Best ASMR Microphone for iPhone
Top ASMR Microphones Compatible with Your iPhone
You’re looking to save by using your iPhone to record ASMR content, smart. With the advancements in smartphone camera technology, iPhones are now more than capable of capturing professional video.
Additionally, using your iPhone to film and record audio for your ASMR videos means you don’t have to sync your audio and video in post production.
However, what about audio?
With the introduction of the iPhone 15 in 2023, iPhones no longer features a lightning port. Instead, new iPhones have USB-C ports.
Depending on what iPhone model you have, your needs will vary. Please click below to see the best ASMR microphones compatible with your iPhone.
However, no dedicated iPhone microphones are really the “best”. A lot of audio quality sacrifices are made to make small microphones that “plug-and-play” with your iPhone. If you’re truly after the best audio quality, please read more here.
Who Am I?
My name is Jared. I’m a professional nature sound recording artist and electronic music producer with a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to microphones.
From pencil condensers, lavaliers, dynamic instrument mics, and popular ASMR mics like the Blue Yeti, I’ve used them all.
In this post, I’ll use my professional experience to help you understand the specifications behind each microphone and teach you what to look for when choosing an ASMR microphone so you can make the best decision for yourself.
-Jared
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USB-C ASMR iPhone Microphones
Quick Picks:
Top Pick: Zoom Am7 - affordable mid-side microphone with adjustable stereo width. One of the few “plug-and-play” options with stereo sound. Includes integrated 3.5mm headphone jack for monitoring your ASMR performances live.
Small Lavalier: Sennheiser Pro XS Lav - A high quality, tiny lavalier microphone with great sound quality. Includes foam wind cover and is aesthetically pleasing. Biggest downside is mono-only sound.
Best Wireless System: GODOX WES2 Kit - Includes 2 mics that can work in stereo mode allowing you to record binaural ASMR triggers.
Top Pick
Zoom Am7
The Zoom AM7 is a versatile, high-quality microphone that plugs directly into your iPhone via USB-C, offering adjustable stereo-width and easy-to-use controls for capturing professional-grade audio.
Pros
- Stereo audio
- Professional
- Plug-and-play
- Headphone jack
Cons
- Microphone not visible while filming
- Pricy
Tiny Mic
Sennheiser Pro XS Lav
A budget-friendly, omnidirectional lavalier microphone that delivers high-quality audio with easy plug-and-play setup and included accessories for enhanced usability.
Pros
- Tiny
- Windscreen
- Affordable
- Attractive
Cons
- Mono-only
Wireless
GODOX WES2 Kit
Lightweight, wireless lavalier microphone system with a 656ft range and advanced noise cancellation, offering plug-and-play simplicity and exceptional audio clarity for ASMR recordings.
Pros
- Stereo audio
- Professional
- Plug-and-play
- Wireless
Cons
- Build quality
- Need to charge
Lightning ASMR iPhone Microphones
Quick Picks:
Top Pick: Zoom iQ7 - Affordable mid-side microphone with adjustable stereo width. One of the few “plug-and-play” options with stereo sound. It even has an integrated 3.5mm headphone jack for monitoring your ASMR performances live.
Best Wireless System: GODOX WES1 Kit2 - Includes 2 mics that can work in stereo mode allowing you to record binaural ASMR triggers.
Top Pick
Zoom iQ7
High-quality Mid-Side stereo microphone that connects via Lightning to iOS devices, offering adjustable stereo-width control and easy-to-use features, ideal for ASMR with immersive audio depth.
Pros
- Stereo audio
- Professional
- Plug-and-play
- Headphone jack
Cons
- Microphone not visible while filming
- Pricy
Wireless
GODOX WES1 Kit
Lightweight, wireless lavalier microphone system with a 656ft range and advanced noise cancellation, offering plug-and-play simplicity and exceptional audio clarity for ASMR recordings.
Pros
- Stereo audio
- Professional
- Plug-and-play
- Wireless
Cons
- Build quality
- Need to charge
The Actual Best ASMR iPhone Mic
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Blue Yeti microphone.
If you don’t know it by name, you have absolutely seen it in other ASMRtist’s videos.
Since 2009, the Blue Yeti has been the best selling USB microphone on the market…and for good reason.
It sounds great, has very low noise, is affordable, and had a ton of polar pattern options to choose from, including stereo.
Below is a sound sample playlist from Gibi ASMR using her Blue Yeti.
But How Do You Use It With an iPhone?
With a few accessories, you can easily record with the Blue Yeti straight into your phone!
Here’s what you’ll need:
-OR-
Sabrent USB Hub with Power Adapter - Used to power the Blue Yeti Microphone (the power from your phone alone is not enough).
Here’s a great tutorial video showing you how to connect everything together:
Using this technique, you can use most USB microphones with your iPhone.
While I don’t do ASMR, I own a Blue Yeti and love its sound quality for voice over work.
And I’ll admit, I have played with the stereo setting to give myself an ASMR experience while brushing the metal grill.
Please leave a comment at the bottom of this page if you have any questions.
Thanks for reading,
Jared
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-Jared
