External Mic? - XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I purchased a Sony-DS70P Condenser Microphone thinking it would work as an external mic on the X1 but despite it connecting and being recognised by the X1 (it shows as headphone icon/same as handsfree kit) Audio recorded through "Resco Audio Recorder" and "Recorder" is constantly being picked up by the low quality internal mic situated at the bottom.
Is there any way for this to be over-ridden, or is there any program which offers the option? It would allow for the Xperia to become a high quality, fully featured digital recorder that could easily compete with devices that cost $200 and upwards. I want this!

being way would be
1. cannibalize the mic from the se headset and put a female connector in the other end and connect the external mic
2. make a whole new cable using the 100% pinout se use
non of the wired headset follow any std but their own so even if your mic is sony then htc made the device

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Recording sound with external mic?

Hello guys!
I m a very happy user of my diamond and this forum...
I was wondering if there is any application that would allow to record using and external mic , plugged in via a usb - 3,5mm jack for example.
Then i can stop carryin my Iriver h340 thats getting pretty heavy!
Isn t there a tool that can also update date and time automatically ?
Thanks in advance and big up for all the cookers!
As far as I know, the Notes application is able to record from an external mic just like the fixed mic. Just go to Menu > View Recording Toolbar.
There are several applications to sync the time, can't think of any off the top of my head.
The supplied headset has an external mic in it, you should be able to hack into it and solder on a jack socket, then plug in any mic. In theory you should also be able to do the same with a BT headset.
You need "synchrotime" to correct time and date via the internet.
these were quick answers!!
I was more thinking about recording rehearsals and concerts , so more like a dedicated application were u can choose the sample rate m and also the format for ex wave or mp3 plus a gain control...
ttttthhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnxxxxxxxxxxx
Pardon me for digging up old bones, but I've been searching for an answer to this for a bit now...
Like the OP asked, is there an app out there for recording audio from an external mic plugged into the 3.5mm jack? I own a Samsung Galaxy S (Fascinate) and know that the hardware side of this topic is covered.
The only "Notes" application I have is notebook. I have audio recorder, but that doesn't have any such settings to choose from an external audio source (and I've tried to see if it just switches to that source if it is plugged in, no luck).
This would make life so much easier for me if I could pull this off. I'd pay for a decent app that covered that.
Wanderingandroid said:
Pardon me for digging up old bones, but I've been searching for an answer to this for a bit now...
Like the OP asked, is there an app out there for recording audio from an external mic plugged into the 3.5mm jack? I own a Samsung Galaxy S (Fascinate) and know that the hardware side of this topic is covered.
The only "Notes" application I have is notebook. I have audio recorder, but that doesn't have any such settings to choose from an external audio source (and I've tried to see if it just switches to that source if it is plugged in, no luck).
This would make life so much easier for me if I could pull this off. I'd pay for a decent app that covered that.
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In a twist to this question/ request.
I am and have been looking for an app also that will be able to utilize the external mic 3.5 mm jack to record audio to the built-in video application.
NATIVE! not hacked or Jerry-rigged. I tried this by plugging in a headset /mic to the external mic port on an EVO and HTC Incredible and it still seemed to use the regular mic on the phone not the 3.5 mm jack.
I'd like to use my incredible/ EVO/ (and rumored HTC Incredible HD) to be able to connect a lapel mic with transmitter and receiver so audio sounds local without echo from a distance.
Plus I could have 2 people miced up and one video camera.
There is no reason why this shouldn't work.
We are not talking power just software access.
If the notes apps uses it to record why can't the video app use the same port.
Bodeen3
External Mic and Video
Wanderingandroid said:
Pardon me for digging up old bones, but I've been searching for an answer to this for a bit now...
Like the OP asked, is there an app out there for recording audio from an external mic plugged into the 3.5mm jack? I own a Samsung Galaxy S (Fascinate) and know that the hardware side of this topic is covered.
The only "Notes" application I have is notebook. I have audio recorder, but that doesn't have any such settings to choose from an external audio source (and I've tried to see if it just switches to that source if it is plugged in, no luck).
This would make life so much easier for me if I could pull this off. I'd pay for a decent app that covered that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In a twist to this question/ request.
I am and have been looking for an app also that will be able to utilize the external mic 3.5 mm jack to record audio to the built-in video application.
NATIVE! not hacked or Jerry-rigged. I tried this by plugging in a headset /mic to the external mic port on an EVO and HTC Incredible and it still seemed to use the regular mic on the phone not the 3.5 mm jack.
I'd like to use my incredible/ EVO/ (and rumored HTC Incredible HD) to be able to connect a lapel mic with transmitter and receiver so audio sounds local without echo from a distance.
Plus I could have 2 people miced up and one video camera.
There is no reason why this shouldn't work.
We are not talking power just software access.
If the notes apps uses it to record why can't the video app use the same port.
Bodeen3
Way to record audio on Android using external mic
Hi.
You have to buy adapter which will split the signal for microphone in and audio out (you probably know 3.5 jack in your phone is 2 directional as it supports headset with mic)
You can try to look for it on Amazon (headset buddy)
or solder into headset in the pins which are responsible for mic signal.
Then,
I know only 1 app for android which supports recording from external microphone:
Arabela Audio Recorder - choose DEFAULT audio source and it should catch the signal from external mic connected through adapter via 3.5 jack.
I THINK it can catch the audio while recording video because it works in background ... so later you will be able to remove the audio from video recording and join it with the one you recorded using Arabela with some kind of video editor
regards
If you need a adapter for the phone, then check what i did here in this thread:
http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...se-a-external-microphone-with-my-galaxy-nexus
There are also link to a app which can record video with the external microphone
simonbove said:
If you need a adapter for the phone, then check what i did here in this thread:
http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...se-a-external-microphone-with-my-galaxy-nexus
There are also link to a app which can record video with the external microphone
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I think any mic with 4 pole jack should work without any adapters. Like the one's used on iphones etc. Check on ebay for iphone microphone. I ordered a cheap one $1.80 just to test on my SGSII but im 99% it's going to be working. There are some high quality for about $30 as well. Like this one HERE

Diamond - using in-car, few issues...

Hi All,
I'm wanting to use my Diamond in the car to replace both my old iPod and sat-nav, while still having phone functions available. There are a few things I'm not happy with, so I thought I see what other people are doing.
I have a car head unit with a direct 3.5mm line-in, which used to have the iPod on the end. The Diamond works fine plugged into this through an ebay 3.5mm\USB adaptor.
If I plug the 12v>USB charger in, I get a whine over the audio - not a big problem, it's just a ground-loop, so I'll stick an isolating transformer in-line.
The main problem I have is switching between the internal speaker and the external output. If I want to have the radio on, rather than MP3, I have to unplug the adaptor, and plug the charging cable in direct, so that I can keep the battery charged - not ideal. This way I can hear the TomTom voices through the internal speaker, but it seems wrong to have to swap leads this way.
The other main problem is if I have MP3 and TomTom all through the stereo, and I get a call, I can hear the call over the stereo, but can't speak, as the Diamond is expecting an external microphone.
I guess what I need is a utility to force only the internal microphone to be used, and to allow me to force the internal speaker when I want to use the radio. It there such a thing?
I think one of these car holders has an option to plug in charger and usb-3.5mm jack adapter at the same time....
http://www.dsldevelopments.com/brodit/Holder/HTC+Touch Diamond-Brodit-Holder.asp
If i had the skills i'd try to figure out a hack to pause/mute the mp3 and mute satnav when in a call... but I don't.
That's not the problem - I can plug in the charger and 3.5mm audio at the some time, but that redirects all the audio to the car stereo, and disconnects the mic. Removing the adaptor and plugging in just the charger enables the microphone, but all my MP3s then are played through the internal speaker.
What I need is a utility to force the internal microphone to be used _all_ the time, and let me choose when to use the internal speaker when a headset is detected.
I don't suppose anyone knows how the Diamond recognises a headset? Is there a resistor link across a couple of the pins in the 11pin connnector? I'm just thinking I could make up a cable with a switch to break that contact, and 'virtually' disconnect the headset when I want the radio, or need the microphone active during a call.
You could try this program. It seems to be a virtual switch between the earpiece and external speaker. I use it a a solution for skype and other voip programs that only work through the external speaker, but the works the other way as well.
headset instaled but need phone mic allways enable
Hello,
Kaysee_sw said:
The other main problem is if I have MP3 and TomTom all through the stereo, and I get a call, I can hear the call over the stereo, but can't speak, as the Diamond is expecting an external microphone.
I guess what I need is a utility to force only the internal microphone to be used, and to allow me to force the internal speaker when I want to use the radio. It there such a thing?
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I have the same issue of kaisee.
I use the diamond as mp3 player in my car stereo (aux-in) and i need the mic allways available to use the phone without disconect the usb or audio plug.
In my old magician this worked just fine becouse the mic was allways available.
Is the .exe posted by dctech the answer(thanks man) ? has anybody tested ? is it reliable or there is another solution?
Thanks
You need a proper bluetooth car kit to allow this. Parrot ones are very good. If you want to listen to music as well as phone calls and sat nav i would suggest that you get one with both handset and A2DP bluetooth profiles. There is a workaround app you can use to get music through a car kit with just a handset or headset profile but the quality is mono and very poor

Bluetooth -> Aux Audio

Hi all,
is there a (cheap) solution for transmitting a Bluetooth signal (over my HD2) to Aux Audio? That would be great! Oh and I'm not looking for this for my car, but for a stereo music box (hope this is right word in English!)
greats!
Check these out ..... i bought them froom woot for 12$ ...you can connect ur cell phone to it using btooth and then put the aux cable instead of headphones..
http://s3.amazonaws.com/wootsaleimages/Kyocera_Bluetooth_Dongle_Stereo_Earphones060Detail.jpg
And if you still decide to use it also as a handsfree for calling purposes check the sound quality of the mic before buying (call few friends with it and ask them if they hear you). I did not do it and now I have to use my Philips shb7100 just for listening music over a2dp because the mic is crap (or the AD conversion mechanism)
Bluetooth® Home Stereo Adapter DC800 [Motorola]
I use Motorola Bluetooth® Home Stereo Adapter DC800. this was a costly item 5 years back running up to 100 USD...but now a days you will find seconds everywhere on line and even the new one's shouldnt be too costly....
I am very happy with the performance...I connect my HD2 to this by Bluetooth
And DC80 has a output wire to my Home Theater....and it plays wonderfully.
I also have a Input wire into DC800 from my TV headphones jack....this allows me to use my Motorola HT820 headphones to listen privately late night shows when others are asleep....
try to find them in your country,..who know you might get a good deal on ebay/online.....

External Microphone Issues

Hi, I know certain Androids will work with external microphones and some don't, but the main problem is why doesn't it work.
Is it a software issue? If it is can someone show me how to modify my LG Thrill ICS Stock Rom to support reverse audio, as in a regular two-way cable or the microphone portion of the beats headphones (as all three buttons record when I use SoundAbout to force the phone to treat the beats wire as a microphone).
I am trying to get my tape recorder to record to my Android so I can use it as a storage medium for my programs. I have successfully used it on my Windows Mobile phone (which now has a poor battery life) and my Windows computer.
If the problem is a hardware issue, what type of wires (official or not) will allow me to work with the microphone. I don't think it is hardware because the buttons work on the beats wire just not the mic.
For the hardware, I have a smaller two-way earphone wire, a larger two-way earphone wire, my windows mobile adapter to connect the two and to record to windows mobile (HTC Warhawk), my phones, the beats wire, an earphone splitter for the bigger wire (the splitter can jump the circuit to transfer sound from one hole to the other and it has an input plug (the metal plug for the larger earphone port), my tape recorder with a separate smaller earphone and microphone port, and a portable charger for my windows mobile). I have more stuff but they are not required in figuring out how to solve this problem.
I could also use bluetooth to send the live audio over to the Android and the Windows Mobile and back, but that also means I need some free (if possible, open-source) software for both phones. If software like SoundAbout is needed, I would like to ask where to find completely free software instead of the free trial SoundAbout has.
If this problem gets solved, I can then find or make software the will take a file and stream it live to the speaker or wire while reading it and then being able to do the reverse with live audio into the ram or the file specified by the sound. I would also make it use root permission if I have to make it.
I know this can fit both in accessory and software development, and it is a question, but it is more of a problem-solution type question than a regular question. If someone feels this should be moved, Please move it to the proper area.
Thank You! --Brandon (bgbrandongomez)

External microphones

hi
as we all come to know one of the oneplus 3 greatest faults is the sound quality from the internal microphones, so i was wondering is it possible to have a external microphone plugged in to try and correct the issue. ive seen the ones that plug in to the 3.5mm jack and the usb ones.
has anyone had success with either of these types of microphones
thanks
I have used an external mic with my oneplus 3 when recording video. I have a Rode Videomic Go that is plugged into a Y splitter that has a microphone and headphone jack. Rode also sells a converter. The only caveat is that you need to use a 3rd party video app (I use Open Camera) that can set the audio source to external.
Are you using the y-splitter because you want to monitor with headphones and/or because the the Rode doesn't come with the right cable to plug into a phone?
shocker619 said:
I have used an external mic with my oneplus 3 when recording video. I have a Rode Videomic Go that is plugged into a Y splitter that has a microphone and headphone jack. Rode also sells a converter. The only caveat is that you need to use a 3rd party video app (I use Open Camera) that can set the audio source to external.
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Ext mic with muff but internal mic still on
I'm using open camera with a plug in external mic and a diy dead cat wind muff, but the mic next to the back camera and the bottom phonecall mic are still active so they pick up the wind, is there a workaround to disable the internal mics?

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