Hi,
I switched from Pocophone F1 to Xiaomi Mi-9. With Poco F1 I used external microphone (RODE VideoMicro) for shooting videos and it worked flawlessly. But on Mi-9 I does not work. I am using the original USB-C to 3,5 mm jack cable adapter that came with the phone. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks.
What camera app are you using? Unless using direct USB-C mic, MIUI camera never picks up external microphone for me. I ended up using open camera or other 3rd party camera app if I want to use external mic. Funny enough, MIUI sound recorder app can use external mic flawlessly regardless of connector.
leledumbo said:
What camera app are you using? Unless using direct USB-C mic, MIUI camera never picks up external microphone for me. I ended up using open camera or other 3rd party camera app if I want to use external mic. Funny enough, MIUI sound recorder app can use external mic flawlessly regardless of connector.
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It does not work with MIUI camera on Mi-9 but it worked with Pocophone F1 MIUI camera. I tried installing Open camera but it does not work either on Mi-9 for me. I can confirm it works with MIUI sound recorder! I never thought that for that money for Mi-9 I will not be able to use my external microphone especially when it worked with Pocophone. RODE mic wasn't that cheap to throw it away and buy another USB-C mic. I will try another camera app.
JolekRajchrt said:
It does not work with MIUI camera on Mi-9 but it worked with Pocophone F1 MIUI camera. I tried installing Open camera but it does not work either on Mi-9 for me. I can confirm it works with MIUI sound recorder! I never thought that for that money for Mi-9 I will not be able to use my external microphone especially when it worked with Pocophone. RODE mic wasn't that cheap to throw it away and buy another USB-C mic. I will try another camera app.
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Update:
I tested more camera apps that are supposed to work with external mic with the same results (OpenCamera, CameraMX). I tried them with both Mi-9 and PocophoneF1. Sound recording works with Pocophone but never with Mi-9. The camera apps on Mi-9 record the sound from external mic only when the mic is close to mouth but it is not the way it is supposed to work like. It should record sound from 2-5 metres. PocophoneF1 does the job well. I am very dissapointed with Mi-9 performance and will swith back to PocophoneF1, just need 128GB as the memory was the main reason for me to change phones. My old Pocophone was only 64GB.
JolekRajchrt said:
Update:
I tested more camera apps that are supposed to work with external mic with the same results (OpenCamera, CameraMX). I tried them with both Mi-9 and PocophoneF1. Sound recording works with Pocophone but never with Mi-9. The camera apps on Mi-9 record the sound from external mic only when the mic is close to mouth but it is not the way it is supposed to work like. It should record sound from 2-5 metres. PocophoneF1 does the job well. I am very dissapointed with Mi-9 performance and will swith back to PocophoneF1, just need 128GB as the memory was the main reason for me to change phones. My old Pocophone was only 64GB.
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As i understand from you external mic works, but it works in mod that you can comment you video through it and not record everything around It's looks like some settings is missing.
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Can the GS2 record with from an external audio source via 4 pole mic? headset with built in mic peerhaps? What about bluetooth?
Also can anyone suggest where to get a 3.5mm to 3.5mm jack that is 4 pole?
I've gave up looking at ebay.
EDIT: Does not seem to record from bluetooth.
Nor mic without a 4 pole connector, Which I am still trying to find.
Bump!
Looking for your knowlege, Don have access to my headset with mic, Could someone test it?
I'm actually in the same boat as you. So far, I've seen conflicting reports. Some people say that external mics won't work with the stock camera app, some people say that any 4-conductor (TRRS) mic will work just fine, and some people say that you have to use a y-cable to be able to plug in a standard mic.
That said, I did find something called the i-Microphone that's supposed to work. There is even a video on YouTube where someone successfully tested it on the SGS2.
I can't post external links in my posts yet (haven't been here long enough), so you'll have to search for these using the terms below.
(1) Y-Cable:
Search Amazon for: Headset Buddy01-PC35-PH35)
(2) i-Microphone:
Search Google for: i-Microphone
(3) i-Microphone Test Video:
Search YouTube for: Samsung Galaxy S2 External Microphone vs Internal Test
Let me know if you find something that works for you!
I have discovered that the default camera app will not record audio from an external source.
Bouncer5 said:
I have discovered that the default camera app will not record audio from an external source.
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I can use the headset that came with the phone, and audio records through that... (albeit in mono)
Or are you talking about something else?
I forget im running on CM9.
I tried a inline headset but no luck.
I found this http://www.ebay.com/itm/TINY-TIE-CL...quipment_ET&hash=item3f1772ae7e#ht_1476wt_978
which is supposed to connect to as a smartphone and work as an external mic. I was wondering if anyone has ever tried something like this on i717.
Also , what kind of camera app should I use in order to enable recording from this mic ?
By itself, it will not. It is using the connections that the headphones would use. Most likely it would play sounds and not record them. You would need to find an adapter.
After being informed that my Note 3 requires TRRS for video, I am still unable to get any video camera to use the external microphone on my device.
I used 3 different Lavalier Mics that use TRRS.
1. Rode SmartLav+
2. ATR3350IS Omni Lavalier Microphone for Smartphones
3. Miracle Sound Deluxe Lavalier Microphone
When using the stock Android video camera, it clearly doesn't detect that an external mic has been plugged in. I also tried this using the Wondershare PowerCam app, and the CameraMX app.
First Test.
I made videos using the internal mic and compared it to when I plugged in the external mic. They sounded the same.
Second Test
I ran the tests again using the lav mics, but after I hit record, I laid the phone inside a shoebox and put the lid on it. It sounded muffled and nearly inaudible like someone who dropped a recorder inside a shoe box and tried to make a recording. LOL. I laugh to keep from poking my eyes out.
Third Test
I installed Rec Forge Lite and Rec Forge II. Plugged in each lav mic, hit record, stuck the phone inside my sock drawer and closed it. Perfect recording!
Question
Does CM12 have an issue where video cameras are unable to switch over to the external microphone?
Hello at XDA forums.
Looking for a good daily rom, that also activates use of external mic, not headset, but actual external mic through USB cable.
Need it for work in the field to record interviews and such, and would preffer not having to get a newer model phone.
Tried searching different sites, threads and roms, but dont find any that specifies activating use of external mic.
I think it is only the usb driver in the p20 lite, so it shouldnt be that big of an issue, but who knows .
Thanks in advance
BurroBlanco said:
Looking for a good daily rom, that also activates use of external mic,
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It depends on stock hardware. Try to activate ext. mic. using this Camera
thanks for your reply!.
I know the p20 lite allegedly does not support ext mic, if i ask huawei thats the answer.
But that does not mean it could not work with flashing another rom into it.
They say it only supports basic mic through mini jack / supported headsets.
I am looking to use a propper mic through usb connection, to record VO, interviews and such.
Can i try this Camera download without rooting it ?.
Installed it and will try with external mic attached later on tight and report back with findings, thanks.
Wanting to use an old Android device mobile as a remote voice level activated listening /recording device for audio, possibly via GSM or Wifi and recording to external or internal server, can anyone advise
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Wanting to use an old Android device mobile as a remote voice level activated listening /recording device for audio, possibly via GSM or Wifi and recording to external or internal server, can anyone advise
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Does your phone have a headphone jack? If so you can buy a microphone that plugs into that port, then you can use a voice memo app to record audio.
svetius said:
Does your phone have a headphone jack? If so you can buy a microphone that plugs into that port, then you can use a voice memo app to record audio.
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thanks svetius, i though of that but was wanting to use internal mic in order to be more covert..
Cyber G said:
thanks svetius, i though of that but was wanting to use internal mic in order to be more covert..
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you'll get MUCH better fidelity with an external mic. You can even use one through the USB port for an even more powerful one.
svetius said:
you'll get MUCH better fidelity with an external mic. You can even use one through the USB port for an even more powerful one.
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Any mic recommendations? and software apps?