The VideoMic Me is a compact and lightweight, high-quality directional microphone that connects directly to the iPhone TRRS microphone/headphone socket. Its flexible mounting bracket accommodates a wide range of smartphones and allows the microphone to be fitted for primary camera or front camera ('selfie') use. A 3.5mm headphone jack on the rear allows for play-through of audio while recording (app dependent) as well as easy playback of your videos without having to remove the microphone.The VideoMic Me includes a deluxe furry windshield for shooting outdoors or in adverse weather.
Sidd
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." ..... Ferris Bueller
Why do people still make devices that only work with iPhones?
I think it is a physical limitation. IOS phones use a TRRS type plug configuration and Android uses a TRS type plug configuration. You can purchase adaptors for both types of configurations.
The TRRS type plug is configured to have a microphone input while keeping the stereo output.
Sidd
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." ..... Ferris Bueller
According to IDC, when you compare market share world wide for smart phones, Android based phones account for about 85% of the market; IOS phones (i.e. the iPhone) accounts for just under 15%. However, 15% is still a huge number of phones. And, because the Android market is divided among many different manufacturers, when you look at a phone by phone basis, the iPhone is the single most popular smart phone. More iPhones are sold than any single Android make and model. That makes for a very attractive target. Not to mention the caché associated with the Apple brand.
In addition, the iPhone is tightly controlled by Apple and you have a huge uniformity across the line. That makes iPhone the easiest device to develop apps and make accessories and devices. The Android market, by comparison, is divided among many different manufacturers and have many different hardware and software configurations and capabilities. That makes development for Android much more difficult. It's not unusual for a company to introduce something for iPhone first and Android later. Adobe does this all the time with their mobile apps.
On top of all that, there may be contractual obligations regarding exclusivity and distribution.
iPhones haven’t used that type of plug in a while. Apple eliminated the headphone jack and only uses the lightning port now for charging and wired headphones. And the rumor is that they may be planning to drop the lightning port for USB-C in a year or two.
......and a great phone it is too. (not wishing to ignite any IOS vs Android wars)
I am looking for a lightweight quality mic to use with my phone as it is attached to the gimbal. I want to use that as my interview setup with the FILMIC app.
Sidd
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." ..... Ferris Bueller
Who knew Chuck had such sway with Rode. Not sure if this is good or bad.
The VideoMic Me-L is latest model in the VideoMic Me series and shares a similar design to the previous versions in the line.
It’s built with an aluminium body and sports a 1.2-inch condenser capsule. It also comes with a furry windshield to keep that pesky wind from messing with your audio, in addition to an adjustable rubber mount.
Sidd
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." ..... Ferris Bueller
CHUCK "SHORTY" ENGELS YOU ARE THE CONSIGLIERE OCCUPATION: CONSIGLIERE RACKET: NOTHING DIRTY, JUST HANDLING THE MONEY END OF THE BUSINESS IDOL: MEYER LANSKY You’re the adviser to the boss and to everyone else in the family. They listen to you and respect what you have to say. You give advice when they need it and the rest of the time, you handle the money and make sure things run smoothly.
Sidd
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." ..... Ferris Bueller