Zoom iQ5 Mid-Side Stereo Microphone for iOS – Black Edition
The Zoom iQ5 Black Edition is a compact professional mid-side stereo microphone designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. Finished in a sleek black design, it delivers the same high-quality mobile recording performance while offering a more discreet and professional aesthetic for creators, journalists, musicians, and filmmakers.
Professional Mid-Side Stereo Capture
The iQ5 uses a true mid-side (M-S) microphone system, combining a directional mid capsule with a bidirectional side capsule. This allows you to capture both focused sound and ambient room tone simultaneously, with full control over stereo width during recording or post-production.
Adjustable Stereo Width Control
A 3-position switch lets you choose between 90° narrow stereo, 120° wide stereo, or RAW M-S mode for flexible post-processing. This makes it suitable for interviews, live music, field recording, and cinematic audio capture.
Rotating Capsule for Flexible Recording
The rotating microphone design ensures correct stereo orientation whether your iOS device is used in portrait or landscape mode. This guarantees accurate left-right imaging for both video and audio workflows.
High-Quality Mobile Audio Performance
The iQ5 connects directly via Lightning and is powered by the iOS device, offering plug-and-play convenience. It supports 44.1 kHz / 16-bit and 48 kHz / 16-bit recording, delivering clear, detailed, and natural stereo sound for mobile production.
Precise Gain Control and Monitoring
An analog gain wheel allows precise input level adjustment, while built-in monitoring via the headphone output ensures accurate real-time audio control. This helps prevent clipping and ensures clean recordings in any environment.
Versatile Recording Tools
The iQ5 includes limiter protection and automatic recording modes for stable performance in unpredictable sound environments. It is compatible with popular iOS apps such as GarageBand and Zoom Handy Recorder for flexible recording workflows.
Key Features
- Mid-side stereo condenser microphone for iOS devices
- Sleek black finish for a professional appearance
- Selectable stereo width: 90°, 120°, and RAW M-S mode
- Rotating capsule for correct stereo orientation
- Analog gain control with auto-level support
- Built-in headphone output for real-time monitoring
- Limiter and auto-recording functions
- Powered directly via iOS Lightning connection
Specifications
- Microphone Type: Mid-Side stereo condenser
- Audio Resolution: 44.1 kHz / 16-bit, 48 kHz / 16-bit
- Stereo Modes: 90° / 120° / RAW M-S
- Maximum SPL: 120 dB
- Gain Range: 0 to +40 dB
- Connector: Lightning
- Output: 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Power Supply: Powered via iOS device
- Weight: 30.5 g
Ideal For
The Zoom iQ5 Black Edition is ideal for mobile filmmakers, vloggers, musicians, journalists, and content creators who need professional stereo audio recording directly on their iOS devices with a discreet and modern black finish.
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