The Best iPhone and Smart Phone External Mic

Is this the best affoardable Phone External Mic option?

Product Links:

Saramonic SR-XLR35 Mic to 1/8" (3.5mm) TRRS (Sr-XLR35)
https://amzn.to/40wccMQ

UGREEN USB C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter Type C
https://amzn.to/3MYLhE3

Apple Adapter
https://a.co/d/3JDwsCV

Shure SM58
https://amzn.to/4722nsD

Shure SM48
https://amzn.to/3FRGGiP

CAD Audio D38X3
https://amzn.to/3u5tbJU

In this video, Hunter from Black Valve explores an affordable and high-quality solution for getting good audio into your smartphone. He discusses the limitations of built-in phone microphones and introduces a dynamic microphone with an XLR connector. The key to connecting this microphone to your phone is a special cable, the XLR to 3.5mm TRRS. Hunter demonstrates the setup with two dynamic microphones, the Shure SM58 and the CAD D38, providing insights into their differences. He also covers the use of adapters for both iPhone and Android devices, emphasizing the need for Apple-certified adapters for iPhones. The video concludes with a side-by-side comparison of audio tests using the different microphones. This cost-efficient setup aims to enhance audio quality for content creators using smartphones for video recording. Check out the video for a detailed tutorial and more information on the equipment used. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave any questions in the comments!


Host:
Hunter

Production:
Evan

https://blackvalvemedia.com/

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:15 What Type of Mics We're Using
00:02:19 The Cable
00:04:46 The Specific Mics We're Recommending
00:05:35 Setting Everything Up
00:07:43 iPhone Set Up
00:09:07 Andriod Set Up
00:10:07 Mic Comparison
00:11:08 Outro