{"id":212850,"date":"2024-03-13T07:05:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T07:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/13\/the-best-mobile-microphones-for-2024\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:20:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:20:44","slug":"the-best-mobile-microphones-for-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/13\/the-best-mobile-microphones-for-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The best mobile microphones for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>If you consider yourself a mobile creator and you\u2019re <em>not<\/em> using some sort of dedicated microphone, you might be holding yourself back. We\u2019re not judging, but your audience likely is. Audio, especially dialog, is often overlooked, but you need good sound quality if you want your content to stand out. There are many, <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/advanced-podcast-buyers-guide-part-1-143053492.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:many options;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">many options<\/a> for the home or office\/studio, but there are a surprising amount of mobile-specific (or at least, mobile-friendly) solutions out there to elevate your on-the-go recordings be that for social, a jam session, live streaming, making movies, podcasting and beyond.<\/p>\n<div class=\"quick-overview mini-pd commerce-module non-deal\">\n<p>Quick Overview<\/p>\n<ul class=\"product-list\">\n<li class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"left-column\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/AbB1XxCRRtjNBOh2cxd2Dw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/VZem5ia3HF5pL2oi_0MSEw--~B\/aD01NDk7dz05Nzc7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/82b342c0-fee7-11ed-a6bd-d3a480bac483\" height=\"67\" width=\"120\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/AbB1XxCRRtjNBOh2cxd2Dw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/VZem5ia3HF5pL2oi_0MSEw--~B\/aD01NDk7dz05Nzc7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/82b342c0-fee7-11ed-a6bd-d3a480bac483\" height=\"67\" width=\"120\" class=\"caas-img has-width\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"info-data\">\n<h3 class=\"name\">Rode Lavalier II<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"subhead-mini\">Best 3.5mm mic<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"left-column\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5LvURp0BukZIPMR3VUHx4Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/7HrRe_X3VvmlLz.W2gECKg--~B\/aD0zODI7dz02Nzk7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/8a3b3570-fee7-11ed-bf57-dc4a530ff860\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5LvURp0BukZIPMR3VUHx4Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/7HrRe_X3VvmlLz.W2gECKg--~B\/aD0zODI7dz02Nzk7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/8a3b3570-fee7-11ed-bf57-dc4a530ff860\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\" class=\"caas-img has-width\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"info-data\">\n<h3 class=\"name\">Sennheiser Pro Audio Condenser Microphone, XS Lav USB-C (509261),Black<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"subhead-mini\">Best USB-C mic<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"left-column\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/rBvUXDb3XZ1GxDaANFYp.w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/a4Csf2dhoqNn.3PAoORAbA--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/99fd53d0-fee7-11ed-b7b6-e8e8563c6fd8\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/rBvUXDb3XZ1GxDaANFYp.w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/a4Csf2dhoqNn.3PAoORAbA--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/99fd53d0-fee7-11ed-b7b6-e8e8563c6fd8\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\" class=\"caas-img has-width\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"info-data\">\n<h3 class=\"name\">Rode VideoMic GO II Camera-Mount Lightweight Directional Microphone,Black<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"subhead-mini\">Best budget shotgun mic<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"left-column\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/acsqFejwdfh4h_HYEQUqyw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/v3V9LJfPYxFsvADHdkmYgg--~B\/aD02ODg7dz0xMjI4O2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/373de980-dbd7-11ee-be7b-41ef9c5402cc\" height=\"67\" width=\"120\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/acsqFejwdfh4h_HYEQUqyw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/v3V9LJfPYxFsvADHdkmYgg--~B\/aD02ODg7dz0xMjI4O2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/373de980-dbd7-11ee-be7b-41ef9c5402cc\" height=\"67\" width=\"120\" class=\"caas-img has-width\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"info-data\">\n<h3 class=\"name\">IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"subhead-mini\">Best for multi-platform creators<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"left-column\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/l0FLfflgkluPdOM2Ta_Alg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/xVbcmyb1.FSrTjl_de50lg--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/bb1d8d50-fee7-11ed-bfbd-f85a64f5d70e\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/l0FLfflgkluPdOM2Ta_Alg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/xVbcmyb1.FSrTjl_de50lg--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/bb1d8d50-fee7-11ed-bfbd-f85a64f5d70e\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\" class=\"caas-img has-width\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"info-data\">\n<h3 class=\"name\">Samson Technologies Q2U USB\/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack (Includes Mic Clip, Desktop Stand, Windscreen and Cables), silver<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"subhead-mini\">A good desktop option<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item secondary\">\n<div class=\"left-column\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/uPZQOWOGhPf9f_o_qLGILg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/tU6Z9zF2eAm6qF4nj1Kg_Q--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/c3bedf40-fee7-11ed-bef2-d91d27e6ed51\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/uPZQOWOGhPf9f_o_qLGILg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/tU6Z9zF2eAm6qF4nj1Kg_Q--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/c3bedf40-fee7-11ed-bef2-d91d27e6ed51\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\" class=\"caas-img has-width\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"info-data\">\n<h3 class=\"name\">Tula Mics USB C Microphone &#8211; Mobile Recording Microphone for Podcasts, Zoom, Home Studio &amp; More &#8211; Portable, Noise Reducing External Microphone with Flip Stand &#8211; iOS\/Android, Mac &amp; PC Mic<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"subhead-mini\">A good desktop option<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item secondary\">\n<div class=\"left-column\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xiUchG6OLd5Ptibm7.E8WQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/k_xmzBP3XkhNpHjbcIDUlA--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/23da44f0-dbd8-11ee-baec-81b3340884d6\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xiUchG6OLd5Ptibm7.E8WQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/k_xmzBP3XkhNpHjbcIDUlA--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/23da44f0-dbd8-11ee-baec-81b3340884d6\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\" class=\"caas-img has-width\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"info-data\">\n<h3 class=\"name\">Audigo<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"subhead-mini\">Best for musicians on the go<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item secondary\">\n<div class=\"left-column\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/A9XzGgzHhFRDst0KF7Bh_g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/e1oXoZcg_oR7mkIRhLVz5A--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/6fd2f820-dbd8-11ee-a0ef-891daf55aac4\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/A9XzGgzHhFRDst0KF7Bh_g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/e1oXoZcg_oR7mkIRhLVz5A--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/6fd2f820-dbd8-11ee-a0ef-891daf55aac4\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\" class=\"caas-img has-width\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"info-data\">\n<h3 class=\"name\">CEntrance MicPort Pro 3<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"subhead-mini\">Best for journalists and field recording<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item secondary\">\n<div class=\"left-column\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/aIgPy41rOEYYuXg8VPriOw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/ScHOPIVuLbaI5s.ahPfQbA--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/bca76550-dbd8-11ee-ad6b-179f01df6095\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/aIgPy41rOEYYuXg8VPriOw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTEzNg--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/ScHOPIVuLbaI5s.ahPfQbA--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/bca76550-dbd8-11ee-ad6b-179f01df6095\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\" class=\"caas-img has-width\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"info-data\">\n<h3 class=\"name\">Shure MVX2U<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"subhead-mini\">A cheaper field recording option<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"link more-btn\" href=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:loadmore;itc:1;sec:quick-overview;subsec:commlist;slk:See 4 more;pkgt:square-cta\">See 4 more<\/a><\/div>\n<p>What \u201cthe best mic for iOS or Android\u201d is will vary depending on the task you need it for. If you want to record a TikTok or a podcast or even a jam session, all have slightly different needs but the selection below covers most bases (and maybe even a few you didn\u2019t think of yet) for recording high-quality sound with little more than a mobile phone.<\/p>\n<p>This guide is all about recording audio on the go, free from the constraints of a studio or office, but also far away from luxuries like power outlets, acoustically friendly rooms and a full-size PC. As such there are two styles of external mic that really shine here: Lavalier (lapel) and shotgun. We\u2019ll be covering a few other types, too, but between those, most tasks are covered.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll also show you how you can use the USB mics you may already have with your phone and even ways to connect heavy-duty studio classics (XLR) to your humble handset, but all that will be through accessories. For now, let\u2019s start with the classic clip mics.<\/p>\n<h2>Lavalier mics<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader noheight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Pictured are the Sennheiser XS and Rode Lavalier II microphones.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/JUDmHJXwLv6rCKRWsbmzFg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2022-03\/99565600-a076-11ec-bf7f-a5450f59bc2e\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pictured are the Sennheiser XS and Rode Lavalier II microphones.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/JUDmHJXwLv6rCKRWsbmzFg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2022-03\/99565600-a076-11ec-bf7f-a5450f59bc2e\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> James Trew \/ Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The obvious benefit of a lapel microphone is size. Their small profile makes them perfect for presenting to the camera with the flexibility to move around while maintaining consistent audio quality. If you\u2019re a budding TikTok or vlogger it\u2019s definitely worth having one of these mini microphones in your bag.<\/p>\n<p>The main trade-off, however, is that they\u2019re only good for recording the person they\u2019re attached to. If you have two people talking and only one is wearing the mic, you\u2019ll only get good audio for one half of the conversation, so for multi-person recordings you\u2019ll need a mic for each guest and a way to record them at the same time, so costs can go up quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, lapel mics have become a very competitive market with good, viable options costing as little as $14.95. For an absolute bargain with a long cord and some connectivity accessories, the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:;elmt:;pdid:Boya BY M1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Ftem4udG8vM3RjdmRVZSIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMDdjOTQ2N2YtOGZhMC00YjMyLTk2MzMtMzk5Yzg0MTcxM2U1In0&amp;signature=AQAAAa68wyd5cRcEhbqUPMUqpNnO3DmbaVf4yZ0W8ZlQxDwd&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3tcvdUe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Boya BY M1;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:;elmt:;pdid:Boya BY M1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">Boya BY M1<\/a> is hard to argue with. But, while these budget choices are great value, if you want something that should either last longer, is more versatile or just sounds better it\u2019s worth paying a little bit more.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pd-list commerce-module\"><!-- manual_07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5_1675088867221 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><a class=\"link img-link rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=manual-entry&amp;itemName=Rode+Lavalier+II&amp;merchantName=Sweetwater&amp;price=99.0&amp;salePrice=99.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zd2VldHdhdGVyLmNvbS9zdG9yZS9kZXRhaWwvTGF2YWxpZXJJSS0tcm9kZS1sYXZhbGllci1paS1ibGFjayIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMDdjOTQ2N2YtOGZhMC00YjMyLTk2MzMtMzk5Yzg0MTcxM2U1In0&amp;signature=AQAAARaCAlCWXDrWADePet4qhz_QiJ4FF85xIFLMXZ9FuEAS\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:1;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Rode Lavalier II;pid:manual_07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5_1675088867221;aid:manual_07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5_1675088867221;itemcost:$99;itmId:$99;sellerN:Sweetwater;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$99 at Sweetwater;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/VZem5ia3HF5pL2oi_0MSEw--~B\/aD01NDk7dz05Nzc7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/82b342c0-fee7-11ed-a6bd-d3a480bac483\" height=\"549\" width=\"977\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/VZem5ia3HF5pL2oi_0MSEw--~B\/aD01NDk7dz05Nzc7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/82b342c0-fee7-11ed-a6bd-d3a480bac483\" height=\"549\" width=\"977\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rode<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=e54dc56f-69db-417f-9610-572a1a179058&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Sweetwater+Sound&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiJlNTRkYzU2Zi02OWRiLTQxN2YtOTYxMC01NzJhMWExNzkwNTgiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3dlZXR3YXRlci5jb20vc3RvcmUvZGV0YWlsL0xhdmFsaWVySUktLXJvZGUtbGF2YWxpZXItaWktYmxhY2siLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjA3Yzk0NjdmLThmYTAtNGIzMi05NjMzLTM5OWM4NDE3MTNlNSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAfnJ3HjL80ZkWe1qn1bLLOhgrVOdtf_20cmcWezrazao&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FLavalierII--rode-lavalier-ii-black\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rode\u2019s Lavalier II;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">Rode\u2019s Lavalier II<\/a> is a slick-looking low-profile lavalier that sounds great. At $99, it\u2019s somewhere in the sweet spot between budget and higher-end clip-on options. It\u2019s easy to recommend the Lavalier II just on its sound alone, but it comes with a rugged case and a good selection of accessories. For even more flexibility you can pair this with Rode\u2019s <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Ftem4udG8vM0hwRTl1dSIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMDdjOTQ2N2YtOGZhMC00YjMyLTk2MzMtMzk5Yzg0MTcxM2U1In0&amp;signature=AQAAASQq7x_n2_S_3ebjAlr6pW00ITRezlm-Pv-CEC7z8ACm&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3HpE9uu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:AI Micro interface;cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">AI Micro interface<\/a> ($79) which provides easy connection to an iPhone or Android phone (or even PCs) and adds support for a second mic \u2013 perfect for recording podcasts or interviews.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"link cta-btn rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=manual-entry&amp;itemName=Rode+Lavalier+II&amp;merchantName=Sweetwater&amp;price=99.0&amp;salePrice=99.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zd2VldHdhdGVyLmNvbS9zdG9yZS9kZXRhaWwvTGF2YWxpZXJJSS0tcm9kZS1sYXZhbGllci1paS1ibGFjayIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMDdjOTQ2N2YtOGZhMC00YjMyLTk2MzMtMzk5Yzg0MTcxM2U1In0&amp;signature=AQAAARaCAlCWXDrWADePet4qhz_QiJ4FF85xIFLMXZ9FuEAS\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:1;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Rode Lavalier II;pid:manual_07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5_1675088867221;aid:manual_07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5_1675088867221;itemcost:$99;itmId:$99;sellerN:Sweetwater;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$99 at Sweetwater;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;pos:4\">$99 at Sweetwater<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pd-list commerce-module\"><!-- amazon_B08YS2G4FB --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><a class=\"link img-link rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=amazon&amp;itemId=amazon_B08YS2G4FB&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Sennheiser%2BXS&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=manual&amp;brand=Sennheiser+Pro+Audio&amp;price=59.95&amp;salePrice=59.95&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1Nlbm5oZWlzZXItUHJvLUF1ZGlvLU1pY3JvcGhvbmUtNTA5MjYxL2RwL0IwOFlTMkc0RkI_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8taTctMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjA3Yzk0NjdmLThmYTAtNGIzMi05NjMzLTM5OWM4NDE3MTNlNSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAQ-k7wDhTe-5w7g-K3Orqbi9xeY2iTBcJSMffas88ATq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:2;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Sennheiser Pro Audio Condenser Microphone, XS Lav USB-C (509261),Black;pid:amazon_B08YS2G4FB;aid:amazon_B08YS2G4FB;itemcost:$60;itmId:$60;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$60 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/7HrRe_X3VvmlLz.W2gECKg--~B\/aD0zODI7dz02Nzk7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/8a3b3570-fee7-11ed-bf57-dc4a530ff860\" height=\"382\" width=\"679\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/7HrRe_X3VvmlLz.W2gECKg--~B\/aD0zODI7dz02Nzk7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/8a3b3570-fee7-11ed-bf57-dc4a530ff860\" height=\"382\" width=\"679\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sennheiser Pro Audio<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>At $60, <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:2\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9TZW5uaGVpc2VyLVByby1BdWRpby1NaWNyb3Bob25lLTUwOTI2MS9kcC9CMDhZUzJHNEZCP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLWlqLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiIwN2M5NDY3Zi04ZmEwLTRiMzItOTYzMy0zOTljODQxNzEzZTUifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAYiW1C1uqKb5MtItKC2R53dxmtOKnROX-ON4gil8xrNn&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSennheiser-Pro-Audio-Microphone-509261%2Fdp%2FB08YS2G4FB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sennheiser\u2019s XS;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:2;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">Sennheiser\u2019s XS<\/a> (USB-C) lav mic is fairly affordable, sounds great and plugs right into your phone (or laptop) without needing an adapter. This not only makes it convenient but reduces the overall cost as you don\u2019t need a headphone adapter for your phone. What\u2019s more, the XS has a 2-meter long cable which gives you plenty of scope for movement or framing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"link cta-btn rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=amazon&amp;itemId=amazon_B08YS2G4FB&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Sennheiser%2BXS&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=manual&amp;brand=Sennheiser+Pro+Audio&amp;price=59.95&amp;salePrice=59.95&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1Nlbm5oZWlzZXItUHJvLUF1ZGlvLU1pY3JvcGhvbmUtNTA5MjYxL2RwL0IwOFlTMkc0RkI_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8taTctMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjA3Yzk0NjdmLThmYTAtNGIzMi05NjMzLTM5OWM4NDE3MTNlNSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAQ-k7wDhTe-5w7g-K3Orqbi9xeY2iTBcJSMffas88ATq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:2;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Sennheiser Pro Audio Condenser Microphone, XS Lav USB-C (509261),Black;pid:amazon_B08YS2G4FB;aid:amazon_B08YS2G4FB;itemcost:$60;itmId:$60;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$60 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;pos:4\">$60 at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>A word on wireless mic<\/h3>\n<p>Recently there has been an explosion in mobile-friendly wireless mic systems, but there&#8217;s one wireless mic we really like. <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0RKSS1DaGFyZ2luZy1NaWNyb3Bob25lLUNhbmNlbGxhdGlvbi1JbnRlcnZpZXcvZHAvQjA5R1lENTVKRi8_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8taWotMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjA3Yzk0NjdmLThmYTAtNGIzMi05NjMzLTM5OWM4NDE3MTNlNSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAATKy9fflp6Qhl1Ub4zG9zflHHvUvyqAzLvLNQ2UEyjmg&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDJI-Charging-Microphone-Cancellation-Interview%2Fdp%2FB09GYD55JF%2F\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:DJI's Mic 2;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">DJI&#8217;s Mic 2<\/a> system <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/djis-mic-2-now-records-high-quality-audio-to-your-smartphone-via-bluetooth-130018964.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:provides;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">provides<\/a> some important upgrades from its predecessor. Notably, it can connect directly to your smartphone via Bluetooth, and it sports improved AI noise reduction and a bigger touchscreen.<\/p>\n<h3>Adapters<\/h3>\n<p>So we\u2019ve already touched on this with the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9Sb2RlLUFJLU1pY3JvLUludGVyZmFjZS1mb3ItaU9TL2RwL0IwOUtaSlRXNzM_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8taWotMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjA3Yzk0NjdmLThmYTAtNGIzMi05NjMzLTM5OWM4NDE3MTNlNSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAfUPjVzQml5nxwUrJ1ETUIJ88-ZCiH1vIVqmwwk5HBwV&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRode-AI-Micro-Interface-for-iOS%2Fdp%2FB09KZJTW73%3F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:AI Micro;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">AI Micro<\/a>, which is an adapter of sorts. One of the first things you might bump up against when dealing with mobile audio accessories is TRRS vs TRS connectors. Simply put, 3.5mm TRS is what you might know as the age-old classic headphone jack while TRRS became common for its support for headsets and inline mics. You can easily tell them apart as TRS connectors have two black bands on them while a TRRS has three.<\/p>\n<p>For you, the budding creator, it can be a bit of an annoyance as many 3.5mm lavaliers are going to be TRS and won\u2019t work when plugged into your phone\u2019s headphone adapter. Sometimes your lavalier might include what you need in the box, but otherwise, you\u2019ll want to pick up <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9Sb2RlLVNDNC1NaWNyb3Bob25lLUNhYmxlLUluY2hlcy9kcC9CMDBMNkM4UE4wP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLWlqLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiIwN2M5NDY3Zi04ZmEwLTRiMzItOTYzMy0zOTljODQxNzEzZTUifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAf5-APs06myCUG0aB2RJTFAhRCbyCTU7mrB1A7GXmt_k&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRode-SC4-Microphone-Cable-Inches%2Fdp%2FB00L6C8PN0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:a TRS to TRRS adapter like this;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">a TRS to TRRS adapter like this<\/a>. Of course, some smartphone-specific mics have TRRS connectors already \u2013 for those, you\u2019ll want a cable that <a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9UUlJTLU1hbGUtRmVtYWxlLUFkYXB0ZXItU3RlcmVvL2RwL0IwN0tCMTFZNUI_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8taWotMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjA3Yzk0NjdmLThmYTAtNGIzMi05NjMzLTM5OWM4NDE3MTNlNSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAWJNQ11_hD4CNYtlpkwEnj-g74PceZR5g8wxABVLkgny&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FTRRS-Male-Female-Adapter-Stereo%2Fdp%2FB07KB11Y5B\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:goes the other way;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">goes the other way<\/a> should you want to use it with other devices like a DSLR.<\/p>\n<h2>Shotgun mics<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader noheight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"The Rode VideoMic Go 2, alongside the Shure MV88+ and Sennheiser MKE400 shotgun microphones.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Ls0rP.Q3c6sDGtd5rKCSUA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2022-03\/3a003fd0-a077-11ec-8bf3-cd42bdd98ed8\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Rode VideoMic Go 2, alongside the Shure MV88+ and Sennheiser MKE400 shotgun microphones.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Ls0rP.Q3c6sDGtd5rKCSUA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2022-03\/3a003fd0-a077-11ec-8bf3-cd42bdd98ed8\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> James Trew \/ Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>You may be more familiar with shotgun microphones when it comes to video recording. It\u2019s the style of microphone most often found atop a DSLR or mirrorless camera, but they make great companions for other portable devices too, your cell phone included.<\/p>\n<p>The benefit of a shotgun is that they tend to be highly directional, which makes them perfect for podcasts, recording instruments, foley sounds and much, much more. For us mobile recordists, another benefit is that they tend to be light and portable, perfect for slipping into a backpack or even a laptop bag. Even better, there are some great mobile-specific options.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pd-list commerce-module\"><!-- amazon_B09MRLGL7G --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><a class=\"link img-link rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=amazon&amp;itemId=amazon_B09MRLGL7G&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Rode%2BVideoMic%2BGO%2BII&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=manual&amp;brand=Rode&amp;price=99.0&amp;salePrice=99.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1JvZGUtTGlnaHR3ZWlnaHQtRGlyZWN0aW9uYWwtTWljcm9waG9uZS1WTUdPSUkvZHAvQjA5TVJMR0w3Rz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby1pNy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMDdjOTQ2N2YtOGZhMC00YjMyLTk2MzMtMzk5Yzg0MTcxM2U1In0&amp;signature=AQAAAQzfFjh6PV5Zq-OcyoaxY6yeWwkYYJPl2ulbvhWvPCr6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:3;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Rode VideoMic GO II Camera-Mount Lightweight Directional Microphone,Black;pid:amazon_B09MRLGL7G;aid:amazon_B09MRLGL7G;itemcost:$99;itmId:$99;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$99 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/a4Csf2dhoqNn.3PAoORAbA--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/99fd53d0-fee7-11ed-b7b6-e8e8563c6fd8\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/a4Csf2dhoqNn.3PAoORAbA--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/99fd53d0-fee7-11ed-b7b6-e8e8563c6fd8\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rode<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>When we tested the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/rode-video-mic-go-ii-230059221.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:VideoMic GO II;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:3;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">VideoMic GO II<\/a> we were surprised at just how good it sounded right out of the box. At <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:3\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9Sb2RlLUxpZ2h0d2VpZ2h0LURpcmVjdGlvbmFsLU1pY3JvcGhvbmUtVk1HT0lJL2RwL0IwOU1STEdMN0c_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8taWotMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjA3Yzk0NjdmLThmYTAtNGIzMi05NjMzLTM5OWM4NDE3MTNlNSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAZUxKQpPDBCaPGhICrYo_9_DcQIq6zIeLcHduwvAmX_x&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRode-Lightweight-Directional-Microphone-VMGOII%2Fdp%2FB09MRLGL7G\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:$100;cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:3;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">$100<\/a> it rivals many desktop microphones that cost three times the price. You\u2019ll need a companion app to change settings, otherwise this performs well across the board.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"link cta-btn rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=amazon&amp;itemId=amazon_B09MRLGL7G&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Rode%2BVideoMic%2BGO%2BII&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=manual&amp;brand=Rode&amp;price=99.0&amp;salePrice=99.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1JvZGUtTGlnaHR3ZWlnaHQtRGlyZWN0aW9uYWwtTWljcm9waG9uZS1WTUdPSUkvZHAvQjA5TVJMR0w3Rz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby1pNy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMDdjOTQ2N2YtOGZhMC00YjMyLTk2MzMtMzk5Yzg0MTcxM2U1In0&amp;signature=AQAAAQzfFjh6PV5Zq-OcyoaxY6yeWwkYYJPl2ulbvhWvPCr6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:3;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Rode VideoMic GO II Camera-Mount Lightweight Directional Microphone,Black;pid:amazon_B09MRLGL7G;aid:amazon_B09MRLGL7G;itemcost:$99;itmId:$99;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$99 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;pos:4\">$99 at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Desktop and USB mics go mobile<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader noheight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"The HypeMic from Apogee is a versatile microphone that's just as at home with a PC as it is your phone.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/8tG03bgCmXUMB9VqE0Xw4Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2022-03\/8ffb01e0-a081-11ec-a7ff-42032d389e8b\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The HypeMic from Apogee is a versatile microphone that's just as at home with a PC as it is your phone.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/8tG03bgCmXUMB9VqE0Xw4Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2022-03\/8ffb01e0-a081-11ec-a7ff-42032d389e8b\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> James Trew \/ Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Mobile-specific mics are great, but there\u2019s nothing stopping you from using your phone mic or another you might already have (if it\u2019s somewhat portable). You\u2019ll definitely need to do a little dance with some adapters, but that\u2019s half the fun. Below are a couple of recommendations for \u201cregular\u201d microphones that pair well with a phone and then the cables and adapters that you\u2019ll need to get setup.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pd-list commerce-module\"><!-- amazon_B0CSZTHXDD --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><a class=\"link img-link rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0CSZTHXDD&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;providerId=amazon&amp;featureId=dynamic-offer&amp;itemName=IK+Multimedia+iRig+Stream+Mic+Pro&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=B0CSZTHXDD&amp;brand=IK+Multimedia&amp;categoryId=234&amp;price=169.99&amp;salePrice=169.99&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9kcC9CMENTWlRIWEREP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtMjAmbGlua0NvZGU9b2dpJnRoPTEmcHNjPTEifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAecTGR_DPp8sgw9_XFW54hhiU1k8L3-kbXUgllSr5I9m&amp;contentUuid=07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:4;elmt:amazon;pdid:IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro;pid:amazon_B0CSZTHXDD;aid:amazon_B0CSZTHXDD;itemcost:$170;itmId:$170;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-auto;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$170 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/v3V9LJfPYxFsvADHdkmYgg--~B\/aD02ODg7dz0xMjI4O2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/373de980-dbd7-11ee-be7b-41ef9c5402cc\" height=\"688\" width=\"1228\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/v3V9LJfPYxFsvADHdkmYgg--~B\/aD02ODg7dz0xMjI4O2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/373de980-dbd7-11ee-be7b-41ef9c5402cc\" height=\"688\" width=\"1228\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>IK Multimedia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>If there was an audio \u201cpenknife\u201d then the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:4\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=editorial-text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0lLLU11bHRpbWVkaWEtTWljcm9waG9uZS1JbnRlZ3JhdGVkLUludGVyZmFjZS9kcC9CMENTWlRIWERELz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby01Y3otMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjA3Yzk0NjdmLThmYTAtNGIzMi05NjMzLTM5OWM4NDE3MTNlNSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAT-aQMn8PDptv9mYWTLat7CFcTYEk82Jc_gG0LIOizjM&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FIK-Multimedia-Microphone-Integrated-Interface%2Fdp%2FB0CSZTHXDD%2F\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:iRig Stream Mic Pro;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:4;itc:0\">iRig Stream Mic Pro<\/a> may well be it. It\u2019s a chunky condenser microphone, but you can connect instruments or even other mics to it via a 3.5mm input. If you have background music on your phone or PC, you can also pipe that into the mix via a loopback mode. In short, whether you\u2019re busking, podcasting or performing on the go, the Stream Mic Pro has all the core features you need to turn a basic recording into a professional one.<\/p>\n<p>Mobile connectivity is a primary feature with options for Lightning and USB-C\/Android included in the box. The mic itself offers four polar patterns that should cover most recording scenarios \u2014- be that recording a singer, two people speaking face to face or the general ambience around you. The Stream Mic Pro might not be the most pocketable on this list, but it\u2019s likely the most versatile.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"link cta-btn rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0CSZTHXDD&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;providerId=amazon&amp;featureId=dynamic-offer&amp;itemName=IK+Multimedia+iRig+Stream+Mic+Pro&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=B0CSZTHXDD&amp;brand=IK+Multimedia&amp;categoryId=234&amp;price=169.99&amp;salePrice=169.99&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9kcC9CMENTWlRIWEREP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtMjAmbGlua0NvZGU9b2dpJnRoPTEmcHNjPTEifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAecTGR_DPp8sgw9_XFW54hhiU1k8L3-kbXUgllSr5I9m&amp;contentUuid=07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:4;elmt:amazon;pdid:IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro;pid:amazon_B0CSZTHXDD;aid:amazon_B0CSZTHXDD;itemcost:$170;itmId:$170;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-auto;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$170 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;pos:4\">$170 at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pd-list commerce-module\"><!-- amazon_B001R747SG --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><a class=\"link img-link rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=amazon&amp;itemId=amazon_B001R747SG&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Samson%2BQ2U&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=manual&amp;brand=Samson&amp;price=126.24&amp;salePrice=55.99&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NhbXNvbi1IYW5kaGVsZC1NaWNyb3Bob25lLVJlY29yZGluZy1Qb2RjYXN0aW5nL2RwL0IwMDFSNzQ3U0c_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8taTctMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjA3Yzk0NjdmLThmYTAtNGIzMi05NjMzLTM5OWM4NDE3MTNlNSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAROeS40Do7V1LQZ7ELe0vAkNmXZraTR7NfGuUaERwLn-\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:5;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Samson Technologies Q2U USB\/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack (Includes Mic Clip, Desktop Stand, Windscreen and Cables), silver;pid:amazon_B001R747SG;aid:amazon_B001R747SG;itemcost:$70;itmId:$70;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$70 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/xVbcmyb1.FSrTjl_de50lg--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/bb1d8d50-fee7-11ed-bfbd-f85a64f5d70e\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/xVbcmyb1.FSrTjl_de50lg--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/bb1d8d50-fee7-11ed-bfbd-f85a64f5d70e\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Samson<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>This dynamic mic is a favorite with podcasters, with many production companies using it as their standard mic to send out to remote guests thanks to its excellent quality to value performance. <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:5\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9TYW1zb24tSGFuZGhlbGQtTWljcm9waG9uZS1SZWNvcmRpbmctUG9kY2FzdGluZy9kcC9CMDAxUjc0N1NHP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLWlqLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiIwN2M5NDY3Zi04ZmEwLTRiMzItOTYzMy0zOTljODQxNzEzZTUifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAaKrmrb-Roj1OBqaJ1RDftmryhtGjbPgvxcn92HdkHCJ&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSamson-Handheld-Microphone-Recording-Podcasting%2Fdp%2FB001R747SG\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Q2U;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:5;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">The Q2U<\/a> features both USB and XLR connectivity making it versatile for both desktop and mobile applications, but it\u2019s the former we\u2019re interested in here as that\u2019s what allows you to connect it to your phone with nothing more than a USB cable and an adapter (see below).<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, the Q2U is solid enough to endure a little bit of rough and tumble, so will happily live in the bottom of your backpack ready for when you need it. Meanwhile, the handheld design is versatile enough it can turn its hand to singing\/instruments, podcasts, interviews and more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"link cta-btn rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=amazon&amp;itemId=amazon_B001R747SG&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Samson%2BQ2U&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=manual&amp;brand=Samson&amp;price=126.24&amp;salePrice=55.99&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NhbXNvbi1IYW5kaGVsZC1NaWNyb3Bob25lLVJlY29yZGluZy1Qb2RjYXN0aW5nL2RwL0IwMDFSNzQ3U0c_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8taTctMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjA3Yzk0NjdmLThmYTAtNGIzMi05NjMzLTM5OWM4NDE3MTNlNSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAROeS40Do7V1LQZ7ELe0vAkNmXZraTR7NfGuUaERwLn-\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:5;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Samson Technologies Q2U USB\/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack (Includes Mic Clip, Desktop Stand, Windscreen and Cables), silver;pid:amazon_B001R747SG;aid:amazon_B001R747SG;itemcost:$70;itmId:$70;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$70 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;pos:4\">$70 at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pd-list commerce-module\"><!-- amazon_B08X8MY3LG --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><a class=\"link img-link rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=amazon&amp;itemId=amazon_B08X8MY3LG&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Tula&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=manual&amp;brand=Tula+Mics&amp;price=259.0&amp;salePrice=259.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1R1bGEtTWljcy1VU0ItTWljcm9waG9uZS1SZWNvcmRpbmcvZHAvQjA4WDhNWTNMRz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby1pNy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMDdjOTQ2N2YtOGZhMC00YjMyLTk2MzMtMzk5Yzg0MTcxM2U1In0&amp;signature=AQAAAW1x-YdrnP1JL1EbUN1H3JJOxCo5YL8BHiAuF87jKmK5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:6;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Tula Mics USB C Microphone - Mobile Recording Microphone for Podcasts, Zoom, Home Studio &amp; More - Portable, Noise Reducing External Microphone with Flip Stand - iOS\/Android, Mac &amp; PC Mic;pid:amazon_B08X8MY3LG;aid:amazon_B08X8MY3LG;itemcost:$259;itmId:$259;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$259 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/tU6Z9zF2eAm6qF4nj1Kg_Q--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/c3bedf40-fee7-11ed-bef2-d91d27e6ed51\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/tU6Z9zF2eAm6qF4nj1Kg_Q--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/c3bedf40-fee7-11ed-bef2-d91d27e6ed51\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tula Mics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>You may not be familiar with the name, but Tula <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/tula-usb-c-microphone-portable-recorder-soyuz-noise-cancellation-140048009.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:snuck into our hearts;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:6;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">snuck into our hearts<\/a> with its versatile, vintage inspired <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:6\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9UdWxhLU1pY3MtVVNCLU1pY3JvcGhvbmUtUmVjb3JkaW5nL2RwL0IwOFg4TVkzTEc_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8taWotMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjA3Yzk0NjdmLThmYTAtNGIzMi05NjMzLTM5OWM4NDE3MTNlNSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAS5XjoN8n97AxsNbhYbFCYCMDE7xIE-coTY3blSIzbAN&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FTula-Mics-USB-Microphone-Recording%2Fdp%2FB08X8MY3LG\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:debut microphone;cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:6;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">debut microphone<\/a>. From a mobile perspective, the Tula connects to Androids directly over USB-C or iPhones with the right USB-C to Lightning cable (more on this below) or a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:6\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9BZGFwdGVyLUNvbXBhdGlibGUtUG9ydGFibGUtQ2hhcmdpbmctQXBwbGljYXRpb24vZHAvQjA4RFJHSkxGNT90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby1pai0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMDdjOTQ2N2YtOGZhMC00YjMyLTk2MzMtMzk5Yzg0MTcxM2U1In0&amp;signature=AQAAAaLUXCOeFvDNQE5SKrfkNjxQIP2t-4rQzwYW68vczYCB&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAdapter-Compatible-Portable-Charging-Application%2Fdp%2FB08DRGJLF5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:USB \u201ccamera kit\u201d adapter;cpos:3;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:6;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">USB \u201ccamera kit\u201d adapter<\/a>. What makes the Tula special is that it\u2019s also a desktop mic and portable recorder with lavalier input and 8GB of storage and even features noise cancellation \u2013 perfect for cutting down on outside background sounds. With the Tula you could theoretically have one mic for home, mobile and standalone recording.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"link cta-btn rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=amazon&amp;itemId=amazon_B08X8MY3LG&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Tula&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=manual&amp;brand=Tula+Mics&amp;price=259.0&amp;salePrice=259.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1R1bGEtTWljcy1VU0ItTWljcm9waG9uZS1SZWNvcmRpbmcvZHAvQjA4WDhNWTNMRz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby1pNy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMDdjOTQ2N2YtOGZhMC00YjMyLTk2MzMtMzk5Yzg0MTcxM2U1In0&amp;signature=AQAAAW1x-YdrnP1JL1EbUN1H3JJOxCo5YL8BHiAuF87jKmK5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:6;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Tula Mics USB C Microphone - Mobile Recording Microphone for Podcasts, Zoom, Home Studio &amp; More - Portable, Noise Reducing External Microphone with Flip Stand - iOS\/Android, Mac &amp; PC Mic;pid:amazon_B08X8MY3LG;aid:amazon_B08X8MY3LG;itemcost:$259;itmId:$259;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$259 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;pos:4\">$259 at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>A word on cables<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader noheight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"The best microphones to use with iPhone or Android.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_z7ffaD_8wgtCOO.g.LqwA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2022-03\/f90d8d10-a077-11ec-afea-466b2e5ab0fb\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The best microphones to use with iPhone or Android.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_z7ffaD_8wgtCOO.g.LqwA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2022-03\/f90d8d10-a077-11ec-afea-466b2e5ab0fb\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> James Trew \/ Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Connecting USB microphones directly to phones is rarely as simple as just one cable, although that\u2019s starting to become more common. In general, Android makes this simpler, but also, thanks to the wide range of manufacturers and software versions you can\u2019t always guarantee things will work smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>The iPhone is a whole other situation. USB microphones have a good chance of working via the USB camera kit we mentioned earlier, but that\u2019s still inelegant sometimes. Frustratingly, some USB-C to Lightning cables will play nice with microphones, but sadly most will not \u2013 including Apple\u2019s own. One confirmed option is <a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.us\/item\/3256802357977363.html?\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:this cable;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">this cable<\/a> from <a data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/the-best-dac-for-lossless-high-resolution-music-iphone-android-160056147.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Fiio;cpos:9;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Fiio<\/a> or this <a data-i13n=\"cpos:10;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9kcC9CMDhXUTFMWTVEP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLWlqLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiIwN2M5NDY3Zi04ZmEwLTRiMzItOTYzMy0zOTljODQxNzEzZTUifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAViJDqX1ZHuUB-rW5BFy3TwpbRNhnCU1XNBLI-eYVpMj&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB08WQ1LY5D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:generic alternative;cpos:10;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">generic alternative<\/a>. These are inexpensive enough that it\u2019s worth having a couple around if you work with audio a lot (they of course can also be used to charge your phone as a bonus).<\/p>\n<h2>Other mobile microphones to consider<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pd-list commerce-module\"><!-- manual_07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5_1709743194632 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><a class=\"link img-link rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.audigolabs.com\/product?itemName=Audigo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:7;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Audigo;pid:manual_07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5_1709743194632;aid:manual_07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5_1709743194632;itemcost:$250;itmId:$250;sellerN:Audigo;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$250 at Audigo;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/k_xmzBP3XkhNpHjbcIDUlA--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/23da44f0-dbd8-11ee-baec-81b3340884d6\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/k_xmzBP3XkhNpHjbcIDUlA--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/23da44f0-dbd8-11ee-baec-81b3340884d6\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Audigo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Most of the microphones in this guide will do a decent job of recording musical performances, but some are specifically built for it. Founded in 2019, Audigo puts artists and performers front and center. At time of writing, it only offers one model and all its focus goes into that. If you\u2019re a musician on the go, or want something you can keep in your pocket for whenever inspiration strikes, the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.audigolabs.com\/product\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Audigo;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:7;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">Audigo<\/a> might be for you.<\/p>\n<p>The square, puck-like Audigo mic is basically a pocketable rival to iZotope\u2019s (now discontinued) Spire portable studio, right down to the companion app. The Audigo is far more portable than the Spire ever was and you can combine multiple devices for multitrack recording. Once you\u2019ve recorded your track, you can add reverb, delay, equalize and more to give it some polish before exporting it out to your preferred platform. There\u2019s a video mode, too, so it\u2019s perfect for sharing edits to TikTok and Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>The mic requires the app (iOS only for now) to work, which is not ideal and we\u2019d love to be able to use it over USB to extend its functionality, but for performers on the move Audiogo offers features that are hard to find without having to shop around for various different apps.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"link cta-btn rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.audigolabs.com\/product?itemName=Audigo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:7;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Audigo;pid:manual_07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5_1709743194632;aid:manual_07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5_1709743194632;itemcost:$250;itmId:$250;sellerN:Audigo;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$250 at Audigo;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;pos:4\">$250 at Audigo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pd-list commerce-module\"><!-- manual_07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5_1709743323882 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><a class=\"link img-link rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=manual-entry&amp;itemName=CEntrance+MicPort+Pro+3&amp;merchantName=B%26H+Photo&amp;price=349.95&amp;salePrice=349.95&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5iaHBob3RvdmlkZW8uY29tL2MvcHJvZHVjdC8xNzI4NDAyLVJFRy9jZW50cmFuY2VfY2UxODY1X21vYmlsZV9hdWRpb19pbnRlcmZhY2VfZm9yLmh0bWwiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjA3Yzk0NjdmLThmYTAtNGIzMi05NjMzLTM5OWM4NDE3MTNlNSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAcjGNNR9UePHmADQC0zQ-TBbb4lvpNPF7L07sDQ05qFr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:8;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:CEntrance MicPort Pro 3;pid:manual_07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5_1709743323882;aid:manual_07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5_1709743323882;itemcost:$350;itmId:$350;sellerN:B&amp;H Photo;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$350 at B&amp;H Photo;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/e1oXoZcg_oR7mkIRhLVz5A--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/6fd2f820-dbd8-11ee-a0ef-891daf55aac4\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/e1oXoZcg_oR7mkIRhLVz5A--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/6fd2f820-dbd8-11ee-a0ef-891daf55aac4\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>CEntrance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>With the iPhone 15 joining the USB-C family, there are tons of gaming and podcasting microphones that can simply plug straight into your phone. But if you want to use almost any pro microphone for recording field interviews, foley sounds, podcasting on the go and anything for broadcast, then an interface like the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:B&amp;H Photo;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:8\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=95276f3c-7b79-4c1e-803f-981cd9f7a968&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=editorial-text-link&amp;merchantName=B%26H+Photo&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5iaHBob3RvdmlkZW8uY29tL2MvcHJvZHVjdC8xNzI4NDAyLVJFRy9jZW50cmFuY2VfY2UxODY1X21vYmlsZV9hdWRpb19pbnRlcmZhY2VfZm9yLmh0bWwiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjA3Yzk0NjdmLThmYTAtNGIzMi05NjMzLTM5OWM4NDE3MTNlNSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAcjGNNR9UePHmADQC0zQ-TBbb4lvpNPF7L07sDQ05qFr&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1728402-REG%2Fcentrance_ce1865_mobile_audio_interface_for.html\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Centrance MicPort Pro;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:B&amp;H Photo;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:8;itc:0\">Centrance MicPort Pro<\/a> is a must.<\/p>\n<p>With its XLR-combo connection, the MicPort Pro works with all the broadcast standard microphones like Shure\u2019s SM7B or the Electro Voice RE20 \u2014 including mics that need phantom power. Unlike other, cheaper XLR interfaces, there\u2019s practically no self noise (hiss) and there\u2019s a built-in battery that should last for around five hours of field use. You can charge it while in use via a USB-C should you need to.<\/p>\n<p>Centrance has kept things simple, but you will still find important tools like real-time monitoring, a high-pass filter to combat wind or handling noise and there\u2019s even a limiter that should stop any unexpected loud noises from ruining your recording. For shotgun mics, the MicPort Pro can even double as a handle. As mobile as this thing is, it\u2019ll happily serve as a simple audio interface once you\u2019re back in the home office too.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"link cta-btn rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=manual-entry&amp;itemName=CEntrance+MicPort+Pro+3&amp;merchantName=B%26H+Photo&amp;price=349.95&amp;salePrice=349.95&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5iaHBob3RvdmlkZW8uY29tL2MvcHJvZHVjdC8xNzI4NDAyLVJFRy9jZW50cmFuY2VfY2UxODY1X21vYmlsZV9hdWRpb19pbnRlcmZhY2VfZm9yLmh0bWwiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjA3Yzk0NjdmLThmYTAtNGIzMi05NjMzLTM5OWM4NDE3MTNlNSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAcjGNNR9UePHmADQC0zQ-TBbb4lvpNPF7L07sDQ05qFr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:8;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:CEntrance MicPort Pro 3;pid:manual_07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5_1709743323882;aid:manual_07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5_1709743323882;itemcost:$350;itmId:$350;sellerN:B&amp;H Photo;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$350 at B&amp;H Photo;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;pos:4\">$350 at B&amp;H Photo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pd-list commerce-module\"><!-- amazon_B0C8W8D4PD --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><a class=\"link img-link rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=0eee6f60-6f21-4ba6-b70e-cc15b39bf860&amp;itemId=impact_radius_1036-SHMVX2U&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;providerId=impact_radius&amp;featureId=dynamic-offer&amp;itemName=Shure+MVX2U&amp;merchantName=Adorama&amp;itemSourceId=1036-SHMVX2U&amp;brand=Adorama&amp;categoryId=7182&amp;price=129.0&amp;salePrice=129.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiIxMDM2IiwibGFuZGluZ1VybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYWRvcmFtYS5yZnZrLm5ldC9jLzIwNTUwNjcvMTE3NTc4NC8xMDM2P3Byb2Rza3U9U0hNVlgyVSZ1PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmFkb3JhbWEuY29tJTJGc2htdngydS5odG1sJmludHNyYz1DQVRGXzkxMDImc3ViSWQxPXVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0In0&amp;signature=AQAAAcknk9hWeRGJg6ZTGDGYsJqsH1XSIq-9nqBdMQa2SxPJ&amp;contentUuid=07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:9;elmt:impact_radius;pdid:Shure MVX2U;pid:impact_radius_1036-SHMVX2U;aid:impact_radius_1036-SHMVX2U;itemcost:$129;itmId:$129;sellerN:Adorama;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-auto;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$129 at Adorama;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/ScHOPIVuLbaI5s.ahPfQbA--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/bca76550-dbd8-11ee-ad6b-179f01df6095\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/ScHOPIVuLbaI5s.ahPfQbA--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-03\/bca76550-dbd8-11ee-ad6b-179f01df6095\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shure<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>This guide is about mobile recording, and officially, <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:9\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=editorial-text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NodXJlLU1WWDJVLUludGVncmF0ZWQtWmVyby1MYXRlbmN5LU1vbml0b3JpbmcvZHAvQjBDOFc4RDRQRC8_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8tNWN6LTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiIwN2M5NDY3Zi04ZmEwLTRiMzItOTYzMy0zOTljODQxNzEzZTUifQ&amp;signature=AQAAASgK-qIJProjqcCqN5MNmaOWTlDDA6pbYoLxFni0Eu2Z&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FShure-MVX2U-Integrated-Zero-Latency-Monitoring%2Fdp%2FB0C8W8D4PD%2F\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Shure\u2019s MVX2U;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:9;itc:0\">Shure\u2019s MVX2U<\/a> XLR to USB interface doesn\u2019t support phones. But you know what? It definitely does work with the phones we\u2019ve tried, including several Androids and the iPhone 15. The good news is that it\u2019s half the price of the Centrance. The bad news is that the settings can only be changed via Shure\u2019s desktop app, so if you need to adjust something out in the field, you\u2019re out of luck. Still, it\u2019s a great value option if you can live with its limitations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"link cta-btn rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=0eee6f60-6f21-4ba6-b70e-cc15b39bf860&amp;itemId=impact_radius_1036-SHMVX2U&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;providerId=impact_radius&amp;featureId=dynamic-offer&amp;itemName=Shure+MVX2U&amp;merchantName=Adorama&amp;itemSourceId=1036-SHMVX2U&amp;brand=Adorama&amp;categoryId=7182&amp;price=129.0&amp;salePrice=129.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiIxMDM2IiwibGFuZGluZ1VybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYWRvcmFtYS5yZnZrLm5ldC9jLzIwNTUwNjcvMTE3NTc4NC8xMDM2P3Byb2Rza3U9U0hNVlgyVSZ1PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmFkb3JhbWEuY29tJTJGc2htdngydS5odG1sJmludHNyYz1DQVRGXzkxMDImc3ViSWQxPXVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0In0&amp;signature=AQAAAcknk9hWeRGJg6ZTGDGYsJqsH1XSIq-9nqBdMQa2SxPJ&amp;contentUuid=07c9467f-8fa0-4b32-9633-399c841713e5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:9;elmt:impact_radius;pdid:Shure MVX2U;pid:impact_radius_1036-SHMVX2U;aid:impact_radius_1036-SHMVX2U;itemcost:$129;itmId:$129;sellerN:Adorama;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-auto;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$129 at Adorama;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;pos:4\">$129 at Adorama<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-mobile-microphones-for-recording-with-a-phone-154536629.html?src=rss\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] If you consider yourself a mobile creator and you\u2019re not using some sort of dedicated microphone, you might be holding yourself back. 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