How to connect external mic to iPhone or Android |Filmic Pro

How to connect external mic to iPhone or Android |Filmic Pro
In another section from our Mobile filmmaking course using Filmic pro
We show how to connect an external mic to your iPhone or Samsung phone to get the best quality audio you can.
How to set levels
How to monitor the audio and what type of connectors does your phone need.
Enjoy

[@WillNewcomb]

Probably the best tutorial on mics, cables & connectors I've come across! I wish I'd seen it a year ago. I bought a purplepanda last year and it really is the most economical solution for good sound quality. I've since bought a Fulaim X5 dual wireless lav which is great but £100 compared to £20 for the PurplePanda. Thank you. Just watched again. Crystal clear, unambiguous info! Blessings.

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Will , thanks for the kind comments . Yes , the audio is quite tricky to understand and there is too many options out there! LOL all the best...Bill

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Here's another clip taken from our Mobile filmmaking course using Filmic Pro. Enjoy. A like and a comment is much appreciated 😁

[@jennelrichards8928]

This is the only video I found that makes sense!! Thank you!!

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Thanks for that . I'm glad it helped!

[@sunflower_daze]

Thankkkkkkkkk you so much !!!! I was on the verge of selling my external mic, I’m so glad I found you!!!!

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Thankkkkk You for the lovely comment LOL ! . I am so glad it helped and you found us!

[@democafe4864]

Best explanation and illustration on this tricky topic indeed. Thousand thanks.!

[@billbuckleytutorials]

My pleasure. Glad you liked it. All the best!

[@leobuller]

Thank you, Bill! Had some issues connecting my wireless microphone to my iPhone and spent 2 hours trying to fix it without success but thanks to your video, I managed to fix it. Thank you!

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Leo : Thant's great to hear!. All the best ...Bill

[@xopsuey]

Finally a great explanation! Thank you so much for sharing knowledge 🙏. What I'd like to understand now is how to send the audio from a external gear like a synth to mobile and record that audio and video with the phone. Anyone knows? Thank you!

[@PeteyBird]

Super clear video. Thanks for the great explanation!

[@billbuckleytutorials]

You are very welcome my friend. Glad it was useful!

[@Monsordecor]

Nice tutorial Thank you

[@billbuckleytutorials]

You are very welcome!

[@FlywheelAcademy]

Awesome tutorial!

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Thanks very much . I appreciate the comment!

[@Ingestone]

Very useful! Is there an adapter that will take the TRRS microphone jack and also has a Lightning power socket? I need to power my iPhone 11 for longer periods of filming (live concerts for example).

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Nigel: Not sure if this will work 100% look at amzon link below ( but it says it should ) www.amazon.com/Lightning-Headphone-Converter-Compatible-iPad-iOS14/dp/B08MXXL5SZ?crid=2OKZSFIZCSQOG&keywords=apple+splitter+cable&qid=1642809891&sprefix=apple+splitter+cable,aps,171&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzT09UM1o1TlNQOEZTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTcwOTk2MjhNTU01NlhDQThVNCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTczMjQ4MkxXOElHM1hYUEdGMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&linkCode=sl1&tag=ashleyjonas0c-20&linkId=751daaabe15bbd19b30932769247290c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl 1. Connect this adapter to the iphone 2. With 1 input attach power cable ( normal iPhone charger) 3 on the other input connect the lightning to 3.5 TRRS mic input as in my video 03:50 Good luck! At least if you get it from amazon and it doesn't work you can return it. If you get errors with the adapter . You will have to get the same one off the official apple site . As apple runs a scan of cables and some 3rd party cable wont run. FYI Apple site : you can chat to them or go in to ask at one of their stores www.apple.com/shop/product/HKKP2ZM/A/belkin-lightning-audio-charge-rockstar?fnode=3ca14d6587751c367d91de3c273a0d11c01eaf752996ff8e2068d2d8835890cbdcb157523adb14e4212a3b59c5a16cbae33f56a0f7fb370a052c7dd7749d9bbe6337ddda2980d2f72b11d588294e5a7764ef4051f5672d479c9327af0e545a4b

[@mariephotography6251]

Really Great Tutorial

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Thanks . I am so glad you liked it ! All the best

[@leszabonnes]

Thanks ! Your explanations are juste perfect ! You helped me solve a technical problem ! 🥳

[@billbuckleytutorials]

You are very welcome my friend. Happy creating! Regards Bill

[@BenjiDWJ]

An awesome tutorial & video! 😁👍👍 as someone who’ll be filming microform content on my iPhone 12 Mini in the new year I appreciate you for demonstrating this. 😄👌 Cheers to you, my man! 🥃🥃

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Ben : Thanks for the comment. Your welcome

[@amatamat55]

Thank you so much for your video it is extremely helpful and very well explained, greatly appreciate it thank you so much

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Leo : Thanks I appreciate the comment. All the best !

[@axelmt7163]

Thank you Sir, really appreciate it

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Axel: you are very welcome !

[@matt_pang]

This video is very informative! Thank you so much. I liked your video… I hope it gets more views for those that need help.

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Thanks Matt . I'm glad you liked the video! all the best!

[@javiersevillamolina1978]

Thanks!!!!!

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Your very welcome!

[@colejacobs1000]

Very helpful

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Cole : Glad it helped! Regards Bill

[@stevenschude3885]

Bill.... your video was the best video ever regarding how to hook up an external mic to a IPhone [14 Pro Max]. I used your instructions and still could not get the sound on the video with the iPhone app and even another photo app on my phone. Then, after almost going nuts... I figured out the to hear the sound replayed on the video just shot.... I had to detach the mic cords from the iPhone. The videos all had sound.... the phone would not let me hear it while plugged into the mic. I looked for additional IPhone setting to fix that... but could not fine any. Maybe this needs to be mentioned on a video to finally get the mic to work with an iPhone? Still... great job kinda....

[@valeripro]

did you find solution? I have the same issue

[@kevinvanderlei3271]

Excellent video, thank you! What app are you using on your phone, I wasn't able to find anything that sounded like what you said?

[@billbuckleytutorials]

In this video it's filmic pro . However a better FREE App now is the black magic camera App

[@kevinvanderlei3271]

@@billbuckleytutorials Thanks Bill.

[@khayree]

Have a question. I have an iPhone 14 with a lightning port adapter connected to a 35mm adapter Lavalier mic. For some reason the iPhone will not recognize the external Lavalier mic. It only recognizes the internal mic. I know both the Lavalier and the lightning port adapter work. If I take the lightning port adapter and connect it to wired headphones, it works fine. Any help with this is appreciated. Thank you for your great video.

[@billbuckleytutorials]

There can be 2 issues. 1. The lightning adapter MUST be from Apple. I have tried all sorts of 3rd party adapters and Apple have built in checks for apple certified. For example I had an adapter that worked on an iPhone 11 but would NOT work on Iphone 13 pro. 2. Make sure that your Lav mic is TRRS type ( 3 black rings ) if it only has 2 it does not see the mic. see 5:36 in above video. These would be the main 2 issues as far as I can see. ... Good luck!

[@msongs]

any hand held mics available, the old fashioned kind u hold and stick in your face to t alk?

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Yes There are still available

[@ohmateo223]

Great video, I connected my two ring to mic and 3 ring to adapter, for some reason both the bottom mic and rode mic is still hot. Plus where it says what mic is active mine doesn't change to headset microphone. Was wondering if you or someone had any suggestions to correct this? I'm using the iPhone 12max pro.

[@billbuckleytutorials]

It's one of 2 things 1. The TRS ( 2 ring) to TRRS ( 3 ring ) cable is bad 2. Or more likely The iPhone adapter ( lightning to TRRS (/3 ring ) cable is NOT working. This is especially true if you got the adapter from a third party ( like off amazon) I have had issues in the past and I had to order an adapter direct from an Apple store. They cost more but they are more reliable. Cheers Bill

[@ohmateo223]

@@billbuckleytutorials Thank you, going to trouble shoot with cables.

[@michaelclairforet5031]

Ok I liked it, but you really need to add a link to the products, plus text. Chatting about something is different from teaching about something.

[@lyallgardiner1325]

Greetings Bill, Good Day, I am Lyall, Thank you for an informative video above, Can you please help me perhaps, I am shooting on a iPhone 13 Pro Max, External Mic S20 & Filmic Pro V7, I am not sure what I am doing wrong but I am currently receiving cleaner audio from the built in Audio front mic from the iPhone 13 than I am from S20. I assume I am doing something wrong but I can't figure it out. I am recording in a really quiet room and there is a consistent loud white noise in the background of every test video currently. The mic also has a rabbit foot on. I have tried to adjust gain control manual. A bit at a loss. Thank you for your time, if you can help. Sincerely LG.

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Lyal l : it sounds like the iPhone/Filmic is not seeing your external mic. 1. You MUST use an apple adapter ( I have tried cheaper ones off amazon and they have not worked.) so you need to order one from Apple on APple site site search for "Lightning to headphone jack" $8.00 www.apple.com/us/search/lightning-to-headphone-jack?src=serp 2. Your mic must be a 3 ring type connector ( TRRS) . The 2 black rings don't work with the iPhone. ( so your issue might be the cable. Normally 2 ring side from your mic output to "3 rings" going into the lightning phone adapter " is a MUST 3. in Filmic . When you plug your mic in the audio bars should switch to EXT at the bottom on the audio bars 4. If you tap on the mic icon on top of the audio bars , this will bring up the Audio QAM ( menu ) on the bottom and it should say "Headset microphone" If it says "bottom/or front, or stereo" the phone/ App is NOt seeing the external mic There is a very nice external mic called the Purple panda . It comes will all sorts of connectors for iphone/GoPro etc about $25 I know this one works with iPhone 13 and Filmic V7 for sure amazon link www.amazon.com/Purple-Panda-Smartphone-Lavalier-Microphone/dp/B08PSKHPBV/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1VG7FM0UWX0VA&keywords=purple+panda&qid=1679685271&sprefix=purple+panda+%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-6 Good luck!

[@lyallgardiner1325]

Hi Bill, Thanks for info, I will recheck the system, I have completed all of the above steps so on the right track per your notes. Sincerely LG

[@SkipODonnell]

Is there an iphone app for adjusting the gain, etc on my phone?

[@billbuckleytutorials]

There is no gain that I know of on the native iPhone App. You can use the free Black magic camera App. and this has a way to adjust the mic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKO5lKqDnZpjrac

[@SkipODonnell]

Thx for the quick response Bill!

[@WillNewcomb]

I've tried to access your website but cannot get passed the opening page. All the links just repeat the same page. I'm interested in your CP3 course.

[@alexandrashay]

where on my iphone i can find this iphone mic controls? . is it special app or it is in the iphone?

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Tap "Settings" and "Sounds" on your iPhone. Slide the "Change With Buttons" slider to the "On" position. Press the "+" button on the side of the iPhone to increase the overall system volume. Press the "-" button to lower the volume. This affects the volume of the microphone as well.

[@therylandr]

Does this still work with an iPhone 15 USBC to 3.5mm adapter?

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Yes is should be no problem

[@diss_TV]

What's the app that you were using

[@billbuckleytutorials]

It is an App called Filmic pro . However they have just become a subscription. If you have an iPhone I would suggest the new Black magic App as it's free

[@michaelclairforet5031]

Text on screen supporting what you are saying would be wonderful. Or, putting a phone next to the connector compatible, and the mic at other side. A picture is worth 1,000 words

[@billbuckleytutorials]

You can do that simply turn on closed captions ( the CC ) box at the bottom of the KZbin screen

[@WillNewcomb]

I've tried to access your website but cannot get passed the opening page. All the links just repeat the sane page. I'm interested in your CP3 course.

[@jcstevegigs]

I bought the Apple Lightning to TRRS connector and a 3.5mm TRS to TRRS cable with a Audio Technica Pro24 mic. I can't get it to work - just noise. I called audio technica and they said i need a spliter with headphone and microphone?

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Must be something special for Audio Technica Pro24 mic....

[@SandraSuesser]

Damn.. i have exactly this setup with the mic, the AUX cable and the adapter with iphone 13..but it doesn't work, no change in mic :( (and yes, i have the grey side inside the adapter, but also testet it the other way around). The mic is working (testet it with the cable on my Mac Studio... I hope that just the new adapter isn't working. Could it be something else?)

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Yes it could be your Lightning adapter , especially if it's a third party type. ( I recently had to purchase one from Apple ) because another one didn't seem to work off Amazon

[@PoeticPianoVisions]

Try opening your video app first and then plugging in the adapter/mic into your phone. This is what finally worked for me, after I've tried a million different adapters!! Hope that helps.

[@BrownRooster]

I’ve seen that this method is not the best way, but to use the official rode sc15 or sc16 with lightning port

[@billbuckleytutorials]

@@BrownRooster Good to know!

[@waldek32]

What if TRRS external mic.not connecting to ulephone armour?

[@billbuckleytutorials]

The phone will have the TRRS ( 3 ring )input normally ( not sure about Ulephone armour.) but the output of your mic will normally be TRS (2 ring )

[@BayabasChannel]

How to disable monitor audio

[@billbuckleytutorials]

If you don't want to capture audio. Go to settings> audio> and toggle on " video only "

[@travelwithrowan1571]

This app is free or we have to pay

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Filmic Pro is a paid APP. However 3 days ago they announced they are going to a subscription for the APP So I would use another APP like Beastcam - Pro camera which is almost the same features $5 or Pro camera by Moment $7 Cheers

[@lyallgardiner1325]

S20 Smallrig Mic

[@ramitche11]

Hi Bill, great video! What app are you using here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4ulaoKuqdF3ec0 on the iPhone?

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Hi : in This video I am using Filmic Pro. However they have gone to a pricey subscription model . I recommend a Free APP now thats available called the black magic camera APP Heres a video I did on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKO5lKqDnZpjrac Or for $10 another freat App in Cinema P3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqchayanLaAZ9U Cheers

[@ramitche11]

Thank you! @@billbuckleytutorials

[@WillNewcomb]

I've tried to access your website but cannot get passed the opening page. All the links just repeat the sane page. I'm interested in your CP3 course.

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Will I am currently putting the CP3 course together . It will be available in approx 4 weeks

[@WillNewcomb]

@@billbuckleytutorials Brilliant. Thank you!