Summary: <br> <br> <br> Record quality audio outside your studio with Sennheiser's new <a href="http://en-us.sennheiser.com/iphone-ipad-external-microphone-handmic-digital">HandMic Digital</a>. This microphone plugs directly into your iOS device's Lightning port. This microphone can be used for podcasting, video recording, or live-streaming wherever you can take your iOS device (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad).<br> The <a href="http://en-us.sennheiser.com/iphone-ipad-external-microphone-handmic-digital">HandMic Digital</a> is among the latest Sennheiser products in collaboration with <a href="http://www.apogeedigital.com/">Apogee</a>. Connecting the HandMic Digital via Lightning port produces better audio quality than a device's 3.5 mm TRRS connector. The Lightning connection allows the gain and processing to be handled by the external device instead of limited to iOS's internal hardware audio processor.<br> The design is based on the . HandMic Digital features built-in wind reduction for outdoor use, as well as internal shock mounting for handheld use. The HandMic Digital can also connect to any PC via the included USB cable.<br> If you prefer studio use, the HandMic Digital also includes a standard microphone clamp and desktop stand.<br> The HandMic Digital works best with <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/apogee-metarecorder/id965930387?mt=8&at=11l5XS">Apogee MetaRecorder</a>, but it is compatible with any other audio or video app that accepts a Lightning-connected audio devices (such as FiLMiC Pro, Periscope, and much more).<br> The <a href="http://en-us.sennheiser.com/iphone-ipad-external-microphone-handmic-digital">Sennheiser HandMic Digital</a> is will be available in summer, 2016, and will retail for under $300.<br>
