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Review on ๐ŸŽค Zoom iQ7 Stereo Mid-Side Microphone with iOS Camera Alignment, Ideal for Music Recording, Video Production, Interviews, and More by Kory Shelton

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Terrible digital artifacts, 25MB email file size limit, useless proprietary application

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!1. When I opened the package, the microphone's plastic body was already broken. But I was so excited to try it that I ignored it and pocketed it anyway.2. After downloading the proprietary HandyRecording application, I heard a faint click at about 240 beats per minute.3. If my iPhone wasn't in airplane mode, I would hear horrible random squeaks and squeals. Files sent via email are limited to 25 MB. The only other way to export files is to upload them to SoundCloud. This means your files will be resampled before you can edit them! According to the Zoom ad and video, there should have been a choice between 44.1 and 48kHz. This option is currently missing.6. People have been complaining about these issues for four years and Zoom has done NOTHING to fix them. Zoom didn't even include a storage pouch. Rest assured that this "small enough to fit in your pocket" microphone will not be damaged in transit.

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  • There are other interesting options.