Yellowtec iXm

The best way to capture a perfect interview.

The iXm Recording Microphone is a universal recording device which is specially developed for journalists. Reduced to efficiency, it is equipped with an easy-to-use instrument panel. The iXm’s onboard LEA DSP Engine gives you perfect audio levels in every recording. Interchangeable microphone heads provide for flexibility in the matter of pickup pattern. 

Fantastic Sound. Thanks to the LEA Engine.
Yellowtec designed iXm to become the finest reporter microphone ever. One of the most challenging requirements was a perfect auto leveling. Their engineers managed to develop an excitingly innovative procedure: the LEA engine.

Whether a whisper or cry, you will always enjoy a perfect level. LEA lets you do amazing recordings even under stressful conditions. No AGC and no artifacts. Try it out, you will be amazed. The ingenious onboard DSP engine offers perfect audio levels every time, no matter the environment. LEA is leveling your interviews while recording.

Simplicity defined.
Capture the best interview ever with perfect audio levels at the push of a button. With iXm, it's never been easier to record pristine audio on location. Two buttons and three light-up icons tell you everything, maxing iXm the most intuitive recorder you've ever used.

All the feedback. None of the noise. Silent buttons.
An incredible amount of design attention was put into iXm’s every detail. The buttons are rugged, large, and dust/waterproof: Smooth to the touch, yet reliable in repetitive field operations. Most importantly, they produce no handling noise. With total control under your thumb, you can focus on what you do best.

Unbeatable stamina. Thanks to intelligent power management.
iXm's unique dual-power supply offers an unbelievable total operation time of up to 16 hours. And that’s not all: iXm comes with a built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery and a battery compartment for three standard AA cells. Plus, an intelligent power management system will automatically load-balance power sources, so you’ll never run out of juice. iXm’s dashboard warns you well in advance so you can keep the AA batteries handy for another eight hours of pro action.

Never miss a word. Playback, in situ.
With an adjustable “pre-roll” recording buffer, you’ll never miss a conversation. Whenever you start an interview, iXm adds up to 30 seconds of previously buffered audio. Use the built-in headphone output to listen to your recordings during a field check. Use the playback keys to jump from track to track. Human voice announcements will guide you through the recording, negating the need to follow track indicators. It doesn’t get any easier (or more localized) than that.

iXm PRO Line Heads
As dynamic microphone capsules, the iXm PRO Line Mic Heads are characterized by their sound converter components’ ruggedness, especially at high sound pressure levels. Thus, their recording patterns are less sensitive in higher frequency ranges compared to electret microphone heads. The dynamic head’s sluggish membrane leads to different sounding recording results.

Due to their dynamic mic, they are less sensitive for wind noise or structure born noise and offer an optimized frequency response for excellent speech capture.

iXm PREMIUM Line Heads
As electret condenser microphone heads, the iXm PREMIUM Line Mic Heads are created to capture smallest sound pressure levels. Their recording pattern is more sensitive in higher frequency ranges which results in a higher resolved pattern in the end zone compared to a dynamic microphone head.

They offer superb natural frequency response with shock-mount isolation which protects your recording from handheld noise.

Now there are also iXm Bundles with WaveLab Yellowtec Edition.

In collaboration with Steinberg, Yellowtec offers you a whole new all-around audio recording and editing package tailored to the needs of journalists today. Steinberg is providing a bespoke version of their WaveLab editing software which offers quick access to all essential functions.