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Rode iXY Microphone
Rode iXY
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Rode M1 Microphone
Rode M1
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Shure SM58 Microphone
Shure SM58
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Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
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
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
Looking to record better audio from an iOS device? The Rode iXY captures broadcast-quality sound, be it music or voice.Read more
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3
3 editorial reviews
It might be coming up 60 years old now, but can the old stager of vocal microphones still keep up?Read more
Shure SM58: 5 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
The Shure SM58 is championed by musicians from the stage or in the studio. No matter your recording needs, this mic is bound to meet them.Read more
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User rating
41
4.1 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %
62
3.8 out of 5
62 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
1 %
294
3.5 out of 5
294 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
39 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
3 %

Technical details

Microphone typeMobile phone/smartphone microphoneStage/performance microphoneStage/performance microphone
Direction typeCardioid
N/A
Cardioid
Total harmonic distortion (THD)1.0 %
N/A
N/A
Output impedance
N/A
320.0 Ω
N/A

Recording quality

Sample rate96.0 kHz
N/A
N/A
Bit rate24.0 bit
N/A
N/A
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)75.1 dB
N/A
N/A
Sensitivity-42.0 dB-56.0 dB-54.5 dB
Frequency range20 - 2000075 - 1800050 - 15000
Input impedance
N/A
N/A
150.0 Ω

Design

Colour of product
  • Gold
  • Grey
BlackBlack

Dimensions

Width2.17 in
N/A
2.0 in
Height1.57 in2.03 in
N/A
Depth1.81 in6.73 in6.3 in
Weight1.41 oz12.7 oz10.56 oz

Connectivity

Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWired
Device interface
N/A
XLR-3
N/A
XLR out
N/A
yes
N/A

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