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Zoom iQ7 Mid-Side Stereo Microphone for iOS Devices (Lightning Connector)

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When you're ready to take your iOS audio to the next level, plug in a Zoom iQ7. This compact yet full-featured mid-side stereo condenser mic is perfect for capturing music as well as video with outstanding audio. With the iQ7, you can create great-sounding recordings on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch any time, any place.

Comprehensive Control

The iQ7 offers advanced features that allow you to create extraordinary stereo recordings every time. A large front-facing MIC GAIN knob allows you to easily set the optimum input level, and three-segment LED level meters ensure clean, crisp sound with no signal overload.

In addition, a dedicated headphone jack—which doubles as a line output—allows you to monitor your audio during both recording and playback.

Extended Compatibility

The iQ7 works with all Lightning-equipped iOS devices. It comes with an extended Lightning connector and a removable spacer for compatibility with most iPhone, iPad, and iPod cases. Leave your case on and start recording.

Mid-Side Recording

Mid-side is an advanced recording technique that allows the width of the stereo image to be varied, even in post-production.

The two microphone elements in the iQ7 include a directional "mid" mic that captures signal coming from directly in front of your iOS device, and a bidirectional "side" mic that captures the audio coming from both sides.

A three-way switch allows you to select between 90° (to focus on sounds coming from the center) and 120° (for a wider image that includes ambience and room signal). A third setting, labeled "M-S," enables you record the audio "raw" and adjust its stereo width afterwards, using Zoom's free downloadable Handy Recorder iOS app.

The Zoom Handy Recorder App

Zoom's free Handy Recorder app, available from the iTunes App Store, adds a wealth of audio tools to your iOS device. Overdub to the stereo recordings created with your iQ7. Perform fine editing functions in its waveform display. Save your files in either linear PCM or AAC file formats. Apply onboard effects such as compression, EQ, and reverb to further enhance the sound. Handy Recorder even allows you to email the audio you create and to upload it to SoundCloud for sharing with the world.

Amplify Your Creativity

The iQ7 is compatible with most iOS apps that support input from an external microphone, including Apple's Voice Memo and Garageband, as well as other popular music recording, voice recognition, and streaming apps. For optimum audio quality, the Handy Recorder app supports a sample rate of 48 kHz.

The iQ7 from Zoom is a compact mid-side stereo condenser microphone for Lightning-equipped iOS devices. It allows for up to 48 kHz/16-bit, mono-compatible audio tracking and is ideal for recording live concerts, ENG, videos and more. The iQ7 features a rotating capsule that enables it to be used vertically or horizontally with your iOS device. This allows you to record video with your device situated in either standard or landscape positions while ensuring that the audio is recorded with the correct left-right stereo orientation.

The mic contains two elements including a directional "mid" mic that captures audio coming from the front, and a bidirectional "side" mic that picks up ambient sounds from the sides. The stereo width can be set to either 90° or 120°, or you can record the mid and side mic signals as raw data and use Zoom's Handy Recorder iOS app to adjust the stereo width after the fact.

The app also allows you to collapse the signal into phase-coherent mono, ideal for voice recordings such as interviews. The input gain can be adjusted using the large, mic gain wheel on the front of the unit, while you monitor your levels using the 3-segment LED. The iQ7 also features a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack, enabling direct monitoring during both recording and playback. The headphone output can also be used as a line out for making a backup recording if desired.

The iQ7 comes with a removable spacer that allows it to be used with most iPhone, iPad, and iPod cases. The mic is compatible with Zoom's free Handy Recorder app, which gives you the option to record as PCM or AAC files, and offers effects such as compression, EQ, and reverb. Additionally, it will work with Apple's Voice Memo app and GarageBand, as well as most apps that support input from an external microphone.

Microphone:

Mid-side (M-S) stereo mic (90°/120°/M-S)

Output Connector:

Stereo mini ⅛" jack (combined headphone/line level output)

Audio Quality:

48kHz/16-bit

Input Gain:

+3 to +43dB

Maximum input sound pressure:

120dB SPL

Connector:

Lightning connector

Power:

Powered by the connected iOS device

Compatible Devices:

iPhone (5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE, SE2, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max),
iPod touch (5th, 6th and 7th Gen),
iPad (4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Gen, Air, Air 2, Air 3, mini, mini 2, mini 3, mini 4, mini 5, Pro and Pro 2)

Note: The iQ7 is not compatible with video or voice call apps.

Supported iOS:

iOS 6.0 or newer

Included Accessories:

Operation manual
Foam windscreen

Optional Accessories:

Hairy windscreen (WSU-1)

Dimensions:

54.5 (w) x 57.2 (d) x 26.5 (h) mm

Weight:

30.5g

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