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Authored by: robg on Feb 25, '10 04:21:11AM
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According to various sources, some newer models of the iPhone do indeed record well with an external microphone -- specifically the Belkin Tune Talk stereo mic. Here is a blog dated Thurs July 30, 2009 which confirms this and gives the details.

I stumbled across this as usual, while researching a different topic, though audio recording related not iPhone or iPod related. I do a tremendous amount of live recording of Electric Voodoo see myspace/electricvoodooblues, one of the best live bands around short of Allman Bros, Who, and Stones. The myspace live stuff from Columbia County Amph 5-1-09 was captured with my old Sharp MD-MT821 & Microsound y-Stereo mic (Panasonic uni electret elements). Very ancient, and very basic, yet outstanding recording.

Perhaps someone can comment on exactly how well the iPhone records with the BelkinTuneTalk; I have not tried it. My point is this: if the iPhone records acceptably with the Belkin, then perhaps one can tweak/experiment with other mic elements and such to get even better results.

There is some debate as to whether the BelkinTuneTalk's mics record as well as Mikey Blue or vice versa. This I don't know and have no experience with; I'm simply stating what I've read and heard. I did read and see that a second generation Mikey Blue is due in Spring 2010. Anyway, exploration further into the iPhone's stereo audio recording capabilities likely will benefit all who would like to capture all those great live performances.

I encourage others to chime in and tell what they know on this subject. Appology for being so lengthy, with so little info, but even as such, I thought it might be relevant and useful. Cheers and keep a rocking & rolling and recording.


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