Saramonic - Mini Directional Microphone with TRRS Connector for Smartphones & Tablets (Smartmic)
- Key Specs
- Microphone Type: Condenser microphones
- Wireless: false
- General
- Brand: Saramonic
- Model Number: SMARTMIC
- Product Name: Mini Directional Microphone with TRRS Connector for Smartphones & Tablets (Smartmic)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.01 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 2.76 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 0.59 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.05 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Features
- Microphone Type: Condenser microphones
- Wireless: false
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 6971008026207
The Saramonic SmartMic is an ultra-compact condenser microphone that plugs directly into the headphone jack on your smartphone or tablet and any device with a TRRS microphone input. Even though it weighs less than an ounce, the SmartMic delivers broadcast-quality sound and dramatically improves the sound quality of the videos you shoot and the sound you capture with your audio recording apps. The SmartMic is the perfect way to record great sound for YouTube Videos, Vlogging, Livestreaming, Podcasting and more.. The SmartMic features a compact capsule with an integrated swivel that enables you to point it directly at the sound you want to capture. It features a built-in shock mount that helps you avoid recording unwanted vibration and handling noise. The SmartMic is ultra-compact and lightweight, so you can easily bring it with you everywhere you go, and it will never need batteries or charging. . In addition to being compatible with mobile devices that feature headphone jacks, the SmartMic can also be used with devices that don’t have headphone jacks when you use a Lightning or USB-C headphone adapter (sold separately). It’s an extremely affordable way to give your mobile videos and audio recordings a professional level of sound quality.
- Broadcast-Quality Microphone for Smartphones and Tablets: Brings broadcast-quality sound to mobile devices
- Shock Mounted Capsule with Swivel Design: Compact capsule and swivel design let you focus on the sound you need
- Lightweight and Compact: Bring it everywhere effortlessly with its ultra-lightweight and compact body
- Vastly Improves Sound of Device: Vastly improves the sound quality when shooting video, and for audio recording apps
- Plug-and-Play Operation: Simple plug-and-play usage, never requires batteries or charging
- Broadcast-Quality Microphone for Smartphones and Tablets: Brings broadcast-quality sound to mobile devices
- Shock Mounted Capsule with Swivel Design: Compact capsule and swivel design let you focus on the sound you need
- Lightweight and Compact: Bring it everywhere effortlessly with its ultra-lightweight and compact body
- Vastly Improves Sound of Device: Vastly improves the sound quality when shooting video, and for audio recording apps
- Plug-and-Play Operation: Simple plug-and-play usage, never requires batteries or charging
Whats Included
- Mini Directional Microphone with TRRS Connector for Smartphones & Tablets (Smartmic)
- Mini Directional Microphone with TRRS Connector for Smartphones & Tablets (Smartmic)
Product Manuals
Q: does it work with iPhone 11?
A: It will work with an iPhone 11 when using the Apple Lightning-to-3.5mm Headphone Adapter that the iPhone came with. If you need to get another dongle, it can be found here: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-lightning-to-3-5mm-headphone-adapter-white/5622278.p?skuId=5622278
Q: Could this work on a Raspberry Pi 4?
A: No. The RPI4 3.5mm jack cannot be used as input. It only provides stereo audio out and composite video out. To use a mic with an RPI, you'd need a USB sound card or a USB microphone.
A: It depends on the environment. If it is a quiet environment you could get a bit further than if it's a slightly noisy, or noisy environment. You could be within 10-15 ft of the microphone and still get a good sound as long as you are projecting your voice and it's not very noisy. But with microphones proximity is everything so you want to be as close as you can to get the best most full sound. As you get further away from the microphone you lose a lot of the bass, or lower end of the vocal. I hope my long answer does not confuse, but there is no short answer to that question.
Q: will it work if you connect it to a xbox 1 controller
A: In theory it should work since the connection for the mic to the Xbox One controller is TRRS, but since I have not tested it I cannot be 100% sure. It would make it not possible to hear chats though, they could hear you, but you could not hear other players.
A: It is omnidirectional and will pick-up sounds from all around the mic. It will also NOT work with the Pyle PTAU45. The 3.5mm TRS input of the Pyle PTAU45 is designed for line-level inputs and will not a support a plug-in powered mic, or a TRRS mic.
A: Yes - you will need to buy the cord with the proper jacks. I have used this microphone just plugged into my iPhone 10-15 feet from the person speaking and it picks up the sound very well without using a cord to get it closer.
A: Yes, if the Decimeter app allows use of external TRRS mics. There is no noise cancellation feature on this mic.
A: If that app allows external microphones, yes. It might expand the range 2-3' if you position the mic pointed in the direction of the sound source, but in my honest opinion you'd be better with a pair of bluetooth headphones with a mic. Bluetooth headphones can give you range of 20' plus and the mic will be right on you for the best result.
