Designed for ENG, interview, and vlogging, these microphones and accessories are compatible with a variety of iPhone, iPad, or smartphone devices – giving a compact and portable solution with quick setup.
VideoMic ME - Cardioid, 3.5mm TRRS connector
Rode VideoMic ME cardioid condenser microphone connects directly to the 3.5mm TRRS jack socket of a smartphone or device. Depending on the app used, a 3.5mm jack socket located on rear of the VideoMic ME allows ‘play-through’ monitoring via earphones.
Included accessories: Furry windshield, adjustable mount.
Maximum SPL: 140dB SPL. Sensitivity: -33dB, re 1 Volt/Pascal, +/-2dB, 1kHz. Response: 100Hz-20kHz. Equivalent noise: 20dBA. Weight: 34g. Dimensions (HxWxD): 38 x 21 x 80mm
VideoMic ME-L - Cardioid, Lightning connector
Rode VideoMic ME-L has the same functionality as the VideoMic ME however it uses a Lightning connection in place of the 3.5mm TRRS jack. Compatible with Apple iOS devices running iOS 11 or higher.
Included accessories: WS9 deluxe windshield, adjustable mount.
Maximum SPL: 115dB SPL. Sample rates: 44.1 and 48kHz, 24-bit depth. Response: 20Hz-20kHz. Equivalent noise: 19.5dBA. Weight: 34g. Dimensions (HxWxD): 25.7 x 20.2 x 73.5mm
VideoMic ME-C - Cardioid, USB-C connector
Discontinued
Rode VideoMic ME-C has the same functionality as the VideoMic ME however it uses a USB-C connection in place of the 3.5mm TRRS jack. Compatible with android devices running iOS 10 or higher.
Included accessories: WS9 deluxe windshield, 1x mounting clip.
Maximum SPL: 115dB SPL. Sample rates: 44.1 and 48kHz, 24-bit depth. Response: 20Hz-20kHz. Equivalent noise: 19.5dBA. Weight: 27g. Dimensions (HxWxD): 25.4 x 20.1 x 73.5mm
SmartLav+ - Omnidirectional, 3.5mm TRRS jack
Rode SmartLav+ is an omni-directional, condenser microphone fitted with a standard TRRS connector, which plugs directly into the headset input of a compatible smartphone or tablet. It is fully compatible with the iPhone 5S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPad Air, iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2, iPad mini and iPod touch (5th generation) in addition to a wide range of TRRS devices. A list of compatible devices is available at http://www.smartlav.com.
The SmartLav+ works with any audio application that accepts input from the headset connection, although for optimum performance the application should offer variable input level. It has been designed to 'pair perfectly with the Rode Rec app for Apple iOS'. This turns an iOS device 'into a fully-featured field recorder, with a wide range of equalisation presets to suit various recording situations'. The cable is reinforced with Kevlar.
Included accessories: Foam pop shield, lapel clip.
Maximum SPL: 110dB SPL. Sensitivity: -35dB, 17.8mV at 94dB SPL. Response: 60Hz-18kHz. Equivalent noise: 27dB typical. Maximum output: 189mV. Dynamic range: 83dB typical. Power source: Powered from TRRS socket (2.7V). Dimensions (HxWxD): 1180 x 4.5 x 4.5mm. Weight: 6g