Record high-quality, Mid-Side stereo recordings straight to your iOS device with the Zoom iQ7, a microphone that plugs right into an iOS device thanks to its Lightning connector. With a naturalistic stereo depth of field, the mic is wonderfully suited to music-video recording, video-based podcasts, and more.

The iQ7 records broadcast-quality digital audio, and offers a stereo-width slider to adjust how "wide" you want the resultant recording to feel. The controls for width control and gain are easy to master. Optimized for the Zoom Handy Recorder App, the iQ7 comes with a removable spacer that allows it to be used with most iPhone, iPad, and iPod cases. It also ships with a foam windscreen.

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M/S stereo is beloved in the pro world, for the technique results in a highly realistic recording, both in terms of width and depth. M/S recordings also "fold down" to mono without issue, and this makes them particularly attractive to people who demand mono-compatibility for their stereo recordings. With the iQ7, you can rest assured that your audio will sound equally good, whether its heard on headphones or off a phone's speaker.

Built with a rotating capsule design, the iQ7 mic can align with your camera to capture audio while recording video, or to better suit an audio-only recording. It can also be used to record audio for horizontal or vertical video, delivering perfect left-to-right stereo orientation in the resultant recording. When recording audio without video, simply rotate the mic to the audio position, and point your phone like a mic to the sound you want to record.

The iQ7 records audio at broadcast-quality 48 kHz/16-bit. You'll have the ability to adjust the stereo width using a slider. The controls are easy to master: a simple gain knob, and the aforementioned stereo-width control. Note the 3.5mm headphone jack as well; this output allows you to monitor audio through headphones while you record, and it can be used as a line out for recording an analog backup recording if desired.

Adjust your input level, with a large front-facing MIC gain knob and LED level meters. Use the headphone jack for monitoring your audio before, during, and after recording.

The mic is designed to work with Zoom's free Handy Recorder app, available on the iOS store. You'll be able to monitor audio without latency straight from the app. When it comes to preparing your recording for the outside world, you'll be able to perform fine editing functions with a waveform display, save your files in either linear PCM or AAC file formats, and apply effects such as compression, EQ, and reverb to further enhance the sound. Share your resulting files over email, or post them to SoundCloud for the world to hear.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this work with iOS 10? I almost bought this in Hongkong but the sales staff noticed I'm on an iPhone 7 Plus and he said they've heard issues with iOS 10

A: I bought this with high hopes but couldn't use it because of my otter case. The lightning plug is too shallow for a thicker protective case. Couldn't say about the system. Just save everybody time and effort if you use a thick case. The return was very easy as always with the fine folks at B&H

Q: 2. Can I record Audio and Video simultaneously while using the Zoom IQ7?

A: Hi, yes you can with the iphones/iPads video recorder but you won't be able to use the zoom app it comes with if you do. So make sure your settings on the mic are what you want them to be.

Q: 3. How does a microphone support 32bit float wide dynamic range recording?

A: The Zoom SSH-6e Stereo Mid-Side Shotgun Microphone for H6essential Portable Recorder connects to two (2) analog to digital converters (ADC) inside of the Zoom H6essential—one that handles all of your low-SPL audio and one that handles all signals that are high SPL. The ADC that handles your low-SPL signals is there to be able to capture very quiet sounds and retain a low noise floor, while the other ADC (for high-SPL audio) is used to help prevent clipping.

Q: 4. Are there any mic flags that would fit over this?

A: At this time, there are no microphone flags that are compatible with the Zoom M2 MicTrak Stereo Microphone and Recorder (B&H # ZOZM2).

Q: 5. Can you use it to mic a piano?

A: Yes, the built-in microphone on the Zoom M2 MicTrak Stereo Microphone and Recorder can be used to mic and record a piano.

Q: 6. Does this device work with Facetime?

A: The iQ7 will work with Facetime as well as most other apps that support input from an external microphone.

Q: 7. Will this also work with the Zoom H4essential recorder?

A: The Zoom SSH-6e Stereo Mid-Side Shotgun Microphone for H6essential Portable Recorder is not compatible with the Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder.

Q: 8. Can I use the iq7 on my android device via adapter converter?

A: The iQ7 is currently compatible with iOS devices only.

Q: 9. will this work with iphone 13 pro max?

A: Yes, the Zoom iQ7 Mid-Side Stereo Microphone for iOS Devices is compatible for use with the iPhone 13 Pro Max smartphone.

Q: 10. Does the 3.5mm line input also support 32 bit float?

A: Yes, when using the 3.5mm and XLR-1/4" inputs on the Zoom M4 MicTrak Stereo Microphone and Recorder, you can record 32-bit floating point audio.