Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDoes this microphone come with a windscreen?

• A:Answer Yes, a foam windscreen is included to help reduce unwanted wind noise.

Q: QuestionCan I use the included adapter with other audio devices?

• A:Answer Yes, the included 3.5mm Lightning adapter is detachable and can be used with other compatible audio sources.

Q: QuestionWhat kind of pickup pattern does this microphone have?

• A:Answer The Saramonic LavMicro U1A has an omnidirectional pickup pattern.

Q: QuestionWhat type of connector does this microphone use?

• A:Answer This microphone uses a Lightning connector to plug directly into Apple iPhones or iPads.

Q: QuestionHow long is the cable on this microphone?

• A:Answer This microphone has a built-in 6.6-foot (2m) cable.

Q: QuestionCan you use this to record audio on an iPhone XR? Do I need an interface or adaptor of any kind, and if so what would I need?

Asked 2 years ago by Mary.

• A:Answer It includes everything you need in the package to record directly into your iPhone. Just make sure to plug in the mic and included adapter, before you open your video or audio recording app, so the app recognizes you're using an external microphone. When you want to hear playback you will need to remove the microphone from the lightning port. I hope that helps.

  Answered 2 years ago by JDEAN

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Q: QuestionCan this be used with a laptop computer also?

Asked 10 months ago by Alli.

• A:Answer No, Lightning is a proprietary connections strictly for iPhones, and no laptop will have that. The Saramonic LavMicro-U is ideal for laptops with its USB and USB-C connectors: Model: LAVMICRO-U Best Buy SKU:6556771 But if you are buying the LavMicroU1A for your iPhone and want it to work with a laptop, you could buy the Apple Lightning to USB-C adapter: Model: MUQX3AM/A Best Buy SKU:6461340 , but it will need to be an Apple Laptop.

  Answered 10 months ago by JDEAN

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Q: QuestionWhat is the hertz range?

Asked 1 year ago by Bea.

• A:Answer The Frequency Response is: 50Hz-20kHz

  Answered 1 year ago by JDEAN

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Q: QuestionI want to create a small PA system. Will this mic work if connected to an iphone, that is connected to a blue-tooth speaker? Do I need an app for this?

Asked 3 years ago by ScottyJ.

• A:Answer No, this will not work like that, nor would any Lighting microphone. Apple does not let other Bluetooth products connect when using Lightning for audio, only their AirPods work and only with select apps, like Filmic Pro. Your best bet would be to look at the Saramonic SmartRig+Di and a wired lavalier like the Saramonic LavMic into the SmartRig+Di and have the headphone output of the SmartRig+Di plug into a speaker's 3.5mm input. Slightly antiquated, but would work when incorporating an iPhone. If you just need a mic into a powered speaker, there are a ton of products that Saramonic has that would work so much easier without an iPhone in the mix.

  Answered 3 years ago by JDEAN

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Q: QuestionHas anyone tried this mic in windy conditions? If so, how did it perform?

Asked 3 years ago by Wind.

• A:Answer Foam windscreens (like the one included) perform pretty well outside in light to mid-level wind. But when it gets really windy, a furry windscreen is needed. Like the Saramonic LM-WS 3-Pack of Furry Windscreens. That is true with any Lavalier.

  Answered 3 years ago by JDEAN

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Q: QuestionMy sister has a dementia that makes it difficult for her to speak. She's in MIchigan, and I'm in New York. We've been zooming with an iPhone her aide has, and were wondering if this microphone would amplify her voice, plugged into an iPad

Asked 3 years ago by Ruth.

• A:Answer This would amplify her voice, but unfortunately with the mobile app from Zoom it does not allow you to select the speaker on the iPhone and the output while using an external microphone like this. This is much easier with computers and maybe a USB microphone, like our SR-ULM10 (also sold at Best Buy) because the computer Zoom app allows you to use the laptop's speaker and an external microphone. What I might suggest as a better alternative that will work fluidly with Zoom is a pair of Bluetooth headphones with a microphone. This will allow your sister to hear you and allow you to hear her better because the microphone on the Bluetooth headphones is right at mouth level. If you have some more questions or there is anything I could do to help you out and explain more, contact our support team and ask for the email to be sent to Joe: [email protected] Best of luck.

  Answered 3 years ago by JDEAN

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Q: QuestionOn an iPad/iPhone, does this show up as a 'headset' (microphone & playback) or does it show up as a microphone only? 'Microphone only' means audio playback is routed to the device's internal speaker rather than back into this adapter.

Asked 3 years ago by threebicks.

• A:Answer It will show up as "headset". You will not be able to monitor with headphones or with the internal speaker when using the mic. This is a limitation of iOS when using a lightning microphone. If you need a dedicated headphone output and Lavalier, look at the Saramonic LavMicro+DC which has a 3.5mm headphone output and will let you monitor even if the application does not allow real-time monitoring.

  Answered 3 years ago by JDEAN

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Q: QuestionCan You hear the person on the other side even if you are wearing a mask and can you hear clearly like on a zoom call?

Asked 4 years ago by User1874.

• A:Answer That would depend on how clearly the person speaks with the mask on. If they don't annunciate, it's going to sounds like a mumble. What a person who is standing near them hears with their ears, is very similar to what the lavalier will pick up. Another way to get a better sound is to mount the lavalier closer to the subjects's mouth. Because the sound waves are blocked by the mask, they won't travel as far as easily so bringing the Lavalier a little closer is the best bet.

  Answered 4 years ago by JDEAN

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Q: QuestionCan I plug this into my headphones?

Asked 6 months ago by Pen.

• A:Answer No

  Answered 5 months ago by Oscar27Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I just plug the 3.5 mm jack directly into my ps4 pro dual shock controller and just have my audio come out of my sound system?I don't want to wear headphones just want a mic vs using the ps4 cam mic which is far and sounds pretty bad.

Asked 2 years ago by TaylorZaius.

• A:Answer Yes but you’ll have to set it up from the console for it just to be a mic

  Answered 5 months ago by Oscar27Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I use this with an older iPhone SE and when I am skiing make a phone call by asking Seri to make the call?

Asked 2 years ago by Rick.

• A:Answer You’d have to attach a splitter to be able to have an audio out to headphones. Otherwise the phone will give priority to the microphone and won’t send to the speakers

  Answered 6 months ago by GarretVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan these mic’s work with the Mevo Mic app on my IPhone?

Asked 2 years ago by Bill.

• A:Answer Yes. The Mevo Mic App allows external Lightning microphones like this.

  Answered 2 years ago by JDEAN

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Q: QuestionCould 2 of these be used simultaneously, for two individuals, while filming with iPhone 13?

Asked 2 years ago by Nope.

• A:Answer Unfortunately no, But there is a 2x mic version of the same product, just with a longer cable. The LavMicroU1C: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1561505-REG/saramonic_lavmicro_u1c_2person_ultcompact_dual_clipon.html With 2x subjects a longer cable is better anyway.

  Answered 2 years ago by JDEAN

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Q: QuestionCan I use the mic while I video record on the same phone

Asked 3 years ago by Marr.

• A:Answer Absolutely, that is what it is designed for. Make sure you plug in the microphone before you launch the app so the video app recognizes you are using an external microphone. Close the camera app completely before you plug in the microphone and then re-launch the app after it is plugged in for best results.

  Answered 3 years ago by JDEAN

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Q: QuestionI enjoy how it sounds but can’t get it to work consistently. What’s the proper way to use this so that it works every time

Asked 3 years ago by MSanchez.

• A:Answer This is a really easy fix. You need to make sure you plug in the LavMicroU1A before you launch the camera or recording app. If the app is already open, close it, plug in the LavMicroU1A and relaunch the app. Otherwise the app will not know you are using an external mic. There are also some premium apps that allow you to select external mic or internal mics, like Filmic Pro.

  Answered 3 years ago by JDEAN

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