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SmallRig Forevala S20 On-Camera Shotgun/Lavalier Microphone

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SmallRig Forevala S20 On-Camera Shotgun/Lavalier Microphone
Key Features
  • For Journalism, Vlogging, Run & Gun
  • For Cameras and Portable Recorders
  • Dual-Track Shotgun + Lavalier Mic
  • 3.5mm TRS Mono or Stereo Output
Add a shotgun mic as well as an additional lav mic to your mobile production with the Forevala S20 On-Camera Shotgun/Lavalier Microphone from SmallRig. This ultracompact camera-mount shotgun microphone offers crisp sound quality and wind noise reduction without adding much weight to your rig. Since it runs on plug-in power, the mic system is a simple and reliable microphone setup for mobile journalists, vloggers, and run-and-gun shooters.
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Does the lav have a TRS connection or a TRRS ...

Does the lav have a TRS connection or a TRRS connection? The images look as if it's TRRS but the shotgun has TRS.
Asked by: Phil
The lavalier microphone included with the SmallRig Forevala S20 On-Camera Shotgun/Lavalier Microphone has a 3.5mm TRRS connector. The input and output connectors on the S20 Shotgun Mic are both 3.5mm TRS.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2023-10-30

The shotgun mic is just mono, correct? The ...

The shotgun mic is just mono, correct? The "stereo" simply means you get L/R channel by plugging in the lav?
Asked by: Kenton
The SmallRig Forevala S20 On-Camera Shotgun/Lavalier Microphone only contains a single capsule, but the stereo output mode can be used when an external lavalier is plugged into the microphone's 3.5mm input so as to deliver both audio tracks separately to the recording device.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2025-01-05

Can this microphone interface with a smartphone ...

Can this microphone interface with a smartphone that only has a lightining or USB C connection? Another accessory?
Asked by: Craig
Yes, you can use an Apple to USB-C headphone jack adapter (BH #APMW2Q3AMA) with the SmallRig Forevala S20 On-Camera Shotgun/Lavalier Microphone, to be able to connect it to an iPhone with USB-C connector. For connection to an Apple device with Lightning, you can use the Saramonic SR-C2002 adapter (BH #SASRC2002).
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2025-10-22

What is the maximum SPL before overload?

What is the maximum SPL before overload?
Asked by: NW Audio Group
While the manufacturer has not provided detailed specifications for the SmallRig Forevala S20 On-Camera Shotgun/Lavalier Microphone, I believe the maximum SPL rating is approximately 120 dB SPL, which is the maximum SPL rating for other similar SmallRig mini shotgun microphones.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2023-03-05

Can I plug another S20 into the input, flip the ...

Can I plug another S20 into the input, flip the switch to S and record stereo?
Asked by: Trent
Yes, a SmallRig Forevala S20 Shotgun microphone can be connected to the external mic input on a second SmallRig Forevala S20 mic using 3.5mm TRS cable in order to record two channels of audio and output a single stereo signal to your camera.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2023-10-31
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