Saramonic SmartMixer for Camera or iPhone/Android

[@fdjvhebian]

can we change the mic with wireless microphone sir? by putting the receiver in input mic

[@NirzarD]

Thank you sir. I found this video relevant even today (2023-24) 😅😅

[@giuseppegrieco2384]

wich app can I use to make a video? the default app on my samsung it could go well? I need of special setting on my phone? thanks

[@geekazine]

If the app allows for external audio, it will work.

[@giuseppegrieco2384]

@@geekazine ok, thanks!

[@carsnob]

Are these worth it after 6 years? only one for sale on Amazon right now is $350 with shipping.

[@ClaritasFA]

Thanks for the comprehensive review! Can I ask what software do you use do consolidate all the audio visual input?

[@luissteveliesolution3896]

Can we plug in saramonic blink with that? I plan to use it on my ipad using garageband.

[@ywcasouthernarizona3317]

Thanks so much for this review. I have a couple questions that I'd love to hear your feedback. What was the name of the lav mics that you bought? Also, do you know if you can have input coming from the XLR as well as the top 2 inputs (technically able to hook up 3 mics)?

[@EricRyanSound]

Everytime I record a video with this plugged in the audio is still from the phone mic. Settings are on REC and ON. Cord from the "phone" port to my S10 Galaxy

[@shanec4441]

How can you get 48volts phantom power with a 9volt battery??

[@jhonthedrummer]

What if I put a Samson kickdrum microphone in the 3 1/2 input (not the xlr input) with cable adapter..it will work?

[@geekazine]

I don't see why not.

[@JohnAvantiBK]

How will this work with Iphones with out inputs? Why did the sound have static?

[@geekazine]

Because I was using it out of the box. You must get the lightning adapter.

[@waelloui496]

Hello Brother, God bless you, I have a question for this device, can I hook an out from sound-mixer (analog console) out to the XLR inputs of this device.?

[@geekazine]

I don't see why not. You'll need the mini XLR or 1/8" TRS jack adapter.

[@waelloui496]

Many thanks for your reply. I will use this device to stream on Facebook, using iPhone, our local church meeting from the Middle East.As we do not have the return policies, I would not be able to buy the device and if not suitable return it. And as you have already invested in this device, may I ask you to try it with a (mixer out), let's say a (group Out). what I think of is to have one input from the mixer, and the second from one of the supplied small mics (for the live congregation worship). in this case, which volume will control which mic? I understand that I can control the Group volume from the console (mixer). i really appreciate your help.

[@geekazine]

It doesn't matter where the signal comes from. The Saramonic will send to phone.

[@cyvidal10]

hi, what's the difference between the Saramonic SmartMixer vs CaMixer? Thanks

[@geekazine]

The Smartmixer is meant for mobile devices where as the CaMixer is meant for DSLR cameras.

[@cyvidal10]

can i use the CaMixer for my mobile phone using TRS to TRRS Adapter?

[@bealetonbaptistchurch5848]

How do you hold phone portrait with the holding device that comes with it ?

[@geekazine]

Turn it. Otherwise, you'll have to get another type of mount.

[@gilgarmor8747]

What do u recommend to get audio (from a profecional console on a live concert) in to my iPad Pro 9.7 when I shot a video on Facebook live??

[@geekazine]

The Saramonic will do it. You need to find out what output connector the sound board has for you.

[@medicmanfd]

Thanks for the review. I am confused regarding whether or not this device actually has true left and right stereo channels or if it mixes both down to mono and only supplies a mono signal for recording? Likewise if it does supply a true stereo (left right) channel for stereo recording, does the headphone jack only allow monitoring in mono?

[@geekazine]

It mixes both channels in a stereo output.

[@noel.7691]

Are you sure because in the last part of your video (8:01) when you tap on it, it hears in both sides, like a mono recording; maybe in headphones you hear it separated, but in the video it hear joined

[@noel.7691]

Can android record stereo using external that?

[@fp4man542]

Noé L. The 3.5mm TRRS connection that smartphones use only supports a mono microphone input.

[@lubabgofishing5848]

hi. please help.. I'm using this equipment to get better sound for my video. I'm getting a lots of noise..

[@geekazine]

Sorry to hear. You need to post more information. Phone you are using, microphones, which cable you have in there, etc. One big issue people have with sound is pocket lint in the headphone jack. A toothpick can help.

[@lubabgofishing5848]

@@geekazine sorry. I'm using Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with the android cable from the saramonic package, I set the volume button on the saramonic to medium and then activate the airplane mode as I have read that it can cause interference with the mic.

[@reckter73]

Does it use TRS or TRRS cables?

[@geekazine]

3.5mm 3-pole

[@EmilianoLoconsolo]

How is it for recording live music?

[@geekazine]

It works.#thankyou for the reply!

[@GiorgioTosi]

how is it fed? with batteries

[@geekazine]

9-volt

[@EricRyanSound]

Bought this. Doesn't work. I have the cord in from "phone" to my android s10 and when I play back video or so a livestream it always the phone mic I hear instead of the SS

[@geekazine]

I have heard a few stories like that. Sometimes, I find that pocket lint gets into the headphone jack, causing connection issues. Cleaning the jack out might help.

[@EricRyanSound]

@@geekazine I will try but it was only 20 seconds out of the box new.

[@EricRyanSound]

@@geekazine it wasn't that

[@Samos12]

I bought this to use with my Samsung. It's cool, but until the problem is solved of getting stereo into your phone, it's limited (phones only have a mono input)...

[@geekazine]

Yeah, you'll need a solution that doesn't use TRRS. Direct USB, like with an IK Multimedia Rig I/O or something like that.

[@Samos12]

I've been searching for a direct to usb stereo unit that could interface with my phone's video recorder, but no luck so far... I feel no reason to even use an external set-up on my phone just for field audio recording, when I can just use a zoom or something. I think this smartmixer is a cool device, but I also think they are intentionally misleading people into thinking they are going to have a stereo image going into their phone when they will not...

[@LukeJozsua]

@@Samos12 use roland go mixer...usb connection

[@Samos12]

@@LukeJozsua Looks like a solution, but expensive...

[@kasulejoseph877]

how much does it cost???

[@geekazine]

It says right here: amzn.to/1QyXDfb

[@dega5531]

i just bought this. i record to android (redmi 3s) idk why, but mine the noise really confusing

[@geekazine]

noise?

[@dega5531]

Geekazine yep, so far i know. the noise came from the redmi. it works perfect on my friend's iphone. tried using different cable and still noise on my phone. like hissing sound, even at 0 gain. looks like my phone cant handle audio input..

[@geekazine]

First, make sure you're using the right 3-pole cable for Android (maybe even trying the iOS one). Second, clean out your headphone jack (a toothpick works). Sometimes pocket lint gets into the jack and causes all sorts of problems. If that is not the issue, then I would try some other mics to see if the noise still happens.

[@dega5531]

Geekazine yes, i did everything. live monitoring is okay but the line output really annoying. saved my money to buy this (i know im poor) now its really annoying. asked in redmi forum, someone told about agc that cant be turn off on newer redmi, idk how this can affect the external mic. would love if you make the android version of this. sorry bad english

[@RennieAsh]

Those mics that come with it are not so great lol.

[@geekazine]

But they are replaceable.

[@RennieAsh]

Well yeah, though I was hoping they'd be as nice as the ones in my Nokia 808. That said my current phone isn't too bad with mics.

[@livingfast2280]

4.14

[@wadebarrett8734]

Thanks for the vid. From the vid, the smartphone audio had a better sound, so i wouldn't buy this.

[@geekazine]

This was an out-of-box review. I have put together some better audio on future videos. Still, if you want a lav-style interview, this works pretty well.

[@MrCherbis]

какой ужасный звук , я посмотрел это видео и понял что эта штука не стоит своих денег, куплю зум)

[@jamesma8567]

Really bad demonstration. Volume sometimes loud sometimes low.