If you're looking for a compact, easy-to-use lapel mic that plugs right into a phone's TRRS jack, the Rode SmartLav+ is the microphone for you. This mic offers a broadcast-quality sound in a tiny form factor, and can record to many phones and devices that offer 3.5mm TRRS connectivity.,

Want to record broadcast-quality audio simply using your mobile device? Rode's smartLav+ will let you do exactly that. Nowadays, your smartphone is always at hand, which is exactly why the smartLav+ is such a great mic: it is simply ready all the time, just like your smartphone, just like you. Also, this mic has an omni-directional condenser mic capsule, which picks up the sound from all directions, and with the foam pop filter, you can expect not to find any unnecessary noise in your recordings. Providing sharp and high-quality audio into your mobile device, Rode's smartLav+ is simply a great tool for video logs, interviews, or in fact everything else. Give this one a try, you will definitely be impressed.

No controls are on hand, which streamlines the process: simply clamp the mic to your subject (or yourself), plug the mic into the phone, and start recording. The mic will work with any app that records audio, including the built-in iOS Voice Memo App—but when you pair it with the iOS Rode Reporter APP, you'll have access to a wide array of mixing, editing, and exporting tools. Perfect for electronic field production, run-and-gun news reporting, or simple mobile vlogs, the mic comes with a windshield, a durable clip, and a Kevlar-reinforced cable.