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Black Movo IMA-1 adapter, short cable with 3.5 mm TRRS socket and Lightning plug, matte finish

Movo IMA-1 3.5 mm TRRS to Lightning audio adapter

SKU CH-DVHE-YD707

Connects a 3.5 mm TRRS microphone or earbuds to an Apple Lightning port for mobile recording

  • First connector3.5 mm, Lightning
  • Connector finishMatte
  • Units per package1
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsMovo
  • Product weight0.018 kg
  • Connect TRRS microphones directly to Lightning devices
  • 5 mm TRRS female to Lightning male connector
  • Matte-finish connectors resist corrosion and wear
  • Weighs only 0.018 kg for easy carry
  • One-year manufacturer warranty included

Mobile audio adapter

The Movo IMA-1 connects a 3.5 mm TRRS microphone or headset to an Apple Lightning port, letting journalists, podcasters and mobile creators record directly to iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch without a separate interface. Its matte-finish dongle weighs 0.018 kilograms and draws power from the host device.

Upgrade from built-in mic

Replaces the device's internal microphone with any 4-pole TRRS source, a change worth making when clearer voice capture or external lavalier placement matters for interviews, vlogging or field recording. No analogue-to-digital conversion step is added beyond what the Lightning port already provides.

Sustained session behaviour

During long takes the adapter remains passive, so thermal throttling does not occur and audio quality stays consistent; the only operational note is to unplug before playback to route sound back to the device speakers or headphones.

How it compares

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Price $27.99
Pricier than about 78% of the 1,324 comparable items (median $16.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMovo
Model nameIMA-1
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
First connector3.5 mm, Lightning
Size & build
Connector finishMatte
Product weight0.018 kg
In the box
Units per package1

Questions about this item

Does the 3.5 mm TRRS jack accept a standard microphone plug?

Yes, the female 3.5 mm TRRS port accepts any 4-pole male plug from a microphone or earbuds with inline mic.

What is the most common mistake when installing the Lightning dongle?

Leaving the adapter connected while trying to play back audio; the tip in the highlights says to unplug it first so sound routes to the device speakers or headphones.

Will the Lightning connector or TRRS jack wear out and need replacement?

The adapter has no moving parts or replaceable components; if the Lightning plug or 3.5 mm jack becomes damaged the whole unit would be replaced.

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