Zoom IQ7
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Essential Information About the Zoom iQ7 iOS Stereo Microphone
Essential Information About the Zoom iQ7 iOS Stereo Microphone
- Compact "Mid/Side" stereo electret microphone for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with Lightning connector.
- Precise control thanks to wide gain adjustment and three-LED indicators for clean, distortion-free levels.
- Headphone monitoring via 3.5 mm mini-jack (also line output) to monitor your recordings in real time.
- 16-bit conversion at 44.1/48 kHz for clear musical, video, and interview recordings wherever you are.
Manufacturer Information
Zoom
https://www.zoomcorp.com
zoom@sound-service.eu
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Mogar Music France
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The Zoom Touch for Mobile Sound Capture
Drawing on Zoom's expertise in portable recording, the iQ7 is part of the microphone range designed to turn an iOS device into a true stereo recorder. Its rotatable capsule and "Mid/Side" matrix provide a controlled stereo image, suitable for video creators as well as musicians and podcasters on the go.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
Content creators, journalists, musicians, teachers, field reporters: the iQ7 is designed for those who want clean and wide capture without additional audio interfaces. Whether for vlogging, rehearsals, online classes, or ambient recording, it delivers defined sound while remaining discreet, lightweight, and quick to set up.
Key Features for Professional Mobile Recording
Flexible "Mid/Side" Stereo
The combination of a directional "Mid" microphone and a bidirectional "Side" microphone allows adjustment of the stereo width across three positions (90, 120, RAW). The RAW mode captures raw channels to manage width in post-production with maximum precision.
Level Control and Safety
The oversized gain knob facilitates fine adjustment, while the three-level LEDs help prevent clipping. The built-in preamp offers comfortable gain reserve for various sources up to 120 dB SPL.
iOS Compatibility and Built-in Monitoring
The extended Lightning connector and removable spacer support use with many slim cases. The 3.5 mm mini-jack output serves as headphone monitoring or line output for direct feedback during recording and playback.
Technical specifications
| Category | digital microphone | Connection | Lightning, minijack |
| Directivity | cardioid, bidirectional | Color | Grey |
| iOS compatibility | devices running iOS 6.0 or later with a Lightning connector | Preamp gain control | yes |
| iPhone compatibility | 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XS Max and XR | Level indicators | three LEDs |
| iPod touch compatibility | 5th, 6th and 7th Gen | Headphone output or line level | 3.5 mm mini-jack |
| iPad compatibility | 4th, 5th and 6th Gen, Air, Air 2, Air 3, mini, mini 2, mini 3, mini 4, mini 5, Pro and Pro 2 | Power | via Lightning |
| Resolution | 16-bit / 44.1 kHz or 16-bit / 48 kHz | Windscreen | included |
| Max SPL | 120 dB | Dimensions | 545 x 572 x 265 mm |
| Input gain | +3 to +43 dB | Weight | 31.8 g |
| Microphone element adjustment | horizontal and vertical | Compatibility with a protective case | no |
| "Mid/Side" stereo image selector | triple switch (90, 120, RAW) | ||
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
This microphone delivers good quality audio with simple operation and compact design. Customers praised its ease of use and acceptable sound quality. However, one customer noted occasional crackling at low volumes during band rehearsals. Despite its plastic appearance, the build quality is solid. Tip: Put phone in airplane mode for best results.
Review highlights
- âQuality is really good, just remember to put your phone in airplane mode.â
- âVery good quality...simple to use.â
- âPractical, not bulky and perfectly acceptable sound.â
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Do not stop at the âplasticâ aspect of this microphone, its quality is really good, but you must remember to put your phone in airplane mode.
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Practical, not bulky and quite acceptable sound
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Zoom iQ7 compatible with an iPhone?
The connection is made via an extended Lightning connector designed for iOS devices. A removable spacer facilitates installation with many thin cases.
How does the Mid/Side stereo of the microphone work?
The capsule combines a directional Mid mic and a bidirectional Side mic. Three openings are offered: 90°, 120°, and RAW. The RAW mode records the raw channels to adjust the stereo width in post-production.
Can headphones be connected to this Lightning microphone?
A 3.5 mm mini-jack output allows headphones to be connected for direct monitoring during recording and playback, or it can be used as a line output.
What is the maximum sound level the Zoom iQ7 can handle?
The capsule can handle up to 120 dB SPL. The adjustable input gain ranges from +3 to +43 dB, with three LEDs to monitor the level and prevent clipping.
What recording resolution does this iOS microphone offer?
Recording is done in 16-bit at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
