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Small directional mic with Lightning plug and 3.5mm headphone jack, grey metal body with furry windshield

RODE Microphone

RODE Microphone VideoMic Me-L Lightning directional microphone 3.5mm jack

SKU CH-GY8Q-KD1JQ

A cardioid directional microphone that connects to iOS devices via Lightning and includes a 3.5mm headphone jack for real-time monitoring

  • TypeMicrophones & Accessories
  • Cardioid pattern focuses on subject audio while rejecting background noise
  • Direct Lightning connection delivers high-fidelity digital recording to iOS devices
  • 5mm headphone jack enables real-time monitoring during capture
  • Sturdy mic clip secures microphone firmly to iPhone or iPad
  • Furry windshield reduces wind noise for clear outdoor recordings

Made for iPhone and iPad recording

The VideoMic Me-L is a cardioid directional microphone that connects directly to the Lightning port on iOS devices. It is built for content creators and mobile journalists who need clearer sound than the built-in microphones provide. The focused pickup pattern targets audio in front of the camera while rejecting background noise. No batteries or external power are required.

Passive operation keeps it silent

Because the microphone draws power from the Lightning connection, there is no internal fan or active circuitry to generate noise. The cardioid pattern reduces ambient sound without digital processing that could introduce artefacts. Power consumption is limited to what the iOS device supplies, so it does not drain the battery faster than typical audio accessories. Thermal output is negligible during normal use.

Monitor and mount with included gear

A 3.5 mm headphone jack on the microphone body lets you hear the recording in real time for immediate level checks. The supplied mic clip locks the unit securely to the device so it will not shift while you move. A furry windshield is also provided to suppress wind noise during outdoor shoots. These accessories work together to deliver a complete mobile recording kit.

Highlights

  • Cardioid pattern focuses on subject audio while rejecting background noise
  • Direct Lightning connection delivers high-fidelity digital recording to iOS devices
  • 5mm headphone jack enables real-time monitoring during capture
  • Sturdy mic clip secures microphone firmly to iPhone or iPad
  • Furry windshield reduces wind noise for clear outdoor recordings

Specifications

BrandRode Microphones
TypeMicrophones & Accessories

Questions about this item

How do I attach the VideoMic Me-L to my iPhone and what step do people miss?

Plug the Lightning connector into the iPhone port, then snap the included mic clip over the device edge so the capsule points forward; the step often missed is tightening the clip screw until the mic cannot rotate.

What part will need replacement after extended outdoor use?

The furry windshield degrades from wind and moisture exposure; replace it when the fibres mat down or tear to keep wind-noise rejection effective.

At what point does the 3.5 mm monitoring jack stop reflecting the live recording?

The headphone output follows the iOS audio session; if the recording app backgrounds or the system routes audio elsewhere, the jack falls silent even though the mic is still capturing.

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