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Rode iXY

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
41 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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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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Pros

  • It can get good results and is dead simple to use
  • Compact and cost-effective
  • rich

Cons

  • big cool boxes you see on this site are affiliate links
  • the sense of space is a little more compressed
  • record quality sounds is not one of them
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Key specs

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

Rode iXY

Pros

  • It can get good results and is dead simple to use
  • Compact and cost-effective
  • rich
  • high-quality and hugely impressive
  • It is really simple to use and extremely convenient
  • A nice solid manual input gain knob is incredibly helpful
  • setting mic gain is easy
  • the audio is crisp and clear
  • Excellent clarity in stereo or mono modes

Cons

  • big cool boxes you see on this site are affiliate links
  • the sense of space is a little more compressed
  • record quality sounds is not one of them
  • Your browser does not support iFrame
  • handling notes and vocal noises on this track
  • Only works with iOS devices and only with a Lightning connection
  • Not usable for audio recording when shooting video
  • radio announcer and DJ
  • Apple's older 30-pin connector

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Rode iXY - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Microphone typeMobile phone/smartphone microphone
Direction typeCardioid
Total harmonic distortion (THD)1.0 %
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Design
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  • Gold
  • Grey
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
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Recording quality
Sample rate96.0 kHz
Bit rate24.0 bit
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)75.1 dB
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 Rode - Editorial Reviews (5)

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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
Rode iXY 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 Rode iXY stereo microphone
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CNET
Published: 16.01.2013
Rode iXY stereo microphone

Looking to record better audio from an iOS device? The Rode iXY captures broadcast-quality sound, be it music or voice.

By Lexy Savvides
2 minute read
Rode iXY RODE iXY microphone for iPhone
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PC World
RODE iXY microphone for iPhone
4.0

This plug-in stereo mic for your iPhone or iPad is brilliant for high quality recordings

By Campbell Simpson
9 minute read
Rode iXY Rode iXY Lightning review
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MusicRadar
Published: 07.10.2014
Rode iXY Lightning review

Rode's iOS mic rides the Lightning

4 minute read

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