RØDE VideoMic Me-L Compact Directional Smartphone Microphone for iPhone or iPad with Lightning connector for Mobile Filmmaking and Content Creation, Auxiliary

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With wireless mics, I like to see how far I can get before the signal drops out, especially when the transmitter loses line of sight with the receiver. Because I test the mics with a top-of-the-range iPhone (the 7Artisans mic was recorded on an iPhone 15 Pro Max) I do get nervous when I’m around 60 meters away from the iPhone - especially when I’ve left it perched on a wall in the city! There are a few different standards of connection available in USB mics, but we’d recommend you opt for a USB-C microphone. This is the latest standard and will give you the greatest flexibility when connecting your mic to a mobile device, often allowing for a single cable. Any USB microphone is going to offer a massive step up in audio fidelity over the in-built microphone on your phone or tablet, but while you’re upgrading, you may as well choose a top-quality USB mic, ideally with a few specific features to help you out. Let’s take a look. The AI-Micro is the perfect solution for connecting virtually any microphone with a 3.5mm output to an iPhone. This handy little audio interface features two high-quality microphone inputs and a headphone output for monitoring your audio, making it perfect for two-person interviews or podcasting on the go. Like the Saramonic BlinkMe, the Wireless Pro has on-board recording on its transmitters, so if the signal drops out due to loss of line of sight between transmitter and receiver you can still rescue the audio from the file that’s been recorded directly onto the transmitter.

Maximum SPL: 120dB SPL. Sensitivity: -42.0dB, re 1 Volt/Pascal, +/- 2 dB, 1kHz. Response: 20Hz-20kHz without HP filter. Equivalent noise: 18dBA. Weight: 40g: Dimensions (HxWxD): 46 x 55 x 40mm. Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission, 128-bit encryption – crystal-clear audio at up to 200m (line of sight), optimised for extremely stable operation in dense RF environments The Wireless GO II boasts a range of powerful features, including universal compatibility with cameras, mobile devices and computers, extended range (200m line of sight) and improved transmission stability, on-board recording capabilities, and much more. This is next generation wireless audio. Key Features: When choosing mic kits for this buying guide we tried to be topical, so the majority of our recommendations were released in 2023, this iPhone mic buying guide has been completely refreshed with new recommendations, and new models are added regularly.

VLOGGER KIT UNIVERSAL

Intelligent GainAssist technology automatically controls audio levels for perfectly clear sound in any application The Vlogger Kit comes with a mic clip to ensure the mic is secure and a furry windshield suitable for filming in outdoor and adverse weather conditions. To use a directional shotgun mic you’ll need to be able to mount it onto your iPhone. Most gun mics (such as the Joby Wavo Plus) require you to buy a separate cage or smartphone tripod clamp that has a cold shoe adaptor to which you can attach the gun mic (see our FAQ section for more on that).

The kit also has windshields that you can attach to the transmitters to keep wind rumble to a minimum, plus a pair of cabled lavalier mics for more discrete recordings (just like the Rode Wireless Pro and the Godox Virso M2 kits). The Wireless GO system auto-pairs in under three seconds and transmits via RØDE’s Series III digital 2.4GHz transmission, which is optimised for shorter range operation in dense RF and Wi-Fi environments, but also offers an impressive line-of-sight range of 70m. There is a 3-stage gain control to tailor your output precisely to your camera or recording device and a handy battery-saver mode. The in-built lithium-ion batteries last up to 7 hours and are charged via USB-C. All-In-One For Run ‘n’ GunRode iXY is a stereo microphone for use with iPhone and iPad devices. A matched pair of two half-inch, cardioid condenser capsules are set at a 90 degree, XY, near-coincident alignment to produce a detailed stereo image. The microphones have on-board A/D conversion, a 72Hz high-pass filter may be software-switched in for dealing with unwanted low-frequency noise. The microphone can be used for up to 24-bit/96kHz recording: This highest resolution requires the use of the Rode Rec or Rode Rec LE application, available from the App store.