Getting external microphones to work with the iPhone | TRS and TRRS differences

This video is for anyone who's asking the question, "Why doesn't my lavaliere microphone work with my iPhone?" or "My shotgun mic plugs into my iPhone, but I don't get any sound". The most likely scenario is that the connector that's on your external mic isn't compatible for use with smartphones. Thankfully, the fix is simple and relatively inexpensive.
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Introduction 0:00
TRS Connector 1:18
TRRS Connector: 1:57
Two different TRRS Standards: 2:22
Simultaneously charging and using audio on iPhone: 3:43
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[@seancaseyfitness111]

Hi mate I bought the TRRS adapter from the link to this video for using an external mic with my iPhone XR and it still isn’t working, it’s the fospower one I got. Any advice on why this might be?

[@ThioJoe]

You're a legend. Can't believe I didn't know this before

[@HeliumContent]

Glad you found the video helpful! It’s a very obscure piece of information that I just happened to chance upon

[@Amateur2k]

@@HeliumContent what application can one use for Video Recording with external mic? The default one does not record with external mic, I guess a 3rd party is needed?

[@friedkrill]

Brilliant! I've been googling, reading and watching for the better part of a day to discover this info which you have clearly presented. Thanks for being that guy! :)

[@HeliumContent]

You're most welcome! Glad the information was useful to you :)

[@HeroDestrin]

Hi! Will this setup work for a Rode NTG4+ to Iphone 7?

[@austrian96]

Oh, my...... What a..... Why?! Great thanks, man!!!!🤗💓 I spent a few days looking for the answers. And ONLY YOU was the one who describe the problem! Why not a single manufacturer or third party mentioned that???!!! Apple is silent, the only that they can reply is "Use original adapters!" But why, they do not explain..... It's a crazy world.

[@RVMediaCreators]

Very well made video. I’ve ordered the adapters you’ve suggested and am testing them out today.

[@HeliumContent]

Glad you found it useful!

[@andruaesthetik]

This was really helpful. Thank you for this in depth explanation.

[@anthonyzelias]

Hey, I bought a new aspen stereo mic and it came with 3 different adaptors (so 1x of the double band one and 2x of the triple band jacks that you mentioned in the video) and I’ve tried using all 3 adaptors with my iPhone X and no audio seems to be recorded with the mic. Any idea why? Thanks

[@griffinviolins8511]

Thanks for the very helpful and imformative video! Im wondering what cable you recomend for placing the mic (Zoom H1n) 15 feet from the iPhone? Is the recommended TRRS (male) to TRS (female) adaptor an attenuator cable, as apparently necessary for the mic's headphone out jack? Does my 15 foot cable also need to be attenuator type, or is it automatically such as an audio cable? The best TRS cable I find is male/male, so apparently l also need a TRS male-to-female adaptor? Sorry, this is all new to me!

[@julietgray108]

This video is so helpful thank you. I’ll be receiving my adapter tomorrow. Hopefully, this adapter will work. You helped me a lot! Thanks again.

[@HeliumContent]

You’re most welcome! Hope everything works out okay.

[@darrenadams5283]

2021 and this is still helping people. You Rock!!!

[@HeliumContent]

Thank you for letting me know! Glad this is still helpful :)

[@jessicaversland963]

@@HeliumContent yes- very helpful. I am so frustrated because I have been trying to hook up an audio cable to the phone for recording my keyboard. The audio adapter I have has 2 rings. Is it fine if my audio cable has 2 rings and then I hook it up to the audio adapter with 3 rings?

[@KhunAdam]

Finally a good explanation! Thanks Helium.

[@BlueSkiesofIdaho]

SO thankful for your explanation. Huge sigh of relief here.

[@HeliumContent]

Glad you found it helpful! Any other questions you’d like to see answered?

[@Epictutorials]

Such valuable information. Thank you. Great video.

[@HeliumContent]

Thank you! Please let us know if there's anything else you'd like to learn or know more about. :)

[@tanialilliestips]

I was going mental trying to figure out the problem! You sir are a life saver! Fingers crossed it worked! My mic came with trs/trrs and I didn’t even notice.

[@axionsktr]

Showing those cables solved my problem :) Thank You sir!!!

[@HeliumContent]

You're most welcome! I'm glad this helped!

[@GerryChopikRealtor]

Excellent info and well delivered. I'm quite sure this is the problem I've been wrestling with. Thanks. Even if this wasn't the answer to someone's problem, why in the world would people give this a thumbs down? Sheesh!

[@OwenatorProductions]

Is the adapter that is linked in the description CTIA?

[@HeliumContent]

Yes, it is, unless the item has changed since I last purchased one. I've used it on my devices successfully :)

[@OwenatorProductions]

Hexolus Thank you. I will try this with my IPhone SE and my Takstar sgc 598. Thanks

[@HeliumContent]

You're most welcome! I'm glad you found this helpful :)

[@jamiemcvicar752]

Two different standards for TRRS?! Wow! Thank you. Eureka moment for me 😊 (saved me from throwing out my iPhone 😂)

[@HeliumContent]

Standards, competing against each other internally. Terrible for the consumer!

[@OrdinaryFilmmaker]

Do you have a recommended adapter for the iPhone 7? All I can find are the standard apple adapters :(

[@HeliumContent]

Which adapter are you referring to? The lightning to TRS?

[@OrdinaryFilmmaker]

@@HeliumContent Yes, but then I realized if I just take the one you recommend, plug it into the lightening connector and the other into the mic I will be fine. Very well put together video - clear and concise. Thanks for replying!

[@HeliumContent]

@@OrdinaryFilmmaker Glad I could be of help!

[@user-iz1mk7pb5c]

Thanks for this video! You explained it all very well, although, I will need to watch again 🥴 because my brain power is low right now lol I hope you can offer me some advice. I have an iPad 9.7, got it in 2018. I’m going to be using it for interviews and meetings on google hangouts. So, I’m going to use headphones pretty often, and I also want to clarify my sound by using a mic. Maybe this is a simple request. But, if I have my earbuds in the headphone jack, then where would I plug in the mic? Will I have to get a mic to plug into the usb-c port? Or a headset splitter? Sorry, I’ve just started looking up this stuff today , so I’m not well versed in the jargon 🤦🏽‍♀️ I hope you can help me understand what my options are. Thanks again for the video. I know it’s for iPhones but I thought maybe some of it might apply to an iPad... but I do have a headphone jack. Hope to hear from you soon 🙏🏾

[@markluceno7502]

This is just the video I'm looking for. Thanks man!

[@HeliumContent]

You're welcome!

[@moniskhan2562]

could you explain me bro that how external mice can work with iphone 11.... i could understand with this video

[@BetoChedid]

Thank you sir!!! Now I can even solder my own cable to connect my audio source to the trrs female on my iPhone!

[@HeliumContent]

Glad this was helpful! Good luck, mate!

[@mrrichardson9475]

Thank you for this - was just wondering why my external mic wasn’t working

[@HeliumContent]

My pleasure!

[@CatherineHaggerty]

Thanks. Great info. I just started a channel on my investment journey & I have just been using the internal microphone & I needed a way to get a louder recording. I look forward to using an external microphone 😄

[@HeliumContent]

I wish you the best with your new channel! Glad we could be of help/

[@guy8181]

Thanks for this very clear explanation

[@HeliumContent]

Not a problem!

[@craigbertram6223]

Great video brother. Thanks. My question is what rode mics work with the iPhone? Can you get the better rode mics what work with dslr work on iPhones????

[@HeliumContent]

Yup! I've met people who pair the Rode Videomic Pro, Shure VP83 and Sennheiser MKE400 with their iPhone. As long as you don't need phantom power (i.e. the mic has its own power supply), you're all set.

[@wilwad]

Thank you for teaching me about the different plugs. My issue was sorted by the iPhone case: it's only that tiny gap between the phone and case that makes the external mic work. Go figure

[@MudDuckFishing]

I have the iPhone 8+ and a rode smart lav that is already trrs. Will that Belkin cable charge and allow me to use my mic at the same time? Also I cannot get my mic to work on my iPhone 8 with the single that came with it. I also have the trrs to trs adapter from rode. No matter what way I plug it in I get no audio.

[@IoniTech]

I use the SmartLav + on my iPhone and because i need a loger kable i use a 3m kable for extension but it is a TRS kable and it does not work together with the SmartLav + and my iPhone If i would buy the TRS to TRRS Adapter would it than work?

[@HeliumContent]

No, because the output from the SmartLav+ goes to a TRRS jack. You'd need a TRRS to TRRS extension cable, such as this one - www.amazon.com/Movo-PM10EC6-Microphone-Extension-Smartphones/dp/B00X85S7EA

[@weddingdjpaulcordts1553]

Great Job. Perfect explanation !

[@HeliumContent]

You're welcome!

[@alexisaza5457]

Thank You!!!!!!! You just alleviated so much frustration.

[@HeliumContent]

My pleasure!

[@SybilNix]

Update: I got the Belkin RockStar and the Movo adapter and it did not solve my problem 🙃 this whole process is such a pain lol Hello from 3 years in the future: I’m so glad I found this video. I bought a budget mic (Comica CVM-VM10II) and was so disappointed when I tested the audio and compared it to the built-in mic. My current phone has a dying battery, so I have to keep it plugged in while filming. I’m so glad you included that extension/adapter. (It’s 2021 and I have a refurbished iPhone 6s 😂) So I’ve been using a headset that picks up sound fairly well, but it’s not pleasant to listen to 😂

[@fahmidkhondaker3791]

Life saver! Thank you for this. It solves the issue I was having

[@HeliumContent]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@pl2514]

Hi, my Rode SmartLav already has a TRRS at the end but won't work when plugged into the Apple supplied lightening adapter into my iPhone 7. Any ideas? Thanks

[@FishWithBish]

brilliant video I did exactly the same as you well done for helping me out thanks Bro

[@HeliumContent]

You got it, man! Thanks!

[@jeromebonnard328]

You saved me ! Thanks ! What is mad is that nobody explained that to me at the Apple store !!

[@HeliumContent]

No problem! I'm glad it was helpful - it's not something many people know about.

[@kittystrike]

This was the most helpful! Thank you :p

[@HeliumContent]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@Snurre99]

Tnx for a great video and channal! How can I use external microphone and charge the iPhone at the same time? I am thinking about buying a Zhiyun Smooth 4. Some rew on KZbin say that the battery on my Iphone 7 plus will emptied quickly. Zhiyun Smooth works as a battery bank, but it must use the lightning cable for this. will this adapter solve the problem? Sorry for my bad English, but hope you understand the problem :-)

[@kenshort5109]

Great explanation.. Thanks

[@dougthornburg6226]

Thanks, sincerely, for the help!

[@HeliumContent]

You're most welcome! Glad you found it helpful.

[@strongforlife7126]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@StevenCox]

Thanks for your help!!

[@InstruMentalCase]

The big problem is that the non-phantom powered Rode mics all pick up WiFi signal interference, and even if you turn on airplane mode on the iPhone, the audio is still usually ruined by nearby routers and WiFi signals. This is a huge issue for the videomic go, pro, micro, etc. I ended up getting an irig HD as a mobile interface to avoid the issue.

[@SirDomMoto]

What happened to me earlier was, i use a trs to trrs adapter from my new rode videomicro, and my phone didn't recognize the microphone, there was no audio, so i try by not using the trrs adapter, it suddenly work, same thing happens to my iphone. Now I am directly using my microphone without trs to trrs adapter. How can this be possible?

[@ThaylorHarmor]

I have the male TRS connector in my iPhone and the TRRS (CTIA) connected to my iPad. The audio recording on the iPad is very very low. Why?

[@joserobertocastellon]

Your video is incredibly helpful! I had yelled EUREKA! when you mentioned the two TRRS standards. I bought 2 splitters and the damn Lightning to 3.5mm adapter detects them BOTH as headPHONES instead of headSETs, as such, the recording is defaulted to the internal microphone and not the one plugged in. At first I thought the splitters I bought were OMTP instead of CTIA, however I just confirmed on Amazon that the first one I bought is in fact CTIA. It must be a defective unit as I have a Sony XA Ultra which doesn't detect the adapter at all. I'm really frustrated 😩

[@HeliumContent]

Thanks, dude! Sorry to hear about your experiences - I discovered the difference the hard way too, so I feel you! I hope you manage to sort things out quickly.

[@EngKhiong]

I read somewhere that the iPhone need the impedance to be at least 800 ohm in order to detect an external microphone. Some microphone may have impedance less than the required 800 ohm. I get around it by installing a 1000 ohm resistor in series on the microphone input cable.

[@milehighhomesandland]

Thank you so much!

[@weirdo-xt9vu]

I bought a saramonic sr wm4c and. bought a trrs to trs and its not working on my iPhone 6s. Did I buy the wrong adapter. would the trs to trrs work?

[@winonadaphne6445]

holy fuck. this is so fucking frustrating. no wonder the TRRS lav mic i received in the mail isn't being recognised by my iphone or macbook!!! it must be the OMTP standard!!!!! bless you for this video, going through multiple articles and was left feeling more confused. you explained this so well, so concisely.

[@HeliumContent]

Glad I could be of help!

[@NortheastSearcher]

Hi. I do a lot of outdoor videos and the wind is a nightmare. So I purchased a shotgun microphone with a dead cat, to block out the wind noise. It works great. But the trouble I’m having is. My iPhone 7 XR internal microphone is still working and picking up the wind noise, Even though I’m using a external microphone. That’s why I purchased an external microphone. Shouldn’t an external microphone cut off the internal one for making outdoor videos. Do you know how to solve this issue please.

[@user-ey7pp2fz5j]

Hi there, Just come across this excellent video. I’m still confused, however, which is definitely me, so I’m wondering if you might be able to tell me if I still need an adaptor with my Boya Lavalier BY-M1DM mic that appears to have a TRRS connector? When I plug this directly into the port, it cuts out the sound so I cannot hear the person at the other end, and when I plug the headphones in it seems to prevent the mic from working. Any suggestions much appreciated. All best Tim

[@HeliumContent]

Tim, if you want to use both the lavaliere mic and a pair of headphones, you’ll need a headphone and microphone splitter. This is one - amzn.to/3fGZgvA

[@user-ey7pp2fz5j]

Helium Cine Hi there, Many thanks for coming back to me with this link.... And if you don’t want to use headphones, will this adaptor still enable me to do that? All best Tim

[@HeliumContent]

Hi Tim, yes, it will. You don’t need to plug in both devices for the cable to work

[@user-ey7pp2fz5j]

Helium Cine Hi there!!! Great!!! Thanks very much for coming back to me... much appreciated. All best Tim

[@user-ey7pp2fz5j]

Helium Cine Hi there and hope you are well. Sorry to trouble you again, but this Startech you recommended doesn’t seem to be available in the UK. They have a white model that looks a bit different, but should this work ok? There are other splitters and adaptors, but not sure what the difference is between the Startech and any of the others? I don’t want to keep spending £10 on lots of adaptor...Thanks very much. All best Tim

[@mamagslifestyle2625]

Thanks for great video. I use Zoom for virtual cooking classes. I have multiple camera (two iPhones and my computer with aux camera. When I walk to stove and we swap cameras, with my back to mic, we obviously lose sound. What would you suggest.

[@HeliumContent]

Hi Mama G, how are you connecting the cameras together?

[@seastoriesandsciencefictio4253]

Thanks for all the detail, but I have another question. Once I get the mic plugged into the iPhone XR with the adapter, how can I be sure the audio is actually being recorded through the external mic and not still recording through the iPhone's internal mic?

[@wickedlee664]

Tap the mic. If it registers…it works.

[@to93om]

Useful stuff thanks!

[@HeliumContent]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@ishleengandhi2335]

Hi there! Just need to clarify, would you say Rode SC3 3.5mm TRRS to TRS Cable Adaptor for smartLav Microphone is a solution to this problem?

[@forkmusic]

Hi, im experiencing intermittency with Zoom H1n TRS>TRRS into galaxy A5 phone. I thought that the issue was that I had to have the H1n match my phones stock sample rate of 48khz. Where as yesterday 48khz setting on my H1n made the little notice on stock apps 'you are recording audio from external mic' appear, but today with 48khz setting on H1n, my phone won't pick up the signal. any thoughts on why this may be? Many thanks.

[@samylsneh6186]

Thanks for the help

[@meiderique]

I ordered a headphone/mic splitter after watching your video, but somehow as soon as I plut in the headphones, the microphone stops working! Have you experienced a problem like that & have found a solution?

[@HeliumContent]

Hi Frederique, the first thing I’d suggest doing is checking to make sure that you’re plugging the mic and the headphones into the right jacks. Some splitters don’t clearly label the two.

[@keyhole33]

Well done. Thank you very much.

[@HeliumContent]

Glad I could help!

[@JothamBilly]

Does this work with a microphone that plugged into a adaptor that then plugs into a phone

[@HeliumContent]

I’ve only tested it with the Lightning to 3.5mm adapter and the USB to Lightning adapter for the iPhone, and they work

[@JothamBilly]

Okay thx for the feedback

[@valentinconus8442]

Thanks for the great video..Have spent nights trying to understand why this wasn't working ! After watching your video, everything became clear, and I started using a Y trs to trrs adapter which worked ! But there still was a remaining problem : I wanted to record sounds coming from my Zoom's h4n audio output (so stereo jack-> Y trs-trrs adapter -> apple jack-lightning dongle)..The dongle produces a permanent a "clic" noise that you can't get rid of..Any other alternative ? thank you indeed !

[@HeliumContent]

You're welcome! Do you get the clicking sound if you use a different source instead of the H4n?

[@valentinconus8442]

@@HeliumContent Tried to record a little video with my saxophone, wearing Bose headphones (sound coming from its mic) going into the dongle. Same result with 2 different iPhones and an iPad, then saw this : discussions.apple.com/thread/7735068

[@HeliumContent]

@@valentinconus8442 Man! I'm sorry that you're experiencing this issue. Did you try what the guy recommended? Did it fix the issue? I wonder why that happens - I haven't experienced this problem, and I wonder if it only affects some adapters and not all of them.

[@valentinconus8442]

@@HeliumContent Thanks for your answer and your time ! I haven't got volume boutons, as I connect the Zoom h4n with stereo cable > Y trs-trrs adapter > dongle > iPhone. I guess my problem is a little different after all.. It doesn't make that sound when I listen to music..This clicking sound occurs when I record from the iPhone camera app or live instagram with some music going into the phone (zoom h4n or music coming from another source). The louder the music gets, the louder the click (but not a saturation problem, it's like a metronome [approx 45 bpm] ). But weirdly doesn't happen when recorded on Garageband app for instance...It's a major problem when I want to make live instagram concerts. Tried it with 2 iphones 1 iPad and 2 different dongles..I guess I need to go for a cleaner solution (USB solution, maybe iRig i/o).

[@wifi-YT]

Great video! Your video is the first explanation that was both comprehensive and clear! Bravo! It also caused me to realize why the headphone extension cords I bought a long time ago didn’t work with my Apple earbuds. I’m guessing that because my earbuds have a TRRS plug (given the built-in microphone), the extension cords, which have a TRS jack, are not compatible. Whereas, if I try really old Apple earbuds, that don’t have built-in microphone, they will work with my headphone extension cords. Does that sound right?

[@nmnmnm3386]

Gerry L can i have any trrs cable that will connect to iphone

[@wifi-YT]

Hisham Nadeem, assuming you’re trying to connect an external microphone to your iPhone, you’ll need a TRS to TRRS adaptor that follows the CTIA/AHJ standard as noted in the video at 2:40.

[@nmnmnm3386]

Gerry L thanks im getting it from ebay and it doesnt say wat it is

[@wifi-YT]

Hisham Nadeem Right, the guy in video says the adapter description will likely say instead that it’s for connecting to smartphones or computers.

[@HeliumContent]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it useful!

[@AvalancheTV]

Here’s my issue. I got this mic from my aunt as a bday present. It worked for a good one week, then suddenly it stopped. Now it only records from my phone mic. What do I do?

[@diavolosoup1902]

Yo I have a trrs lav mic it works for my laptop but it doesn't work in my Huawei phone u have advise

[@MIAMIC70]

Any ideas where I can buy a shorter TRRS tomTRRS cable than the one that comes with the Movo VXR10 Pro?

[@conceptionate]

I bought a lavaliere microphone with a lightning connector and so I don't need an adaptor for doing video blogs while riding my motorbike. However, the input volume for use with Filmic Pro is too high, it is distorted with background sound and even my own voice. How do I turn the input volume level down?

[@henryIRL]

I have the same adapter and an original Apple dongle. But I get no sound. Just a loud tapping or clicking. Any ideas? Thank you!!!

[@kcNLtv]

Hi, I've literally been scouring the internet for months and I'm hoping anyone here in the comments, or maybe even you could help me. I have a Rode Wireless Go microphone I want to use with my iPhone. But I need to simultaneously charge my iPhone as I'm doing live streaming. I bought the Belkin adapter a while back but only to find out it doesn't doe audio in. So far using a lightning-splitter then using a charging cable and a audio-jack to lightning adapter (adapter in an adapter) seems like the only way.... Are you aware of any other cable/adapter that will fix this?

[@timramseier6144]

I have an iPhone 7 but need a lav lapel mic. I've bought one from PowerDewise. It has the TRRS jack but it doesn't work with my phone. The only thing I can think of is that my dongol adapter for lightning. It may not be so I ordered one from Apple since the one I have is aftermarket. Ii am waiting to get it in the mail but the Apple web site wouldn't state if it was TRRS or not. Do you know?

[@HeliumContent]

Tim, my best guess is that it’s the Lightning to 3.5mm adapter too. The original Apple version works fine for me, and it should for you too.

[@nickmiceli5378]

What adapter can I get that allows an I phone to output audio to a headset.. while simultaneously receiving audio from an external microphone?

[@HeliumContent]

Nick, does the headset have both headphones and a microphone? If so, we don't know.

[@anthonymarrietta4342]

Thank You!!

[@HeliumContent]

You got it, man!

[@danwardsongwriter]

Thank you!

[@HeliumContent]

You’re most welcome!

[@raulgolfs]

Going through this issue right now with me! Just bought a RODE micro and damnit it not working with my iPhone 8Plus!

[@HeliumContent]

Did you manage to get it fixed?

[@raulgolfs]

Helium Cine I’m hoping for it. About to try and buy the cord I need

[@sergeantcrow]

Attaching a little Sony lav to iPhone 7 Plus today for first time with trs into lighting only worked properly when A/ Bluetooth on and B/ Bluetooth headphones connected.

[@fourustwentius]

THANK YOU!!!

[@HeliumContent]

You're welcome!

[@cdcross1]

I learned this the hard way. I was using a Rode Video Mic Me. It will not connect to the case as intended, so I had to buy extended cable to plug into the Mic and into the iPhone!

[@HeliumContent]

We would love to see accessory manufacturers start considering the future that we envision - that of a modular approach to creating accessories for smartphones, instead of locking everyone into proprietary mechanical designs.

[@Gbeebaby]

I keep getting white noise with the move trs to trrs chord on my iPhone 8 I’m trying to record my dj mixes help!

[@MattSuperio17]

i have a TS cable microphone (Audio Technica ATR1200) connected to a trrs jack microphone and headphone splitter. I can’t figure out how to make it work.

[@anirudhnaik6102]

Does an android phone need this too or will an ordinary trs to trrs cable do?

[@markluceno7502]

Yes. I'm using a Rode Videomicro with my Samsung S7 Edge and I bought a separate TRS to TRRS called "Rode SC7 cable" for it to work. The standard cable that comes with the videomicro only works on dslr/mirrorless cameras.

[@pavlotheproducer1473]

Can the trrs adapter be connected to a Yamaha keyboard 🎹?

[@anthonyrotsa2869]

Can someone please help me. I am trying to connect my iPhone to my Videomic microphone with the Rode SC1 extension cable. I'm not sure if I'm missing something or if the extension cable is faulty. Please help. Thank you in advance.

[@VoxJoxx]

How can the internal iPhone mics be overridden so the external mic is the only source for audio input?

[@jonasharp3]

I wonder if anyone here can help me? I’m using an Apple branded lightning adapter with an iPhone 11 and a trs female to trrs male adapter intended for use with smartphones. I have tried multiple different audio sources, a handheld dynamic mic, a dj mixers headphone out, and the stereo line out of a audio interface via 1/4in trs to 3.5mm trs, all to the same result. The phone continues to record via it’s built in microphone and appears to be trying to send it’s own audio signal out rather than receiving the audio input, I can’t find any information about how to fix this online, and have followed what several guides say exactly.

[@ahsanmc]

you might need to use an externla app from the appstore

[@bcookmusic]

Thank you for this comment. Did you get it figured out? Same issue on 12. Verified signal thorugh splitter into Logic Ch. iPhone won't recognize mic input.. ?! Confused.

[@Armani.E]

@@ahsanmc what app would that be

[@ahsanmc]

@@Armani.E I have no idea, I just thought that there is probably an app out there that processes various audio signal and audio codecs, instead of just the ones that the iphone's voice recording app is compatible with.

[@Armani.E]

@@ahsanmc I’d hope so because this incredible annoying considering I’ve already spent the money on the items

[@munishpersaud3631]

a legend

[@HeliumContent]

Only in my mind!

[@TheComedyGuitarGuy]

I have an issue here… I can record video and take the audio from my gaming headset microphone absolutely fine but when I try and use an external mic via a TRRS adapter it defaults to the internal phone microphone… How is this possible?

[@HeliumContent]

Have you tried different TRRS adapters? THere are 2 standards, unfortunately, and I've bought adapters that were the wrong kind and wondered the same thing.

[@BrentStrathdeePehi]

My iPhone 5 still doesn’t recognise the trrs and continues using the internal mic

[@hexo-mobius]

i bought a Maono shotgun mic for my smartphone Iphone 6s but I get a lot of popping due to high gain. Is there a way to control the gain on the mic via my iPhone so that I don't get that popping sounds when I'm recording live my music playing? Please help. Thank you.

[@HeliumContent]

Teto, what app do you use to record your music? Some apps such as Voice Record Pro let you control the gain of your mic

[@hexo-mobius]

@@HeliumContent ​ Helium Cine I don't use an app, I just go straight from my iPhone 6s Camera with the mic directly into recording. I'm not an expert (obviously lol) in recording so I don't record with an DSLR because the video files are too large to transfer to my phone to edit, a 3-5 minute recording is like 1.5 GB :( I don't know if I'm doing it right. Thank you.

[@MixtureMediaCo]

So the rode videomic go works with the iPhone 7 if I get the trs to trrs cable??

[@HeliumContent]

MoreAndyH Yes, you can use the Rode SC7 cable, or you can save yourself a few bucks and get the TRS to TRRS adapter that's linked to in the description. You'll have to plug it into the Lightning to 3.5mm jack that's included in your iPhone package.

[@MixtureMediaCo]

Helium thank you man you just saved me so much $$$ I didn't know I could still use my rode shotgun mic with my iPhone 7

[@HeliumContent]

MoreAndyH Right on, dude! 🙌🏽 Glad to hear this was helpful. You should check out our other video on iPhone microphone options - just uploaded it last night. Please subscribe if you like what we're doing :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6CzY4V5lpyjiJY

[@jodecierollinson8856]

Anyone know how to use the mic on iPhone while still being able to listen to wireless headphones? Seems like the phone reads that the mic is plugged in and not noticing the wireless headphones

[@Josh-qf6ly]

I've personally been having an issue with the iPhone 11 pro max, where i connect a trs to trrs adapter to my iPhone to record audio to my phone and it records it extremely loud to the point where it doesn't record sound or if u put it low enough will show up but its clipping horribly. Anyone have any suggestions as to what it is? i also tried it on my iPad and same issue ;-;

[@gretchenandrews4789]

Anybody know why I'm getting silence with intermittent clicking sounds when I plug the Rhode into iPhone using the TRS cable?

[@fallingleaveskungfu]

I'm using my TRRS adaptor, and it's still not working with my Android. :/

[@marcellebolus2302]

My external mic all of a sudden doesn't work on facebook live. Would you perhaps know why?

[@mattoonareafamilyymca4532]

I'm having exactly the same issue!

[@ShawnHHVP]

QUESTION if you can answer it: I am looking to record audio with an external mic and or STREAM Online with same setup ... I am using iPhone 6 plus. In the past I have used audio adapters on ANDROID phones for live events and I have been able to monitor audio with headphones while recording audio with an external mic, all while using an audio adapter/splitter. I have seen your video about the StarTech adapter for the 3.5mm headphone jack with an iPhone. Very informative ... however ... What I'm trying to get an answer to, when using an audio adapter/splitter for headphones and mic on an iPhone 6 plus, can you monitor audio via the headphone and for line level check while recording with an external mic, while using the standard video recording app built into the phone or while streaming on Facebook? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? Help me Obi-wan Kenobi you''re my only hope!

[@keeblerman7]

This worked for me: Electrovoice RE20, to Behringer Shark DSP110 (gain at max), to Movo MC3 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Adaptor, to ienza 3.5mm CTIA TRRS 4-Pole Male to Dual CTIA TRRS Female Stereo 4-Pole (Microphone/Headphone) Splitter Cable, to Apple lighting to 3.5mm adaptor, to iPhone 11. Will not work without the Movo adaptor. If you don’t need headphones then you don’t need the splitter. Other splitters didn’t work. It was hard to find this splitter.

[@moniskhan2562]

could you tell me how external mice will work with my iphone 11?

[@HeliumContent]

What kind of microphone do you have? One with an XLR output? USB? 3.5mm jack? Knowing that information will help me offer some ideas.

[@idrumalot]

I am running an audio mix out of my mixer into my iPhone 7+. I have all the necessary cables /adapters but no matter what I do, the iPhone won’t bypass its internal mic. I did get it to work for about 90 seconds in voice recorder but never again. It has not worked at all when I try to record video. Please help! I’m so frustrated.

[@HeliumContent]

Hi Owen, what's the interface between your mixer and iPhone 7+?

[@idrumalot]

Helium Cine hey thanks so much for replying. No interface. I’m running direct out of the mixer. I thought I needed an iRig or some type of interface but it worked perfectly running direct (one time only). From the mixer I’m running Main Out XLR to TRS 1/4” - converting to TRRS 3.5mm - into my TRRS to Lightning adapter. I’m baffled as to why I can’t reproduce it working fine with this configuration...

[@HeliumContent]

@@idrumalot My best guess is that it's because the output of a mixer is at line level, which is very high, and that it's too much for your phone. You need an attenuator cable such as this one amzn.to/2ZMBwks which will reduce the output from the mixer to the iPhone. Do you have an unused headphone output on your mixer? You could connect the headphone out to your iPhone-to-Lightning adapter. That would be the way to go, in my opinion.

[@idrumalot]

Helium Cine Helium Cine thank you. I have an attenuator cable on order - the headset buddy. In the meantime I’ve tried the headphone out of the mixer, RCA monitor mix out, Aux out... no luck. So far your video (of the hundreds I’ve watched so far) is the only one that mentions “CTIA” cables. I’m wondering if one of my adapters is not? Thank you so much for replying. 🙏

[@HeliumContent]

@@idrumalot It's entirely possible. My bigger concern is that you might have fried something internally because of the 'hot' signal from the mixer. Crossing my fingers and hoping that that's not the case! Please update me on what you learn!

[@JohnDoe-fu4qd]

my trrs adapter does NOT work

[@nadsatzombie]

I'm not screaming with delight that I need yet another adapater on top of a lightning adapter. just to make a mic work. this is so stupid!!!!!!!! i'm screaming!!!!!!!!!

[@HeliumContent]

Yeah, it's really frustrating. It used to be so much easier when the audio jack was there.

[@nadsatzombie]

@@HeliumContent Hmm, I actually just purchased/used the StarTech TRRS adapter thing....the Rode Videomic will not work at all on my Canon 7D or iPhone 11. On the 7D, it won't work as is, and then it won't work with the TRRS adapter. The iPhone won't work with the TRRS adapter plugged into a lightning jack. It like cuts out the audio completely actually. DONT KNOW WHY :(

[@OneConfused23]

Useless Information, i needed to know how to make it work, not what to get