Rode Ixy Lightning Microphone For Ios

As of this writing there are two field recording external microphones for iPhones that utilize the Lightning connector. Zoom iQ7 and the RODE iXY. Essential to the use of the microphones are two apps available through the Apple store. RODE Rec sells for $5.99 and the ZOOM Handy Rec is free. Both apps will work just fine with the built-in microphone in the iPhone and both apps are interchangeable for either the ZOOM iQ7 or the RODE iXY. The ZOOM iQ7 costs about one half the list price for the RODE iXY. I bought the ZOOM iQ7 and am very happy with it. I don't have any way to compare the two directly. The RODE iXY may well be worth the additional cost but I suggest that any potential buyers compare the specs of the two units. I am using the RODE Rec recording app with the ZOOM iQ7 and find it far superior in terms of flexibility. I suspect that both of these apps are just a little past beta testing and there could be improvements in future upgrades. The cost of RODE Rec is nominal in my view and I would recommend anyone interested in these accessory microphones to try both apps.

In order to use my old iPhone 5c with the Rode Micro microphone, this cable was necessary. I adapted it to my iPhone 7 lightning port as a test and it didn't work. I didn't investigate because the plan was to use the mic with the old phone anyway, so it might have worked and could have been my set up.

This is an easy way to use wired headphones with my lightning-based iOS devices that no longer have headphone jacks.

Excellent Quality. Also, tested with Rode ios apps and works like a charm!

Allows use of any 3.5 inch consumer microphone with iOS devices

used on a Rode microphone-very little signal loss.

Did not work on my iPhone with Rode software but works great with the Apple IOS software that comes with the phone. I like that it splits the audio channels allowing for more precise editing.

Need a quick, portable run and gun microphone? I've been using this Saramonic IOS system with an Ipad for nearly a year now..it WORKS! No-fuss or muss takes longer for the iPad to boot up and connect to FB Live Stream than it does to get this system on your talent and begin. Streaming. Just purchased a second unit, the NEW pro version with a headphone jack on a separate receiver to monitor audio in real-time..AWESOME

I highly recommend the Zoom iQ6 to anyone in need of a high-quality microphone for their iOS devices. It's an incredible device that punches well above its weight in terms of sound quality, adjustability, and value for the price.

I bought it to improve my sound in my microphone rode