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Lavalier Microphone Kit

Choosing a Recording Device

 

                                       

These lavalier microphones can be connected to a smartphone (iPhone) or the Zoom H5 audio recorder using the appropriate adapters included in this kit

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  • If Recording with the Zoom H5
    • Switch the microphone button to "Camera"
    • Utilize the 3.5mm to XLR adapter to plug the lav mic(s) into the Zoom H5.                             
    • You must also check out the Audio Recording Kit to use the Zoom H5
  • If Recording with the Rode Smartphone Adapter 
    • Switch the microphone button to "Off/Smartphone"
    • Utilize the Rode adapter to plug the lav mic(s) into your smartphone.
    • We recommend using the Rode Reporter app. Change the settings to standard quality (48kHz 24-bit WAVE) and configure the mic(s) as separate channels.  

 

A spare battery is included in the kit.  To replace, twist the center capsule and remove old battery.  You may need to use tweezers to carefully pull the battery out.