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  • Broadcast quality, professional-grade Lavalier Mic with TRRS Jack
  • High-quality omni-directional condenser capsule; discrete 4.5 millimeter miniature microphone
  • Kevlar reinforced cable ensures that you never stretch or snap your microphone under normal usage conditions
Great product and they stand by it 100%

I purchased the Rode mic after a few friends recommended it to me. It was my first lavalier mic so I didn't know what to expect but the sound quality was great and the app is simple but handy. It's surprising how much quality you can get out of such a tiny device. Fast forward over a year and well past its warranty, my Rode mic caught on my collar when I went to take it off and I tugged too hard on the cord which caused it to separate from the microphone itself and pretty much destroy the mic. I was bummed and immediately thought "There goes $79 bucks". But I emailed Rode and explained the situation and they responded within 24 hours and offered to send me a brand new mic free of charge. I now have my new mic, and I'll get back to recording and be a little more careful with my mic. Thanks, Rode!

something that would sound much better to the listener than the built-in microphone on my ...

I wanted a small microphone to use when I am live streaming from my iPhone to both Facebook and Periscope, something that would sound much better to the listener than the built-in microphone on my iPhone, this did the job perfectly! When I go back and watch my live streams before getting this Lav mic and I compare them to my current live streams with it, the difference is night and day. About the microphone itself, the cable is plenty long enough to connect to the smart-phone in my pocket and attach the microphone to my shirt. The build quality is great. The clip is very strong and you will not have to worry about the microphone getting detached from your shirt when using it. The microphone is small enough that most people probably will not notice it if you are on camera when streaming. Tip; face the microphone upside down on your shirt to avoid the sound of you breathing when recording,

Yes. Unreal Audio Recordings From a Cell Phone.

This mic is unreal. If you record voice-overs for videos or podcasts or whatever, this allows you to do high-quality work on your cell phone, tablet, notebook, or possibly whatever device you use to record audio. I was a little skeptical because I figured my cell phone audio recording system might have several weak links, not just the microphone. Turns out the rest of the audio recording pipeline on my cellphone is reasonably solid, so using this microphone makes an astounding difference on my cell phone. And it makes outstanding recordings on my PC as well. If you make videos or record podcasts (especially on the go), I can't recommend this mic enough. I should have bought it long ago. Makes a huge difference. You can honestly record using this mic alone on a cell phone using any recording app in a quiet environment and get solid results. If you are comfortable doing some basic sound editing and using very simple VST plug-ins, get the TNT Voice Executor plug-in from Audified and you will get results so good that the vast majority of people (not including audio pros) will be thoroughly impressed with your voiceover/audio. I added the square trade insurance for a few bucks and I will keep the mic stored in the "pleather" bag that was in the package, so I'm hoping to get plenty of use out of these. Will update this review as needed. Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase. The difference this microphone makes is astounding. I haven't tried it for voice dictation yet, but I'm confident it will be overkill for that, since the inferior boom-mics I currently use already give me solid, reliable results. Bottom Line: If you're thinking about getting this, get it. No way you'll regret it.

Expensive Great Mic

Excellent mic, but you need to get some software to untap its full potential. Stock, the SmartLav+ picks up a ton of background noise and the quality is not good. I got the RODE Rec app and it sounds way better. It is pricey, but you're getting a quality product from RODE. I have an olympus mic as well and the quality difference does not compare. If you're an indie filmmaker, YouTuber, or need a mic that will reduce background noise by a lot check the RODE SmartLav+ out.

works great for my purposes. Very happy!

Really like this. Just remember, for your newer i phone 7 plus, you will need the adapter, as this is not wireless. I just used the adapter that came with phone and it worked fine. But you will not be able to charge and use microphone at the same time, because the adapter is plugged into the same port you charge from.

I highly recommend this microphone

I usually use Sennheiser ME2 lavs but decided to give this one a try based off the reviews and success I have had with other Rode products. So far, I am very impressed! I honestly couldn't tell the difference between the the two even though the Senn is at least double the price. I am not a big fan of the required adapter to make this work with my Zoom H1 and other devices, but it's a small annoyance. Overall, I highly recommend this microphone.

May Be the Best Wired Lav Mic in the sub-$100 class

I have used four other lav mics, wired and wireless, and this Rode is by far the best I've used. I make tutorial videos, and good sound is not just important, it's critical. Sometimes, I need to roam quite a distance from the camera, so I tried a wireless lav mic. Not being ready to shell out $600 for the really good ones, I bought a $45 wireless lav mic, and it works ... okaaaay, but I wasn't happy with the sound. Now my setup is the Zoom H1n digital recorder, which is small enough to carry with me, and this Rode SmartLav lavalier microphone, wired to the recorder. So far, this is by far the best voice recording setup I have found. In testing this unit, I fastened it to the front of my shirt, about 4" below my chin, and spoke a number of test sentences, including rotating my head from the far left to the far right while speaking. If you've ever worked with lav mics before, you know this can produce a very distracting difference in sound and volume. With the Rode, the difference in speaking volume was nearly indistinguishable. Additionally, the sound quality of the voice was spot on. Very little background noise, almost zero distracting mouth noise (such as smacks, clicks, pops). I've only been using this for a few days, so cannot yet attest to its durability, but as of now I'm very happy with this item.

A Great Lav Mic For Your Smartphone

If you want better audio quality from your smartphone, then go with the Rode smartLav +. After extensive testing I find it to be a quality product from a quality company. You will not be able to use this in an iPhone unless you buy an extension. I have a Galaxy S8+ and it snaps right into the headphone jack and the phone registers it immediately and we're off to the races. Rode does have in-house apps for iOS to adjust the audio quality of this mic (as with all their smartphone mics) but they do not have any for Android, which is a pity. You will have to find a third-party app for that (which there are plenty) or you will have to transfer to your computer and work with Premier Pro CC, Audition CC, Audacity, or whatever DAW you use. This would even work with a DSLR/Mirrorless/Camcorder providing it has a 3.5 mm jack (like the headphone jack on your smartphone). All-in-all, this is a great product and I will enjoy using it in future!

Great Product but only if you buy from Rode.

Buyer beware. I bought this product a while back and it was amazing! I bought it recently from a Fulfilled by Amazon third party retailer--I got scammed. The product is packaged to look like the real thing but the serial number on the box was covered over by a sticker with a different number. The number is not recognized by the manufacturer. Also, the manufacturer's app (an intensely critical component) doesn't recognize the product as authentic which means it can not access the features that make it an excellent product. Buy the product but ONLY if it is sold by the manufacturer or an authorized reseller. You can visit the company's website to learn more.

Works great with my Pixle 2 Xl and Zoom H4n Pro with Rode SC3 adapter

First this is a TRRS style plug, so it works on devices like cell phones, but not most TRS style plugs in cameras and audio recorders. If you pair it on your phone with an app, that lets you adjust levels, you can get decent sound. It shine however when paired with an audio device like a Tascam or Zoom, and the required TRRS to TRS adapter. I am using Rode's SC3 and getting amazing vocals with the Zoom H4n Pro. It has saved my bacon having a redundant mic set-up twice now. The adapter will run you an extra $8-19 depending on if you get a smaller brand or the actual Rode model, but is well worth it, to be able to use this in many situations.

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