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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Read our full Hollyland Lark Max Duo review for more details How to choose the best iPhone microphone We tend to get offered test units to play with before they are released which helps us keep up to speed with the latest technologies - for example, none of the wireless mics in our previous roundup had on-board recording. We’ve also aimed to include a range of different manufacturers and a range of prices to suit a range of budgets. How we test the best iPhone microphones The AI-Micro pairs perfectly with the RØDE Reporter iOS app, which allows you to capture broadcast-quality audio in the field, as well as giving you complete control over the input level of each microphone, the headphone output level, and access to advanced features like a high-pass filter for each mic. Like the other wireless mic kits reviewed in this guide, the Hollyland Lark Max Duo has a charging case that keeps the two transmitters and the receiver fully and equally charged, enabling consistent performance from each unit. Both transmitters automatically pair with the receiver when you remove them from the case so you can start recording immediately.

Most modern Android phones and tablets now feature a USB-C port, which means you can use a USB-C to USB-C cable like the SC16 or SC17 to directly connect it to your microphone, assuming your device can provide enough power to your mic.Intelligent GainAssist technology automatically controls audio levels for perfectly clear sound in any application 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’ Gun

Wireless mics such as the Saramonic BlinkMe give you the freedom to record sound from a distance, but you do need to spend time clipping the transmitter to your ‘talking head’ subjects. If you’re in a busy and unpredictable location like a live event then you can plug a shotgun mic like the Joby Wavo Plus into your iPhone and capture better on-location sound. RØDE’s state-of-the-art Series IV 2.4 GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption for crystal-clear, incredibly stable audio with a range of up to 260m 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.

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For a more discrete way to record your voice, you can clip the transmitter onto your belt (out of sight) and then plug a supplied lavalier cable mic into the transmitter. The lavalier clip mic’s cable can go inside your shirt with only its small mic visible when clipped to the top of your shirt. 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!

With a shotgun mic, you need a smartphone cage or smartphone tripod mount that has a cold shoe slot to attach the gun mic to, such as the JOBY GripTight. The mic slots into the cold shoe mount and you then plug it into your iPhone. Do I need an adaptor to connect a mic to an iPhone? 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). Option to record each channel separately or combine them for ultimate flexibility in post-production The VideoMic Me-L is compatible with all Apple iOS devices with a Lightning port and running iOS 11 or higher. Key Features:Whether it’s for vlogging, filmmaking, making a podcast, or recording music, let’s take a look at the top RØDE mics for recording with an iPhone.