Zoom iQ7 Stereo Mid-Side Microphone for iPhone/iPad, Rotatable Capsule for Alignment with iOS Camera, for Recording Audio for Music, Videos, Interviews, and More

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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. A three-way stereo width switch lets you point your recording to focus on an individual source, or 120 degrees for a more expansive soundstage. All that being said, it doesn't connect directly to new iPhone models because it doesn't have a Lightning connector. Unlike the Rode smartLav+, it's not even practical to adapt the iRig Mic Cast to a lightning connector since it's designed to attach to the smartphone.

Zoom iQ7 MS | Stereo Microphone - GAK

There's no external power option though, so you might want a mobile charger spare for your iOS device when you've finished recording and want to keep using your phone. All in all, the iQ7 is very functional (when it functions!). It has a headphone output for monitoring, which is awesome. It can also be altered 90° about its base to better suit audio-only recording or audio/video recording. 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. As for the overall functionality, the Boya BY-DM1 may not be as versatile as the above mentioned microphones. However, any time we need to mic up a person, this mic works wonders. This is especially true when we need the microphone to be inconspicuous in the video frame.I bought my iQ7 primarily to cover CES 2018. While you can use the microphone with the iPhone’s built-in camera app, I brought along my old iPhone 7 Plus as a dedicated audio recording device. The show floor at CES is loud, so I wanted to make sure my microphone was as close to the audio source as possible. All of my recording was done indoors, but if you’re planning on recording outside, Zoom includes a small removable windscreen. The ADC (fitted within the larger cylinder in this mic design) converts the analog audio from the microphone to digital audio at 24 bit/48 kHz. As for the actual Lightning connection, the DM1 connects effectively and can connect while the iPhone is in its protective case. The MV88 has 5 digital signal processing (DSP) settings that offer EQ, compression, and limiting for better results with less processing in post. These DSP settings are labelled as Speech, Singing, Flat, Acoustic Instrument, and Loud. This omnidirectional mic has a frequency response between 30 Hz – 20 kHz. It clips directly to the speaker, interview, etc. and sound natural and clean. Like any lavalier microphone, ensure the mic is not rubbing against the speaker or his/her clothing, which can cause unwanted noise in the mic signal. The Apogee Mic 96k is both compact and durable. It has a solid all metal construction and is designed to last.

iQ7 - ZOOM

Quality is often an issue when recording audio (with or without video) directly to an iPhone. External microphones do a much better job capturing audio than the built-in microphones of the iPhone, regardless of the iPhone model. As for the digital connection of the Shure MV88, the internal ADC converts the mic's stereo audio signal into a digital format that is transferred via the Lightning connector. The electrical connection is secure, but only if the microphone is properly attache to the iPhone (meaning the iPhone cannot be in a protective case). Compatible iOS devices:iPhone (5 or later), iPod touch (5th Gen or later), iPad (4th Gen or later, Air, mini, Pro) Even though performance tests of SanDisk Ultra 1TB and SanDisk Extreme Pro 1TB SD cards conducted by the F3 would produce “OK” results, it was discovered that data would not be properly saved on these cards during audiorecording.In addition to this, the MV88 comes with its own app (ShurePlus MOTIV App). With the app, we can monitor and record; adjust gain; adjust compression and equalization; and select our polar pattern (stereo, mono cardioid, mono bidirectional, or raw mid-side stereo).

Zoom iQ7 – Thomann UK

Accessories-wise, you get a foam windshield and a zip carry case, along with the serviceable if clunky Rode Rec recording app. The Zoom iQ7 is a compact, mid-side stereo condenser microphone that plugs directly in to any iOS device, 5th generation or later. The Zoom iQ7 is the ideal device for allowing you to record professional sounding audio through your iOS phone or tablet. Featured on this small microphone device is a large front-facing MIC GAIN knob making it simple to set the optimum input level.The digital connection is questionable with this microphone and is a common concern for users. Most of the time, these microphones work as designed. However, there have been many complaints made about the iQ7 and its poor connectivity and audio. This is more an issue of quality control by Zoom than anything. 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. 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. This microphone is durable enough and should survive regular wear and tear. Obviously we do not want to do anything that could potential break the microphone, but some physicality is bound to happen. The BY-DM1 should be able to hand that without issue.