The RODE smartLav+ is a professional-grade wearable microphone built to plug straight into a smartphone. Its gold-plated 3.5mm TRRS connector works with any device that has a TRRS socket, turning the phone already in your pocket into a broadcast-quality recording rig — no interface, no mixer, no batteries.
At its heart is a discreet 4.5mm omnidirectional condenser capsule. Omnidirectional means it picks up evenly from all directions, so it is forgiving about exactly where you clip it — a real advantage for interviews, presentations and run-and-gun video where there is no time to fuss over placement. The 1.2m (4′) Kevlar-reinforced shielded cable is built to survive daily field use, and a pop shield and durable mounting clip are included.
Key Features
- Broadcast-quality capture from a phone: A permanently polarised condenser capsule with JFET active electronics delivers a clean, detailed 20Hz-20kHz signal, far beyond what a built-in phone microphone can resolve.
- Omnidirectional pickup that forgives placement: Even response from every direction means consistent level whether the subject turns their head or the mic sits slightly off-centre.
- Discreet 4.5mm capsule: Small enough to stay visually unobtrusive on camera, which is why lavaliers of this size are the standard for interviews and pieces to camera.
- Kevlar-reinforced cable: The 1.2m shielded cable resists the tugging and coiling that kills ordinary lavalier leads.
- Handles loud sources: A maximum SPL of 110 dB and 83 dB of dynamic range keep it clean through raised voices, live music and busy streets.
- Pop shield and mounting clip included: The pop shield tames plosives on “p” and “b” sounds; the clip holds the capsule securely to a collar, lapel or tie.
Specifications
| Acoustic Principle | Permanently polarised condenser |
|---|---|
| Active Electronics | JFET |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Range | 20Hz – 20kHz |
| Output Impedance | 3kΩ typical |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 67 dB |
| Equivalent Noise | 27 dB typical |
| Maximum SPL | 110 dB |
| Sensitivity | -35 dB (17.8 mV @ 94 dB SPL) |
| Dynamic Range | 83 dB typical |
| Power Requirements | Powered from the TRRS socket (2.7V) |
| Output Connection | Gold-plated 3.5mm TRRS plug |
| Capsule Size | 4.5mm |
| Cable | 1.2m (4′) Kevlar-reinforced shielded cable |
| In the Box | smartLav+ microphone, pop shield, mounting clip |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the RODE smartLav+ work with any smartphone?
It connects to any device with a 3.5mm TRRS socket, which covers most smartphones and tablets that still have a headphone jack. Phones without a 3.5mm socket need the manufacturer’s own digital-to-3.5mm adaptor, and cameras or recorders with a TRS (not TRRS) input need a TRRS-to-TRS adaptor.
Do I need batteries or a separate power supply?
No. The smartLav+ draws its power from the host device’s TRRS socket at 2.7V, so there is nothing to charge and nothing to run flat mid-interview.
Why choose an omnidirectional lavalier over a directional one?
An omnidirectional capsule responds evenly from every direction, so the recorded level stays consistent when the speaker turns their head or the microphone is clipped slightly off-centre. That makes it far more forgiving in interviews and fast-moving shoots than a directional mic, which must stay aimed at the source.
How loud a source can it handle?
The smartLav+ is rated to a maximum SPL of 110 dB with 83 dB of dynamic range, so it stays clean through raised voices, applause and live performance as well as quiet dialogue.
Genuine stock in Egypt, priced in EGP, with delivery to all governorates and payment by InstaPay or Vodafone Cash.
