Rode Ixy Stereo Microphone Review

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.

Great little product. A must have for outside use with the Rode Stereo Videomic.

A really solid, wonderful stereo microphone.

used on a Rode microphone-very little signal loss.

I use it with the fs5 & rode stereo videomic X since I needed more options for accessories.

Connection of stereo microphone to XLR inputes

I bought it to improve my sound in my microphone rode

I like this microphone. I use it with the Rode Wireless system and I'm happy with the result.

I used it to record video on iphone with Rode microphone. It works as described.

Rather getting cheap Chinese shotgun microphone. it is better to spend more and get the Rode Microphone. Good Audio Quality with the Wind Dead cat it is perfect to start with