



The ball can be rotated 90 degrees around two different axes, allowing users to set up proper stereo L-R orientation regardless of how their iOS device is held.Ī switch on the left-front side of the iQ5 provides a way to set the pickup for either directional or more omnidirectional stereo. The microphone is in a spherical ball that's held by two small arms. The first thing that jumps out at you about the Zoom iQ5 is just how small it is. Zoom, the company that makes those amazing digital recorders like the H1 through H6 line, is now shipping the Zoom iQ5, a tiny Lightning-equipped stereo microphone to help you capture high-quality stereo sound.Ĭonnectors: Lightning connector, USB Mini-B connector (for recharging your iOS device), stereo mini jack for combined headphone/line level output Why? Well, those models sport the new Lightning adapter. For podcasters, reporters and others who want to capture sound on the go with their iOS devices, there's been a lack of options for the newer models of iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
