Zoom iQ7 Mid-Side Stereo Microphone for iOS
- Mid-side stereo mic for Lightning iOS devices
- 90°, 120°, or M-S stereo width
- Gain knob, level meter, and headphone output
$99.99 USD
Zoom iQ7 Mid-Side Stereo Microphone for iOS
The Zoom iQ7 plugs into the Lightning port of an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and turns it into a stereo recorder with a mid-side stereo microphone.
Its mid-side capsule pairs a directional mid mic facing forward with a bidirectional side mic. A three-way switch sets the stereo width: 90 degrees to focus on the center, or 120 degrees for a wider image with the room’s ambience. The M-S setting records the raw signal, and the width is set afterward in Zoom’s free Handy Recorder app. The capsule rotates, so left and right stay correct whether the device is held upright or sideways for video.
A front-facing MIC GAIN knob sets the level, and a three-segment LED meter shows when the signal is too hot. A 3.5 mm headphone jack, which doubles as a line output, monitors the audio while recording and playing back. An extended Lightning connector and a removable spacer let it fit most cases, and the iQ7 is powered by the connected device. It works with most iOS apps that take an external mic, but not with video or voice call apps; the Compatibility tab lists the supported models.
Features
- Rotating mid-side stereo capsule
- 90°, 120°, and M-S stereo width settings
- Lightning connector
- MIC GAIN knob and three-segment LED meter
- 3.5 mm headphone/line output
- Fits most cases with the extended connector and spacer
- Powered by the iOS device
What's Included
- iQ7 stereo microphone
- Foam windscreen
- Operation manual
Specifications
| Microphone | Mid-side (M-S) stereo mic (90°/120°/M-S) |
|---|---|
| Maximum SPL | 120 dB SPL |
| Input Gain | +3 to +43 dB |
| Recording Formats | 16-bit, up to 48 kHz |
| Outputs | 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (headphone/line) |
| Connector | Lightning |
| Power | Powered by the connected iOS device |
| Dimensions | 54.5 mm (W) × 57.2 mm (D) × 26.5 mm (H) |
| Weight | 30.5 g |
Compatibility
| Device | Models |
|---|---|
| iPhone | 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, SE (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation), 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max |
| iPod touch | 5th, 6th, and 7th generation |
| iPad | 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th generation; Air, Air 2, Air 3; mini, mini 2, mini 3, mini 4, mini 5; Pro, Pro 2 |
| Software | iOS 6 to 26, iPadOS 13 to 26; not video or voice call apps |
