Modern iPhone cameras are extremely capable video recorders, but typically require accessories like lights and microphones to ensure professional results. Audio gear manufacturer Rode just announced a pair of gadgets intended to simplify this process, so streamers won\u2019t have to build a cumbersome rig in the computer room or haul one to an outdoor space.<\/p>\n
The Rode Magnetic Mount is exactly what it sounds like<\/a>. It\u2019s a MagSafe mount with a pair of connection points for accessories like the aforementioned lights and microphones. There are two adjustable cold shoe arms that allow people to use the phone in portrait or landscape mode. For the uninitiated, \u201ccold shoe\u201d refers to metal connection brackets that lack power, whereas \u201chot shoe\u201d would refer to metal connection brackets that feature electronic contacts.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not just for iPhones, as any smartphone snuggled into a MagSafe-compatible case should work. The Rode Magnetic Mount is made from high-grade aluminum, so it\u2019s on the pricier side when compared to the endless barrage of similar products on Amazon. It costs $90<\/a> and begins shipping on April 24.<\/p>\n