Giant Squid Omni Lavalier

The Giant Squid Omni Lavalier typically comes with a 3.5mm TRS connector designed for portable recorders and wireless bodypack systems. You should verify whether your specific recorder or device uses a TRS or TRRS jack before ordering, as some smartphones require an adapter.

Yes, as an omnidirectional electret lavalier microphone, it requires plug-in power—typically 2 to 5 volts—supplied by the connected recorder or wireless system. Most portable recorders such as the Zoom H1n or Tascam DR-05X provide this power through their 3.5mm mic input.

It can work with smartphones that provide plug-in power through a headphone jack or appropriate USB-C/Lightning adapter, though many modern phones without headphone jacks need a dedicated adapter. Using a portable digital recorder will generally provide more reliable power and better recording quality than a phone connection.

The omnidirectional pattern captures sound equally from all directions, which provides consistent voice levels even when the speaker turns their head. The trade-off is that it also picks up ambient room noise and reflections, so using a windscreen and choosing a quiet recording environment are important for clean audio.