Overview:
The RODE SMARTLAV is a professional-grade wearable microphonedesigned for use in a wide range of film, television and broadcast scenarios,or wherever professional quality audio is required in a discreet, portableformat without the complication and expense of additional wireless equipment.
- With the smartLav the user simply mounts the microphone onthe talent, connects it to a smartphone or tablet headset jack and records viathe RØDE Rec app for iOS, or any other audio app of their choice.
- By employing a high quality omni-directional condensercapsule the smartLav picks up sound equally from all around the microphone,allowing for versatility when mounting and ensuring a high degree ofuser-friendly operation.
- A foam pop shield is supplied to minimise wind noise andvocal plosives (hard ‘b’, ‘t’ and ‘p’ sounds), as well as a durable mountingclip with in-built cable management.
- The smartLav is compatible with any audio app that acceptsinput from the headset connection, however it has been designed to pairperfectly with RØDE’s RØDE Rec app for Apple iOS devices. RØDE Rec turns theuser’s iOS device into a fully-featured field recorder, with a wide range ofequalisation presets to suit various recording situations, in addition toprofessional editing functions and the ability to publish to SoundCloud andDropbox direct from the app.
- Compatible with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS,iPhone 3G, iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad 2, iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch(1st generation through 5th generation)
- Compatible with many Android devices
- Works with any audio app that records from the headset input
- Record, EQ, edit and publish your audio with RODE Rec Appfor Apple iOS (not included)
- Foam pop shield softens vocal plosives and wind noise
- Clip included for securing microphone to clothing
1. Insert the mic capsule into the wire loop.
2. Loosely loop the cord back up and through the inside ofthe clip.
3. Loop the cord back down and secure it in the cablemanagement clip.
This arrangement helps to minimize handling and mechanicalnoise and also minimizes cable strain .
Mounting Mic on Clothing:
Attach the mic to lapel or clothing,about 15-20cm /6 inches from face.
Pro tip: Tape a loose loop in the mic cord on the inside of clothing.This gives you added strain relief and isolation from unwanted noise.
Microphone Characteristics:
What's in the Box?
Specifications:
- Acoustic Principle : Pressure Gradient
- Active Electronic: JFET
- Capsule : 0.10"
- Address Type: End
- Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz (selected HPF @ 0)
- Output Impedance : 0Ω
- Sensitivity: -32.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25.50mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz