AI-Micro

You can plug virtually any microphone that has a 3.5mm output into the AI-Micro. This includes RØDE VideoMics, lavaliers, wireless systems like the Wireless GO, and stereo microphones that do not require plug-in power. The AI-Micro's microphone inputs are TRS/TRRS auto-sensing, meaning they automatically detect whether a TRS or TRRS microphone is connected and adapt to accommodate either connection type.

While similar in design and concept to the SC6-L, the AI-Micro has a few key updates that make it far more versatile, including a universal USB output for use with Android smartphones and tablets (and iOS devices with a Lightning port like the SC6-L), as well as computers. It has also enhanced inputs for use with a wider range of microphones and is compatible with the RØDE app suite for accessing advanced features, on-the-go configuration, and broadcast-quality recording on any device.

Yes. To connect the AI-Micro to an iOS device with a Lightning port, you need a Lightning Accessory Cable – either the included SC21 cable, or the RØDE SC15 or SC19.

We recommend using the included cables to connect the AI-Micro to your device. If you require a longer cable, there is a selection of different cable types available from the RØDE accessory range. To connect the AI-Micro to an iOS device with a Lightning port, you need either the included SC21 cable, or the RØDE SC15 or SC19.

Check out the AI-Micro User Guide for detailed information on its functions and features.

The input gain for each of the AI-Micro's microphone channels can be adjusted in RØDE Connect, RØDE Central and RØDE Reporter. You can also adjust the input gain using the level control in third-party audio or video apps if they have this feature. If you are using an app without a level control and would like to adjust the input gain, use RØDE Central, as any changes made to the levels in RØDE Connect or RØDE Reporter will not be retained when using another app.

The AI-Micro allows you to configure how the audio from the input channels is routed to the output. There are three different channel modes, ‘Merged’, ‘Split’ and ‘Stereo’, which are suited to different microphone setups. In ‘Merged’ mode, the input signal is routed to both the left and right channels of the output, which is ideal if you are just using one microphone. In ‘Split’ mode, input 1 is routed to the left channel of the output and input 2 is routed to the right channel, which is ideal if you are using two microphones. ‘Stereo’ mode is ideal when you are using a stereo microphone; the left and right channels of input 1 are routed to the respective channels of the output to ensure you retain the microphone’s stereo image (input 2 is disabled).

You may have direct monitoring deactivated. This can be turned on/off via a computer or mobile device using RØDE Central (note: direct monitoring is activated by default on the AI-Micro).

It is possible to connect a dynamic XLR microphone (or other microphone that does not require phantom power) to the AI-Micro with an appropriate XLR to 3.5mm adaptor. However, we strongly recommend using the RØDE AI-1 interface for connecting XLR microphones to a computer.

To connect a stereo microphone such as the Stereo VideoMic Pro to the AI-Micro, you must plug it into input 1 and use either RODE Central or RODE Reporter apps to set the channel mode to ‘Stereo’. This configures input 1 to be a standard stereo TRS input (and disables input 2).

Note: This function only works for stereo microphones that do not require plug-in power.