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Geekscape Tech Review: The IK Multimedia iKlip Grip Pro

by GadgetMan

If you have ever heard of IK Multimedia, then you know that they make some very interesting products for iDevices. This particular iKlip Grip Pro is one of the most unique, as it can do a lot of functions.

The iKlip Grip Pro can hold your iPhone, and it has a Bluetooth shutter for taking pictures. This isn’t just a selfie stick, and it can extend for a really good selfie stick or just a picture of something on the back camera. By the way, it can become a tripod.

Confused yet? I’ll go into the four accessories/features one at a time. You can see that there is a grip that is ergonomic, and you can attach a Bluetooth smartphone shutter remote with a click. This allows you to put your iPhone on a stick.

So how do you mount your iPhone on this thing? Well, you need to use this thing that allows you to screw it on with a spring-loaded clip. I am told that this will hold any type of iPhone, but could it hold any other type of smartphone? Seriously, I don’t know, and am not certain if you can get the Bluetooth shutter to sync with an iDevice, as I could not find the app on Google Play.

Once your iPhone is mounted, you can take photos and videos, and, as you can see, in this photo to the left, you can extend this thing up to 62 centimeters for a super selfie stick. It locks in place, and you can also pivot the iPhone at the end of the stick in a 90 degree angle adjustment with 360 degree rotation capability.

By the way, this is a good time to talk about how it can not only hold the iPhone spring-loaded clip, it has that standard mounting system for connecting GoPro or other small mobile video cameras, not to mention other cameras as well.

Okay, now it is time to discuss its next ability. That particular ergonomic stick can actually fold out into three places, which makes it into a tripod.

So, if you want to take some pictures of yourself (or something else), you can use this tripod to get the perfect shot. The only problem is that it took me a while to figure out how to get that tripod to separate. Seriously, it requires extending the selfie stick completely, and then you can spread the legs apart. You know, I cannot stand how that sounds, and I’m just going to forget about it.

Anyway, if you want to get in on this cool tool, then you can head to the IK Multimedia site and lay down $59.99 for the iKlip Grip Pro.

Also, do you want to hear more about the latest in technology? In early January, there is a big event in Las Vegas known as CES (Consumer Electronics Show). I want to go and report on it, but I need some help. I have a new GoFundMe site that will “Send Mark (me) to CES 2017”. Please click here and make a donation.

Geekscape Tech Review: iKlip A/V from IK Multimedia

by GadgetMan

If you aren’t familiar with IK Multimedia, they create some serious music technology products. This particular iKlip A/V is made for those who want to have their own video channel and take it on the road.

As you can see from the picture here, this newscaster (who may or may not be some YouTube celebrity) is being shot on video with a smartphone. The iKlip A/V allows the shooter to capture and monitor pro-quality audio with a high-quality mic preamp and it has a built-in wireless receiver.

You can see that the iKlip A/V has a place to mount your smartphone, thanks to the help of this spring-loaded clip thing that will hold it in place. You can then plug it in for an external microphone better than the smartphone’s mic.

You can see that you can plug in the external microphone, and if you need power, it has 2 AA batteries ready for you. By the way, there is also a headphone jack so you can listen to what is being recorded.

By the way, just having this iKlip Xpand Mini allows for some stability while you are filming. Granted, it doesn’t have any kind of steadicam action, but it is much better than just holding your smartphone and filming. By the way, you can mount the iKlip A/V on a tripod because it has that threaded hole at the bottom.

You should be able to purchase the iKlip A/V on the IK Multimedia site for about $179.99. Also, if you are one of those YouTube stars and use this, and want to share about it, that is what our comment section is for!

Also, do you want to hear more about the latest in technology? In early January, there is a big event in Las Vegas known as CES (Consumer Electronics Show). I want to go and report on it, but I need some help. I have a new GoFundMe site that will “Send Mark (me) to CES 2017”. Please click here and make a donation.