External Microphone for iPad Pro 10.5?

GordonR on 22/03/2020 - 17:13
Last edited 22/03/2020 - 17:14

I need to make screen recordings with audio with my iPad Pro (me lecturing while writing with stylus on PDF).

I can use PDF Expert and screen record it, but the audio is a bit quiet and variable.

Normally this doesn’t matter but with everything moving online-only I’d like to get slightly better audio.

IPad has 3.5mm jack and Lightning connection (no USB-C).

I have tried googling about external mics but rapidly got confused … even about what connection does an external mic use?

I don’t have a USB to digital AV connector, but I guess I could get one if that’s the best way to go?

Any suggestions gratefully received.

Comments

sraymond on 22/03/2020 - 17:30

Just plug a set of ear buds into the lightning port. Set the mic up with a bit of duct tape and a small stand to reduce bumping noises etc.
- ATangk on 22/03/2020 - 19:25
  
  I think this is a good idea. Otherwise, you can ignore the audio as listeners can just pump up the volume to max.
ONEMariachi on 22/03/2020 - 18:41

What kind of budget are you looking at?
shrek4 on 22/03/2020 - 19:43

https://www.teds.com.au/rode-videomic-me-l
We use these. Seem to work well.
- toristo on 22/03/2020 - 20:32
  
  +1 for Rode gear.
  
  I use a different one $100 - https://www.teds.com.au/rode-lavalier-go
  
  Lapel style is handy if you want to record yourself too (you can get an extension lead for about $20) and does well knocking out ambient noise too.
  - GordonR on 23/03/2020 - 00:45
    
    Yes I only need to record myself talking.
    
    Does this plug direct into the 3.5mm jack or do I need to use an adapter? (TRS to TRRS)
    
    Or do I use the 3.5mm to lightning dongle?
    - toristo on 23/03/2020 - 22:15
      
      3.5mm jack. There's 2 versions of it - one is TRS and the other is TRRS, so double check before grabbing it (failing that, yes, there is a converter)