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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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Sound quality | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
Noise cancellation | 3.6 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.4 |
Quality of material | 3.9 | 4.5 | — | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
Easy to use | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.0 | — | — | 4.5 |
Value for money | 3.4 | — | 3.8 | 4.0 | — | 4.5 |
Sold By | Deal at first sight | PoP voice | NR Around The GLOBE | Amazon.com | PowerDeWise | Woot |
power source | — | AC | — | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered |
connectivity tech | Wired | Auxiliary | Gold-plated TRS plug | USB | Auxiliary | 2.4GHZ |
connector type | — | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack, USB | 3.5 mm Jack | USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Jack |
model number | SMARTLAVPLUS | FBA LLMB | LAVGO | VMGOII | PD001 | G2 Lav Mics |
material | Foam | Alloy Steel | Plastic | — | Plastic, Metal | Tft |
battery quantity | — | — | 1 lithium ion | 1 unknown | 1 lithium ion, 0 unknown | 1 lithium ion |
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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 |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,153 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #1 in Recording Studio Racks #93 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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Customers like the durability, ease of use, and sound quality of the microphone. For example, they mention that it's a pretty premium product, the app is very simple to use, the sound is clear, and it does noise cancelling. That said, some complain about the value, saying that it costs a premium for the quality of sound. Opinions are mixed on performance, and size.
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Customers like the sound quality of the microphone. They say that it picks up low-frequency noise and eliminates high-frequency sounds, resulting in clear recordings.
"...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 generally like the quality of the microphone. They mention that it's an excellent lav mic, the best mic for the price, and a high quality mic. The sound comes out great, and it' s by far the best voice recording setup they have found. The microphone is very responsive to the human voice frequency and overtones, and the vocals are very clean and open sounding.
"...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 durability of the microphone. They mention that it has a reasonably durable cable that won't easily kink or snap, and it's been reliable, easy to use, and flexible.
"...+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..." Read more
"...The TRRS connection was a nice surprise and the quality is definitely on top, being on of the best microphones I've used and for the price, is..." Read more
"...lapel Rode is an amazing mic for its size and price delivering great quality...." Read more
"...super glue fixed it right up, but I'm not happy that it's that easy to break. The only other negative I can think of is that the chord is too short...." Read more
Customers find the microphone easy to use. They mention that the app is very simple to use, it connects easily to the phone, and is a simple device. They recommend the microphone as a quick and easy pro audio solution for interviews, speeches, or any other audio recordings. Customers also mention that it is easier to use discreetly when videoing, and can be hidden under a shirt, lapel, or tie quite easily.
"...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
"...The SmartLav+ is tiny, and is easier to hide on talent...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the microphone. Some mention that it works very well, while others say that it does not work properly on their Asus Android phone, it keeps clipping, and is basically useless if you are trying to record. They also mention that the speaker does not working when this is plugged in, and that the adapter only works with zoom recorders.
"...Great dynamic range. This works perfect with the iphone 5s and android tablets and iPod touch...." Read more
"...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
"...application usage: it is very good at close distances, bit it is basically useless if you are trying to record ambient sounds or sound source is at..." 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 mixed about the size of the microphone. Some mention that they love the small size, while others say that it's too short. The attachments are big and clunky.
"...I jumped on this product when I saw here on Amazon. The SmartLav+ is tiny, and is easier to hide on talent...." Read more
"...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
"...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 disappointed with the thickness of the microphone. They mention that the cable is too thin, flimsy, and fragile. The windscreen included with the mic is also thin.
"...The only other negative I can think of is that the chord is too short...." Read more
"...I can see that the windscreen included with this mic is really thin." Read more
"...Your subject will need to be very close to the camera (the cord is not very long, although you can use an extender)..." Read more
"...About the microphone itself, the cable is plenty long enough to connect to the smart-phone in my pocket and attach the microphone to my shirt...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the value of the microphone. They mention that it is overpriced for the quality of sound it produces. Some say that the mic costs a premium and offers niche usefulness.
"...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
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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 😊
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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