Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Condenser Microphone for Smartphones

Features

• Clip-On Mic for iPhone and Android
• Improved Sensitivity & Signal-to-Noise
• Quality Recording to Your Smartphone
• Use with Rode Rec App for Apple iOS
• Works with Many Other Recording Apps
• Omnidirectional Polar Pattern
• Mic Clip With Cable Management Included
• Kevlar-Reinforced Cable
• Foam Pop Shield Included
• Small Pouch Included

The Rode smartLav+ Overview

The Rode smartLav+ is a lavalier microphone for your Apple or Android mobile device that is designed to deliver high-quality audio recording. The smartLav+ clips on to your shirt or lapel, and the sensitive, omnidirectional condenser capsule captures the sound equally from all sides of the microphone. This design lends to effective, hands-free recording of speeches, interviews, dictations and more.

Features and Compatibility

The smartLav+ is equipped with a Kevlar-reinforced cable that has been strain tested up to 10kg to help ensure reliable performance. It uses a grey-sleeved TRRS connector to connect into your smartphone or tablet's headphone input and it works with most audio recording apps.

The smartLav+ also features improved sensitivity and higher signal-to-noise ratio over the original smartLav. The package comes with mic clip with cable management, a foam pop shield and a small carry pouch.

Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPad Air, iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2, iPad mini, iPod touch (4th and 5th generation) & many Android devices. A full list of compatible devices can be found here.

• Works with any audio app that records from the headset input
• Record, EQ, edit and publish your audio with Rode Rec App for Apple iOS (not included)
• Foam pop shield softens vocal plosives and wind noise
• Mic clip with cable management included for neatly securing microphone to clothing
• Small pouch included for storage and transport
• Combine with SC3 adaptor to use with TRS devices
• Combine with SC6 dual TRRS input adaptor to use two smartLav+ with one smartphone

Specifications

Rode SmartLav+ Specs

Acoustic Principle

Pressure gradient

Active Electronics

JFET

Capsule

0.10" (2.54 mm)

Polar Pattern

Omnidirectional

Address Type

End

Frequency Range

60 Hz ~ 18 kHz

Output Impedance

3k ? Typical

Signal to Noise Ratio

67 dB

Maximum SPL

110 dB SPL (@ 1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 KO load)

Maximum Output Level

189.0 dBu (@ 1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 KO load)

Sensitivity

-35 dB (17.8 mV @94 dB SPL)

Equivalent Noise Level

27 dB-A

Connector

TRRS

Maximum Output

189 mV

Dynamic Range

83 dB typical

Dimensions

46.5 x 0.18 x 0.18" (1180 x 4.5 x 4.5 mm), mic and cable

Weight

0.211 oz (6.00 g)

Packaging Info

Package Weight

0.1 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)

5.354 x 3.307 x 0.787"