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Rode iXY vs Zoom iQ7

    2.17 in
    1.57 in
    Rode iXY Microphone
    Rode iXY
      2.15 in
      2.25 in
      Zoom iQ7 Microphone
      Zoom iQ7
      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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      1
      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
      41
      4.1 out of 5
      41 user ratings
      5 stars
      		43 %
      4 stars
      		31 %
      3 stars
      		17 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      50
      3.9 out of 5
      50 user ratings
      5 stars
      		34 %
      4 stars
      		28 %
      3 stars
      		32 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Rode iXYRode iXY
      Zoom iQ7Zoom iQ7
      Microphone typeMobile phone/smartphone microphoneMobile phone/smartphone microphone

      Recording quality

      Rode iXYRode iXY
      Zoom iQ7Zoom iQ7
      Sample rate96.0 kHz48.0 kHz
      Bit rate24.0 bit16.0 bit
      Sensitivity-42.0 dB120.0 dB

      Design

      Rode iXYRode iXY
      Zoom iQ7Zoom iQ7
      Colour of product
      • Gold
      • Grey
      		Silver

      Dimensions

      Rode iXYRode iXY
      Zoom iQ7Zoom iQ7
      Width2.17 in2.15 in
      Height1.57 in2.25 in
      Depth1.81 in1.04 in
      Weight1.41 oz1.08 oz

      Connectivity

      Rode iXYRode iXY
      Zoom iQ7Zoom iQ7
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
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