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Record broadcast-quality sound with less background noise straight to your smartphone, tablet, or computer via USB Type-C with the Saramonic SmartMic5 UC, a mini shotgun microphone that connects directly to the USB Type-C port of your mobile device or computer without the hassle of cabling. Ideal for vlogging, live streaming, and mobile video production, the SmartMic5 UC features a lightweight and durable housing, which offers 180° of adjustable positioning for optimal orientation to your sound source. Thanks to its plug-and-play design, this mic requires no batteries or charging; just plug it in, open your favorite app, and then go!
The condenser capsule delivers a tailored-for-speech frequency response of 75 Hz to 16 kHz, and utilizes a 2.36" long interference tube in combination with a unidirectional condenser element to provide focused sound pickup with reduced ambience at greater distances than allowed by your device's built-in mic. The integral shockmount isolates the mic from vibration and device handling noise. To attenuate wind noise and protect the mic from dust whether shooting indoors or outside, foam and furry windscreens are included.
The SmartMic5 UC delivers focused, broadcast-quality sound to smartphones, tablets, and iPad (Pro or Air) models with USB Type-C ports; it's perfect for vlogging, YouTube videos, live streaming, posting updates on Instagram or TikTok, and more.
Thanks to 180° adjustable positioning, it's easy to point the mic at the sound you want to capture. The integrated shockmount helps you avoid recording unwanted vibration and handling noise.
By utilizing a 2.36 x 0.43" interference tube and a unidirectional polar pattern, the SmartMic5 UC is able to focus on the sound in front of the microphone while attenuating sounds from the sides and rear. This lets your video viewers and social media followers focus on your message and not the background noise. The longer interference tube also allows you to move farther away from the microphone and still get a detailed and full-frequency sound.
Not only is the SmartMic5 UC ultracompact and lightweight, it also never needs batteries or charging because it is powered through the connection to your device. Just plug the mic's USB Type-C connector into your device and start recording.
The mic is supplied with two forms of wind protection—a foam windscreen for use indoors or during light-wind outdoor shoots, and a furry windshield for locations with stronger gusts.
Microphone
| Primary Applications | Web-Streaming, Recording to Mobile Device, Audio for Video |
| Form Factor | Mobile Device Mic / Plug-In Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources | Speech/Voice Over, Room Ambiance |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
| Capsule | Electret Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
| Orientation | End Address |
| Circuitry | Solid-State |
| Pad | None |
| High-Pass Filter | None |
| Tone Adjustment | None |
| Gain Adjustment | None |
| Indicators | None |
| On-Board Controls | None |
| Windscreen | Foam, Windsock/Windjammer (Included) |
Performance
| Frequency Range | 75 Hz to 16 kHz |
| Sensitivity | -37 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 60 dB A-Weighted (1 kHz) |
Connectivity
| Output Connectors (Analog) | None |
| Output Connectors (Digital) | 1 x USB Type-C Male (on Mic) |
| Headphone Connector | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
| Bluetooth | None |
Digital Audio
| A/D Conversion | 16-Bit |
| Sample Rate | 48 kHz |
| Operating System Support | Android, Windows, macOS/OS X |
| Mobile Device Compatibility | Android Smartphone (with USB Type-C) Android Tablet (with USB Type-C) iPad Air (with USB Type-C) iPad Pro (with USB Type-C) |
| Available Port | USB (Interface Unspecified) |
Power
| Bus Power | USB |
| Operating Voltage | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Physical
| Mounting | Direct Connection to Mobile Device |
| Included Case | None |
| Included Filters | None |
| Dimensions | ø: 0.7 x L: 5.6" / ø: 1.8 x L: 14.2 cm |
| Weight | 0.5 oz / 14 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 0.15 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.9 x 3.7 x 1.5" |