SmartLav+
RodeReleased Jul 1, 2014 · Analysis updated Oct 26, 2026
Durable lavalier microphone offers premium build and great sound quality for clear audio capture. The Rode SmartLav+ scores 72/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the external microphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Microphonegeeks, Pointsinfocus, Performermag, and Podcastage.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 4 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 4 reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 62 (Podcastage) to 80 (Microphonegeeks).
Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Durable cable(3)
- Great sound quality(2)
- Good value(2)
Cons
- Short cable length(3)
- High price(2)
- Connection issues(2)
4 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Rode smartLav+ is a highly recommended, budget-friendly omnidirectional lapel microphone that significantly outperforms built-in smartphone mics for speech and vlogging.
Publisher score: 8/10
AI summary of this review
The Rode SmartLav+ is a budget-friendly, durable lavalier microphone that provides a practical entry point for creators, though it lacks the depth and low-end richness of higher-end microphones.
Score estimated from the review text
