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Rode SmartLav+ Lavalier Microphone for Smartphones,Black
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Recommended Uses For Product | Singing, Karaoke, Gaming |
Brand | Rode |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Special Feature | Clip |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Mic Clip, Foam Pop Shield, Limited 1-Year Warranty, Small Pouch, Rode Smartlav+ Lavalier Condenser Microphone For Smartphones See more |
Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional |
Item Weight | 6 Grams |
Microphone Form Factor | Microphone Only |
About this item
- Broadcast quality, professional-grade Lavalier Mic with TRRS Jack
- High-quality omnidirectional condenser capsule; discrete 4.5 millimeter miniature microphone
- Kevlar reinforced cable ensures that you never stretch or snap your microphone under normal usage conditions
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Product information
Item Weight | 0.212 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 5 x 1 x 3 inches |
ASIN | B00EO4A7L0 |
Item model number | SMARTLAVPLUS |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,603 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #123 in Wireless Lavalier Microphones & Systems |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 25, 2014 |
Color Name | Black |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
Material Type | Foam |
Hardware Platform | Television, Smartphone |
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Product Description
The Rode Microphones smartLav+ provides high-quality audio to your smartphone or tablet. If you're in the film, television, or broadcasting field, you need a lavalier microphone. You can capture crisp, defined audio with a lapel mic that weighs less than a pound. The omnidirectional condenser capsule captures audio from all directions and the included foam pop filter eliminates vocal plosives. Although ideal for the Rode's Rec app for your iOS device, any audio app that accepts audio from the headset input will be compatible with the Rode Microphones smartLav+ lavalier microphone.
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Sound quality | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.0 |
Noise cancellation | 3.5 | 2.7 | 3.2 | — | 3.7 | 3.8 |
Quality of material | 3.9 | — | 4.6 | — | 4.5 | 3.9 |
Easy to use | 3.6 | 4.0 | — | 3.5 | 4.1 | — |
Value for money | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.6 | — | — |
Sold By | SINGLE MOM OWNED BUSINESS | DirectSupplyClub | PowerDeWise | Amazon.com | PoP voice | PowerDeWise |
power source | — | — | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Wired | Gold-plated TRS plug | Auxiliary | USB | Auxiliary | Auxiliary |
connector type | — | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | USB | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
model number | SMARTLAVPLUS | LAVGO | PDW-2 | Wireless ME | FBA LLMB | PD001 |
material | Foam | Plastic | acrylic | — | Alloy Steel | Plastic, Metal |
battery quantity | — | 1 lithium ion | — | 2 lithium ion | — | 1 lithium ion, 0 unknown |
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Customers like the portability and sound quality of the microphone. For example, they say it's small and easy to hide on talent. They also appreciate the clearer audio and the ability to isolate the vocals while reducing background noise. That said, some complain about the cord length and value. They say it’s too short and not worth the higher price. Opinions are mixed on compatibility.
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Customers like the quality of the microphone. They say it's a high-quality, solid product that allows them to do high- quality work on their cell phone or tablet. Customers also say it is reliable, easy to use, and flexible. They also say that it is the best voice recording setup they have found and the best mic for the price.
"...So overall the microphone does an amazing job for it’s 79$ pricetag, and if I had to choose between this or even the seneheiser ME-2 which costs 70$..." Read more
"...The price is worth it. The alternative is getting a full setup, which would run $150-$200, on the low end...." Read more
"...Pros:The sound quality of the lav+ is great. The microphone is very responsive to the human voice frequency and overtones. Great dynamic range...." Read more
"...This small lapel Rode is an amazing mic for its size and price delivering great quality...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the microphone. They say that it picks up low frequency noise and eliminates high frequency noise. The mic does noise cancelling, and it reduces breathing noise. It also delivers crisp and clear recordings at close and far distances.
"...will help you avoid all the t,b and p harsh sounds and will reduce the breathing noise it also comes together with a durable mounting clip so you..." Read more
"...The sound quality is great and the mic does noise canceling. It's small, so there is no adjustment for the NC amount...." Read more
"...It is pretty simple, actually. It isolates the vocal while reducing background noise...." Read more
"...Pros:The sound quality of the lav+ is great. The microphone is very responsive to the human voice frequency and overtones. Great dynamic range...." Read more
Customers find the microphone easy to use. They say it's simple, straightforward, and convenient. Customers also say it plugs and plays, and is a quick and easy pro audio solution for interviews, speeches, and any other audio needs. They also say the device is small and unobtrusive, making it easy to discreetly use when videoing.
"...It's small, so there is no adjustment for the NC amount. It's a simple device: a thin cable with a mic on one end and plug on the other end...." Read more
"...It is pretty simple, actually. It isolates the vocal while reducing background noise...." Read more
"...The app for the phone is $5.99 at the time of this post. The app is very simple to use...." Read more
"...It’s small and pretty unobtrusive, so it doesn’t tend to be distracting in the picture...." Read more
Customers find the portability of the microphone to be great. They mention that it's compact, easy to use, and portable. Some say that the mic is suitable for the iPhone and tablet only. However, most say that it fits on all smartphones and is really useful.
"...’s what it”s called, it comes with a TRRS jack which is compatible with most smartphones and the reason behind that is because the smartlav+ is..." Read more
"...I jumped on this product when I saw here on Amazon. The SmartLav+ is tiny, and is easier to hide on talent...." Read more
"...Journalism work in Cuba last spring break, I needed a super light, compact, and high quality mic. This did an incredible job...." Read more
"...It’s small and pretty unobtrusive, so it doesn’t tend to be distracting in the picture...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the microphone. Some mention that it works very well, while others say that it doesn't work at all and is basically useless. Some say that the adapter is required and that it only works with Zoom recorders. Overall, the opinions are mixed and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...the inferior boom-mics I currently use already give me solid, reliable results. Bottom Line: If you're thinking about getting this, get it...." Read more
"This microphone does work as a wind shield. However, the volume when using it is fairly lower than my iPhone itself and it muffles my voice a bit...." Read more
"...which may be "ok" for the zoom h1, but it's not ideal for other digital recorders with top mounted inputs where a elbow plug is more likely..." Read more
"...This lav mic works well, and I have been very pleased with it. I do wish they included a wind muff, but you can buy these separately. Recommended." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cord length of the microphone. They mention that it's too short to have the camera in front of it, and that the cord is too delicate. Some say that the windscreen included with the mic is really thin.
"...creating, 2nd things, is the cable, I beleive that it is tooo short for a lavalier mic, but what I did, is plug the smartLav+ to my smartphone and..." Read more
"...The sound quality is great and the mic does noise canceling. It's small, so there is no adjustment for the NC amount...." Read more
"...The only other negative I can think of is that the chord is too short...." Read more
"tl;dr: Great sounding capsule, tiny size, worthless clip and weird circuit issues...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the microphone. They mention that it is not worth the higher price, the app isn't good, and the cable extension is ridiculously priced. Some say that the quality of sound is poor and that the product is overpriced for the quality that it provides. Overall, customers are disappointed and recommend that you look for a different microphone.
"...Way overpriced for the non-fixable, baked-in mis-engeering of this product. Rode, please stop shooting yourself in the foot...." Read more
"Kind of overpriced, but the sound afterwards is incredible and clear." Read more
"...The only complain is that it's a bit expensive buy I guess you pay for quality." Read more
"...It's just another way for Rode to sell accessories. Not worth the money" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the app that comes with the microphone. They mention that it's not available, and they need to purchase an app for their iPhone. Some customers also complain that the app is subpar and does not work with their Android device. Overall, some customers feel the app and the microphone are not worth the cost.
"I used this for my android phone, and found out that I needed to get an audio app for it - iPhones don't have this problem...." Read more
"...I could get over the fact that I have to use a 3rd party app - no problem...." Read more
"...My one complaint is that rode does not have a recording app for Android...." Read more
"...The app really lets you dial it in.The App. The Rode Rec App is great...." Read more
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+ Now lets talk about the mic itself ! It comes in a omnidirectional condeser mic capsule and inside of it is the discrete 4.5mm miniature microphone, the cable is a 116cm Kevlar reinforced cable so don’t worry about the microphone stretching or snaping in normal usage but I would recommand the Rode SC1 TRRS Extansion cable for an extra 580cm !
+The package also includes a foam windshield which feels pretty premium and will help you avoid all the t,b and p harsh sounds and will reduce the breathing noise it also comes together with a durable mounting clip so you can attach to your shirt ! Or anything you want and a cool locking letherate bag to take it with you if you are on the GO
+ Now I'll talk about some problems, first of all and the most annoying thing, is that whenever I plug it to my PC or even DSLR, the Clip keeps tazing me whenever it contacts my skin, which makes it harder on me ta concetrate on the content I am creating, 2nd things, is the cable, I beleive that it is tooo short for a lavalier mic, but what I did, is plug the smartLav+ to my smartphone and then put it back into my pocket ( which doesn't taze me lol) and then recor on both the msartphone and DSLR, and then later on I sync it in Premiere Pro, which makes it a lot easier and efficient
to work with but those are not some serioues problems, and most of them can be fixed by using some commen sense
So overall the microphone does an amazing job for it’s 79$ pricetag, and if I had to choose between this or even the seneheiser ME-2 which costs 70$ more I would easily pick this all day long so if you are considering buying both the SC3 and the SC1 Adapter then this whole setup will cost you around 120$ which is a nobrainer for the quality you are getting from this kit 😊
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2016
+ Now lets talk about the mic itself ! It comes in a omnidirectional condeser mic capsule and inside of it is the discrete 4.5mm miniature microphone, the cable is a 116cm Kevlar reinforced cable so don’t worry about the microphone stretching or snaping in normal usage but I would recommand the Rode SC1 TRRS Extansion cable for an extra 580cm !
+The package also includes a foam windshield which feels pretty premium and will help you avoid all the t,b and p harsh sounds and will reduce the breathing noise it also comes together with a durable mounting clip so you can attach to your shirt ! Or anything you want and a cool locking letherate bag to take it with you if you are on the GO
+ Now I'll talk about some problems, first of all and the most annoying thing, is that whenever I plug it to my PC or even DSLR, the Clip keeps tazing me whenever it contacts my skin, which makes it harder on me ta concetrate on the content I am creating, 2nd things, is the cable, I beleive that it is tooo short for a lavalier mic, but what I did, is plug the smartLav+ to my smartphone and then put it back into my pocket ( which doesn't taze me lol) and then recor on both the msartphone and DSLR, and then later on I sync it in Premiere Pro, which makes it a lot easier and efficient
to work with but those are not some serioues problems, and most of them can be fixed by using some commen sense
So overall the microphone does an amazing job for it’s 79$ pricetag, and if I had to choose between this or even the seneheiser ME-2 which costs 70$ more I would easily pick this all day long so if you are considering buying both the SC3 and the SC1 Adapter then this whole setup will cost you around 120$ which is a nobrainer for the quality you are getting from this kit 😊
EDIT: Good news. Having bought a MacBook Air with an Apple M2 chip running Sonoma, that playback limitation is gone. I can now choose to have sound output go through the speakers when this mic is connected, so I don't have to unplug it to listen.
Then I saw this from Rode, a reliable audio company that specializes in stuff like this. As a matter of fact, I currently have a Rode USB microphone and am very familiar with their products.
The price is worth it. The alternative is getting a full setup, which would run $150-$200, on the low end. There is a reason the others like is run $15-$30... because they do not work. This lav mic from Rode does, and it is not far off from sounding like a full unit.
It is pretty simple, actually. It isolates the vocal while reducing background noise. Wearing it next to loud fans and equipment is not a problem for this little guy, and I have not needed to do any heavy editing to make it sound right. It simply gets the job done.
Well done, Rode!
Pros:
The sound quality of the lav+ is great. The microphone is very responsive to the human voice frequency and overtones. Great dynamic range. This works perfect with the iphone 5s and android tablets and iPod touch. Great for dictation or a cheaper interview type audio recording situation.
Seamless upload. After you record your audio you can send it to dropbox or sound cloud easily inside the Rode Rec App.
Custom Audio settings. The Rode Rec App offers the user a plethora of settings to record quality audio for any application. You can set sampling rate (from11k up to 96k 24 bit), audio format (Mp3, Wav, WMA, ACC, etc), compression, limiting, gain, etc. The app really lets you dial it in.
The App. The Rode Rec App is great. You can start recording on your smart device and turn off the screen so your subject doesn't accidentally hit "stop".
Recommendations: For live event videogrpahy, I recommend using the smartlav+ with a iPod touch, or similar device, I do not recommend using a smart phone because if the phone is not switch to "airplane" mode or do not disturb, a incoming call will casue the app to pause the recording.
Cons:
iPod nano: you can not use the Rode app on a iPod nano. This would have been a great solution for recording multiple subjects at live events, but this is a apple issue that Rode should consider approaching apple about as it would benefit both.
No extra windscreens: The smartlav+ only comes with one windscreen and I can't find extras anywhere online. So if you, or the person you place this mic on looses the windscreen, it's gone for good. So, I am disappointment rode doesn't offer windscreens separately.
Smart devices only: The trrs connector. Because the connection is trrs as opposed to standard trs, the smartlav+ only works on smart devices. A majority of my business is weddings and I don't want to place my iphone on a groom, officiant, or bride to record audio. If they break it or loose it, its on me and I don't want to hand my clients a expensive device with all my contacts and other private information on it. I also can't trust their device because, they may turn it off, hit stop recording and not start again, or they could not switch to airplane mode and get a text, email, or phone call in the middle of the event and create a dead spot in the audio. Being strictly a smart device mic seems to have more draw backs than positives.
Works with "dumb" devices, but you need a adapter. Rode does make a adapter, the rode SC3, but it's $15 per adapter and the plug is a 90 degree elbow which may be "ok" for the zoom h1, but it's not ideal for other digital recorders with top mounted inputs where a elbow plug is more likely snag something and disconnect or cause interference.
I like this product, but it's hard to find a field recorder it is compatible with aside from smart devices. I am disappointed it doesn't play well with others.
Conclusion: The sound quality is great. Rode constructed a great lavalier microphone. I wish it was easier to use with standard audio recorders. But, it performs exactly as Rode advertises. It is a great product. I wonder why Rode doesn't offer a alternative field recorder that would be a little easier for live event videographers on a budget, because I still worry someone will want to steal my smart device. If Rode did make a feild record strictly for the smartLav+, they would literally have the entire market to themselves.
I do recommend this product because honestly there is nothing else out their in this price range and quality to compare it to.But, I also recommend using it with a iPod touch or similar device.
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