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IK Multimedia iRig Stream

A pocket interface that puts a DJ mix into phone video and streams; the plastic build and Android support are weak.

IK Multimedia iRig Stream at an angle

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2 of 4 reviews recommend it4.4/5 from 74 Thomann owners

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Best for
Recording or streaming a DJ mix to an iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Skip it if
You stream from Android, record mainly on a computer, or need it rugged.

The Internet’s Opinion

From 4 professional reviews and 34 owner reviews: a fair amount of evidence.

Reviews are split (two recommend, one mixed, one warns off), but owners largely agree it does its one job: getting a mixer's stereo feed into phone video and live streams with little setup. The repeated reservations are a light plastic case and mini-DIN connection, patchy Android support and an unreliable companion app.

2 recommend1 mixed1 avoid

What people praise

  • Clean, good-quality recordings
  • Puts a mixer's stereo feed straight into phone video and live streams
  • Simple to set up: plug in, set the level, record
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  • Headset jack adds a voice or monitoring over the mix
  • Can charge an iPhone or iPad while in use, with a power supply bought separately
  • Three-LED meter makes setting the level easy
  • Mono switch suits apps that take only one channel

What to know first

  • Light plastic case feels cheap and fragile
  • Patchy on Android: app crashes and some phones will not stream through it
  • Bundled iRig Recorder app is limited or unreliable
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  • Mini-DIN cable connection is the weak point
  • Audio sometimes drops or is not recognised until it is replugged
  • Weak headphone output
  • On a computer, a regular USB interface does more

Owner ratings, as the retailers publish them

  • Thomann4.4/5from 74 ratings · read Oct 15, 2026
  • Guitar Center4.4/5from 10 ratings · read Oct 15, 2026
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4 professional reviews (2 recommend, 1 mixed, 1 avoid); 34 owner reviews read at Thomann and Guitar CenterCompiled 2026-10-11How this is compiled

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Before you buy

Released
December 2019
Status
Current

Works with

  • iPhone and iPadCables included

    Lightning to mini-DIN (with charging) and USB-C to mini-DIN cables are in the box; IK lists iPhone 5s to XS and all newer iPhone and iPad models Manufacturer spec sheet (IK Multimedia), checked 2026-10-11

  • Mac and WindowsASIO driver on Windows

    macOS 10.6 or later and Windows 10 or later, one free USB port (USB-A cable included); on Windows, IK's iRig ASIO driver is needed for low latency Manufacturer spec sheet (IK Multimedia), checked 2026-10-11

  • AndroidUSB audio required

    Android 5 or later with USB digital audio capabilities; micro-USB devices need the Micro-USB-OTG mini-DIN cable, sold separately Manufacturer spec sheet (IK Multimedia), checked 2026-10-11

  • Recording and streaming appsRecorder 3 LE included

    Works with any app that records or streams audio or video; iRig Recorder 3 LE for iPhone, iPad and Android is included Manufacturer spec sheet (IK Multimedia), checked 2026-10-11

  • Headsets with a built-in micTRRS headset jack

    1/8-inch TRRS jack (CTIA wiring) for listening and talking over the mix; works with most headphones with a built-in mic and with iRig Mic Lav, iRig Mic and iRig Pre Manufacturer spec sheet (IK Multimedia), checked 2026-10-11

  • DJ mixers and controllersRCA line in

    Two unbalanced RCA line inputs, -10 dBV nominal, 16.5 kOhm input impedance; 24-bit conversion at 44.1 or 48 kHz Manufacturer spec sheet (IK Multimedia), checked 2026-10-11

You’ll also need

  • RCA cablesNot in the box

    The box holds the interface and three device cables (Lightning, USB-C and USB-A to mini-DIN); no RCA leads are listed Manufacturer spec sheet (IK Multimedia), checked 2026-10-11

  • iRig PSU 3ASold separately

    Needed to charge a connected Lightning iPhone or iPad while in use; not included Manufacturer spec sheet (IK Multimedia), checked 2026-10-11

  • Micro-USB-OTG mini-DIN cableFor micro-USB Android

    Required for Android devices with a micro-USB port; sold separately Manufacturer spec sheet (IK Multimedia), checked 2026-10-11

Our take

Tony AllenWritten from the sources on this page, not from a loan unit.

Reviews are split: two of four recommend it, Bonedo is mixed and FutureMusic warns off. Owners mostly agree it does one job well, putting a mixer's stereo feed into phone video and live streams with a plug-in-and-set-level routine. The recurring complaints are a light plastic case, the mini-DIN cable connection, patchy Android support and a weak headphone output. Buy it for iOS or Mac recording; on a computer, consider a conventional USB interface.

What it is

Status, October 2026: current. IK Multimedia still sells it.

What it is

The iRig Stream is a compact audio interface for streaming, podcasting and video from IK Multimedia (IK Multimedia product page). IK introduced it in October 2019 alongside new iRig microphones and began shipping it in November 2019. It later added the iRig Stream Solo and iRig Stream Pro to the range.

It takes a stereo line signal, such as a DJ mixer's output, on two unbalanced RCA inputs and passes it to an iPhone, iPad, Android device, Mac or PC, where any app that records or streams audio or video can use it. Loopback mixes the connected device's own audio into the same stream. Conversion is 24-bit at 44.1 or 48 kHz.

A 1/8" TRRS jack takes a headset or earbuds with a built-in microphone, for monitoring and for talking over the mix; IK also lists its iRig Mic Lav, iRig Mic and iRig Pre for it. There are input and headphone level controls and LED level indicators.

It connects through a mini-DIN port and is powered by the connected device or over USB, with a DC input for optional external power. Charging a Lightning iPhone or iPad while in use needs IK's iRig PSU 3A, sold separately. Android needs version 5 or later with USB digital audio, and devices with a micro-USB port need a separate Micro-USB-OTG cable. Macs need macOS 10.6 or later, and Windows 10 or later needs IK's iRig ASIO driver for low latency. iRig Recorder 3 LE is included for iPhone, iPad and Android.

It measures 105.5 x 44.5 x 24 mm and weighs 65 g. The box holds the interface and three cables: Lightning to mini-DIN with charging, USB-C to mini-DIN and USB-A to mini-DIN. RCA leads are not included.

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