Turn your iPhone iPad or Android ; device into a powerful audio recorder using this Mini Condenser Microphone from Monoprice! This microphone plugs directly into the headphone/microphone jack of your iPhone, iPad, iPod Android smartphone, or other compatible device. It records at up to 12dB louder than the microphones built into smartphones and tablets. Additionally there is no special setup or driver required. Simply plug it in, launch your favorite recording app, and start recording right away! While designed for use with Apple ; iOS ; devices, it also works with Android smartphones and tablets that utilize a TRRS jack wired to the CTIA standard. Features: 9.9mm back electret diaphragm capsule condenser microphone Cardioid polar pattern -45dB 2dB, 0dB=1v/Pa 50Hz ~ 20KHz frequency response Measures only 2.8" x 0.5" Weighs only 0.5 oz Apple, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.