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Rode iXY vs Rode M1

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    Rode iXY Microphone
    Rode iXY
      Rode M1 Microphone
      Rode M1
      Available colors
      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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      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 %

      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Rode iXYRode iXY
      Rode M1Rode M1
      Microphone typeMobile phone/smartphone microphoneStage/performance microphone

      Recording quality

      Rode iXYRode iXY
      Rode M1Rode M1
      Sensitivity-42.0 dB-56.0 dB
      Frequency range20 - 2000075 - 18000

      Design

      Rode iXYRode iXY
      Rode M1Rode M1
      Colour of product
      • Gold
      • Grey
      		Black

      Dimensions

      Rode iXYRode iXY
      Rode M1Rode M1
      Height1.57 in2.03 in
      Depth1.81 in6.73 in
      Weight1.41 oz12.7 oz

      Connectivity

      Rode iXYRode iXY
      Rode M1Rode M1
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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