I made the usual mistake of trying to record video at a (rock) concert last night on the S2 and the sound was appalling - levels way too high and distorted beyond belief. This happens every time so I really should know better.
Does anyone have any handy hints for getting half-decent sound from concert video recordings, or is it basically a waste of time on this device?
As far as I know, no-one has managed to lower the microphone volume. Just do yourself and everyone around you a favour and leave the phone at home and enjoy the concert.
I agree with oinky, but if you're on a stock based ROM, then an option for you is to bring along a headset that has a mic and plug it in while recording. Gain using the headset mic is acceptable, but it will then only record in mono.
ctomgee said:
, but it will then only record in mono.
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SGS2S have build-in stereo mic??
AFAIK SGS2S record mono despite internal or headset external mic so tip with headset mic can actually be a proper solution.
nabuhonodozor said:
SGS2S have build-in stereo mic??
AFAIK SGS2S record mono despite internal or headset external mic so tip with headset mic can actually be a proper solution.
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Yes. Uses both mics (regular voice mic + NR mic) for stereo audio recording while recording video.
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Hi guys,
can anybody help me find a way to reduce the audio input gain?
I was trying to use my SGS II to record some live concerts and rehearsals of my band and all I got was HORRIBLE distortion.
I tried to google my problem but no success yet.
Please help!
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I didn't mentioned that I am talking about the audio quality of video recording and I am running on the original ROM that came with the phone.
Nothing? Anybody?
As of now I don't know of any software solution to lower the mic gain when recording video.
However, I've heard that using the headset that came with your phone (earbuds with mic attached) while recording video should use the mic on the headset, which will result in better audio (albeit in mono instead of in stereo, but that's a small sacrifice) in the video recording. I've not tried it personally, but you could try that out.
ctomgee said:
However, I've heard that using the headset that came with your phone (earbuds with mic attached) while recording video should use the mic on the headset, which will result in better audio (albeit in mono instead of in stereo, but that's a small sacrifice) in the video recording.
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It doesn't have to be the headset that came with the phone, I think any headset which you can use the mic in calls should work.
My Zagg Smartbuds worked fine with this method.
When recording a song yesterday, my song ideas came out choppy.I was recording strictly wav audio and It almost sounded like there was a noise gate on the phone. After a while of digging through options, I found an option in Call settings> Additional Settings > noise reduction. When this option is selected, the phone turns on a noise gate that makes audio recordings sound terrible; However, when this option is turned off, Audio recordings sound great!! Unfortunately, this doesn't affect the audio quality when recording video, because most wav audio programs only use one microphone. So, I'm wondering....Seeing as how this phone records camcorder audio in stereo( one mic at the top and one at the bottom ), is it possible that these microphones are out of phase and thats why there is no bass in video recording? I'm assuming that the polarity on the top microphone is reversed to eliminate background noise during calls. Also, maybe there is a camcorder program where you can select which microphone to use. When I connected my Galaxy headphones( with the included Mic) the audio was redirected from the the two microphone to the headset microphone. Im thinking of making a TRRS to TRS adapter, which will connect only the microphone and see if that resolves the issue. I understand that I could just add an equalizer to the audio from video in iMovie, but I really enjoy experimenting with this problem. Furthermore, has anybody tried making an XLR to TRRS cable? I used one on my Samsung Vibrant years ago and it sounded great! any suggestions would be great!!! (To get to call settings, you have to click on the phone app, then left button to access)
Is there an app that utilizes both mic for stereo recording?
I was using "Audio Recorder" by Sony that is on the play store on my Sony Z3 compact and it definitely recorded from the top and bottom mics separately producing a stereo recording. I just tried it on my S6 edge and it is in mono so I don't think the phone records in stereo I'm afraid.
isnt the stock voice recorder with interview mode a stereo recording? Seems to be since its supposed to be a directional recording that uses both mics
[Quick Guide] - Enabling Hidden Features
adrenalinh12890 said:
Is there an app that utilizes both mic for stereo recording?
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Try this here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/general/quick-guide-enabling-hidden-features-t3087506
Stereo recording with Field Recorder app from PVD
gadgetgaz said:
I was using "Audio Recorder" by Sony that is on the play store on my Sony Z3 compact and it definitely recorded from the top and bottom mics separately producing a stereo recording. I just tried it on my S6 edge and it is in mono so I don't think the phone records in stereo I'm afraid.
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It appears the Samsung S6 has 2 microphones; one at the top and one on the bottum.
It appeared that with the Field recorder app from Pfitzinger/PVD it is possible to make stereo recordings without any external device.
This app has several mic-setting.
You have to choose the following setting on the home screen :
- stereo-mode
- mic-setting: mic-C
- no monitor (no headset)
In this mode the application makes stereo recordings.
The top mic records in the left channel and the bottum mic in the right channel.
Other mic-settings make the app switch to mono; even in the stereo mode on the main screen.
I also recommend this app because of the possibility to e adjust the eq during recording.
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Peter
I'm just asking do not kill me for that ?? are you sure that you can use the two microphones in the device for recording?? I know that one is only for the phone to detect the outside noice and make the call as quiet as possible without the external noise to interfere.
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I'm just asking do not kill me for that are you sure that you can use the two microphones in the device for recording?? I know that one is only for the phone to detect the outside noice and make the call as quiet as possible without the external noise to interfere.
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Usually you can test by blowing first at the bottom and then at the top of the phone - you will hear the loud sound first in one ear (from the bottom mic), and then in the other ear (from the top mic).
Hi-Q Mp3 Rec works too
I wanted to know if when you attach a stereo external mic to the s9+, does the phone record the audio in stereo, or mono? I've heard that the s9+ cannot actually record stereo audio from an external source, only mono, but it does record stereo audio from the built in mics.
Thanks for any help.
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I wanted to know if when you attach a stereo external mic to the s9+, does the phone record the audio in stereo, or mono? I've heard that the s9+ cannot actually record stereo audio from an external source, only mono, but it does record stereo audio from the built in mics.
Thanks for any help.
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sorry I don't have an answer to your question. but I do have a question to you. if you record a video with a loud music does the video sound gets lowered or sort of compressed?
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As far as I know, the s9+ has automatic level control so loud audio would be lowered and compressed.
It will record in mono, as the connector is only a TRRS 4-way connection. Left+Common+Right++Mic. There is not a physical connection for two channels of mic input. You would need to use a OTG USB audio adapter with two channels of audio input.
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Thanks.
I am unable to make a USB microphone work with the S9+via OTG, and have not been able ot find out why. One person suggested that Samsung "locks down" their USB drivers to prevent call recording, but I have not been able to verify. In any case a HUGE dissapointment.
Trent54 said:
I am unable to make a USB microphone work with the S9+via OTG, and have not been able ot find out why. One person suggested that Samsung "locks down" their USB drivers to prevent call recording, but I have not been able to verify. In any case a HUGE dissapointment.
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Thanks guys for the inputs will try to test it at best buy today.
Record stereo audio from an external mic
That's disappointing. I guess if I want stereo audio for my videos I'll just have to keep using my dslr camera with my stereo mic attached. Thanks for your reply.
I got some new true wireless earbuds and the audio quality is great for music, and the microphone quality is actually great when recording something like a voice note. But as soon as you use both the audio and mic at the same time, both suck.
So is it possible to use the headset in stereo just for the audio and the phone's regular microphone during calls? I've been looking around for the last hour or so and can't seem to find anything. No apps, no settings, no developer options. As soon as I turn off calls on the device it just uses the phone's speakers and mic.
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I got some new true wireless earbuds and the audio quality is great for music, and the microphone quality is actually great when recording something like a voice note. But as soon as you use both the audio and mic at the same time, both suck.
So is it possible to use the headset in stereo just for the audio and the phone's regular microphone during calls? I've been looking around for the last hour or so and can't seem to find anything. No apps, no settings, no developer options. As soon as I turn off calls on the device it just uses the phone's speakers and mic.
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To be honest ... IDK.
On some devices, you can set another audio device for a special app.
Settings - Sound and vibration - Separate app sound
I just tried it with bluetooth speakers and the phone app, but was not successful. Maybe it works for you.