Author: If you are having difficulty connecting a microphone to your mobile gadget, then this collection of tips is just for you! In this guide, you will learn:
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Connecting a wired microphone through a dedicated connector
How to connect a microphone to a phone if it's cable:
- Through a standard 3.5mm audio jack (may also be referred to as 3.5mm female TRRS, Jack 3.5 in instructions).
- Via USB connector. On most phones, this is the device's charging port.
be careful: if you choose any of these methods, you will need to purchase a special adapter.
If you settled on a 3.5 mm jack, the difficulty is that the smartphone plug has 4 pins (TRRS), and the microphone plug has 3. Hence the conclusion: if you simply connect the cable to the phone, the device will not record sound. Except for special microphones designed to work with a smartphone. Specific models are GORA Lavalier or Rhode Smartlav +.
Purchase a TRS / TRRS adapter from an electronics store. Pay attention to the year your phone was made:
- Until 2011 - OMTP plug.
- After 2012 - CTIA standard plug.
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After purchasing the adapter, everything is very simple:
- Connect the microphone cable to the adapter.
- Insert the adapter plug into the 3.5 mm jack on your smartphone.
- Test the sound recording through a voice recorder, video recorder or other program.
If you are wondering how to connect a microphone from headphones to a phone, then follow the same scheme.
Connecting a wireless microphone to your phone
Connecting a wireless microphone to a smartphone is no different from connecting with any other Bluetooth headset - headphones or speakers. We figure out how to connect a bluetooth microphone to the phone:
- Turn on your audio device. On most wireless devices, this will immediately activate the BT module. On others, you need to press the power button for a while.
- Activate Bluetooth on your smartphone. It is more convenient to do this through the quick access menu by swiping the main screen from top to bottom. On some models, you need to go to the appropriate settings item.
- After you activate the module, the device will offer you a list of devices available for connection. Select the name you want from this list.
- After clicking, the devices are immediately paired - you can proceed to testing and recording sound.
If you are looking for how to connect a microphone to a karaoke phone, use this diagram because all modern such devices are wireless.
Some gadgets, when connecting a Bluetooth headset, require you to enter a passcode, even when it has not been set. If the instructions do not mention any password, enter the default four zeros (0000).
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Connecting a microphone via USB
How do I connect a USB microphone to my phone? Connecting a wired audio recorder to a smartphone using the USB port is similar to connecting to the audio jack. For it to work, you need two things:
- OTG cable;
- Type-C or micro-USB adapter (choose the one that your phone is compatible with).
Sometimes the adapter comes bundled with the smartphone and you don't need to buy it additionally.
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Connecting a lavalier microphone to a smartphone
Depending on the model, the buttonholes are connected to smartphones both via cable and Bluetooth. Here's how to connect a microphone to your phone:
- Wired way. Purchase a special adapter cable that splits the mini Jack-input into two channels. Headphones are connected to the first, and the headset itself to the second. If the connection is successful, the corresponding symbol will appear at the top of the smartphone screen.
- Wireless way. Turn on the lavalier, activate Bluetooth on your smartphone. From the list of devices that the device will offer, select a microphone. Once the devices are paired, you can start recording.
If you have a wired lapel pin, a cable no longer than 1.5 m is required, otherwise the wire will interfere with normal recording. However, when there is a choice between a wired and a wireless lavalier, experts advise to stop at the second option - the sound quality will be much higher.
Connecting to a phone on Android and iOS
Depending on the operating system on your gadget, the bundle may differ:
- Android. How to connect a microphone to an Android phone? On most models, three communication methods are available - wired via a 3.5 mm audio port (with an adapter), cable via USB (with an adapter), wireless via Bluetooth. To work with Android devices, special microphones are sold that do not require the purchase of adapters - this information can be found on the box or in the instructions.
- iOS. The latest iPhones don't have audio ports. Therefore, there are only two ways: wired - through an adapter connected to the charging connector, wireless - via Bluetooth.
If you are wondering how to connect a microphone to an android phone, please note that many models for pairing with a smartphone are "sharpened" on the iPhone. Therefore, when buying a device for Android, warn the seller about it.
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