KVR Audio

ferez21 · Post by **ferez21** » Sun Dec 17, 2017 6:19 pm

Hi all,

I was thinking about getting a dedicated recorder, something like the Zoom H1 for recording the audio of my future vlogs\videos etc.
Then I thought, what if just connect a decent dynamic mic to my phone, and use its preamp and recording capabilities - is that crazy? Is there any chance it is going to compare to the quality of an entry level dedicated sound recorder?

Thanks

Pytchblend · Post by **Pytchblend** » Mon Dec 18, 2017 6:17 pm

I've got a Sony Z3 and it has stereo mics built it (one on each end). I get decent recordings with it using Sony's free Audio Recorder app which works on many other phones too. https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... r&hl=en_GB My phone can also accept a stereo mic on a TRRRS plug in the headset socket - Sony make one (be very careful, there are differing specs for the wiring).

If your phone is newish, it may support USB-OTG (On The Go), which in theory opens you up to being able to USB microphones and even USB audio interfaces. Here's some links to start you off on using OTG:

http://www.extreamsd.com/index.php/tech ... dio-driver
http://www.apcmag.com/the-ins-and-outs- ... audio.htm/

lucidsamples · Post by **lucidsamples** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 4:27 pm

Somehow I can't imagine fitting a good mic into a cellphone. They always are the same poor sounding but nearly indestructible ones

Sometimes I make videos with my smartphone camera and always use a H1 recorder to capture the sound. This is a good way of keeping your setup lightweight and small.

Moreover you should put your mic close to you and your camera in a different place as capturing the sound and video differs a bit. A cable seen in your video wouldn't look nice

It all depends on what and where you want to record.

You also want to edit video and audio separately as video editing soft doesn't have proper tools for audio and vice versa. So having two independent tracks seems legit.

garryknight · Post by **garryknight** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:27 pm

Same here, using an H2n. And to sync the audio to the video, I often start each section by clicking my fingers in front of the lens. A cheap, off-the-cuff clapperboard.

ferez21 · Post by **ferez21** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:38 am

Thanks for the replies guys,
I went ahead and ordered the acclaimed Takstar 598 mic to be used with my phone, and hopefully my Huawei Mate 8 has a decent enough pre amps to deliver a better sound than the one i get from the internal mics of my Samsung NX500 camera

ferez21 · Post by **ferez21** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:21 am

from a phone related forum:

Mate 8 comes with Tensilica Hi-Fi 4 DSP

Are these good news as per recording with the device?

Cellphone as voice recorder for video?