Rode VideoMic Me-L Directional Microphone f/iOS and Smartphones
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Rode VideoMic Me-L Cardioid Directional Microphone for iOS and Smartphones

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Key Features

  • Achieve crystal-clear audio with this smartphone microphone, perfect for on-the-go recording.
  • The cardioid pattern on this microphone minimizes background noise, ensuring focused sound capture.
  • This compact Rode VideoMic Me-L enhances your iOS videos with professional-grade audio quality.
  • Enjoy seamless connectivity via the lightning connector, making it an ideal iPhone microphone.
  • Lightweight and durable aluminum build, this microphone is designed for reliable, portable use.
  • Use the 3.5mm headphone jack for real-time audio monitoring, ensuring perfect sound every time.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?SONJA M : wanted a quality plug and play microphone for my iphone / ipadABUBAKAR T : was recommended to me. I hope it works wellLARRY H : I have owned and use several Rode products, performance and reliability have been very good.EVA M : making tiktok videos with clear voiceERIC K : Record bird calls in the field.MICHAEL L : Referred by a photographer.KAMAL S : online reviewMarco R : WorkJessie O : to do videos for our pre-shift meetingsPHARAOH E : I needed a mic designed for iPhone, is this is the best one I could find.GREGORY S : Hard to find elsewhereLYNETTE R : Product is needed for our office.STEVE S : Easy to use on the iPhone and provides great audio given it's small size and form factorRuoyu Y : cheap and handyPamela E : Ease of use, compact sizeRaymond D : My girlfriend is a YouTuber and wants this mic so I’m surprising herShun A : It's the best for my setupJohn S : Good reviews for the priceCristian M : i likeDOUG T : Recommended for iPadCARLOS R : RecommendedKOREEN P : recommended by a friendLloyda L : comes highly recommended. Used beforeDeandre G : For recordingSUZANNE C M : your charging me for shipping? add says free shippingVIVIAN L : For recording videos via iPhoneCHRISTY C : recommended by a sound professionalDANIEL W : a friends recommendationRICK ( : Received some great reviews from several experts.HENRY K : Needed this for a speaking engagement. Hopefully, it will work well and arrive on time.BEN J : For improved audio recordings with iPhone out of doors.KENNETH B : Quality company.MIRANDA G : As a small content creator we all start virtually in the same place, recording/editing content on our phones. However, often times when we record on our phones sound quality isn’t always great and there’s a ton of background noise picked up especially if you live in a louder household like myself. So I chose this mic after reading and watching tons of reviews. I love the fact that the sound quality isn’t compromised despite being a smaller mic and it connects directly into my phone.BRIAN Y : High quality microphone from a reputable brand that's convenient for iPhone use.JULIAN T : Ease of use and accessibiltyANDREA R : My marketing guy recommended it.JAVIER Q : Heard it was the bestMICHAEL P : Quality and compatibility with my iPhone 11 Pro.Lori D : Recording music on my phoneTim C : Tough, great sounding little mic! Perfect for a quick Facebook Live update or other recording on your iPhone. Definitely takes your videos to the next level! This is the 4th one we've purchased for our church ministry leaders to use to record their daily devotionals. Very happy with the results! Will probably buy more!JOSE D : This is a must if you want better audio from your phone videosWES W : Rode makes high quality gear, reasonably priced. This was just what I needed.Wayne S : Because it’s an amazing product.Hope K : to record bird soundsTONEY P : Working with iPhone pro Max and wanted improved sound capabilities.NUTTHANADE P : want to try for vloggingJennifer C : GiftBRUNO H : Rode makes excellent products and after using my friends mic for videos had to get my own.FORREST A : I wanted a quality microphone that would work with my iPhone lightning port.Nicholas V : Rode quality and Lightning connection.GERALD F : Recommendation from Audubon for recording birdsJames M : friends recommendationScott S : Recommended by a friend.Charles S : best for my application.... record bird songs with iPhoneHarriet L : This is a good microphone with the perfect size for my iphone xs max. Only one thing about the design: it works very well without phone case, but it does not work with any kinds of iphone xs max case. (I ordered three different kinds of cases) I really need the microphone, so I decided to cut a little bit on the bottom of my phone case in order to plug in. :(Glenn G : Friend has this VideoMic and really like the performance!LEONARD A : good reviewsKevin R : Speech recognition on iPhone, too much distortion from the built in mic.Chris D : Seems perfect for my girlfriend's youtube channel, she uses her phone to shoot.GENO S : I have the VideomicME from Rode and it doesn't work well with the iPhone 7. Even with the airplane mode on, I still get some sort of static or choppy sounds which ruined the whole video I recorded.

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Review Summary

2021-05-28T11:14:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Best kept secret at a great price!

There are a few mics to choose from for the iPhone. This one is far and away is the best choice. It's easy to use, it's from a brand you can trust, and the audio quality makes a world of difference.

Eugene L.

2021-04-15T19:42:01

Rated 2 out of 5

Not great

Really not much improvement over onboard mike. Plus it has to be removed to listen to takes.

Doug T.

2021-03-05T07:34:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Great mic for on the go

Great mic for on the go. I've had it for a few weeks now & it's an added gem for podcasting on the go or whatever else you may need a portable mic for.

Nayo S.

2021-03-03T07:07:05

Rated 2 out of 5

It’s better than the mic on the headset

Honestly, I wanted to LOVE this mic…. but it crackles when I am using it for what I wanted, which was singing on Tok Tok duets. It’s better than the mic on the headphones, so there’s that…. but there’s a crackle crack that won’t stop, even in airplane mode. So, meh.

THOMAS D.

2020-12-27T07:23:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Quick and easy upgrade to iPhone mic

Much better build and sound quality than some of the other iPhone focused mics I’ve tried. Only mild annoyance would be that I need to remove my case on 12 pro. Would be fine if your case doesn’t cover the area around the lightning port completely. I like my case, so I may just try a small lightning extender to remedy.

MATTHEW S.

2020-12-06T04:20:38

Rated 3 out of 5

Great sound, but may not work with a case.

Sounds great, only downside is it probably won’t fit with many cases. I have a pretty minimal sized case and had to buy an extender. Of course now it sticks out a little far, and feels kinda flimsy. The case is one I use for my Moment lenses - and I’m guessing many that would want this type of mic are probably using a similar setup.

BOBBY T.

2020-09-29T15:12:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Convenient and easy to use

Convenient directional microphone for an iPhone. The Rode attaches easily and works well. I found the free Rode app a bit cumbersome; it keeps wanting me to upgrade to a $ version that isn’t available. However, it plays well with Voice Recorder Pro.

THOMAS J.

2020-09-18T09:08:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Great!!!!

I love this mic. It is small and easy to use and so far it works perfectly.

Kenneth B.

2020-09-14T08:29:17

Rated 5 out of 5

The Me-L mic worked very well in my last outdoor video

The Me-L mic worked very well in my last outdoor video. I would buy it again.

Malcolm H.

2020-09-10T08:27:01

Rated 4 out of 5

Gest the job done

Works reasonably well. Needs the wind buffer for any outdoor use

LLEWELLYN R.

2020-08-12T06:48:43

Rated 4 out of 5

It’s okay but not great.

Slight better than default iPhone mic. There are other mic’s half the cost that produce same fidelity sound.

HECTOR R.

2020-06-15T10:13:07

Rated 4 out of 5

Portable and easy to carry the Rode Microphone VideoMic Me-L was exactly what we were needing for personal vlogs and video clips

Portable and easy to carry the Rode Microphone VideoMic Me-L was exactly what we were needing for personal vlogs and video clips. It is small and sleek in design with no problems picking up excellent sound. The design of the lightening plug in makes for easy assembly and the adapter helps keep the microphone in place snug but not tight. A little more attention could have been brought to this but nothing to be worried about with proper attention to care and detail. The only drawbacks are having to unplug it when switching between selfie and regular camera modes.

JOHNNY B.

2020-06-04T18:36:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Buy it!

Very happy how simple and powerful this is.

NORA R.

2020-06-04T08:24:29

Rated 4 out of 5

decent in a pinch

It got the job done pretty admirably, used in an international tv show for covid ADR

ANDREW R.

2019-12-11T07:24:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product

Works well, I use it for the video portion of my podcasts. Haven’t used it outside or in a noisier area but I have used it while driving in my car and the sound was great.

MICHAEL D.

2019-11-17T07:19:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Rode VideoMic Me-L

This mic produces great audio and is easy to use and transport.

Nicholas V.

2019-07-07T12:43:25

Rated 1 out of 5

No difference

No big difference and expensive

Lia F.

2019-05-17T14:48:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Great tool!

Great for spontaneous interviews and social media videos.

Jesse B.

2019-04-17T11:04:49

Rated 5 out of 5

The Best

Absolutely outstanding product. Worth every penny.

Linda M.

2019-03-10T08:27:32

Rated 5 out of 5

exellent custner care

Good service and good products.

Hector G.

2019-02-20T10:32:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Iphone mic

Great microphone. Easy to use with iphones.

Jason R.

2019-01-29T07:40:12

Rated 5 out of 5

terrific mic

Highly recommended directional mic. Received in a timely manner, great recordings.

JULIAN S.

2018-12-02T14:40:58

Rated 1 out of 5

Un-Handy

Did not work with my phone case on .. too big of a hassle to remove phone case just to use it .. I returned it .. Adorama has an awesome return policy for V.I.P. Club members

Tim C.

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Rode VideoMic ME-L Specifications

Acoustics & Electrical

Acoustics & Electrical

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  • Acoustic Principle

    Pressure Gradient Electret Condenser

  • Active Electronics

    n/a

  • Polar Pattern

    Cardioid

  • Frequency Range

    20Hz-20kHz

  • Signal to noise Ratio

    74.5 dB

  • Equivalent Noise

    19.5 dBA SPL (as per IEC651)

  • Maximum SPL

    115 dB SPL (1kHz @ 1m)

  • Power Requirements

    Powered by iOS device

  • Output Connection

    Lightning, 3.5mm TRS

  • Analog Outputs

    3.5mm TRS Headphone Jack

  • Computer Connectivity

    Lightning Connector

  • Simultaneous I/O

    1 in, 2 out

  • Bit Depth

    24-bit

  • Sample Rates

    44.1 and 48 kHz

  • Direct Monitor

    Yes

  • Bus Powered

    Yes

  • OS Requirements

    iOS 11

  • Equivalent Input Noise @ Maximum Gain

    n/a

Mechanical

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  • Material

    Aluminum

  • Colour

    Black

  • Weight

    1 oz (28g)

  • Dimensions (L x W x H)

    2.9 x .8 x 1" / 73.5 x 20.2 x 25.7mm

Other

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  • UPC Code

    698813005192

About Rode VideoMic ME-L

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By Linda M.

Absolutely outstanding product. Worth every penny.

terrific mic

By JULIAN S.

Highly recommended directional mic. Received in a timely manner, great recordings.

After meticulous design and innovation, the VideoMic Me-L emerges as a premium cardioid directional microphone tailored for iPhone and iPad users seeking to capture high-quality audio directly through the Lightning connector. This durable and portable microphone is engineered to enhance your video recordings by focusing on the sound in front of the camera while significantly reducing unwanted background noise, ensuring your content is both clear and professional.

The VideoMic Me-L boasts a cardioid polar pattern, ideal for content creators and mobile journalists who require precise audio capture from the subject while minimizing distractions from the environment. Its direct Lightning connection not only facilitates high-fidelity sound recording but also provides a seamless user experience for iOS device enthusiasts.

For those who value real-time audio monitoring, the VideoMic Me-L features a convenient 3.5mm headphone jack, allowing you to assess audio quality on-the-go and make necessary adjustments for optimal playback. The inclusion of a sturdy mic clip ensures the microphone remains securely attached to your device, while the furry windshield offers reliable performance even in challenging outdoor or adverse weather conditions, making it a versatile tool for all your recording needs.

Compatible with all Apple iOS devices equipped with a Lightning port and running iOS 11 or higher, the VideoMic Me-L is the quintessential audio solution for vloggers, musicians, and anyone looking to elevate their audio recording capabilities with their iOS device. Whether you're capturing a heartfelt interview, a live performance, or the bustling sounds of city life, the VideoMic Me-L is designed to deliver outstanding audio quality that complements your visual storytelling.

Rode VideoMic ME-L Features

  • Designed for Apple iPhone And iPad (with Lightning Port)
  • 3.5mm Headphone Output Jack
  • Furry Windshield Included
  • Direct Monitoring (always on)
  • Firmware update via Reporter app
  • Work with other apps such as Garageband, Camera app, Voice Memos

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

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Key Features

  • Achieve crystal-clear audio with this smartphone microphone, perfect for on-the-go recording.
  • The cardioid pattern on this microphone minimizes background noise, ensuring focused sound capture.
  • This compact Rode VideoMic Me-L enhances your iOS videos with professional-grade audio quality.
  • Enjoy seamless connectivity via the lightning connector, making it an ideal iPhone microphone.
  • Lightweight and durable aluminum build, this microphone is designed for reliable, portable use.
  • Use the 3.5mm headphone jack for real-time audio monitoring, ensuring perfect sound every time.

What's in the box:

  • Rode VideoMic Me-L Cardioid Directional Microphone
  • Mic Clip
  • Rode 1 Year Limited Warranty