RODE AI-Micro - Record 2 Lavaliers to your Phone, Mac, or PC

In this episode, we have a look at the RODE AI-Micro which allows you to record two lavalier microphones to your iPhone, Android device, iPad, Mac, or PC. It has 2 microphone inputs, a headphone output, and a USB-C output which connects to your mobile or computer. The AI-Micro is a handy little recording interface for enthusiast creators who need to be nimble and mobile. We also recorded this episode with the new RODE Lavalier II so you can hear how that new microphone sounds.

Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd

#RODE #AI-Micro #Lavalier

Index
00:00 Start
00:17 Summary
00:26 Introduction
01:08 Real-world Sample
02:06 RODE Lavalier II sample
02:16 Tiny with 2 inputs, headphone
02:20 iOS, Android, Mac, PC
02:49 Supported microphones
03:24 Real-time headphone output
03:42 Apps supported
04:10 48kHz, 24 bit wav
04:24 Merged, split, stereo recording
04:56 High pass filters
05:08 Practical noise floor measurement
05:56 Pricing
06:03 No LED
06:15 Plug and replug
06:52 Please buy my courses

[curtisjudd]

NOTE: You only need the RODE apps to configure the settings on the AI-Micro. Once you've done that, you can record to any app which records audio. On iOS, for example, you can record with the native camera app.

[LifeDIY]

Curtis, I love your videos. You explain things so clearly.

[JohnnyintheDark]

Curtis looking like straight from the set of Equilibrium. Cool.

[GaryStockton]

I picked up one of these and really like using it. The different cables make it much more versatile than it's lightning-only predecessor. I think it could be very useful for podcasters who don't want to attract a lot of big microphone attention during a two-person coffee-shop interview. I'll be keeping this in my sound bag with a few lavs just for that use case. Great review Curtis. A Happy New Year to you and family 🙂

[toddb]

I picked up the AI-Micro for my 2013 MacBook Pro which does not have a combo microphone/headphone jack. This has allowed me to use a standard 3.5mm microphone as an external mic. It’s much easier to pack this in my bag rather than needing an audio interface like a Zoom or Sound Device. Great little interface!!

[mozinoz_digital]

Impressive review and response to ALL comments! —awesome channel, Curtis!

[alaneddy]

Really like the lighting/backround on this vid, Curtis. Great colorisation. You suit this look.

[TechLineHD]

Hey, Curtis! Merry Christmas! What a background and nice outfit! Looking good!

[SuziAndOzi]

Great video!
I would like to know if possible to listen video through headphones out during the playback of recorded video. Because originally when mic connected to lightning, iphone does not let you listen, you have to disconnect mic from lightning port.

[rapkaltech]

Been waiting for this long here to be reviewed
Thanks

[malonecustomdesigns]

Fantastic video as usual! I really like this! Would be great for quick and dirty voice-overs while editing. I think it could have many uses, including using with a CD/Cassette player to transfer to digital recording!

[ScottJWaldron]

Neat little device! Great video as always. :)

[AlexTseitlin]

I used a lot a previous version . This seams the right upgrade

[Ozpeter]

I played the section about stereo mics twice and indeed, you were careful to say that only self-powered stereo mics can be connected into channel 1 - stereo mics requiring plug-in power are not supported, for reasons I can't understand. (Almost) every audio recorder ever made supports such mics, but not this. Consequently, those hoping that binaural mics needing plug-in power could be connected directly were disappointed. You have to use a splitter lead to connect to channels 1 and 2 as if connecting two seperata mono mics, which is a clumsy arrangement even though it does work.

It's also worth mentioning that this device works with the DJI Action 2 as a two channel audio interface (connected to its USB-C socket).

[brockmannolaf]

Perfect test! Thanks Curtis, you are great!

[djsynced]

Great video! I had one question:
- Can we screen record and record external audio to an iPhone using the RODE AI Micro USB?

[Podcastage]

The iPhone 12-Pro-Max-Mega-Large-Big is the best iPhone.

[davidanderson]

I'm thinking a great back-up system or second recorder when when the 2 person shoot goes to 3 or 4. Thanks for the video Curtis.

[RebeccaFinch]

Hi Curtis! Helpful video! Was wondering if it will pick up two of the same mic as separate devices? Often when you plug two of the same mic straight into a mac, it thinks that they're both one device. Do you think if I used two of the same mic with the AI Micro it would pick them up as separate devices? Thanks!

[jacobnussbaum]

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS FOR SO LONG