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How to Use Your iPhone to Record Video with an External Microphone

December 29, 2014 By Shelley Hitz 8 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

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I thought I would share this quick tutorial on how to use your iPhone to record video with an external microphone.  Today I did my first set of videos with my iPhone. I had to go to Radio Shack first to get an adapter and longer cable for my microphone to work with my iPhone but it was worth it! Now I have the set up I need and should be able to do videos quickly and easily.

Whatever it takes, right?

Here’s a video with an example of recording with and without the microphone on my iPhone.  I was recording training videos for our Mind Maps for Authors course and forgot to put the microphone on.

 

Here’s what I used if anyone is interested:

Sony mic (around $20): Get it from Amazon here

The adapter is a 1/8 in. (3.5mm) stereo male to dual 1/8 in. (3.5mm) Female.

sony microphone with iphone

See the cord and adapter in the picture below.

iPhone microphone adapter

Make sure to plug the mic into the red jack.

better audio with iphone

Without using the adapter, this microphone won’t work with my iPhone. I think it’s because the microphone and speakers are together normally in the same jack and needed split

However, this mic will work in my Kodak Zi8 without the adapter but not in the iPhone.

The audio is still not as good as recording with my Blue Yeti on my computer but MUCH better than without a mic on my phone.

Selfie Stick

I also purchased a selfie stick that I can use for recording video interviews and videos on the go.  This is the one I purchased at Amazon.com:  Kootek bluetooth selfie stick

What kind of technology do you use to record videos?  Have you found something else to work well for you?

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Together, CJ and Shelley Hitz are passionate about equipping and empowering Christian writers of all genres to share their unique gifts with the world. This website is filled with spiritual encouragement as well as prayers to help you overcome the resistance you face as a writer. Your story matters! We believe that you have a specific role to play in the kingdom of heaven to impact lives for eternity. And because of this, we will pour out our lives encouraging writers like you to not only tell your stories but to take the courageous step of self-publishing your stories in books that will outlive you and leave behind a powerful legacy. Our online community, Christian Book Academy, is where we help you write, publish and launch your books. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom Writers! 

  
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Comments

  1. Stephanie Weaver, MPH says

    July 30, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    Thanks for this Shelley! I bought the mic but didn’t realize I needed a splitter too. I appreciate the step-by-step photos!

    Reply
    • Shelley Hitz says

      August 1, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  2. Dean says

    December 17, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    Very cool tips. Love running into ideas such as this. The out of the box thinking is great. Appreciate the tutorial!

    Reply
    • Shelley Hitz says

      December 18, 2015 at 8:34 am

      You’re welcome! I now use a SmartLav Rode mic with my iPhone but this option worked well too.

      Reply
      • Ross says

        February 23, 2017 at 10:27 am

        I use the smartLav+ too, great mic. Have you checked out the Shure MV88? The app allows you to customize the stereo width, record with mid-side and a ton more – pretty cool (although not a lav mic).

        Reply
        • Shelley Hitz says

          February 23, 2017 at 10:32 am

          I haven’t, but thanks for sharing!

          Reply
  3. Lisa Goldberg says

    September 27, 2016 at 1:37 am

    Shelley I have been searching for 6 months for a way to do this, it’s brilliant. I followed your instructions, bought everything on eBay and I am so thrilled that it works exactly as you demonstrate. Thanks for the tip! Cheers, Lisa

    Reply
    • Shelley Hitz says

      September 27, 2016 at 7:41 am

      Glad to hear it helped!

      Reply

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