How To Use ANY USB Mic On iPhone

Hey guys! In this video I show you how to use any USB condenser microphone on an iPhone or any other smartphone by using an OTG adapter and a powered USB hub. Below are links to every item I used in this video.
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[@stephanieflowers5960]

MY GOODNESS, THANK YOU! I was getting frustrated trying to find a video that could explain this and this is hands down the best explanation I found. 😭👏🏼

[@TobiasHolenstein]

You're welcome Stephanie! Glad I could help!

[@CoffeeandVlogs]

Best explanation I have found online! Easy and to the point!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Glad I could help! 🙌

[@yaimeehill2606]

Thank you sooo much!!! I have been looking for this help for days!!

[@XenaTheQuadCamBikah]

You get a sub from me because of this excellent video! 👍🏼👍🏼 I like to record acoustic guitar into my iPhone and it seems all I need after watching this is to first decide which microphone I want to get. Your Yeti and Snowball both sound great to me.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it! Best of luck with your recordings 🙂

[@younglech393]

Thanks bro finally a video that matches the description title very helpful explained perfect, 👍🏻good lookin out big brah💯

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Glad I could help bro 🙌

[@asm.ari8]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! I bought a Samson G pro and it wouldn’t connect but now it works because of u :)

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Awesome! Glad to hear that it is working!

[@justinejerichomagpale1970]

Thank you so much

[@arouu]

thank you so much this was so helpful!!! i’m crossing my fingers i can find a usb hub similar to that one since the best buy one is sold out

[@TobiasHolenstein]

You're welcome! I think most hubs should work as long as they have that power cable, but honestly mine is the only USB hub I have tried this with so I can't say for certain

[@arouu]

@@TobiasHolenstein the hub i bought ended up working with my blue yeti microphone i’m so happy! The problem is i’m debating whether or not i want to return the blue yeti for an elgato wave 3😭 hopefully it would work with that mic as well

[@ricklewan8021]

Helpful but what I needed most was to know how to avoid losing my iphone battery when powering my shure mv88+ mic. I record home studio music vids and I can only get at most 2 hours out of my iphone 8plus. With a powered USB adapter. Apple does not make a combination USB and 3.5mm adapter with charging port. The one you mentioned got too many written comments indicating problems. Thanks

[@learnthaiwithbee]

Thank you for the review. It's a very good video. I'm looking for an adapter that can be used with a usb mic connected to my iphone phone. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@truthseeker922]

Thanks for this explanation. In theory, if I connect my Samson Q2U to my Android phone, could I make and receive phone calls and speak through the mic?

[@HarmonicEnigma]

This is really helpful, thanks! :)

[@Rob-dr6nj]

Thanks. Ive been looking for this guide.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

You're welcome! I hope it helped

[@Patriotman54]

@@TobiasHolenstein pLEASE DO A VIDEO WITH ONLY THE samson g-track pro usb interface with iphone pLEASE

[@iiDezzyRenoul]

You are the real MVP!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you! 😁

[@demikpre]

Apple needs to get it together 🙄 I swear it always feels like a task to do anything on there platform

[@eshsundar8476]

Hi, Many thanks.. Was struggling to get it set up. Can the same system work with rode podcaster too? Can we connect male 3.5 mm jack with the system you explained directly to my dslr camera or smartphone with 3.5 mm jack?

[@katt3]

Thank you so much, you explain in a very easy way to understand thank youuuu 🙏❤️

[@TobiasHolenstein]

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help!

[@Makemoneywithprecious]

Thanks, I've trying to figure this out for a while now. 🤗

[@OrlandoAmy]

This video was great. Super helpful!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you! Glad I could help!

[@neutrus5012]

Great video it should get way more views. Good luck man

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks so much man, I appreciate it 🙌

[@nextlevelesports5655]

Hello Sir, Can you make a video about Maono USB 461 being connected to a Smartphone ?

[@mademediamagazine1083]

Thanks 👍🏽

[@TobiasHolenstein]

You're welcome 🙌

[@redeltai]

Thank you! Why did so many people recommended connected an iPhone with quadcastx using only a lightning to camera usb adaptor? It does not have enough power so it must require your recommended power boost

[@learnkoreanwitheric3507]

Really appreciate it! I will try with G track pro + 13 pro

[@camdirigo]

Thanks man!

[@jaymincoulthard2060]

Ngl thanks man for the video, but the mic I got is the wave link that came out last year and I just got an iPhone 14 pro, I’m kinda scared I’m goons blow either of them up or fry em

[@MsSANDRA1024]

Hi! Can you update as far as the hub for the blue yeti please? I checked for the Best Buy and no longer sold. So I’ll be purchasing on Amazon. To use with an iPhone 8 compatible. Which is the best one. Thank you

[@wot_noobclown5621]

You’re the Goat

[@Noah-fh3dm]

Will the set up, using the usb hub, also charge your iPhone while connected? Or would I need the usb adapter that has the lightning charging port with it as well?

[@clodoplayz-roblox8398]

I’m quite late but I’m gonna get a razor Seiren mini I think and I have a iPad Pro 2020 how would I do that? Your videos really help too tho🥰 saw the review that you did of the rarer mini so I’m pretty sure I’m gonna get that do you have any recommendations of a microphone for asmr?🥰 and btw u just gained a sub🥰

[@martyakhzzh1376]

Great video 👍 what kind of headphones are you using in this? And would any headphones connect to the mic?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you! The headphones I'm using are the MAONO AU-MH601 but any headphones can connect to the mic

[@cx_n1]

singing microphone is this best? it says for podcast? which usb one is better on vocals for music pls? thabks!!

[@louera]

what if you bought the lightning hub with a usb port and another lightning port? could you plug in earphones there which use a lightning port, or is it strictly for charging?

[@rld4689]

Hi Tobias, I’m trying to find out the best way to connect a Samson q2u to an iPhone. Another KZbinr said that I wouldn’t need a power hub but just an apple lightening to usb3 camera adapter which is $37. What’s the difference between that and the $9 USB adapter you mention? Does the first adapter not require a hub because it’s more powerful? I really don’t want to zap the life out of my phone like I did with a previous one, so any info is greatly appreciated!

[@joelmontano8028]

Are you able to connect your iPhone to that Samson Q2u that you have on the bookcase?

[@darrinsheppard3114]

That is a big help thanks.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

You're welcome! 🙌 Glad I could help!

[@1takeconvos]

Hi so can you connect multiple mic into that USB hub and will it work and here all the audiofrom the mics when you connect it to your phone

[@Mydrumcoach]

the real MVP!

[@DestinySunshine]

Hi! Would this work with the connected that has a USB and charging port? Or should I just get the one with the USB?

[@DGHighlights]

Can you use a Fifine k670 just with the adapter? And if i do need the usb hub does the adapter need any certain wattage or anything?

[@Sonofsamm]

Will a yanmai Sf-777 mic work on the OTG adapter? And could I just use the adapter to just record voice and not video?

[@ryblob9119]

Do you think I would be able to use a yotto usb mic with just the adapter? It has basically the same specs as the moano

[@azku]

Question. So, to use the Samson g track pro on my ipad pro, I need the powered hub. The original Apple won't work?

[@chozen6009]

I looked on blues website they claim that all you really need is a otg but it’s good to know

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Yeah in my experience I also needed the USB hub

[@Sintoru09]

Where'd you plug in your headphones to monitor the sound??

[@martinbrooks6980]

Can you use all the at the same time ?

[@MuzicAna]

Thanks so much! 😊👍🏻

[@TobiasHolenstein]

You're welcome!

[@andylineker777]

It does work for normal voice record on the phone. But, cannot run audio while using the mic.

[@allritythen]

Can you use to usb mics with this method?

[@rgvdiego]

Can you use airpods with the mic connected to phone? Also can you use this for TikTok live?

[@SonYonatan]

So I tried the method in the other video and it worked for a second but when I would add the lighting cable to charge my phone I think it shorts the otg usb n it makes it make an annoying noise

[@LaVerdadRevelada-fn9vw]

Hi, can I plug in 2 microphones into the hub? I have an iPhone 13 and I need to plug in 2 microphones, LMK if using the hub will allow me to do that. Thanks

[@trappking840]

You 🎸 rock bro keep up the good work

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you! I appreciate it 🙂 🙌

[@mirusenpai5372]

This video really helpful :>>>

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you! Glad I could help! 🙂

[@andreslaguna8212]

Would the OGT alone work with the ART 2100?

[@sharphillips10]

So I just got my BM800 condenser and I just ordered a OTG double USB and mini SD card slot. Is that all I need? I’m frustrated that now I have wait but if I need something else, I’ll snag that to my cart

[@abhishekmehra29]

Hi , can I use a USB hub to connect multiple usb mics and use for a podcast for more tha 5 ppl

[@kogumaasmr9695]

tysm! does recording a video on iphone with a usb mic equal to creating an audio file on audacity? because I cannot seem to fix the audacity latency problem , _ ,

[@whiteysmithsessions]

Damn I got the wrong one thank you though finally a video I had the exact same question I have the first exact Mike and I don’t know how to monitor myself so it’s basically trash how my supposed to use it if I can’t hear myself LOL

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Sorry to hear that! If you have a computer or something you can still monitor yourself on there with the mic, but yeah if you are using it on mobile, unfortunately I don't think it's possible to monitor yourself

[@THECOLLECTORDC]

Do you think the tonor tc30 would work like that ?

[@imranmukka575]

Dear sir I buy razer serien mini microphone month a ago I can't understand how to connect 3.5 jack android phone I am using starmker in my phone plz suggest which connector I have to use

[@Aeolus2001]

Thank you very much

[@TobiasHolenstein]

You're welcome! 🙌

[@harrydeals1298]

Can you plug multiple microphones with this setup

[@jen_jen17official]

Hidden Gem not going to Lie💎✨

[@augustasbutkus6679]

Hey, Tobias, great video! I was wondering what are the indicators to understand if you need the USB hub or not?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you Augustas! Honestly I don't technically know how to tell which mics will need the USB hub or not. But after testing this method out with and without the USB hub with different mics, all I can really say is it seems like cheaper inexpensive mics can be used without the USB hub, but the mics that are a bit more expensive (and heavier) seem to need the USB hub. My advice would be to first try it out without the USB hub and just the OTG adapter, because if it works then you don't need to buy the USB hub and if it doesn't work or you get some bad audio with distortion or something, then you probably need the USB hub. Hope that helps!

[@augustasbutkus6679]

Thanks, yes that helps. :) I am will be trying a budget microphone that I saw on your channel - MAONO AU-PM461TR. It should be working according to your description, and also it is still a plug and play mic.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

@@augustasbutkus6679 Great! I have tested it out with the MAONO AU-PM461TR and it works without the USB hub 🙂

[@augustasbutkus6679]

Amazing! Thank you so much! You've been really helpful!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

@@augustasbutkus6679 You're welcome! Glad I could help 🙂

[@StarrDon]

Nice video but I have a blue yeti connected but when I get a phone call or go on instagram live the phone goes back to the default mic and speaker. Also on my Samsung tab s6 I can receive phone calls and go live on instagram but I then loose mic monitoring. Any help would be really great and Yh it’s all pretty much the same stup as yours. Cheers

[@aljacksonartist]

Need help! Great Video! I subscribed to your channel! I followed your above method and finally got my external mic working with my iPhone! Thank you! Question: are there any EQ apps you would recommend for my iPhone so I can adjust my voice quality BEFORE speaking into the iPhone video camera? I don't want to rely on my post production EQ in Premiere Pro only. When you spoke into your Maono mic it sounded so clean and condensed, but mine does not. My Sudotack ST800 USB condenser mic is very good (it seems exactly like your Maono). It sounds great when I speak into my computer because I can perfect the EQ in Premiere Pro before speaking. But the computer's camera sucks, which is why I need my iPhone camera, but I can't EQ my voice in an iPhone :-( Or can I? Huge thanks!!!!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hi Al, I see what you are saying. I have a suggestion, but unfortunately it isn't a direct fix for what you are trying to do. When you are recording with the iphone camera, I don't think there is a way to eq the audio as you record. For the purpose of what you are trying to do, I was thinking maybe it would be easier to record your audio with your microphone on your computer and record your video separately on your iphone. Then you can sync up your audio with your iphone video in Premier Pro. It is quite easy, you just select both your recorded audio clip and video clip, right click and select synchronize. I hope that helps!

[@aljacksonartist]

@@TobiasHolenstein Tobias, huge thanks! I like that! Premiere Pro is still new to me, I've only gotten as far as EQ-ing the mic for input while speaking, but I assumed syncing with the visual would be off-time. But I get your suggestion and it seems like it would sync perfectly. Thanks again! Really dig your channel. It's of great help, and you're a great presenter!

[@AnkaraMessi3571]

Can i use the otg to use my yanmai sf-777 microphone Will it work. Pls tell

[@MWchugs243]

Would this work with the on stage AS700

[@badoodles08]

Is this USB mic good for singing in karaoke apps for recording?

[@zertioz1596]

To monitor ur microhpone you can just mirror your phone to a pc and there you can here your phones audio on your pc

[@FASTTRACK2ENGLISH]

Thanks for the helpful video. One question. Does the integrity of the audio on the USB mic transfer to the the iPhone or iPad? Would it sound the same as it does on PC or Mac. Thanks. I do my current recordings on a Mpow headset and it sounds pretty good but I’m just wondering if switching to an usb Moano like you showed us would improve the audio from a USB mic.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

So from what I understand, I believe that the integrity of the audio should transfer fine. With USB mics, the sound card is built into the mic, which is what converts the analog signal to digital information. The only thing is, I suppose an app or program can affect the audio. Like if it adds compression or something to the audio. I haven't personally experienced a problem like this, but it could be a possibility.

[@FASTTRACK2ENGLISH]

@@TobiasHolenstein Thanks a lot! I tried it and it maintains the quality of the audio for the most part. ✅

[@andylineker777]

Which j5 hub u use??

[@clearmist5967]

How will you connect USB microphones to your iPhone with the earphones at the same time?

[@rayanalmanan9469]

I am using ACHAS USB condenser microphone can I only use the otg adapter??

[@starrrrryyyyyyy_alt]

I bought the maono mic in your description but it sounds very muffled on bandlab, why is that?

[@ambiL11169]

Hi Tobias, thanks for making this video! I tried this with my Rode Nt usb to iphone for livestream and it’s not working, it seems like the audio input is coming from the phone’s mic, not from the rode Nt. The light on the mic is on though. I’m using the Alogic powered usb hub. Any thoughts please? Thank you!

[@wolfiemedia]

Hey Amber - I have the Røde NTUSB and was thinking of buying the OTG lightning to USB for connecting to my iPhone 11. Did you get it to work? 🙏🏻

[@brocksummerhayes605]

Can you do this with two mics?

[@anthonycruz2333]

I think I love you dude

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Glad I could help bro! 😄 🙌

[@Amijnbayertv]

Hello Tobias I try to connect my seiren mini Razer to my Motorola it does not work i tried with samsung it works but the voice quality does not change any idea please

[@s.o.skeymusic4884]

Does it charge your phone when u plug the adapter into your phone

[@jctv787]

Can I plug more than one mic to the usb hub?

[@angalmeida29]

Whcih program did y record the voice on ?

[@Roott22gaming]

Can I used multiple mics in the hub if I’m recording with multiple people

[@Chrisgyal]

Very useful info! I have a mic which has a usb. I am able to use a usb camera adaptor and connect to the phone however if I want to record a song on GarageBand for example headphones are necessary. How would I use my headphones? Is there another adaptor I could use or would wireless ear phones work you think?

[@bryandidas943]

Did you ever figure this out

[@cx_n1]

bluetooth possibly or OTG splitter -> usb and lighting goes to lighting into ur phonr??? im gunna try that

[@drums5434]

Will I get better recording performance by using a microphone with the USB hub or without? I am interested in using a USB condenser mic for recording a drum kit for drum covers from my iPhone 11. I have seen videos were many drummers are doing this with one microphone directly in the middle of the drum kit. I am currently doing it now with my iPhone 11 with the microphone that comes built in and I am getting decent results. I’m thinking I could improve the sound much better with a good microphone. Do you have any suggestions? This week I was looking at the Shure MV 51. I will need to use headphones while recording so please keep this in mind. Also if I’m not mistaken don’t they make the adapters with both the headphone jack and USB port?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I don't know a whole lot when it comes to recording drums, but I watched this video on recording drums with a single condenser microphone and the result seemed pretty good kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4TCio2mo51kbqM As for getting better quality with or without a USB hub, I don't think it should make a difference. Although, if you are recording to your iPhone, it will just depend on if the mic you are using requires the USB hub for the extra power. If you are going to use a usb mic to record drums, I would recommend getting one that has a gain adjustment knob on it and a headphone jack, like maybe the Blue Yeti or the Samson G-track pro. I recently became aware of those adapters with the headphone jack on them, I haven't tried one out though, so I'm not sure how well they work

[@DG-fn2zb]

Samson g track pro Is that mic directly connect on android fone for video making ?? Please check & reply

[@93mm_18]

Does this work on the Shure MV7?

[@iZiBookingscom]

Hi, Tobias!! Your videos are really great! Do you know if I can plug the PM-401, using an OTG adapter to the Maonocaster lite? Or using the powered hub + OTG adapter? Thanks a lot for your time. Cheers from Portugal!

[@user-vb9gc5ur1c]

The goat

[@hakkzii3863]

Am I able to get 1 without a plug and use my own plug 🔌 in the usb hub?

[@Alyy4]

Can you connect Samson c01 pro usb to iPhone

[@AznJungleFever]

I'm looking for a usb mic lol came across your review, I already had a usb audio adapter external stereo sound card but I can use the green headphones jack but the red is microphone jack that I can't find a mic to plug that into it im trying to set up my gaming pc deskup. At least I can plug in my bose headphones lol

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Cool! So it sounds like you have some kind of audio interface already right? If it is an audio interface you should be able to connect an XLR mic to it. If you would like some recommendations, feel free to let me know!🙂

[@AznJungleFever]

@@TobiasHolenstein yo bro thank you for replying!! I bought a modmic uni and its working perfectly! I gotta watch more videos from your page!

[@tinx1962]

If i have a headset plugged in to the mic, will i be able to hear backing tracks from my phone? For recording a song?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Yeah you can! I can't speak for all apps, but with GarageBand you can

[@fonzirealtor]

Just bought a mic and wanted to plug to my new iPad Pro thanks 🙌🏻

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Awesome! You're welcome!

[@nikiiiiienha]

Hello I was wondering if the otg adapter would also work with the MAONO USB Microphone AU-902??

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I personally have not tried it, so I am not sure if it will also need the powered usb hub Edit: My advice would be to try it with the OTG adapter and then if it doesn't work, then you will probably need a powered USB hub

[@Judge-Shred]

Can you have 3 mics at once at record with this?

[@JeffBourke]

BUT does this work for phone calls? My experience setting up a USB audio interface to iPhone only works for applications NOT communication.

[@miriamalfonso64]

What about the FDUCE SL40 ?

[@josephruocco7571]

I'm getting a lot of static noise when I speak into the mic. Ive tried two USB mics, a Samson Q2U and Q9U (this one required external power) and both have that static noise. Any idea how to deal with that? I'm trying to use them with my iphone

[@AnkaraMessi3571]

Can you pls pls use yanmai sf 777 microphone to connect to phone Pls pls reply