Microphone and Accessory Options for iOS Device Recordings

This article lists microphone and hardware recommendations configurations that Socialive recommends for use with the Socialive Mobile app.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Options for Capturing producer-led recordings with Guests in the Green Room
• Options for Capturing Solo-Recordings in the Socialive Mobile Recording Booth 
• Lighting and Other Accessory Suggestions
• Advanced: High-quality Microphone Options for iOS Device Recordings (Green Room and Recording Booth)

Options for Capturing producer-led recordings with Guests in the Green

Room

Most headsets that include a speaker and microphone will provide quality audio for participants using the Socialive Mobile app or the Recording Booth. The device must also include audio input and output so that the guest can hear the producer and other guests in the green room.

• Apple AirPods

• Apple EarPods

  • With Lightning Connector

  • With 3.5 mm Headphone Plug
    
    

Options for Capturing Solo-Recordings in the Socialive Mobile Recording

Booth 

Since the mobile recording booth is a solo recording experience, speakers can use most microphones that are compatible with iOS.

• Wireless Lavalier Microphone

• Wired Microphones - Most iPhone-compatible microphones will work with the Socialive Mobile Recording Booth, but some may require a 3.5 mm adapter. iPhone 14 and Earlier | iPhone 15 and Later

  • It’s essential to test your microphone within the Socialive Mobile App before recording to ensure compatibility.

Note—Microphones without built-in headphones are only compatible with the Recording Booth. For producer-led recordings, a 2-in-1 headset or one of the advanced options below should be used.

Lighting and Other Accessory Suggestions

Good-quality lighting is essential for making your speakers look their best! Although natural lighting is always best, below are considerations for ensuring the ideal lighting for your videos.

• Have lighting in front of you and behind the camera; avoid backlighting.

• Consider a ring light or similar lighting

  • Ringlight with Tripod Stand & Cell Phone Holder

Tripods & Stabilizing Your Device

• Tripod with Flexible Legs for desktops

• Gimbal for Handheld Stabilization

Advanced: High-quality Microphone Options for iOS Device Recordings (Green Room and Recording Booth)

A wide range of audio equipment can enhance the audio of your iOS recordings. Below are varying options for audio equipment that have been proven to work well with the Socialive iOS app. 

High Quality Setup (Basic)

Equipment 

• iRig Mic Smartphone/tablet mic

• Lightning Adapter

• AYL Mini Speaker

Setup Instructions 

1. Plug the AYL speaker into the iRig 3.5mm output (on the other side of the iRig headphone jack)

2. Plug in the iRig Mic 3.5mm headphone jack into the lightning adapter

3. Plug the lightning adapter into the iOS device

Higher Quality Setup (Mid-range)

Equipment 

• Comica Phantom Power Lapel Microphone

• Lightning Adapter

• AYL Mini Speaker  

• Amplifier Comica LinkFlex AD2 *The Amplifier Comica LinkFlex AD2 requires a 12v Battery

Setup Instructions 

1. Install a 12V battery into the Linkflex

2. Plug the AYL speaker 3.5mm jack into the headphones out of the Linkflex

3. Plug the Linkflex 3.5mm jack into the lightning adapter

4. Plug the Comica Phantom Microphone into the Linkflex XLR plug

5. Turn the Linkflex gain dial down (the microphone should be loud enough)

6. Make sure the Linkflex left-hand switch is on the smartphone icon (not on the ‘MIC’ side)

7. Make sure theLinkflex output designator switch is on the smartphone icon side (not the camera icon)

8. Turn the Linkflex power switch to the PH position (right) - the PH processing is required

Highest Quality Setup (High-end)

Equipment 

Highest quality option 

• Amplifier Comica LinkFlex AD2

• Lightning Adapter

• AYL Mini Speaker 

• RODE Wireless Go II 

• 3.5mm to 6mm adapter 

• Amplifier Comica LinkFlex AD2 *The Amplifier Comica LinkFlex AD2 requires a 12v Battery

Setup Instructions 

1. Install a 12V battery into the Linkflex

2. Plug the AYL speaker 3.5mm jack into the headphones out of the Linkflex

3. Plug the Linkflex 3.5mm jack into the lightning adapter

4. Using a double-ended headphone jack (one is provided with the Rode Wireless; it has a red cord), plug one end into the Rode Wireless base unit and plug the other end into the 6mm adapter

5. Plug the 6mm jack into the Linkflex microphone input

6. Turn the Linkflex gain dial down (the microphone should be loud enough)

7. Make sure the Linkflex left-hand switch is on the smartphone icon (not on the ‘MIC’ side)

8. Make sure the Linkflex output designator switch is on the smartphone icon side (not the camera icon)

9. Turn the Linkflex power switch to the ON position (middle) - the PH processing should not be necessary

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