Zoom iQ7 MS Stereo Microphone for Lightning iPhone and iPad

Zoom iQ7 MS Stereo Microphone for iPhone and iPad

The Zoom iQ7 is a condenser mid-side stereo microphone designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices with Lightning connectors. It enables high-quality stereo recordings, ideal for music capture and enhancing audio in iOS video recordings.

Compatibility and Design

• Compatible with all Lightning-equipped iOS devices including iPhone 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6 Plus; iPod touch (5th generation); iPad (4th generation), iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad mini with Retina display.
• Includes an extended Lightning connector and removable spacer for use with most device cases, allowing recording without removing the case.
• Compact and lightweight design with dimensions 54.5 × 57.2 × 26.5 mm and weight 30.5 g.

Microphone Features

• Mid-side (M-S) stereo microphone with selectable polar patterns: 90° for focused center sound, 120° for wider ambient sound, and M-S mode for raw recording with adjustable stereo width in post-production.
• Mid microphone is directional, capturing sound from directly in front; side microphone is bidirectional, capturing sound from both sides.
• Rotating mechanism ensures correct left-right stereo orientation for both audio-only and video recordings.

Audio Control and Monitoring

• Large front-facing MIC GAIN knob allows precise input level adjustment from +3 to +43 dB.
• Three-segment LED level meters provide visual feedback to prevent signal overload and ensure clean sound.
• Dedicated stereo mini 3.5 mm jack serves as headphone output and line output for real-time monitoring during recording and playback.

Audio Quality and Power

• Supports 44.1 kHz/16-bit and 48 kHz/16-bit audio quality.
• Maximum input sound pressure level of 120 dB SPL.
• Powered directly by the connected iOS device, no external power source required.

Software Integration

• Compatible with most iOS apps supporting external microphone input, including Apple's Voice Memo, GarageBand, and other music recording, voice recognition, and streaming apps.
• Supports multiple sampling rates for optimal audio quality, especially when used with Zoom's free Handy Recorder iOS app.
• Handy Recorder app offers overdubbing, waveform editing, file saving in linear PCM or AAC formats, onboard effects like compression, EQ, and reverb, and easy sharing via email or SoundCloud.

Additional Accessories

• Includes foam windscreen to reduce wind noise.
• Optional WSU-1 Universal Windscreen available for further wind noise reduction, compatible with other Zoom Handy Recorders and Handy Video Recorders.

Package Contents

• Zoom iQ7 microphone
• Operation manual
• Foam windscreen