“The AI-Micro features two microphone inputs with high-quality preamps and can record high-resolution 24-bit/48kHz audio, allowing users to capture stellar sound on any device. These are auto-sensing inputs that detect whether a TRS or TRRS microphone is connected and automatically adapt to accommodate – no adaptors needed,” Rode wrote in a statement today.
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Weighing in at only 20 grams, if you connected two lavaliers mics to the AI-Micro, then to your phone, you’re all set to record high-end audio for your podcast or an interview. The space in your bag and weight savings of such a setup or enormous, allowing users the creative freedom to create pro-level recordings virtually anywhere. To learn how to use the Rode AI-Micro with several devices, you can check out Rode’s “Learning Hub” and gain a deeper understanding of how this tiny audio interface can help you level up your podcast and interviewing game. The AI-Micro comes with USB-A, USB-C, and Lightning Cable so you can connect to the devices of your choice. The RodeAI-Micro is available in Australia for $129, which converts to roughly $95.82 US. Final US pricing is expected shortly but, I’m guessing it will come in right around $99. We will have a review of the Rode AI-Micro for you in the upcoming weeks.