The Green Lion SX5 Microphone is a small wireless microphone kit for iPhones and iPads that still use the Lightning port. The receiver plugs straight into the phone, the clip-on microphone picks up your voice, and recording starts without an app or a pairing menu. Green Lion lists a 64dB signal-to-noise ratio, 30ms latency and a transmission range of up to 20 metres, with a 60mAh battery in the microphone rated for about 6 hours and a 300mAh charging case for top-ups away from a socket. This is the Lightning version in black; a separate Type-C version exists for USB-C phones.
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Plug and play on Lightning iPhones and iPads
Setup is the main appeal of the Green Lion SX5 Microphone. Plug the receiver into the Lightning port, switch the microphone on and open the camera, a recording app or a live-stream app: the phone treats the SX5 as its audio input. There is no app to install and no Bluetooth menu to visit. Because it uses Lightning, it fits iPhone 14 and earlier models and iPads that still have a Lightning port. iPhone 15 and later moved to USB-C, so those owners need the Type-C version instead of this one.
Omnidirectional pickup, 64dB SNR and -42dB sensitivity
Green Lion uses an omnidirectional capsule with a silicone cover, so the microphone hears sound from every direction rather than only straight ahead. That is forgiving when the mic is clipped slightly off-centre on a collar, and it also picks up a second voice close by in an interview. The published figures are a 64dB signal-to-noise ratio, -42dB sensitivity and a 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response. Green Lion also lists ANC noise reduction to lower steady background hum. Omnidirectional pickup does hear the room too, so a quiet spot still gives the cleanest result.
30ms latency and a 20-metre range
Green Lion rates the delay between your voice and the recording at 30ms, low enough that lip movements and sound stay in step on a normal phone video. The transmission range is listed as up to 20 metres, which is measured in open space; walls, bodies and crowded radio environments shorten it in practice. For a vlog, a walk-and-talk, a classroom or a product demo across a shop floor, that range is more than enough to move freely while the phone stays on a tripod.
Battery, charging case and digital display
The microphone carries a 60mAh battery that Green Lion rates for about 6 hours of use. The case holds 300mAh more and recharges the microphone when you drop it back in, so a long day of short clips is realistic without hunting for a socket. A digital display shows the battery level, and the case charges through a Type-C port at 5V, taking 1 to 2 hours according to Green Lion. Charge the case overnight and you start each shoot with a full reserve.
Who the Green Lion SX5 Microphone suits
The Green Lion SX5 Microphone suits creators who film on an iPhone 14 or older and want clearer speech than the built-in microphone gives from a distance. It works for TikTok and Instagram talking clips, short interviews, recorded lessons, product reviews and live streams where you stand a few metres from the phone. Small business owners filming their own products in a shop will find it quick to set up between customers. It is also a sensible first wireless mic before spending on a professional system.
Who This Is Not For
The Green Lion SX5 Microphone is not for iPhone 15, 16 or 17 owners, because those phones use USB-C, not Lightning. It is not for cameras or computers, since the receiver only plugs into a Lightning port. Green Lion does not publish how many microphones are in the box, so do not count on a two-person setup, and omnidirectional pickup will still hear a loud room despite the ANC.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Green Lion SX5 Microphone brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. It reaches any emirate within 3 business days at most, with free delivery on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Microphones range, or see the official Green Lion SX5 Microphone page.
Green Lion SX5 Microphone Specifications
- Model: Green Lion SX5 Microphone, Lightning version (GNMIC65XLTGBK)
- Connector: Lightning receiver
- Pickup pattern: Omnidirectional, silicone mic
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 64dB
- Sensitivity: -42dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Latency: 30ms
- Transmission range: Up to 20 m (open space)
- Noise reduction: ANC noise reduction
- Microphone battery: 60mAh, up to 6 hours
- Case battery: 300mAh
- Charging: Type-C, DC 5V, 1–2 hours
- Display: Digital battery display
- Material: ABS
- Colour: Black
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Green Lion SX5 Microphone FAQ
Does the Green Lion SX5 Microphone work with iPhone 15 or 16?
No. Those models use USB-C; this is the Lightning version. Green Lion sells a separate Type-C version.
Do I need an app?
No. It is plug and play: plug the receiver into the Lightning port and the phone uses it as the microphone.
How long does the battery last?
6 hours, according to Green Lion, from the 60mAh battery in the microphone, with a 300mAh case for recharging.
What is the range?
20 metres, as Green Lion rates it in open space; walls and crowds shorten it.
How many microphones come in the box?
Green Lion does not publish the box contents or the number of microphones on its product page.
Is there a delay between voice and video?
30ms, according to Green Lion, which is not noticeable on normal phone videos.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Green Lion SX5 Microphone, brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
3 business days at most across the UAE. Orders from AED 300 ship free, and the checkout page shows any current fee for your order.
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