Zoom iQ5 iOS Lightning Mid-Side Stereo Microphone White Clip-On Mic
Brand
ZOOM
The Zoom iQ5 White is a compact mid-side stereo microphone designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices with Lightning connectivity. It captures clear, natural stereo audio with selectable 90° and 120° pickup angles, making it ideal for music recording, video production, interviews, and field recording. Its rotating capsule design allows correct stereo orientation in both portrait and landscape use. With built-in gain control and flexible mid-side recording capabilities, it delivers high-quality, detailed sound directly to your iOS device, making mobile recording simple and professional.
Zoom iQ5 Mid-Side Stereo Microphone for iOS – White
The Zoom iQ5 White Edition is a compact professional mid-side stereo microphone designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. With its clean white finish, it combines mobile recording flexibility with high-quality stereo audio capture, making it ideal for musicians, journalists, filmmakers, and content creators who need reliable sound recording on the go.
Professional Mid-Side Stereo Recording
The iQ5 uses a true mid-side (M-S) microphone configuration, featuring a directional mid capsule and a bidirectional side capsule. This design captures both direct sound and ambient space, giving you full control over stereo imaging and width during or after recording.
Adjustable Stereo Width Control
A dedicated 3-position switch allows you to select between 90° (focused stereo), 120° (wide stereo), or RAW M-S mode for post-production adjustment. This makes it suitable for interviews, live performances, field recording, and video production.
Rotating Capsule for Flexible Use
The rotating microphone head ensures correct left-right stereo orientation whether you are recording in portrait or landscape mode. This guarantees accurate stereo imaging for both video recording and standalone audio capture.
High-Quality Mobile Audio Performance
The iQ5 connects directly to iOS devices via Lightning and is powered by the device itself, offering plug-and-play operation. It supports 44.1 kHz / 16-bit audio recording, delivering clear and natural stereo sound for mobile production workflows.
Precise Gain Control and Monitoring
An analog MIC GAIN wheel provides precise input level control, while auto-gain and limiter functions help prevent distortion in loud environments. A built-in headphone output allows real-time monitoring for accurate recording control.
Versatile Recording Features
The iQ5 is compatible with popular iOS recording apps and includes features such as automatic level control, limiter protection, and mid-side processing flexibility. It is designed for both casual creators and professional field recording applications.
Key Features
- Mid-side stereo condenser microphone for iOS devices
- White edition finish for a clean, professional look
- Selectable stereo width: 90°, 120°, or RAW M-S mode
- Rotating capsule for correct stereo orientation
- Analog gain control with auto-gain options
- Built-in headphone monitoring output
- Limiter and automatic recording functions
- Powered directly via iOS Lightning connection
Specifications
- Microphone Type: Mid-Side stereo condenser
- Audio Quality: 44.1 kHz / 16-bit
- Stereo Modes: 90° / 120° / RAW M-S
- Maximum SPL: 120 dB
- Input Gain Range: 0 to +40 dB
- Connector: Lightning
- Output: 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Power Supply: Powered via iOS device
- Weight: 30.5 g
- Dimensions: 58.6 × 62.4 × 38.5 mm
Ideal For
The Zoom iQ5 White Edition is ideal for mobile filmmakers, vloggers, musicians, journalists, and content creators who require high-quality stereo recording directly on iOS devices with a clean and minimal white aesthetic.
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