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Rode SmartLav vs Rode VideoMicro

0.18 in
0.18 in
Rode SmartLav Microphone
Rode SmartLav
Rode VideoMicro Microphone
Rode VideoMicro
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Editiorial reviews
4
4 editorial reviews
The smartLav is an inexpensive and highly portable solution for recording broadcast-quality audio using a smartphone.Read more
Have you ever wished you could get your hands on a decent audio recording device – or perhaps an extra one? Well, if you own either an Apple orRead more
By technical editor Matt Allard: RODE SMARTLAV REVIEW from Matthew Allard on Vimeo. Poor interview audio is really inexcusable these days – even for shooters on limited budgets. If you can’t afford a high quality wireless mic or need to mic up multiple people on set then here is an elegant and inexpensive solution from … ContinuedRead more
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4.3 out of 5
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User rating
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3.9 out of 5
57 user ratings
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Technical details

Rode SmartLavRode SmartLav
Rode VideoMicroRode VideoMicro
Microphone typeSmartphone microphoneDigital camera microphone

Recording quality

Rode SmartLavRode SmartLav
Rode VideoMicroRode VideoMicro
Sensitivity-32.0 dB-33.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 20000100 - 20000

Design

Rode SmartLavRode SmartLav
Rode VideoMicroRode VideoMicro
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

Rode SmartLavRode SmartLav
Rode VideoMicroRode VideoMicro
Height0.18 in0.83 in
Depth46.46 in3.15 in
Weight0.21 oz1.48 oz

Connectivity

Rode SmartLavRode SmartLav
Rode VideoMicroRode VideoMicro
Device interface
3.5 mm
3.5mm
Connectivity technologyWiredWired

Pros & Cons

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