IK Multimedia IPIRIGMICLAV - Mobile Lavalier Microphone for iOS/Android

IK Multimedia iRig Mic Lav - TRRS Lavalier Microphone for iPhone/Android with Monitoring and Crossfading

The iRig Mic Lav is a mobile lavalier microphone that plugs directly into the 3.5mm TRRS port of your smartphone or tablet. It features a vocal-optimized omnidirectional electret condenser capsule with a 30Hz–16kHz (−3dB) response and up to 120dB SPL , delivering clear, natural recordings for interviews, vlogging, and online classes. Its inline module includes an additional TRRS connector with Input/Monitor switch : use it for headphone monitoring while recording, or chain a second iRig Mic Lav to the same device when you need two mics. It is CTIA/AHJ compliant and is plug-in powered , no batteries required. It comes with a foam windscreen , a mounting clip , and a carrying case .

Main features

• Transducer and pattern: omnidirectional electret condenser for uniform pickup around the source.
• Verified sound quality: 30 Hz–16 kHz (−3 dB), max. SPL 120 dB , sensitivity −35 ± 3 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB = 1 V/Pa).
• Direct Mobile Connection: 3.5mm TRRS ( CTIA/AHJ standard) for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch and Android with compatible input.
• Monitoring or daisy-chaining: Additional TRRS port with Input/Monitor switch for headphones or adding a second iRig Mic Lav.
• Field ready: 150 cm cable , compact capsule ( 24 × 7.5 mm ) and in-line module ( 24 × 24 × 14 mm ); weight 22 g .
• Included accessories: windscreen, lapel clip and carrying case.

Product benefits

• Clear and consistent audio from the phone's built-in microphone, with reduced handling noise and a fixed distance from your mouth.
• Secure workflow with headphone monitoring for real-time level checks.
• Two-way interviews without interfaces: daisy-chain a second iRig Mic Lav and record two people on the same device.
• Quick and discreet mounting with a clip and windscreen; ideal for creators , journalists, educators, and mobile podcasters .

Use cases

• Vlogging and social media with significant improvement in intelligibility.
• Mobile interviews (one or two linked lavaliers) for press and social media.
• Online classes and meetings with close voice and monitoring control.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work on phones without a 3.5mm mini jack? Yes, using a TRRS (CTIA/AHJ) -compatible adapter that maintains the microphone input.
Can I connect it to cameras with a TRS input? It's designed for TRS inputs with plug-in power . For cameras with TRS, an adapter may be required, and compatibility is not guaranteed.
Does it need batteries? No, it's powered by the mobile device ( plug-in power ).

Description for projects

Mobile lavalier microphone with omnidirectional electret condenser capsule; response 30 Hz–16 kHz (−3 dB) ; max. SPL 120 dB ; sensitivity −35 ± 3 dB (1 kHz, 1 V/Pa) ; 3.5 mm TRRS output connector ( CTIA/AHJ ); in-line module with additional TRRS port and Input/Monitor switch for headphones or daisy-chaining; 150 cm cable ; microphone dimensions 24 × 7.5 mm and in-line module 24 × 24 × 14 mm ; weight 22 g ; includes windscreen, clip and case.