The XLR Reporter POD
Plug XLR mics professionally to your smartphone
As a Reporter, you're likely familiar with the challenges of plugging XLR microphones to your smartphone.
In order to avoid all those dangling adapters and unstable connections, we’ve developed the XLR Reporter POD - the most reliable solution for ensuring a successful broadcasting experience.
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Shoulderpod G2
The heart of your video setup
The G2 is the perfect grip for recording professional video with your smartphone. Features an ergonomic design for steady hand-held shooting, 6 cold shoes for adding external accessories such as microphones and lights, 2 tripod mounts for shooting horizontal and vertical video and an innovative quick-release clamping mechanism that fits all smartphone models with or without a case.
The grip you need for shooting professional videos easily with your smartphone.
Create videos that stand out from the crowd by adding external mics, lights or batteries to your iPhone or Android mobile camera.
The grip you need for shooting professional videos easily with your smartphone.
Create videos that stand out from the crowd by adding external mics, lights or batteries to your iPhone or Android mobile camera.
XLR Audio interface
Connect XLR mics to your iPhone
The iRig PRE HD is a portable interface designed for capturing broadcast-grade audio from any XLR microphone directly to your smartphone. It features adjustable gain control, a 48V Phantom-power switch, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for real-time monitoring. For added convenience, it can be easily mounted on your G2 grip using our Shoulderpod Z7 cold-shoe accessory.
The interface for connecting XLR reporter microphones to your Smartphone.
The iRig PRE HD is a portable interface for recording broadcast-grade audio from any XLR microphone to your Smartphone. (For USB-C devices you will need a Micro-USB to USB-C cable, not included)
The interface for connecting XLR reporter microphones to your Smartphone.
The iRig PRE HD is a portable interface for recording broadcast-grade audio from any XLR microphone to your Smartphone. (For USB-C devices you will need a Micro-USB to USB-C cable, not included)
Shoulderpod Z7
Cold-shoe adapter for the XLR audio interface
3D-printed cold-shoe battery cover for mounting the iRig PRE HD audio interface to your Shoulderpod G2 video grip. The Z7 is a custom-made cold shoe support designed to hold your iRig PRE HD XLR adapter in place and prevent it from dangling around once connected to your smartphone.
Cold-shoe adapter for mounting the iRig PRE HD audio interface on your Shoulderpod G2 video grip
The Z7 is a 3D-printed custom-made cold shoe adapter designed to hold your iRig PRE HD XLR interface in place and prevent it from dangling around once connected to your smartphone.
Cold-shoe adapter for mounting the iRig PRE HD audio interface on your Shoulderpod G2 video grip
The Z7 is a 3D-printed custom-made cold shoe adapter designed to hold your iRig PRE HD XLR interface in place and prevent it from dangling around once connected to your smartphone.
XLR Reporter microphone
Professional hand-held mic for reporters
The Rode Reporter is a broadcast-quality XLR microphone specifically designed for professional news reporting and interviews. It boasts an omnidirectional capsule with a tailored frequency response optimized for voice recording, resulting in crisp and clear sound reproduction. Encased in a durable aluminum construction, it offers reliable performance in any situation.
Professional handheld microphone for broadcast reporting and interviews.
The Rode Reporter is an XLR professional dynamic microphone designed for reporting and interviews. Features an omnidirectional capsule with a tailored frequency response that delivers a crisp, clear sound, all packed in a durable aluminium construction.
Professional handheld microphone for broadcast reporting and interviews.
The Rode Reporter is an XLR professional dynamic microphone designed for reporting and interviews. Features an omnidirectional capsule with a tailored frequency response that delivers a crisp, clear sound, all packed in a durable aluminium construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
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POD stands for Professional-Oriented Design. A POD is a mobile video-setup created to solve a common problem faced by a specific group of professionals.
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Because building a smartphone video kit can be a real challenge due to the vast array of accessories and options available out there. That’s why we’ve done all the hard work of testing and rejecting what doesn’t work, so you don’t have to. By selecting the appropriate POD for your needs, you can avoid struggling with inefficient gear, and focus all your energy on what matters most – telling your story.
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Yes. While a POD is a tested combination of parts designed to seamlessly work together for a specific task, you are encouraged to test new configurations and adapt any POD to your unique workflow.
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The Shoulderpod Z series cold-shoes are meticulously designed to securely fit into any of the G2 slots. While they may also fit on standard cold shoes from other manufacturers, we cannot guarantee a tight fit once mounted or that they will slide-in without the risk of damage.
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Yes. While the iRig Pre HD does not include an output cable for Android devices, you can purchase a micro-USB to USB-C cable separately and use that to connect the iRig Pre HD to your Android device.
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Yes, in case you don’t want to use the Rode Wireless GO II as a wireless link for monitoring, you can plug your headphones directly to the 3.5mm output connector of the XLR Audio Interface.
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