The Rode VideoMic™ Me-L is a high-quality microphone for your iPhone® or iPad® designed to give you incredible audio when shooting video. It attaches directly to the lightening port of the iPhone/iPad and the microphone's directionality reduces surrounding noises to focus on exactly what you're filming, ensuring your videos sound clear and intelligible. The 3.5mm jack provides a headphone output for audio monitoring and playback.
The VideoMic Me-L comes with a mic clip to ensure the mic is secure and a furry windshield suitable for filming in outdoor and adverse weather conditions.
The VideoMic Me-L is compatible with all Apple iOS devices with a Lightning port and running iOS 11 or higher.
VideoMic Me-L Specifications
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 |
Material |
Aluminium |
Colour |
Black |
Weight (g) |
28 |
Packed Weight (g) |
143 |
Dimensions (L x W x H, mm) |
73.5 x 20.2 x 25.7 |
Package Dimensions (L x W x H, mm) |
126 x 65 x 177 |
Compatible RØDE Accessories |
New WS-9 (not compatible with previous generation WS-9) |