Zoom iQ7 MS Stereo Microphone

Product Information

The MV88 has a joint near the bottom so that the mic can be positioned (pointed) along a 180° angle. This makes it easy to point to the microphone in the correct direction when recording video with the front or rear camera or when we're recording just audio.

As for frequency response, Apogee does not include a visual graph, nor does it provide a frequency response range. However, this mic sounds fairly natural without any super-obvious peaks or valleys across its response. The iQ7 features a rotating capsule that enables it to be used vertically or horizontally with your iOS device. This allows you to record video with your device situated in either standard or landscape positions while ensuring that the audio is recorded with the correct left-right stereo orientation. The Shure MV88 design allows for an in-phase clean stereo image, and the digital audio specs are at a professional level at 24-bit 48 kHz. The Shure MV88 connects directly to the iPhone via the Lightning connector and sits flush against the bottom of the phone. Unfortunately, this connection means that the mic cannot be connected while the iPhone is in a protective case that adds any layer to the bottom of the mic.Durability: choose a microphone that is built well and will last a long time. Chances are the microphone, just like your iPhone, will endure some abuse. Not only is this an excellent value, but it gives you the ability to record interviews anywhere you go.

The BY-DM1 is a wired lavalier mic, so it connects directly to the iPhone via the Lightning connector at the end of the cable. The cable is a whopping 236″ (19'8″) long, which provides more than enough length for most iPhone filming applications. It also comes with a headphone adapter, carrying case and foam windscreen, although the Shure AMV88-FUR Rycote Windjammer will do a much better job if you’re using this outdoors. One option for a lavalier mic that is specifically designed for iPhone’s is the Sennheiser ClipMic. It uses the same omnidirectional microphone capsule as the Sennheiser ME2. The Lightning connection is Apple MFi Certified, and the analog audio signal is processed into digital 24 bit/96 kHz by hardware designed by Apogee (see the box-looking thing in the picture? That’s what that does). When you're ready to take your iOS audio to the next level, plug in a Zoom iQ7. This compact yet full-featured mid-side stereo condenser mic is perfect for capturing music as well as video with outstanding audio. With the iQ7, you can create great-sounding recordings on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch any time, any place.The Rode smartLav+ is featured in My New Microphone's Top 4 Best External Microphones For Android Smartphones. The iQ7 works with all Lightning-equipped iOS devices. It comes with an extended Lightning connector and a removable spacer for compatibility with most iPhone, iPad, and iPod cases. Leave your case on and start recording. Additionally, it's worth noting that most “lightning” microphones that are designed to attach to iPhones are designed to do so when the phone is not in a protective case. This is an issue. Personally, I dislike taking my phone out of its protective case at all, especially when recording with it.