This article lists microphone configurations that Socialive recommends for use with the Socialive Mobile app.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Capturing producer-led recordings with Guests in the Green Room
- Capturing Solo-Recordings in the Socialive Mobile Recording Booth
- Advanced: High-quality Microphone Options for iOS Device Recordings
Options for Capturing producer-led recordings with Guests in the Green Room
Most headsets that include both a speaker and microphone will provide quality audio for participants using the Socialive Mobile app or the Recording Booth. Due to the need for the guest to hear the producer and other guests in the green room, the device must include audio input and output.
Apple AirPods
Apple EarPods
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.
Note - Microphones without built-in headphones are only compatible within the Recording Booth and a 2 in 1 headset or one of the advanced options below should be used for producer-led recordings.
Advanced: High-quality Microphone Options for iOS Device Recordings (Green Room and Recording Booth)
A wide range of audio equipment can be used to enhance the audio of your iOS recordings. Below you will find varying options for audio equipment that have been proven to work well with the Socialive iOS app.
High Quality Setup (Basic)
Equipment
Setup Instructions
Plug the AYL speaker into the iRig 3.5mm output (on the other side of the iRig headphone jack)
Plug in the iRig Mic 3.5mm headphone jack into the lightning adapter
Plug the lightning adapter into the iOS device
Higher Quality Setup (Mid-range)
Equipment
Amplifier Comica LinkFlex AD2 *The Amplifier Comica LinkFlex AD2 requires a 12v Battery
Setup Instructions
Install a 12V battery into the Linkflex
Plug the AYL speaker 3.5mm jack into the headphones out of the Linkflex
Plug the Linkflex 3.5mm jack into the lightning adapter
Plug the Comica Phantom Microphone into the Linkflex XLR plug
Turn the Linkflex gain dial down (the microphone should be loud enough)
Make sure the Linkflex left-hand switch is on the smartphone icon (not on the ‘MIC’ side)
Make sure theLinkflex output designator switch is on the smartphone icon side (not the camera icon)
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 *The Amplifier Comica LinkFlex AD2 requires a 12v Battery
Setup Instructions
Install a 12V battery into the Linkflex
Plug the AYL speaker 3.5mm jack into the headphones out of the Linkflex
Plug the Linkflex 3.5mm jack into the lightning adapter
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
Plug the 6mm jack into the Linkflex microphone input
Turn the Linkflex gain dial down (the microphone should be loud enough)
Make sure the Linkflex left-hand switch is on the smartphone icon (not on the ‘MIC’ side)
Make sure the Linkflex output designator switch is on the smartphone icon side (not the camera icon)
Turn the Linkflex power switch to the ON position (middle) - the PH processing should not be necessary
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