obviously) so I decided to give the Tascam iM2 a try. Here's what I've found out so far:-Physical Elements: The iM2 seems well constructed and as sturdy as you would expect from a little gadget like this. It's tiny, lightweight, and goes unnoticed in your pocket when detached from the phone. It should be understood that the mic should only be attached when in use. It is clearly not designed to be "installed". In fact, it will interfere with your iPhone's connectivity when attached. Just put it on when you're going to use it and save the wireless activity for afterwards. Also, the mic's jack connects confidently enough but understand that you will need to remove your case unless you have a thin or flexible one. I actually got a rubbery silicone case that can be pushed aside to accommodate the mic. The volume knob and limiter switch are teeny-tiny but functional.-App Compatibility: I have only tried a few apps with this device but every one of them has recognized and utilized the iM2 as the audio input. I have successfully used "Video Camera+", "Voice Memos", "Tascam's PCM Recorder", & "GarageBand". Tascam's app is a very simple audio recorder (similar to "Voice Memos") but works just fine. I read complaints about only being able to export to SoundCloud but this is not the case. All you have to do is use iTunes when your phone is connected and go to iPhone > Apps and scroll down to the bottom. You'll see your recordings right there under "Documents" when "PCM Recorder" is selected and they can be dragged over to your Library. I also heard about issues with live audio monitoring through headphones. You have to make sure you use headphones that are NOT equipped with an in-line mic. The iPhone will prioritize that microphone over the iM2 and won't send the audio out of the headphone jack. I use my Sony studio cans and have been allowed to live monitor in "PCM Recorder" as well as "GarageBand".-Audio Performance: I don't have to tell you that the sound quality is better than your device's built-in, miniscule, mono microphone. Of course a stereo condenser sounds better! It sounds a LOT better. You will receive a clear, crisp, and transparent signal feeding directly into your iPhone with no middleman. I've found myself having a lot of fun just repositioning it all over different rooms and hearing the differences. The crazy portability makes this experimentation a lot more feasible than dragging a mic, cable, interface, and laptop all over your house. I look forward to hearing people create fully produced songs with nothing but their phone and this mic! The challenge I did find however, with my application of recording live performances, was getting the input level correct. Because the video app has no level meter, I kind of had to guess and check results a lot because the signal certainly will clip if you have the iM2 turned up too much during a concert. I've found it easiest just to set the levels pretty low with the limiter on and end up with a low-volume audio track. Then I just put the file in iMovie and hit "normalize volume" under audio adjustments, for the whole video. This works great, just turns everything back up to where it should be in the file but with no distortion or clipping because I recorded at an appropriate level. I've now got a pretty easy way to record and process live performances with really good sound.There are a couple of features that I would really like to see on this device (maybe they'll show up on the iM3). This is one of the very first microphones of this type for iOS devices and I imagine they'll get better and better in the next few years. I agree with others who say a line-in would be a nice addition. More than that however, I would go 5 stars all the way if there was a level meter on the front. Even a single clipping light would help but a 3-segment, green-yellow-red, level meter would make it a nearly perfect product in my opinion. Overall, this is a really great audio accessory for your phone and a solid value at <$100. ## Frequently Bought Together - TASCAM iM2 Channel Portable Digital Recorder - SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXD-128G-GN4IN - Tascam WS-11 Windscreen for DR-Series Handheld Recorders --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hk/products/912645-im2-channel-portable-digital-recorder](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/912645-im2-channel-portable-digital-recorder) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hong Kong* *Store origin: HK* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*