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Rode iXY Microphone
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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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1 editorial reviews
While I’ve been highly impressed with the video capabilities of recent iPhone cameras, the accompanying microphone has always left something to be desired. Recently, I found myself in need of a more professional audio solution for on the go video. Looking for an affordable, compact, and high quality option, I decided to try out the […]Read more
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1 editorial reviews
While I’ve been highly impressed with the video capabilities of recent iPhone cameras, the accompanying microphone has always left something to be desired. Recently, I found myself in need of a more professional audio solution for on the go video. Looking for an affordable, compact, and high quality option, I decided to try out the […]Read more
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User rating
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4.1 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
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3.9 out of 5
54 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
7 %
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3.9 out of 5
50 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
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2 stars
6 %
1 stars
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Technical details

Microphone typeMobile phone/smartphone microphoneMobile phone/smartphone microphoneMobile phone/smartphone microphone
Direction typeCardioid
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N/A
Total harmonic distortion (THD)1.0 %
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Recording quality

Sample rate96.0 kHz48.0 kHz48.0 kHz
Bit rate24.0 bit16.0 bit16.0 bit
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)75.1 dB
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Sensitivity-42.0 dB130.0 dB120.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 20000
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Design

Colour of product
  • Gold
  • Grey
SilverSilver

Dimensions

Width2.17 in2.41 in2.15 in
Height1.57 in1.2 in2.25 in
Depth1.81 in2.09 in1.04 in
Weight1.41 oz1.08 oz1.08 oz

Connectivity

Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWired

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