The Best Microphones for iPhone 15 Video & Vlogging

Nice comparison. When you use the Rode mic and record video, then playback to preview it with mic still plugged in, does the sound still play through the iPhone speakers? Or do you have to unplug the mic each time? (Does iPhone recognize it’s only a mic and not a headphone / mic combo?)

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Is a mic worth it if not vlogging but just filing scenery with no talking?

I have a question for you. How is the sound quality comparing the Rode and the DJI? How about the sound quality between the 3 in non windy environments? I recently got a wireless mic similar to the DJI and I’m not sure it’s better sound quality than the iPhones built in mic when indoors in a quiet environment. I still need to test more with gain etc with the wireless mic but I’m wondering if I should just stick with the builtin mic of the iPhone for my use case. Appreciate a response and thanks for the video.

Can you can’t use the external video storage

How many hours can you get on 4K videoing?

What about a mic for getting ambient nature sounds without picking the sound of you (breathing, walking, etc)

I’ve just got the iPhone 15 Pro and it’s almost impossible to vlog with as the audio quality is terrible so I’m still using my GoPro Hero 9 Black as it’s way better

Do you need it if it’s not windy?

Thanks so much

Which mic are you using for the video ?

Do these work with older iPhones too? Ideally I’d like to keep my iPhone 12 Pro Max for another year, and then upgrade it. But I’d prefer not to buy an iPhone 12 specific mic, and then have to get another one in a years time.

Hi! I have an iPhone 14 Pro (lightning). Does the lightning version of the Rode mic (Rode ME-L) also work with the iPhone camera app? I recently bought the Rode Lavalier Go but it is not compatible with the iPhone camera app. It works perfectly in lots of other programs (like GarageBand or Voice Memo) - but not with the camera app. The camera app will just use the native iPhone mics, even if the external mic is plugged in. According to Apple support, the iPhone camera app doesn’t support external microphones!

You can plugged in a DJI mic2 who coms with DJI osmo pocket 3 creator mode.

Great job man, short into the point and I think I like the microphone you recommended better than the road Mike I think that I saw on the other video although I’m sure they’re both good

Thank you for sharing, just got rode Christmas presents,best explanation!

Would the rode mic perhaps work with the Apple clear case with an open bottom? Would really appreciate if anyone knew this..

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I need assistance! Whenever I attempt to record a video on my iPhone 15 using a wireless microphone, the resulting video lacks any accompanying audio. I've made every effort to check the settings and ensure my audio input is functioning properly, but I'm feeling quite overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do next.

I've used two different Rode VideoMic Me-L (you care using the Rode VideoMic Me-C for iPhone 15 though)with the iPhone 13 Pro and it will stop recording for a split second every 5-10 minutes or so. I tried different recording apps and same. Other mics don't seem to do this. I saw 1/2 dozen people over the years report he same thing with various iPhones. I contacted Rode and got the software and updated the firmware but same thing. It did work find with iPhone 6 to iPhone 11 Pro.

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Excellent explanation 👍👍👍

Is it possible to find a shock mount with a hot shoe and use a cable to connect a Sony camera?

Thinking of dual use, USB-C for iPhone and the 3.5mm output jack for Sony camera. But the problem could be the power source :-)

What is the distance you can you use the mic of the person using it away from the phone?

Hey! I am trying to connect my mic with the iPhone 15 pro max but it’s not getting detected. On black magic camera.

was super helpful! thanks for it being to the point

Unfortunately, none is stereo

I’m old fashioned I don’t like seeing big ass mics clipped on like the DJI or the rode go mics at least add the lapel on the the transmitters

How does it connect to usb type C iphone 15 ?

iPhone should make wireless iMic

Wow.. its work? I wanna buy rode vlogger kit USB C edition for my Ip 15 Pro 😅

Does the microphone record in stereo? I’m looking for one. The ZOOM Am7 stereo mic has the USB connector but it is for Android phones and not the IPhone even though it has a USB. Not many portable options out there.

This issue I'm trying to over come is external recording for ProRes and external audio recording without it becoming completely janky.

DJI really excel in your test. I do have a question though. Will it capture the surrounding sound? What I meant is that, I would like to capture the ambient sound like cicadas when in nature and the train when in town.

problem with mic me .. is for vlogging / doc style is you need to record video BOTH in front and behind at same time ... ie capture your voice narrating/commenting on the scene but also capture the audio in front, like people talking or ambient sound of what you are filming

That DJI wow! I’m sold

Thanks for mentioning the case issue with the Rode. Far too many mic reviewers fail to point out such problems when in the real world, most people use a case.

PS I have a Fulaim X5 wireless mic which offers similar functionality to the DJI while only 1/3 of the price.

I just got this for my Iphone 15 and it sounds like static. I pluged it into my Ipad 10 and it doesn't sound like that. Have you had any issues like this?

Great video, i have a question. If you connect this micro and start a video conference for example zoom, teams, etc, the applications-of-videoconference take the this micro, and is it posible to listen the audio in bluetooth or speakers ?

Thanks for the video. It helps me a lot to make my choice 👍🏼

Thank you sir

surprised you didn't mention Wireless ME with Magnet

Interesting, thanks for the video. Will the Rode work in all camera apps? Rode actually just told me it is only compatible with Android. Was about to purchase the lightning version with the USB-C adapter.

How do you use a wired external mic and record to an external SSD on the iPhone Pro 15 Max?

Thanks for the video. I'm looking for how to connect an SSD drive to my iPhone 15 PRO (for recording PRORES video) as well as an external microphone. Thank you!

Apple Noise Reduction on MacBook M1 and higher is superb. I think they should also introduce it inside iPhone camera app as well. No matter how much banging happens around you, it will remove all the background noise through AI. Its magical!

Are there any attachments that would allow the dji mic connected with a sd drive to be attached at the same time to shoot log and get great audio ?

Great video & yes, in wind, nobody really talks about it. The elephant in the room for me is... I'll want my external SSD connected too & nobody talks about that????

How did you get the Rode VideoMic Me-C to work, my iphone 15 thinks its headphones and not a mic