So the google camera app defaults to using the terrible device mic when recording video, even with plugged in headphones with a mic.
I've tried several 3rd party apps but they don't seem to work well with the sensor, the image is flipped and autofocus has some issues.
Any way I could trick or reroute audio with tasker or something similar when headphones are plugged in?
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I have an external mic (called an iRig Mic) that connects to a phone with a headset-jack.
On an iPhone it can be used to record audio when shooting videos, but when i connect it to my Nexus S running android, the sound from the mic is not recorded. Instead the audio from the internal mic i used.
Is there any way to change the audio source when recording videos? This would be a great feature for journalists using their phone as a camcorder for interviews.
Recording audio via 3.5 jack on android using external microphone
You have to buy adapter which will split the signal for microphone in and audio out (you probably know 3.5 jack in your phone is 2 directional as it supports headset with mic)
You can try to look for it on Amazon (headset buddy)
or solder into headset in the pins which are responsible for mic signal.
Then,
I know only 1 app for android which supports recording from external microphone:
Arabela Audio Recorder - choose DEFAULT audio source and it should catch the signal from external mic connected through adapter via 3.5 jack.
I THINK it can catch the audio while recording video because it works in background ... so later you will be able to remove the audio from video recording and join it with the one you recorded using Arabela with some kind of video editor
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couple of questions,
for the external mic is it stereo or mono?
any other programs you know that can capture external mic input since this post?
thanks!
wariat777 said:
You have to buy adapter which will split the signal for microphone in and audio out (you probably know 3.5 jack in your phone is 2 directional as it supports headset with mic)
You can try to look for it on Amazon (headset buddy)
or solder into headset in the pins which are responsible for mic signal.
Then,
I know only 1 app for android which supports recording from external microphone:
Arabela Audio Recorder - choose DEFAULT audio source and it should catch the signal from external mic connected through adapter via 3.5 jack.
I THINK it can catch the audio while recording video because it works in background ... so later you will be able to remove the audio from video recording and join it with the one you recorded using Arabela with some kind of video editor
regards
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Here's what I'm trying to accomplish. I am looking for an app that will record any audio being played, but not record it with the phone's microphone. If you have ever had a portable stereo with built in cassette that records, then that is the kind of app I'm looking for. An app that can record digital "mix tapes". I could just use a patch cable from the headphone out of the phone into line in on the computer then use audio recording program to do it too. That idea isn't really portable enough. I would like to record, in a format I can actually do something with in an audio editor, streaming music, news, shows, scanner radio feeds, etc. The few recorder programs and mixer apps only seem to use the mic to record everything.
Tunein radio pro records but you can't use the raw files it creates for songs.
Any suggestions?
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First is there any specific thing you are trying to record? Phone calls, pandora music, youtube, music player, etc. If so there are other known ways to capture that audio much easier.
This guy seems to be working on the same thing: http://xzpeter.org/?p=254
But unless your skilled in Java programming, I would think about what you want this "feature" for.
Lastly, you could dismantle your phone and attach the speaker output to a 3.5mm wired mic and attach that to the phone and get all the audio through a loop. Not sure if that would work and would void warranty. TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK
Why not just buy a digital voice recorder? They are portable and can be connected to the phone. Some have bluetooth too but not sure how they work with bluetooth exactly.
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Why not just buy a digital voice recorder? They are portable and can be connected to the phone. Some have bluetooth too but not sure how they work with bluetooth exactly.
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I've got one and am trying that but its not giving good enough results. First, the output of the phone is too hot for the variable input of the dvr. I'm not good at making cables but if I could have a stereo male to male 3.5mm with about 9db of attenuation then I could drive the recorder better. I know its an impedence issue but don't have the ability to do it. Second, whenever you move the phone or dvr, you sometimes get static from the plugs moving.
First reply: I would like to record things like Pandora, tunein radio, stitcher and maybe rdio.
I have managed to get an external microphone to work with my fairphone but only on the voice recorder. It seems to automatically take the audio from true external (radio) mic. I can't get it to work with the video which is crucial for me because I bought the phone to film from a distance y=using the radio mic. Ideas please?
Maybe try a different Video capture APP? Or record audio separately with the voive recorder.
I accidentally discovered strange thing while recording the sound via external microphone (the headset that came with the kit) in default recording app and camera app (maybe in other apps too).
That's what it's all about: when i plug the heaset 3.5mm jack in, the message pop up: "External microphone will be used to record audio". Ok. But! The sound can aсtually recording from extenral mic only if you immediately start talking in it, otherwise it will be recording only from internal mic! Is it a bug or feature?
P.S. And the second question, maybe it stupid:
I tried to record sound from Nintendo switch to Galaxy S9 by connecting them via 3.5mm cable (male-male), the sound did not recorded Now i know it was useless, but is safe for both gadgets to connect their 3.5 ports?
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Many of the posts on working with an external microphone suggests you use open camera app or G-cam port apk. Which accepts an external microphone. While Oxygen OS OTA updates do not seem to add this feature. Many of you purchased an expensive external microphone to use with a stock camera for OP6t. But it does not seem to work.
An alternative approach to this problem is for both rooted and non-rooted is to make a WhatsApp call. Your mic is connected through a USB-C adopter with 3.5mm jack input TRRS to TRRS 4 pole plug.
While in a voice call switch to the stock OS camera and then record.
While you are recording stop the WhatsApp call and then go on taking the input from the external mic. once recording stops you need to go through the whole process again and again.
However, sometimes if the call goes longer in ringing mode. If you delay disconnecting the call while recording, the sound may go out of sync for video and audio. It's better to disconnect the call as soon as you start recording the video. But this solution is problematic for content creators. If something or any other app that can emulate WhatsApp calls would be good enough to make OS think of that external mic as input. I already tried with the stock screen recording app which has a microphone option but it does not work either.
After going through google search, I am not sure anyone would have any other alternative solution like Magisk Module or Xposed modules for external mic or any other. This issue with the external mic is widely ignored for the stock camera. Reason to work with Stock Camera is to take advantage of OP6T's 4k60fps and its best way to take what OP6t has to offer. While other apps do this with 30fps.
For those who are content creators like making youtube videos etc, the solution to this problem would be a gift for all to take advantage of OP6T to its full potential. Let me know if this partial solution helps.