Lavalier Wireless Microphone for Android Phone USB C
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- 20/7/23 Update: see my latest video on getting these mics to work: • Lavalier wireless mic ...
Please note this video is primarily about getting these mics to work on Android phones, it is not meant to be a critical review of their audio quality (good or bad).
***Correction: I have been advised since making this video that these microphones do not use Bluetooth. So I apologise for such references that I make to the contrary. However, these are still wireless and just use a different type of radio technology, after all that is all Bluetooth really is anyway, right?****
I finally manage to get a Lavalier Wireless Microphone to work on my Android 11 Phone via the USB C port. Had to use the app Open Camera.
This will enable me to create better, more consistent audio on my Fixitfallows UA-cam videos.
The mic can be purchased here:
(update: as at Oct 22, the specific retailer and item I purchased is no longer listed on Amazon. However, it and similar units can still be found on Amazon but from different retailers).
The Open Camera app:
play.google.com/store/apps/de...
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see my latest video about this mic : • Lavalier USB Microphon... - Навчання та стиль
20/23 Update: check out my latest video on getting these mics to work on the stock Android camera app: ua-cam.com/video/ud12Zc1dvO0/v-deo.html
Thank you for mentioning the app. I will try this as I purchased mine from Wish. After selecting external mic, my microphone now works.
Thank you very much. It finely works wi my mic. Thanks !!!
Thank you, I definitely needed your help as I couldn't get it to work at first. I almost boxed it up for return as one mic wasn't working but thought I'd check both mics were charged properly. Also thought the receiver wasn't fitting properly with the thick case on my Samsung S21 Ultra but after removing the case I realised there was plenty of room. I'm really happy with the sound quality.
Super thanks!!! Finally an explanation! I was thinking about it that my android phone is now allowing to record via external sound thru the usb plug since i also had similar problems recording internal sounds via screen recorders before. Now i can finally record videos without using a wired mic. Thanks again! Very helpful
Thanks for this. I tried using the open camera and thankfully it worked. ☺️
Thanks for the video. I watched many others that didn't help. My microphone works now. Thanks again.
Thank you for saving me the frustration of not knowing what to do!
Thanks so much, I was about to send the mic back as I could not find the fix.
yea I was about to do that too
The mike does work with the Galaxy S20/S20+, but it only works in Pro Video mode with the rear camera (go the the plus in your camera app and add pro video to your camera list). OTG mode has to be turned on, as well. It will not work with the selfie/front camera. I hope this helps!
Thank you for the app recommendation!! It made the mic work perfectly with my Android phone.
thank you kindly, my phone said app needed for low energy mics nothing anywhere about what app . you my son have just sorted it out a treat. what a diamond.
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Glad you said about downloading Open Camera. Big thanks :)
Really helpful video. With quick fixes for problems faced by a real user.
Thank you very much for detailed video, you are the first and only one i've seen who actually mentioned that you need another app to work these mics. I almost gave up on them and was about to send back. Thanks again, I will like & Subscribe. All the best.
Thank you Tricia. Be sure to check this video to: ua-cam.com/video/ud12Zc1dvO0/v-deo.htmlsi=M8Mip0uKnwPovJUs
as the latest software update on my Android phone now allows me to use these Mics without the need to use the OpenCamera app. It might work for you to .
Good luck with your channel too 👍🏼
Hello Craig! Shel all the way from Singapore here. I bought that exact mic last year, thought was spoilt and bought a second one with the same problem.... static. Then thought it was my nokia not being compatible! Today I decided to go back to the problem, determined to find a solution online and found this video of yours. The Open Camera ap works greats!! Damn - wish I had found you earlier. Thanks so much! (Saw your updated video but my phone doesn't have the advanced settings for audio).
Thanks m8, Open Camera solved my problems using this on a Galaxy S9.
This is really helpful, thanks for sharing mate.
Thank you sir .🎉 I AM VERY HAPPY YOU TOOK TIME TO HELP US. WOW I AM EXCITED WITH MY NEW TOY😁👍
Cheers mate I've pulled the trigger on that item so thanx 👍🏾
awesome video just what I needed!
I thought I bought a dud.. Your solution saved this thing from going straight into the bin. YOU'RE THE MAN! THANK YOU!
This was very helpful. Thanks for making this video.
Thanks. This really helped. I bought a dual mic about two weeks ago and it turns out that my phone did not support an external mic. I tried different brands and was fed up not until I come across this video. I will go keep the mic up again ( I returned it to the vendor already) I will update you once am back and test the mic. xoxo from Nigeria.
I just tried your theory, cause I just received my package from Amazon.
It definitely worked for me along with that app you mentioned.
I use it for Videography and interviewing clients. 🤙🤙Thanks Again
Thank you!! 🙇♂️🙇♂️
Thank you, this was super helpful.
Thanks! I just bought one, and couldn't get it to work. Now I've downloaded the Open Camera app, and it works!! Cheers!
Which settings did you change in the opencamera app
@@aeropeoplellc8160 didn't change any settings. When you hook up the thing that goes in the phone, it just knows to use that source.
Thanks for the video. I make teaching videos on UA-cam (ENGLISH POLICE) so I needed a wireless microphone that could easily work with my android phone. This video helped me.
Thank you so much man, this really helped me a lot!
WINNING - making things better - Love the tape tip. I bought this set for Android and iPhone before seeing any reviews. Shocking how decent it sounds from so far away for less than $30 USD.
Just arrived... but 60 feet is a LIE - I walked 120 feet from the camera with no problem. No hiss, No dropouts. I reviewed the sound later and wish I had gone further. Also, nobody mentions the reverb mode. TAP/click the Power button 3 times and the green light blinks, then solid. Now it's in reverb mode. Sing a little something and press 3 times again to exit reverb mode. The light will blink red for a moment, then sold green. Now it's back to normal recording.
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Excellent.. nothing worked, but this worked so well_ Many Thanks 💯
THANKS...IT WORKED!!! We were having trouble figuring it out (just about to chuck the whole thing)...came across your video (I think you watched the same guy we did🤣)...more detailed & got us through...UR A LIFESAVER 🍬😉🙏🏽PS different brand~still worked
Thanks for the video. It was helpful.
Great it worked😃. Thanks for video 🙌
Thanks a bunch, brother.
Excellent video!
Thanks for your help!
Thank you soooo much you have help me a great bit.
Thanks 😃 the video was very helpful for me 👍
Thank you. Big help!
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Thanks Mate!
Really great review on your channel and thank you.. I ordered one. Hope you have a great day and weekend. God Bless you and your family and protect you always 🙏 😇 🙌
I've got this wireless mic. I've got 2 of them and i highly recommend it!!! Compatible with Oppo A95
Thanks for the video it was helpful
i literally spent like an hour going through like 20 videos and at some point i was getting stressed out and soon as i watched this all the way through, now it works! thank you! thank fuck for that
Cheers 😎. Check out my latest video on getting these mics to work on the stock Android camera app: ua-cam.com/video/ud12Zc1dvO0/v-deo.html
Omg I never comment, but I had to thank you so much! PS the next vid with settings didn't work for me because there was no "advanced" audio settings available. I'm on android 12
I got the two mics version and worked fine on my redmi 9
Thank you!
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Thank you for the video
Thanks to you, I found THE solution... Thanks a lot!
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Thank you. This did work but you have to use the c type cable.
Yep! Works through the new app. You are a genius! Now people will hear the comments I make for videos. Ty for being smarter than me! Hehe
Have you tried this yet ? : ua-cam.com/video/ud12Zc1dvO0/v-deo.html
Thanks for sharing
Thank you very much. This was the second microphone I bought because the first one didn't work either, lol. I was getting a little upset
Thank you so, so much. I spent the afternoon cursing and weeping over this thing. Why is it advertised for Samsung s20 if the camera forbids it??? But I used your workaround with Open Camera and hey, presto, I am up and running. Thanks again.
The mike does work with the S20, but it only works in Pro Video mode (go the the plus in your camera app and add pro video to your camera list) with the rear camera. It will not work with the selfie/front camera.
@@48desoto39 Thanks for the help.
Thank you very much , I wanted to return it for not being able to fix it
I bought this one on ebay but I think they upgraded the on button since . No rattle . It cost me $20 AUS delivered . Works awesome with that camera app you downloaded . Another setting under " Camera preview " Is " Show sound meter " . That way you can see if its picking up the mic .
I'm in Melbourne and it's not working for me. I it stays red n green keep blinking...? Any ideas..?
Both the transmitter and receiver have reset keys (according to the manual) they appear to be small pin holes at the end of each respective unit. That's got to be worth a go.
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The open camera app does not work. So what do I do?
Thanks 👍👍
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Best tutorial ever. Thank you for this
Ty
mine sounds terrible. i got for walking vlogs around NYC and while the noise reduction works, it picks up weak a little and my voice gets clear and muffled at the same time
Its using Line-Of-sight system.
Does the camera app degrade the native camera quality?
Did you have any problems with the audio and video not syncing when using the microphone with Open Camera?
Not that I've noticed yet, but then pretty much I haven't used it for "to the camera" stuff so far. I would say that I've lost some of the native lens selection whilst using Open Camera along with the brightness/contrast being a bit scetchy too. This is leading me to favour the stock camera on my OnePlus Nord, which doesn't support the BT mic 😕
Thank you for your information, it helped me set mine up. Cheers bro 🤙🏼
This is very educational thank you. However what do you suggest I do with regards to mine being type C but my Android phone isn't type C?
There are adapters available such as :
a.aliexpress.com/_EyT5f1l
This one is for usb-c to usb- micro..... Other combinations are available, just have a search for what you need.
hi, thanks for the video.
What do you think, can this microphone be used with an action camera? SJCAM 8pro
I've just tried to connect to my GoPro Hero 4 Silver (yeah I know, a bit yesteryear).
It wouldn't connect. On the GoPro you connect Bluetooth devices via the phone based App. The mic shows up in the app, which subsequently tells the camera to begin connecting..... however it seems the mic must utilise the USB plug-in section which comes with it. This won't attach to my camera as my Hero 4 has USB Mini B connection...... it might work with an adaptor..... perhaps 🤷🏼♂️
So if your camera has USB C you may be ok.
Bro, do you know Why it starts making a chiiiiiii sound when recording?
I bought a slightly different model, and it also sounds muffled like it's under a cushion. I don't know how companies manage to make bad audio in an actual audio product. So I stripped it down and swapped the electret capsule for some other capsuels and it buzzes too much, so i put the muffled capsule back on, Why do some capsules buzz and others dont? Surely there is something between this and the 100-200 quid wireless phone mikes which sounds ok?
Hello, sorry I've no experience with other mics. Audio recording and quality is not my area of expertise.. This video simply illustrates how to overcome the problem people have connecting external mics to Android devices and basic overview of this particular mics operation.
Hopefully someone out there can enlighten us both in respect of mics with a good price/quality ratio.
Good luck
You don't need an app to get this to work. The Android I have has a recorder as an app. Go to settings on the recorder app already in the phone and be sure everything is set to "on" and then it works. I didn't need to download an app. Setup took less than a minute.
Thanks for sharing another option that might work some people depending on their device. Sadly on my device, a OnePlus Nord, the Recorder app doesn't offer me this solution.
The open camera app is very limited, can't see the video in Gallery and thus can't copy and paste it to my PC to edit before uploading to youtube .... did you manage to find any better software?
That has not been my experience of it. My OnePlus phone displays video in my stock "All" gallery album, "Video" album and in a standalone "Open Camera" album. With the myriad of settings within Open Camera you can choose the prefix for file names too.
As a consequence I've not felt the need to seek out an alternative package.
@@fixitfallows OK sorted that ... but it just won't let me move the video to my PC for editing ... doesn't seem to matter what I try.
@@darrendean21 so, I just tried with a new open camera video file..... I was able to both "copy & paste" as well as "cut:& paste" the file from my phone to my PC.
I don't know what to say..... do you have any security or permissions activated on your phone or PC which might be hindering this?
your audio is very poor. however, the content is quite helpful. thank you
Watching from phillippines . Small youtuber here
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@@fixitfallows I order this one hehe my phone is redmi 10 type C . I hope it works
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@@ACEZUMI-OFFICIAL please did it work my phone is the same as yours
It still didn't work for me. Any ideas on trouble shooting?
Maybe you've got to activate your USB port so that it accepts the device. See the following article:
www.microfocus.com/documentation/silk-test/210/en/silktestworkbench-help-en/GUID-BE1EA2BA-EFF2-4B2D-8F09-4BEE0947DFB2.html
Thanks a lot. I was already getting angry with the Chinese :D :D
How can I be sure the receiver is compatible with my Samsung ph?
The only 100% way is to buy it and try it. You just need to be sure of the returns policy of whom ever you buy it from .
Hi, I just bought the exact same lavalier mic. It works when recording but does not work during messenger or teams call. Were you able to test it out during calls? I'm using it on my Samsung Galaxy tab.
No, only ever been able to use it on Open Camera. Somehow Open Camera overrides the Android restriction on allowing external mics..... but only whilst using Open Camera.
@@fixitfallows Thanks for your quick response. I've been trying to make it work for calls but even for my android phone it won't let me use the mic. But it does work for video and voice recording straight out of the box.
30 seconds in i wish you used a wireless mic. the mic/ audio is so far away! i hope by the end of the video the audio quality is better!
That is the very point of the video 🤣.
I acknowledge my poor audio, I buy a cheap mic, I show how to overcome the inherent Android external mic connection issue and show what level of audio range and quality you can expect from such units. All caveated by the clearly expressed fact that it is cheap (in audio equipment )
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I have oppo Reno z i did OTG on. Open camera external mic,. But still not recording audio when I am making video
1) Have you definitely selected the External Mic option within the settings of the Open Camera app ?
2) is the Mic/Transmitter unit definitely pairing with the Receiver unit ? On mine the light on the Transmitter turns green.
3) The Receiver unit has a small red light to show it is being powered by the USB port. If you have no red light, try plugging a USB C power lead into the side of the Receiver unit.
Failing that, there are small reset pin holes in each of the units.
Good luck
I did it too and it did not correct the problem
Why can't I connect to bluetooth on this ?with my Samsung Galaxy S9+
So these don't actually use Bluetooth. The plug-in bit is a radio receiver which the mic transmits to
We have all found that you need to use Open Camera and ensure that OTG is active on your device.
The stock android camera software will not recognise external mics.
It didn't wirk on my Samsung phone😭. Samsung stopped blue tooth mics from connecting
I've just become aware of this possibility..... I don't have access to my mic at the moment so haven't been able to try it personally.... but..... In "Sound & Vibration" under "Advanced Settings" change "Default Recorder" to "Add ons". It seems the default of "Auto" will predominantly select the onboard Mic over anything else..... 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️ It's worth a try, please let me know how it goes.
thank you for this video. you look like Levyndovesky hahah. just kidding hahah
Had to look him up.... footballer, right?...... it could be worse ...... although apparently he struggles by on €23m salary per annum....... poor soul.... he needs to set a UA-cam channel 🤪
i simply cant make it work in my both phones....
even using the open camera
Does your phone allow OTG via / over USB? This needs to be active for the USB plug in mic receiver to be recognised by your phone perhaps Google this for your specific phone Good luck.
on ebay it was 10 pound
Installed the app and it did not correct the problem
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What is the app you need to download to use it?
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.opencamera
I have tried everything including changing the devoper settings that I found you mentioned in comments. It reconisers that I'm using an external mic but I cannot get any sound in a video. 3 hours of my life I'm not getting back 😢😢
I'm just about to put a new video out as I have been made aware of another possibility. It works on my OnePlus phone even on the stock camera, Open Camera not required. Under "Sound & Vibration", "Advanced Settings", change "Default recorder " to "Add ons". It seems the default setting of Auto only ever selects the inbuilt mic. It works for me.
@fixitfallows I tried this I don't seem to have an advanced settings option in that column
The mic is definitely pairing to the plug in receiver part, yes? Solid green light?
@fixitfallows yes it is. All very strange. I have the z flip 3 Samsung if that helps was going to send it back but if u can help in anyway would be great. It even came up with a msg once I'd debugged usb saying was recording via USB mic or something similar
nice review, thanks. how's the latency, we didn't see your mouth in the test shot ? 😛
How about for iPhones?
This unit is for Android phones that utilise a USB C connection for their charging/peripheral ports.
Similar units are available specifically for iPhones which currently use the proprietary Apple type connection port.
My light stays steady blue not green
Mine on the mic stays green but on the receiver it stays red! Very confusing. But, with the help of this video, I finally got the mic to work!
How can I connect the receiver to my Android outlet, Because my phone doesn't take type c cable
You had to buy the other version for your phones charging port . I think a adaptor from USB C to the old style might work though .
*** I have not personally tried this****
however, you "MIGHT" be able to use something like this, it's an adapter for USB-C to USB Micro (which I think is what you have) :
amzn.eu/d/bwFIKO0
I'm sure others are available, these were just the first I found.
@@fixitfallows I have Oppo and I installed app but it doesn't work it keep blinking red n green and doesn't sit green and doesn't work
@@creativeminds5773 try resetting the transmitter and receiver, the manual says there are small resets holes on the end of each.
The manual also states that on Oppo, along with some other brands, you have to ensure that OTG is activated. You'll find details easily enough about this on Google.
@@fixitfallows thank mate all fixed I just had to turn on otg in my phone I found from another video it's in systems settings much appreciated love from Melbourne Australia
Is the brand XIAOKOA?
Hello. This one has absolutely no brand printed on it, the box or the manual anyway at all, so I really don't know..
How to set noice cancelation?
The sound quality from these mics is barely acceptable. It is like low bit phone quality, with an annoying noise gate. The sound from built-in android mics is more faithful. I got mine for £7 on ebay. Glad I did not pay more.
doesnt work with samsung
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I've just become aware of this possibility..... I don't have access to my mic at the moment so haven't been able to try it personally.... but..... In "Sound & Vibration" under "Advanced Settings" change "Default Recorder" to "Add ons". It seems the default of "Auto" will predominantly select the onboard Mic over anything else..... 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️ It's worth a try, please let me know how it goes.
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What is a full name of the mic