Unleash Your Audio Potential: Monitor Your Professional Microphone - iPhone Accessory

Professional microphones on the iPhone are great… until you want to listen to what you just recorded and you have to unplug the whole setup. Now with the cable, I show in this video, you won't have to do that any longer!
🔗 Relevant Links:
Use Professional Audio and Charge Your iPhone at the Same Time - • Enhancing Audio Qualit...
Please make sure to look for the kind of splitter that shows a headset and a microphone. The link is not one specific product on purpose since these adapters brands, manufacturers, and listings change all the time.
Amazon Page for Splitters - crsp.li/TrrsPhoneMicSplitter
Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter - crsp.li/lightningtrrs
iPhone Charge and Call Adapter, Lightning Splitter for Microphone and Charging - crsp.li/lightningsplitter
Filmic Pro App - crsp.li/FilmicPro
🎧 Chapters / Show Notes:
00:00 Intro
01:41 Initial Setup
02:43 Adapters, Adapters, Adapters…
03:37 Why are there different types of audio jacks?
05:06 How to Monitor Audio Live?
05:39 The Splitter Adapter
07:10 Let's bring the Headphones
07:45 Microphones and the TRS & TRRS Confusion
08:08 With the Rode VideoMicro
08:35 With the Rode VideoMic NTG & Deity V-Mic D3 Pro
09:07 With the Comica BoomX-D2
09:46 With the Rode Wireless Go
10:12 Conclusion
10:50 Questions, Comments, and Product Links
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[@renejunior4199]

Thank you! finally someone explained where is TRS and TRRS. Thumbs up!!!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

I appreciate that. Glad you found my video helpful 👌🍀.

[@bryanradzi]

Fantastic video, as this is the closest I got to get things right. I currently have an iPhone and I am using the Boya lavalier mic (TRRS) with a lightning Belkin that splits into 3.5mm and power. But I want to include my headphone to be able to do live interview other people in Instagram using separate mic and headphones. So according to you I will have to buy a splitter, which will be TRRS to two TRS (mic and head). And I will still need to add another adaptor to convert my Boya TRRS to TRS. My question is… you mentioned that a few microphones automatically detects if it’s a TRRS or TRS receptor, so you connect your TRRS mic directly into the TRS splitter and it works. Does the Boya lavalier mic detects it automatically, or I’ll still need to buy the TRRS to TRS adapter? Thank you very much!

[@neelkanthtripurari7821]

Thanks very much for these explanations. Kind regards

[@TrophyFish]

Awesome video. You got to what others have struggled with. Thanks!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Glad it helped! 🌸

[@jbartell9756]

Thanks a lot for this video. It really help me figure out how to connect my external mic to my iPhone, having a splitter in between, that would allow me to use the mic but also monitor it at the same time.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you, that is awesome.

[@smartass626]

Thank you! I just so happen to have this exact set up with the Deity Pro. Now I know the splitter will be enough for me to monitor what i am recording into iPhone.

[@rossbecker7177]

Did it work for you? My Diety pro goes on standby mode as soon as I plug in headphones.

[@Corqvideos]

Would it be possible to do the same (to listen to what you are recording at the same time that you use USB microphones instead of TRS/TRRS ones?) Directly from the iPhone? Thank you!

[@wayneorganist]

Thanks so much for your very clear and precise explanations regarding the use of external microphones with the iPhone! However! I have tried to use the Rode GO whilst using Facebook Live and this combination does not work! I have the iPhone 11. Do you have any suggestions, please?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you for your comment. Now with things like Facebook Live and similar services, these can be a bit finicky to get working with external microphones. I have a video where I talk about some of these aspects: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYiyZ5yCq86ieac Generally, however, I only have found that trial and error can really help 🙈 - and sometimes even unplugging and plugging back in.

[@johnmacmillan627]

Thx. This helps for sure

[@Ivanesenses]

Brilliant video thank you mate

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@squishyplays1495]

Great video Chris. It fixed all the problems I was struggling* with. Thanks

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thanks, that's awesome to hear.

[@kelvinkurniawan07]

Can i hear my audio after recording from iphone speaker without unplug the cable? (i don't want to use the headphone) thankyou 🙏🏻

[@ChrisSpiegl]

I don't think so.

[@maryannryan9423]

Thank you for this!!! Sooooo helpful.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You are so welcome!

[@Corqvideos]

Great video, two questions: Is there a dongle/adapter to do the same but with USB microphones? And, to monitor the audio in real time while recording, can you simply listen to yourself directly from the moment you connect the headphones or do you have to enter an app or activate something specific? Thank you so much!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Not sure about usb-c since I don’t have one of the new USB-C iPhones. But I’d assume that these exist. Some of the Wireless systems or the Rode VideoMic Go II can actually be connected via USB-C and they have a monitoring port. There you can monitor live. But with the adapters shown in the video you have to be in a video app for monitoring to work.

[@JoelBelmont]

Thanks, no one else covered how to monitor with headphones on an iPhone with the boom xd2 in real time.

[@tanmaysuba7543]

Thanks for the video! I was also planning on getting this solution and this really helped! Do you think it would be possible to monitor using the adapter attached to only a mic and a bluetooth headphone as monitors?

[@tanmaysuba7543]

@@ChrisSpiegl aaah alright then looks like we've reached the same conclusion haha ignore my other comment. Really though, I appreciate your effort. You've gained a sub and a supporter

[@tanmaysuba7543]

Have you tried using Bluetooth headphones to monitor audio while a mic is connected in the lightning adapter? Sorry for commenting the second time but it's just been really bugging me because I'm in the same situation as you. From my results I assume that even though there's no headphone connected to the trrs adapter ( lightning adapter) the iPhone still assumes that the mic is a headset(headphones + mic) and if I do connect a Bluetooth headphone ( that doesn't have a built in mic) the lightning port overrides it.

[@nathan.heinrich]

Thank you! This was GREAT! 🤓👍

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kaysee7219]

Great tutorial.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Glad you liked it!

[@trevorevans7101]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You're welcome. I am glad I could help.

[@WarrenSLBurke]

THANK YOU!!!!! I was listening to this all while walking up and down the aisles in target 😂

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Glad it was helpful and thank you for painting this image for me how you are walking around a target. That's funny 🌸.

[@ledgerdavid3435]

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[@sonnymagnus232]

@Ledger David Yup, I have been watching on kaldroStream for since november myself :D

[@manishpu25]

Hi Chris, U have made a very useful video. 👌👌Thank you.👍

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you ☺️ that makes me happy.

[@dodoguitar2415]

Does the adapter generate noise such static in recording using Garage Band? Thank you so much!

[@buzaz6720]

Thank you!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You're welcome 👍.

[@kelekopolika1466]

Thank you so much🎥

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You're welcome, I hope it works out for your setup 👍.

[@cainanneedham9022]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a microphone that would work well with recording a nylon-string guitar?

[@dtyusufceylan]

Good video man thanks

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thanks for stopping by and I appreciate your comment. 👍

[@vitordtn]

Hello how are you? I use the Streamyard on the Ipad pro (USB-C) and I need to use my in ear phone (P2) as a return, along with a Boya cardioid microphone BY-mm1. How do I connect both on the iPad to make the transmissions? Need a dongle or DAC?

[@lost_resident]

Crucial Info, excellent video. The only person I found on youtube that made a vid to explain how to solve this problem! Thank You. I'm hoping this process will work with a Rode SC4 and/or Lapel mic mini jack straight into the iPhone? Also another thing to mention is that the iPhone dongle is MFI (Made for Apple) certified otherwise it wont work as a mic input.

[@frazermountford]

Thanks, so im just trying to translate it to my Go Pro Setup with Media Mod Ill probably need a TRRS to TRS Adaptor to go into the Go Pro End Then the Y splitter so hopefully i can monitor the sound from my external TRS Mic. I was originally going to use the iPhone to perform a test recording so i know the situation at the time with wind levels but it seems i can monitor in real time now which would be much better

[@DestinyLoveMusic]

Will this work for vocal looping to be able to hear my loops and also with apps like Acapella to hear my music playing back and to sing on top of it?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Hi Destiny, I would guess that that would work, however I have not tried it since it is not my use case for this cable. But it sounds like it does what you are asking - as long as the apps which you are describing support playback while entering new mic sounds it should work fine.

[@coaster23]

Thanks for the video, I tried the using the cable, but I can't monitor my audio from a rode wireless go. May I ask if it's even possible to monitor audio with Rode wireless go?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

The ability to monitor your audio depends on the application you use on the phone. Some camera apps support this, some don’t. The most feature rich one that supports monitoring is called FilmicPro - but it’s not the only one and there may exist free alternatives as well.

[@petepictures]

Nice and informative.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you 🌸.

[@wonopete]

Thanks for the video! I notice that this setup works for shotgun mics, but not for wireless mics like saramonic blink 500 b2. Do you have any inputs for this?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

This should work for both variations. What kind of cables do you have for the Saramonic? Is it a TRS or TRRS cable? This "mic/headphone" splitter needs a TRS cable coming from the mic.

[@wonopete]

@@ChrisSpiegl i use TRS to TRS to connect the saramonic to the splitter. I’ve tried both blink b2 and blink b2 pro, it gives me this weird beeping cracking sound. What ive done previously (successfully) is to connect the blink to a zoom h1n input, then connecting the h1n output to the splitter. So essentially the h1n is just being used as a connector to the splitter Which is missing the purpose of travelling light …

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@wonopete That's weird. Doesn't make any sense the connection works with the H1n but not with the saramonic directly connected. Sadly I do not have an idea why this may be the case. Maybe reach out to the Saramonic support?

[@wonopete]

@@ChrisSpiegl sounds good! Thanks for your reply :)

[@ThisisDigitalden]

Hi Chris, I am following your video and using the same splitter as you on a iphone 12mini. The splitter and 3.5 to lighting adapter allow me to hear music for example but when I plug in the headphones and Rode Mic, NOTHIING except loud digital pops from the Mic ( not voice for example on the digital popping, so no monitoring and no sound ( voice) recorded ! any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance..

[@FCTHETRUTH]

Great video

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you, I appreciate that. 👍🤩

[@brandonpachecoh]

Thank you

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You're welcome.

[@bernieraffe]

I get audio through the headphones on playback, but not while monitoring, my setup is, Rode Go II->TRS to TRS cable->TRS -> TRRS splitter (same as yours)->Apple adaptor (same as yours)->iPhone 13. You don't mention this happening in the video, am I correct in saying I need a TRS to TRRS cable between Mic and splitter in order to get monitoring (as well as audio on playback)? Thanks for any help.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

The Rode Go II already has a TRS cable and that would be the one to use with the Headphone/Mic splitter. The thing is that not all video apps support monitoring.

[@bernieraffe]

@@ChrisSpiegl Thanks for the reply Chris, I was just trying to monitor using the built-in voice recorder of the iPhone.I'll give it a try using a proper camera app.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@bernieraffe Good luck 👍.

[@dawgbossRVA]

How can you use Bluetooth headphones ? I have a micro usb mic by insignia. What’s a good setup using that mic ? Also filming on my phone and also recording podcast in Anchor app

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You can only do that in certain video recording apps. Moment Pro and Filmic Pro for example. Recording audio and video in two different apps is not possible as far as I am aware. 🌸

[@dawgbossRVA]

@@ChrisSpiegl sorry, I meant I am doing two different things for my business. I have a podcast on anchor. And I also have a yt channel. But I want to monitor my sound from the mic.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@dawgbossRVA still the same thing applies. Monitoring with Bluetooth only works with certain apps. Ike Moment Pro and Filmic Pro as far as I know. With these you can designate a Bluetooth headset as the output and your mic that you got plugged in as the input.

[@shaneeegan]

I have found a workaround to this issue I believe. I use MoRec app(IOS and Android) to record and monitor the audio whilst using my camera or other app. MoRec boosts the audio and I simply add it back in during the edit. it may not be a simple fix, but a double clap to fix the audio start point will work every time in FCP and Reaper is my DAW so that's even better. I couldn't justify spending lots on dongles and cables for education purposes, but this way, most children will be matching audio at some point in I-Movie or FCP or Premiere. Hope this helps. Shane, Tipperary, Ireland

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Interesting approach, I didn't even know that you could record audio in a separate app while also recording video (most of the time playing back music for example, the music stops as soon as I open the camera app in video mode). So, thank you for sharing this tip! 🌸

[@vegaf2011]

So I have movo microphone vrx10 pro can't remember the model off the top of my head ,but I have the lighting adapter for it but my question is if I get a splitter for it and use the other other adapter you showed will I be able to hear/ screen record my gameplay and audio?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

That is the point of an adapter like this. To split the headphones 🎧 and the mic 🎙 in. So that you can use a dedicated mic and dedicated headphones. Should work as you described.

[@vegaf2011]

@@ChrisSpiegl thanks.

[@-NOVA-2023]

Hi I have previously just bought the same microphone when I put it into a FiLMiC Pro I do not hear much from my mic Also I do not have the option where it says headphones is the only reason for

[@BeniRoseMusic]

I've been looking all over for this. Right now I'm using stock camera app and have to leave Garageband open for monitoring!! I'm using an interface to record stereo audio direct (it's music related) but I want to know if I buy Filmic Pro will it work with the interface to monitor via the headphone output on that interface? I would assume so, and this would bypass all of the dongles, right?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

The monitoring does work in Filmic pro. However I can’t guarantee your specific workflow.

[@BeniRoseMusic]

@@ChrisSpiegl I'm going to buy it and try it out, will update with results!

[@roartollefsen656]

Informative. Very good. Does the mic cable also need to be TRS?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

It is best for the mic cable to be TRS but if you for example use the VideoMic NTG which has auto sensing, then a TRRS cable can work as well.

[@roartollefsen656]

@@ChrisSpiegl Thank you for quick answer:)

[@bobbytaylaa]

great vid! in my FilmicPro app / iPhone 11 I do not have the 'Headset Microphone' option? I'm using the Rode VideoMic Pro Rycote camera shotgun, can't find anywhere online if this is compatible, would you know? thanks!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank have no experience with that particular mic. Does the mic have the TRRS connector or is it TRS? Aka: does it have 4 metal rings or 3? If it has 4, and you want to use it with an adapter to split headphone and mic, then you probably need a TRS to TRS cable.

[@carsinogenesis]

I'm having trouble with "hissing" coming through my Rode Pro Shotgun Mic. I have the correct lightening to TRS adaptor into my IPhone 14 Pro, any tips to fix the hiss noise?

[@rogerharshaw3502]

Chris you obviously know how to make this work!! Would you please make a new video on the same subject eliminating all of the comments on what does not work. It is also confusing to see your monitor of the sound as it blocks the video of the connections. I know you have the answer for me, but I have watched the video several times and still do not know how to attach my Sennheiser powered microphone to my iPhone XR and also connect my headphones.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

I'm not sure I am the right person for you then. I hope you can figure it out but with a lot of tech there are just so many things to take into consideration. But I will consider your feedback. Trying to focus more on the solution than the other things. Thank you for that feedback 🌸.

[@muerto_vagabundo]

Thanks a lot for your video! But is it possible to monitor input trrs signal via wireless headphones?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Are you talking about Bluetooth Headphones? Then as far as I am aware it depends on the app you want to use. I think the Filmic Pro app for example supports monitoring with Bluetooth headphones.

[@muerto_vagabundo]

@@ChrisSpiegl Im trying to figure out how to monitor the signal of the instagram stream or just the iphone signal input while streaming. Via bluetooth headphones or speakers

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@muerto_vagabundo I don't think that is possible while doing an instagram live. The only way I can think of right now would be to use a mixer and do all the sound mixing before sending it into the phone for the live. But other than that, the only way would be to ask the audience (or use a second device to watch the live). But both these methods have the downside of massive delays.

[@thomasgooglehardmail8246]

Hilfreich! Vielen Dank!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you und einen schönen Tag 🌸.

[@recgt]

Nice one

[@filipponascone4634]

So the ultimate setup is the splitter that you used in the other video (with two lightining connections) and these. Can you use them together? First - splitter with a powerbank attached and the lightining to 3.5 adapter and second - splitter for headphones and microphone attached to the lightining to 3.5 adapter. Is it possible? 😅

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Yes, that's pretty much the ultimate setup you could possibly create 🙈 and it is possible. It does has worked in my testing. It's not for the faint of heart though. So many dongles.

[@filipponascone4634]

@@ChrisSpiegl thanks for your quick answer. I don’t care about dongles. I would be proud to send a picture to shittyrigs 😂

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@filipponascone4634 that’s always an option. Good luck and happy filming - or streaming. Because I think for that it may be even more interesting. Or even use with Clubhouse 👍.

[@devinder111]

Bravo! Great video.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@TrophyFish]

I'm having some issues. I will post starting from the phone. iPhone 12 Pro Max. Official Apple Lightning to TRSS adapter. The splitter you listed. TRS headphones plugged into the headphone jack on the splitter. TRS connection on the mic side going to a FEELWORLD FM8 Universal Compact Shotgun Video Microphone that came with 2 adapters. I am using the TRS to TRS adapter. When plugged in the mic switches to ext on Filmic Pro. But no sound to headphones. IF I unplug the mic from the splitter cable, I get sound in the headphones, but goes away when I plug the mic back in. I tried the TRSS to TRS adapter cable that also came with the mic, but that doesnt work no matter what direction I put the cable. Any suggestions?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Do you have the monitoring activated in Filmic Pro? That's the only thing that I can currently think of.

[@SuziAndOzi]

@@ChrisSpiegl how to activate monitoring in Filmic Pro? Can you tell, please?

[@MBimmer]

Can you use this to make phone calls?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

I have not done extensive tests but it should work (just like it also works for Clubhouse rooms).

[@webuygold2083]

What splitter are you using? The first one I tried (just a standard TRS to TRRS splitter from Amazon) didn’t work. Could you recommend one. Also, just a side note, the Bluetooth option on filmic pro I found has a short delay which isn’t ideal for monitoring (hence I’m searching for a cabled solution!).

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Without knowing where you are from this is basically impossible to recommend anything because these splitters are not like iPhones where I can point directly to one specific brand that is sold everywhere 🙈. I tried 3 at this point and all worked without any issues, just make sure you are not sending line level signal into your phone because that does not work very well (or at all).

[@webuygold2083]

@@ChrisSpiegl thanks for the response. I’m in the UK. I’ve ordered a couple of alternative splitters to try them out so hopefully one will work! Im able to record sound using my Rode TRRS adapter (but obviously no monitoring) but when I use the splitter it is either recording sound but no monitoring. Or neither. I struggled to find a splitter from a reputable brand so wondered if you could recommend one

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@webuygold2083 Sadly at the moment I can't recommend any specific ones. Maybe someday Røde would make one (they have been doing that for some other stuff). But they are also moving more toward the USB-C/Lightning connected mics which have monitoring ports (which is a much nicer long term solution in my opinion). If you are up to invest into a new mic set, maybe the Rode Wireless Go 2 or the Rode VideoMic NTG would be interesting choices that do have this type of feature.

[@SuziAndOzi]

@@ChrisSpiegl hello thank you for video. Very informative, but why you don’t want to answer to a simple question, but wrote a long comments. Just tell us which splitter do you use and share the link, please. 😊

[@blinkspanish4662]

Can someone please recommend the best pro video app or name the one he is using which allows you to easily access the audio inputs and settings

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Nowadays, that’d be the Blackmagic Camera App on iOS 👍. Even Apple themselves are using it for their video productions.

[@rickguard7082]

Hi, i have bought the splitter lead you suggested, I can hear the audio on playback through the splitter, but not whilst recording (monitoring). I've tried several sets of headphones. Is there a setting I'm missing please? Thank you.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

The monitoring while recording is something not all video apps support. Filmic Pro supports it - possibility others like the REC App and Moment Pro app.

[@rickguard7082]

@@ChrisSpiegl Thanks Chris, I appreciate the help.

[@Fedgery007]

Yes this is so annoying! Thank you for saving me.

[@clmsentertainment2600]

I've tried several cords. I work with an entire class of middle school students using external mics with both iPhones and Samsung phones. I completely understand the whole trs and trrs conversion. However, I have tried your method using a couple different splitter cords and I can hear the playback, but still can not monitor the mic live while recording. Any ideas would be helpful.

[@ThisisDigitalden]

same here, no ability to monitor live, and getting nothing but digital pops out of the Mic !? driving me nuts

[@stevenjohnson7086]

@@ThisisDigitalden Same with me... regardless of TRRS/TRS jacks. Also using two different mics, three different splitters. iPhone 12 Pro.

[@ThisisDigitalden]

@@stevenjohnson7086 yep I’ve given up on it and sucked up the cost and decided it’s a dud !! NOT HAPPY though , as I’ve tried several mics and configurations, it just does not work 😡

[@rogerharshaw3502]

Chris my Sennheiser microphone has a male TRS plug. Do I need to find a cable with a female TRS to make your set up work?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

If your Sennheier has a male TRS you should be able to use it with an adapter like this? Most of the adapters have a female port for the mics? Or am I missing something?

[@rogerharshaw3502]

@@ChrisSpiegl Hi Chris, Yes my mic has TRS male plug, and my splitter has 2 female ports--one for mic and one for headphones. I purchased the TRS male/TRRS male dongle but I am struggling to understand how to plug it it. All working except the monitoring. There is no option to plug a male in to my mic. Thank you for your help.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@rogerharshaw3502 Without seeing images of the setup you are using any help is virtually impossible. If you could send some on Instagram, Twitter, or via Email I could take a look.

[@amathma]

How to monitor audio from the usb Jack and get video from usb an external monitor at the same time and listen the audio with jack ?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

I don’t know how you’d do that. It also kinda sounds like overkill.

[@aaziz7392]

What app are u using to monitor the audio levels

[@ChrisSpiegl]

The apps I like to use for iPhone video recording (in no particular order): - Rec.App - crsp.li/RecApp - Filmic Pro - crsp.li/FilmicPro

[@musicbygoldenj]

I wonder if one could monitor audio via bluetooth earbuds / airpods?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

I think there are some video recording apps that may have that ability. But it's not going to be real time. May be good enough to check levels though. Sadly, I don't remember which app can do this.

[@raoniband]

Thanks for the info, Chris! Apple just giving us a DONGLE PARTY! LOL

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You bet! But I think it's getting better with USB-C (or at least less confusing).

[@ipandaface_]

what was the app you were using?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Probably Filmic Pro. I would however, also recommend the Moment Pro and Rec App (crsp.li/RecApp).

[@johnlocke8389]

What wasn't clear for me, was whether the splitter shown in the video will allow stereo recording and stereo monitoring with the headphones. Can anyone give a definitive reply to this issue. I would assume that this isn't just a mono setup, since it would seem that most people would want to record in stereo, but at this point, I'm not sure about this setup. It seems like he didn't mention stereo vs mono. Thanks!

[@ricardojsgw]

The only problem with the TRS to TRRS setup is that it won't work for a stereo audio source because only one side of the audio source will be sent to the iPhone in both channels resulting in a mono recording. I found this when trying to connect a stereo synthesizer to the iPhone using the TRS to TRRS cable and the TRRS to Lightning adapter. Also, the line level output of the synthesizer is too high for the iPhone resulting in a distorted sound. You can lower the volume of the line level source but then noise to sound ratio will get too high. I guess this setup only works for low level mono microphones.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Hi Ricardo, I have two thoughts for you: 1) absolutely right, the signal of line level is too loud. For that you could also use an attenuation cable like I have showed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKq0f5WFn5eDrqs 2) in regards to the stereo signal: the only real solution there is to use something that acts as a USB-Interrface. For example the Røde Wireless Go II does make use of this to support recording two separated channels of audio into left/right. Maybe there are other audio interfaces you could use for that.

[@ricardojsgw]

@@ChrisSpiegl Thanks for your reply. 1) After writing my comment I thought "why not use the low level headphones output of the synth or mixer?" I think that could work. I'll try it. And yes, the attenuation cable is an excellent solution. 2) The TRS to TRRS won't work but I think that by using the TRRS to TRS split cable you showed I can get the stereo signal into the microphone stereo input. I'll try that too. Thanks a lot!

[@ricardojsgw]

@@ChrisSpiegl I'm already using the USB-Interface solution but I was trying to avoid using an interface. Hey, the iPhone IS an interface! It should be possible without the use of additional hardware I guess.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@ricardojsgw/videos From what I know the TRRS simply does not support stereo audio since it only has 4 connection points (mass, left, right, and mic). So guess you'll have to use the interface after all - if you need a stereo signal.

[@bmwridestories]

i bought ugreen slpitter but nothing (iphone 14pro)

[@maryannryan9423]

Question: I'd like to use the Accapella App, which requires that you be able to record multiple takes all while listening to them at the same time, ie if you're singing harmony. You want to hear all the tracks you've recorded but have you phone only hear you singing one track at a time. Why cannot I not do this yet? What am I missing? I ask this more to myself.....but to you too. Thank you!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Are you using an adapter like this? I am not sure what may be going on if you do. I don't know the app you are mentioning. And would wonder how it is intended to be used? Clearly not with speakers since then you'd record an echo.

[@maryannryan9423]

@@ChrisSpiegl I think I know what I did wrong. I shall report back! 😆😆😆

[@aldwincerdon5014]

Go to the point

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Good point.

[@hashimkhalid5870]

There anyway to hear my self with a headphone while recording with rode wireless?!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

With the new version Røde Wireless Go II, I think it is possible (especially when you use the USB-C to Lightning Cable). And if you have the previous version, then an adapter like the one shown here would work (with certain iPhone Video Shooting Apps).

[@wildersworkshop]

Thanks Chris, super useful info, this setup worked for me with a boya mm1 mic. (Lightning adaptor into two way trs splitter into headphones and mic via trs cable) however, if I take the same cable from the mic and plug it into my iPad to record the audio out from there, it doesn’t work! Tried SO many configurations of dongles and cables and adaptors (I have a whole bag full of them!) and the only thing that would even come close is using a ugreen usb A to audio in/out splitter out of the iPad (via a usb C to usb A adaptor) and plugging the audio in cable for the phone into that. This gives me pulsing intermittent signal from the iPad, obviously unusable but a signal non the less. Apple make outstanding products , but the lack of any kind of real connectivity is a massive ball ache. Anyway, thanks for the video, it got me a bit closer to the setup I’m looking for.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thanks for your comment, I am glad that it was somewhat useful. I totally understand the frustration. I feel you. It’s really incredible how oblivious Apple is in regards to connectivity options. Sadly I can’t help you with the USB-C iPad. I have not yet tried to connect anything there for that exact reason. It just feels impossible. 😓 I hope you’ll find a way that works for you. Good luck. 🍀

[@user-gh6no7nw3j]

Hello, how to set up a rode video micro microphone, it does not work for me on an iPhone 12 pro max. How do I set up my phone? Thank you very much.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You will have to use a TRS to TRRS cable with the Røde VideoMicro to work on an iPhone. And of course you will also need one of those lightning to TRRS adapters as well.

[@user-gh6no7nw3j]

@@ChrisSpiegl Thank you very much 🙏🏻😊☀️

[@Theglam567]

Very useful but still have problem and confused how to monitor while recording on Rode wireless mic and wireless headphones can you please advice me ..?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Don’t know what your problem is. Maybe if you describe it with more detail what exactly you are using, phone, app, cables, and so on.

[@Theglam567]

@@ChrisSpiegl thank you for your prompt response. So I use iPhone 8 with DJI OM4 using Rode wireless go mic what I wanted to know can I monitor audio using any wireless headphones (Sumsung EarPods the one I have ) thanks again

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@Theglam567 to monitor with wireless headphones you’ll have to use an app that supports that kind of monitoring. I believe Filmic Pro does as well as the Moment Pro app. However, I have never used this type of feature since I usually don’t monitor while recording much. I also do not know if the DJI Mimo app supports Bluetooth monitoring. Maybe contact the DJI support to get to know that info. Good luck. 😋

[@Theglam567]

@@ChrisSpiegl Thank you Chris

[@gerromy222]

Thank you for video! And how can I record stereo sound with external sourse on Iphone? I mean wireless system with two transmitters and stereo mode on it?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Sadly, the TRRS audio connection to the iPhone is only capable of receiving a mono mic signal and sending stereo headphone signal. To get the channels split there are devices that can do this, however then you have to connect these via USB like the new Rode Wireless GO II now can or the Rode VideoMic NTG. Wireless GO II: crsp.li/RodeWirelessGOII VideoMic NTG: crsp.li/RodeVideoMicNTG Connect to the iPhone: crsp.li/RodeSC15

[@gerromy222]

@@ChrisSpiegl thanks for quick reply! I bought saramonic blink 500 pro b2 and cant split channels :(

[@gerromy222]

@@ChrisSpiegl I found on Amazon trs to lightning cable and will test it

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@gerromy222 Just to let you know, the adapter you spoke about will probably not work because microphones on the iPhone can only be Mono if you use the TRRS input. It's a hardware limitation of the setup of TRRS. That's why Røde is now starting to implement these USB-C connections.

[@gerromy222]

@@ChrisSpiegl my wireless lav has trs output and i'll use trs to lightening... Saramonic 3.5mm Male TRS to Apple... www.amazon.com/dp/B082CDBCP8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@neildale7551]

i did exactly the set up you suggested on my iPhone 12 and couldn't get the headphones to work unless I disconnect the mic. Any idea what I'm doing wrong?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

This may depend on the app and adapter you are using? Could you share more details?

[@neildale7551]

I'm using the iPhone lightning to trrs port then I bought the splitter you recommended. As for the software I've tried the built in video program and also the movie pro app. i can't get it to work even in garage band.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

​@@neildale7551 I tested it again and it worked for me. I have my phone on silent most of the time so I had to hit the Volume Up button when watching the video and wanting to listen to it. Other than that it worked as expected.

[@neildale7551]

@@ChrisSpiegl i will try again. I truly appreciate your help

[@syaz3284]

Can i use wireless headphone with external mic?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

I think in some apps that may be something you can do. But I am not sure.

[@syaz3284]

@@ChrisSpiegl isee btw tq mate🤙

[@theo67644]

I' m using a similar setting, beginning with FILMIC Pro on the Iphone Xs Max -> Apple Lightning Adapter to 3.5mm Headphone and Lightning! -> Rode SC6 Adapter (TRRS to TRRS Headphone and 2 x TRRS Mic) -> Rode TRS to TRRS cable (SC4) -> Rode Videomic NTG Autosens Cable -> Rode VideoMic NTG. Using this setting has some benefits: - you can charge your Iphone during filming :-) - on the Rode SC6 you can plug 2 mics if necessary (but not splitted in 2 channels) and you can monitor your audio with headphone :-) - the Rode SC6 is tiny in comparison to any splittercable :-) Note!!!: With Rode Videomic NTG you can't use the autosensecable directly plugged into the SC6 splitter (very bad audio!), you habe to use between SC6 audiosplitter and autosensecable a Rode TRS to TRRS adapter (SC4).

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Hey Johann, thanks for sharing these details. So many adapters but I know the struggle. I like the setup and I have made other videos also showing parts of what you are sharing (specifically how to charge and use the mic port): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKezaaB4ha-KmMk I think it's a bit sad that Røde didn't give an option to split the left and right for the SC6 adapter (a switch on the device would have been great to be able to decide to split or mix down). But there are also options for that I like to use: amzn.to/3p801BN (this gives me the option to use two mics at the same time and have them split to the left and right channel of my camera, however, then you need the headphone/mic splitter and also this one so that's one more adapter 🙈). Glad to hear from you again and hope you find more value in my videos too. 🌸 Chris

[@theo67644]

@@ChrisSpiegl Hi Chris.There is an option from Rode for using 2 mics in seperate channels + Audio monitoring to mix the channels in postproduction -> Rode SC6-L Splitter (only Iphones with Lighting). But then you can't charge your Phone while recording.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@theo67644 I see, but then again that's an expensive adapter 🙈. But at least it seems to be working for some people. Thanks for the update.

[@theo67644]

@@ChrisSpiegl SC6-L is not cheap, but a working solution for 2 mics in separate channels and audiomonitoring for iphone users and therefore worth the money for me ...

[@SuziAndOzi]

⁠​⁠@@theo67644 thank you for information. But why cann’t charging phone while recording? Isn’t it possible with using Belkin product? For example Belkin (lightning to 2xlightning) + rode sc6-l.

[@donateblood3404]

Which App You Use For Recording Video?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

I use these two for Video: Rec App: crsp.li/RecApp Filmic Pro: crsp.li/FilmicPro

[@donateblood3404]

@@ChrisSpiegl Thanks . Love From Bangladesh 💕

[@keegancahill4188]

I have plugged in my same mic and there is no reponse. When I first plugged in, a pop up on the iphone happened asking if it was a headphone or not and it does not work now.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Please let me know which app you are trying to use, and which mic you want to connect?

[@tc3imagery]

Anybody out there know of any adapter that is lightning male on one end, and on the other end has 3 female ports/jacks (3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm microphone & lightning female (for power) )? If it doesn't yet exist, hows about one of you techie types start making some?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

That would, indeed be a great adapter. However, it's also a kinda niche product when considering that you also could just use 2 - 3 adapters that already exist. Would need some serious market research if it is worth it.

[@sacredrose5477]

This didn't work with my Aputure D2 Mic and my Iphone 11. I tried your style of set up. Then I tried one from cubilix which is a dual headphone and microphone lightning splitter. I also tried a lightning cord with one lightning charger and headphone. None of it worked. The only thing left to try is the AI Micro, but that is $100. I could just buy the Rode Video Micro Me-L for $100 plus tax and be able to get better sound and monitor audio at the same time.

[@AC-wi9ib]

Is it also working for the Sony rx100 vii?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

I am assuming you are asking this becuase the Sony RX100 VII does not have a headphone port? I don't know… probably the RX100 VII does not have a TRRS port, so it would likely not work.

[@AC-wi9ib]

@@ChrisSpiegl yes it does not have a headphoneport, but a 3,5 mm microphone port.. So could your solution work? Thanks for your answer😊

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@AC-wi9ib I do not think that it would work. The solution shown works with microphones that have a TRRS plug (phones usually have that). The TRRS combines mic and headphones with 4 golden rings on the plug, TRS on the other hand is 3 golden rings and only has Stereo / Mono signal. The camera you are using probably only has a TRS plug and would thus not work with this kind of adapter.

[@AC-wi9ib]

@@ChrisSpiegl Thanks for your answer👍

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@AC-wi9ib You're welcome 🌸.

[@brianmurphy2362]

First thanks for your video, it seems to be the only one I have found that offers a reasonable explanation of audio on the iPhone. I just upgraded to an iphone 14 Pro Max. This is a major step away from my Sony cinema cameras and Sennheiser wireless kits but it seems that it is also the way of the future. Here is a weird one: I have both a Rode video Micro and Rode Wireless Go II setup. When I use the version of Filmic Pro that I have had for a couple years, not the monthly subscription which I am sure would be about the same, I can monitor audio while shooting, have a vu meter and all is good. When I use the built in Camera App in Video or Cinematic mode I can record audio but cannot hear it/ monitor it while shooting. This is a deal breaker for me. So it seems odd to me with the exact microphone and adapter setup I use in Filmic Pro that the Camera app from Apple reacts differently with no monitoring. Any ideas?

[@ImpastaBisnis]

Does anyone know how to self monitor utilizing a Bluetooth headset?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

I’ve not seen any good solutions up to this point. Mainly because the latency would be pretty bad and usually not usable.

[@ImpastaBisnis]

@@ChrisSpiegl that’s what I’ve noticed as well. I was wondering if there was some way to do it with external hardware, but I haven’t found anything. Thank you for your response!

[@jesusbautista7962]

I bought it and it only lets me monitor playback audio, not real-time Audio

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Which app are you using, maybe you can try a different one.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@jesusbautista7962 Yes, there are some apps in the way they are implemented it works and others don't.

[@Luke.hayden]

At one point in this I just started laughing because of all of the TR TRS this and that’s. Laughing out of how ridiculous iPhone make it to conduct such a simple task with all the fucking dongles, and out of identification to how I think. My brain thinks like you speak, and it made me realise why no one understands me as a content creator 😂

[@ChrisSpiegl]

It's quite the insanity. Luckily, slowly things are getting easier with the advent of USB-C and Bluetooth microphones so that we don't even need these adapters anymore.

[@grg537]

It doesn't work with iPhone 13 mini :(

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Usually that means there is some more fiddling to be done or the cables are not correct. I had to play around a lot to get these types of setups working.

[@grg537]

@@ChrisSpiegl Thanks for the reply. But it looks like the TRRS splitter into the lightning adapter setup somehow degrades the stereo signal when it comes back on the monitor(headphones). As a result the stereo audio signal record alone works but in case of a video recording the audio monitoring cuts off every 1-2 seconds, making the sound unusable. Tested with multiple cables, same result. Probably this is an audio interface limitation of iphone signal-monitoring capabilities. Maybe newer iOS can't handle this scenario🤔

[@SaadsGT]

my phone thinks my mic is headphones please help

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You may not have the right adapters or plugged them in incorrectly. But this is impossible to diagnose with this little information & no way to actually see the setup.

[@gonzalojimenezrivero9666]

what a mess

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Which part - do you have a better solution?