Zoom iQ7 Stereo Mid-Side Microphone for iPhone/iPad, Rotatable Capsule for Alignment with iOS Camera, for Recording Audio for Music, Videos, Interviews, and More

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I'll mention two TRRS microphones at the end of this article, but for the main section, we'll talk about the top 5 mics that can connect directly to new iPhones. While speaking with my colleague Zac over FaceTime audio, I used the iQ7 to make a clean local recording of my voice while he recorded his own audio back at home. Unfortunately, this connection means that the mic cannot be connected while the iPhone is in a protective case that adds any layer to the bottom of the mic. Capture the sound of concerts, interviews, meetings and lectures with precision and full fidelity, then share your creations with the world. Additionally, it will work with Apple's Voice Memo app and GarageBand, as well as most apps that support input from an external microphone.

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In addition, a dedicated headphone jack-which doubles as a line output-allows you to monitor your audio during both recording and playback. As for frequency response, Apogee does not include a visual graph, nor does it provide a frequency response range. Mobile HandyShare app for iOS is an enhanced mobile recording app that fully integrates your iOS device’s built-in camera with the Zoom iQ7.As for the digital connection of the Shure MV88, the internal ADC converts the mic's stereo audio signal into a digital format that is transferred via the Lightning connector. The Rode smartLav+ is an excellent little lavalier microphone and outperforms the aforementioned Boya BY-DM1 in terms of audio quality and durability (though its cable is much shorter). While I’ve been highly impressed with the video capabilities of recent iPhone cameras, the accompanying microphone has always left something to be desired.

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For more information on stereo microphones, please consider reading the My New Microphone articles titled Do Microphones Output Mono Or Stereo Signals? A small three-way switch lets you choose the microphone’s recording pattern: 90 degrees, 120 degrees, or mid-side. The IK Multimedia iRig Mic Cast is another versatile microphone that connects directly to the headphone jack of certain smartphone models.The Apogee MiC 96k may trim some weight off your wallet, but it's one of the most appealing table-top condenser microphones for mobile users and an ideal solution for podcasters. Best of all the iRig mic has a stereo headphone jack built in, so you can monitor your recording as it happens. The MV88 has a joint near the bottom so that the mic can be positioned (pointed) along a 180° angle. The two microphone elements in the iQ7 include a directional "mid" mic that captures signal coming from directly in front of your iOS device, and a bidirectional "side" mic that captures the audio coming from both sides.

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The Shure MV88 is a mid-side stereo condenser microphone capable of outputting up to 24-bit/48 kHz digital audio via Lightning connection. He's an audio engineer by trade and has worked professionally in the audio industry since 2015 with experience in studio recording, radio, television, composition, sound design, music production, and content production. For detailed instructions on how to use Mobile HandyShare App for iOS, please refer to the Operation Manual (PDF). If audio quality is top of your list of essentials and you're willing to pay for it, Rode has a microphone to fit your needs.The IK Multimedia iRig Mic Cast is an electret condenser microphone with options of both omnidirectional and cardioid polar patterns. It features a Hi and Low gain setting; omnidirectional and cardioid polar pattern options; and sounds clean.