The i-Coustics HX-Mi TRRS Mic & Headphone Cable for Smartphones & Tablets from Azden is a Y cable designed to make an Azden TRRS microphone compatible with various mobile devices. It can be used by plugging a microphone into the HX-Mi mic input and attaching the cable to the microphone/headphone jack of your device. Plug your headphones into the headphone input of the cable to listen to recordings.

The Y cable works with any device that has a TRRS jack, including iPhone 3, 4 and 5, iPad (3rd generation and newer), Samsung Galaxy S 3, 4 and 5, Galaxy Tab 3, and most Android devices. The headphones typically support playback of recordings and will not work to monitor the mic while recording, unless you use a recording app with that monitoring feature.

Additionally, the i-Coustics HX-Mi TRRS mic & headphone cable is compatible with the following products: Azden WR-PRO, WR32-PRO, 105UPR, 310UDR, 330UPR, SGM-990, SGM-DSLR, SMX-5, SMX-10, SMX-20, FMX-DSLR, FMX-22, FMX-32a, FMX-42, or FMX-42a microphones.

Works with Smartphones and Tablets    Compatible with Current iPhones & iPads    Works with Galaxy S and Android Devices    Compatible with Most Recording Apps

Makes your microphones and wireless systems work with smartphones and tablets

Compatible with iPhone 3, 4, 5, iPad (3rd generation and newer), Samsung Galaxy S 3, 4, 5, Galaxy Tab 3 and most Android devices

Works with most available recording apps

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a way to monitor audio as audio is being recorded using the EX-503i?

A: Not with the equipment as such. You would need a connector like a Rode SC6 Dual TRRS Input and Headphone Output for Smartphones to be able to monitor recordings.

Q: 2. There is not on/off button on this device. Does unplugging all the connections effectively turn it "off" and conserve battery?

A: The battery life of the IK Multimedia iRig Stream Solo Ultracompact 3x1 TRRS Audio Interface for Smartphones and Tablets is dependent on its active use and device connections and should not be drained while idle or disconnected.

Q: 3. How long is the cord?

A: The iRig Mic Lav features a 66 cable.

Q: 4. So this will not work with the a6400? Some people online say it will work with any Sony alpha series but the a6400 is not listed

A: The DJI Mic 2 MI Shoe Camera Adapter (BH # DJM2CA) is compatible with the Sony a6400 camera.

Q: 5. Does the mic require a battery? If so, what kind? Thanks.

A: The IK Multimedia iRig Mic Lavalier Mic within the IK Multimedia iRig Video Creator Bundle All-in-One Streaming Setup for Smartphones receives the power it requires ("plug-in power") from its connection to the smartphone or other compatible device as opposed to operating via battery power.

Q: 6. Can this be used as a regular lav mic (without need of mobile device)?

A: The EX-503i features a TRRS connector that is designed specifically for smartophone use and will not be compatible with standard 3.5mm mic inputs without an adapter. There is also a standard version of the mic called the EX-503

Q: 7. Can this be used in combination with earphones for phone calls?

A: Yes. I used it with Samsung Galaxy Note 5 by attaching samsung headphone on the Mic Lav headphone jack and it works line a normal headphone with mic.

Q: 8. Can this be used in combination with earphones for phone calls?

A: Not to be used for phone calls. The in-line connector hosts a 1/8 TRRS and a dedicated switch that allows you to connect your headphones for monitoring your recording or a second iRig Mic Lav.

Q: 9. Does this allow recording onto tracks 3&4 24bit whilst maintaining full functionality of TRS input for analog mic input ch1&2?

A: The DJI Mic 2 MI Shoe Camera Adapter will allow dual-channel recording via the MI shoe of your camera, just like any other MI shoe-compatible audio accessory. The channel configuration and bit depth of your recording will be dependent on your camera and its settings.

Q: 10. Does anyone know if this mic could be connected to other devices, e.g cameras, recorders, if a 3.5mm TRRS to TRS adaptor was used?

A: Unfortunately it has not be tested, and can not confirm operation on a device other than smartphones however, using the proper adapter, the mic should function when connected to a device that is able to supply power to the mic. When adapting however, the headphone connection on the unit will not operate.