The smartmic from saramonic is a condenser microphone, which connects directly to the 3.5mm port of your ios device. this lets you record sound with your favorite video and audio apps in professional quality. a combination of a compact shock absorber, detachable wind filter and ingenious hinge point provide clear, crackless noise; even outside in the wind. the smartmic works without batteries. Usage smartmic for ios The smartmic is an ideal tool for any recordings you make with your smartphone. consider, for example, the production of a vlog. the shotgun technology filters out unwanted sound and ensures that your voice is heard primarily. combined with the shock and wind filter, this is also perfect for, for example, life and holiday videos.