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Rode iXY-L

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User ratings:
36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
The Rode i-XY mic clips onto your iOS device and delivers high-quality stereo audio, but its companion app can use some work.Read more
Rode's iOS mic rides the LightningRead more
To make the best use of the iPhone's 24-bit, 96kHz recording capability, you need a good microphone — which is where the Rode iXY comes in...Read more
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Pros

  • Compact and cost-effective
  • rich
  • high-quality and hugely impressive

Cons

  • Not usable for audio recording when shooting video
  • Only works with iOS devices and only with a Lightning connection
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Key specs

  • Mobile phone/smartphone microphone
  • Cardioid
  • Wired
  • -42 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
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Rode iXY-L - Pros & Cons

Rode iXY-L

Pros

  • Compact and cost-effective
  • rich
  • high-quality and hugely impressive
  • Excellent clarity in stereo or mono modes
  • the audio is crisp and clear
  • setting mic gain is easy

Cons

  • Not usable for audio recording when shooting video
  • Only works with iOS devices and only with a Lightning connection

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Rode iXY-L - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Microphone typeMobile phone/smartphone microphone
Direction typeCardioid
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Connectivity
Device interfaceLightning
Connectivity technologyWired
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Recording quality
Sample rate96.0 kHz
Bit rate24.0 bit
Sensitivity-42.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 20000
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Dimensions
Width2.17 in
Height1.57 in
Depth1.81 in
Weight1.41 oz

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Rode iXY-L Rode - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Rode iXY-L Rode i-XY Review
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PCMAG
Published: 07.11.2018
Rode i-XY Review
3.5

The Rode i-XY mic clips onto your iOS device and delivers high-quality stereo audio, but its companion app can use some work.

By Tim Gideon
14 minute read
Rode iXY-L Rode iXY Lightning review
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MusicRadar
Published: 07.10.2014
Rode iXY Lightning review
4.5

Rode's iOS mic rides the Lightning

By Jono Buchanan
4 minute read
Rode iXY-L Rode iXY
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soundonsound.com
Published: 09.05.2020
Rode iXY

To make the best use of the iPhone's 24-bit, 96kHz recording capability, you need a good microphone — which is where the Rode iXY comes in...

By Paul White
6 minute read

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