Hi guys,
so as a musician recording stuff with my phone is quite important because, just like with cameras, the best recording device is the one you have with you when inspiration strikes.
Recording audio was always amazing with the P9. Very good and clear recordings. But since a recent update (i think it was b390 or b394) it distorts way too easily when the source has a certain volume. Making it impossible to record a band practice jam or something like that. And since I record stuff regularly this is definitely something new. So either my microphone is broken or the software has changed.
-->Normally the auto-gain is very good and automatically adjusts the input levels down, so that's what seems to be broken in my case. And that would mean it's just a software issue. Before I start flashing old ROMs I was wondering if you guys could do a little recording test with a loud stereo or something and report your findings (using the stock recording app or stock camera app, video recording with sound).
I'm running a P9 with:
-Bluewei 5.7 b397 (https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/development/bluewei-test-crossflash-to-l09-c432-t3608270)
but the issue was also present in the ROM i used before:
-moonlight 5.0 b394 (https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/development/p9-moonlight-rom-v1-0-b378-stock-t3567223)
So if you could tell me the software version you're using and how easily it distorts that would be greatly appreciated :good:
cheers
Tested B390 and the problem persisted. So at this point I'm guessing it's either the custom ROMs that cause the issue (I don't have the time to test full stock atm) or my microphone is just broken.
Would be really great if anyone with anything B390 or higher could do a little test...
So just flashed the newest version of:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/development/p9-moonlight-rom-v1-0-b378-stock-t3567223
And the problem vanished. I guess it was a software issue after all.
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I'm having an issue with my Nexus One, it doesn't seem to record audio when recording video through the Camera app, all I can hear is a little mechanical noise. The weird thing is, the camera records audio fine when I install another camera app such as UCam Ultra Camera... meaning it must be a software problem right? However, this problem started last week on my N1 with stock ROM (never rooted), and since I started having the problem I thought I would root and flash with CM7.2 but that didn't solve anything.
I hear the phone has 2 mics, one by the charging port and one on the back by the camera. The one on the back by the camera works fine when I use speaker phone or play music, and the one by the charging port works fine because I can make and hear calls. So the microphones seem to be fine to me, but the camera won't record audio!
Anyone have any ideas? Could UCam be using a different mic than the camera app leaving it still a hardware problem? I'm open to DIY, I would like to replace the mic on the back actually because I feel thats the problem, but I can't find one and don't know how to replace it, if anyone has any resources it would be appreciated.
I've searched around, there are many people with this problem, but no answers. Here are three threads that attempted to find solutions, I hope this will be more successful.
http://www.nexusoneforum.net/forum/nexus-one-audio-video/8707-no-sound-when-recording-video.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068547
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/46683-no-audio-when-recording-video/
I have this problem too, but I have a Samsung Galaxy S3. I flashed a few roms, and somewhere along the line, my camera app has no audio and all I hear is some constant white noise in the background. Exactly as you describe. Other apps' audio and mics work fine. I can't find a solution.
Same issue here with the edition of the mic not working when in speaker phone mode.
I was rooted 4.1.2 tried unrooting relocking and flashing stock but no joy. I think this is a hardware issue
Hi!
Well, since I've flashed CM (had Stock, MIUI and iHackers before), I'm having problems with the sound recorded by the microphone(s). It sounds like there is a very agressive high-pass, along with a noise gate f*cking up the sound. I think it could be related to a miss-configuration noise-canceling mics placed like all around the device.
I checked earlier recorings with the iHackers ROM, they're all crystal clear. I also tried different recording apps and video cameras, manually adjusted the digital gain, but everytime I get unusable recordings, they're quiet, muffled and just overall sh*tty.
Well, I hope I'm not the only one experiencing this, and I really hope someone could help me.
Bye
Julian
Jukpulfer said:
Hi!
Well, since I've flashed CM (had Stock, MIUI and iHackers before), I'm having problems with the sound recorded by the microphone(s). It sounds like there is a very agressive high-pass, along with a noise gate f*cking up the sound. I think it could be related to a miss-configuration noise-canceling mics placed like all around the device.
I checked earlier recorings with the iHackers ROM, they're all crystal clear. I also tried different recording apps and video cameras, manually adjusted the digital gain, but everytime I get unusable recordings, they're quiet, muffled and just overall sh*tty.
Well, I hope I'm not the only one experiencing this, and I really hope someone could help me.
Bye
Julian
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On ihackers... Could you then get an okay recording of.. Let's say a concert. ? I have the same problem, the sound is like being run over by a bulldozer..
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On ihackers... Could you then get an okay recording of.. Let's say a concert. ? I have the same problem, the sound is like being run over by a bulldozer..
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Yeah, exactly. I didn't record any concerts with it, but filmed at a local music store as we tested out some guitar amps (pretty loud if you know ). Audio was crystal clear, no distoring, no muffeling, just as I talk from the back of the phone it sounds a little weird.
Hi community,
I just ordered a 3t a few days ago but read afterwards about the massive microphone problems the 3 is suffering.
Phone calls shall be OK but sound recordings in videorecorder, WhatsApp, Skype etc shall sound very distorted, quiet and muffled.
Rumors are that this is a software issue but OnePlus isn't able (or willing) to fix this issue for months now. As the 3t has a slightly newer software build i want to know if this issue is present at the 3t too.
Kind regards
No issues with sound recorded on my 3t. I just listened to several videos I took and the sound was fine.
Thx for your reply. As I just read in a changelog the issue with recording videos got fixed with the 3.2.2 update. But the bad recording quality in WhatsApp, Skype, etc. shall still remain.
So it would be good if someone could test it with WhatsApp or Skype.
Used Skype last night talking to my niece and no issues with the microphone. She said she could hear me loud and clear.
I've noticed very low volume when I record in Snapchat, but haven't tested other applications.
Hmm, so it can not be fully excluded that this issue got transferred from 3 to 3t, damn...
It seems low overall to me, honestly. Snapchat in particular just seems to have a hard time picking up other sounds--like if I take a video of the TV, I have to be fairly close to the sound source. Or it has to do with the media sound level, as that seems super low until the top 20% or so to me.
Duo
My calling partners on Duo report hearing themselves as they speak. Is the microphone too close to the speaker on the 3t?
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/noise-cancelling-mic-too-aggressive.477798/
Made a bug report for this. Watch/reply if you're having the same issue to try and get some attention on the subject, as I hear it didn't work so well for the regular Oneplus 3 and took a while for a fix to roll out. Regular video recording sounds fine, but Snapchat cracks and pops when I record video of another source (TV, etc).
As far as I know it's not completely fixed on the 3 yet!
Still people are complaining about the awkward soundrecording. I think you should have mentioned that this issue is present in almost every third party app that uses the microphone.
Hello guys how´s going?
I´ve just bought an OnePlus 3T and noticed that the sound recording in whatsapp is very distorced and muffled..
I´m running 100% stock the latest update (Nougat 7.0).
Is there any fix for this issue on the mic?
Tks guys
aramyscampos said:
Hello guys how´s going?
I´ve just bought an OnePlus 3T and noticed that the sound recording in whatsapp is very distorced and muffled..
I´m running 100% stock the latest update (Nougat 7.0).
Is there any fix for this issue on the mic?
Tks guys
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I have no issue on the mic. and have updated to the latest update of Nougat 7.0.
I use to send sound record on whatsapp also just fine. call on whatsapp, or BBM also just fine.
Am sorry i just reply to tell u mine has no issue on the latest update of Nougat 7.0.
but I have no idea on the issue and the fix for it.
Hello guys
Just to add some information, this issue with the mic only happens with WhatsApp recording.
When it comes to record some audio with native SW, the sound is perfect.
aramyscampos said:
Hello guys
Just to add some information, this issue with the mic only happens with WhatsApp recording.
When it comes to record some audio with native SW, the sound is perfect.
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i notice this problem too.....during snapchat video audio is not perfect but when we record in audio recorder it is perfect
Major issues here as well...Skype and Hangout Calls are absolutely horrific, I literally have to talk into the device (like 1cm away from it) in order to make sure that my voice remains clear. Even after 10 cm distance my skype/hangout partner has quite a hard time to understand anything. I just tested it with skype test call as well - horrific. I´m on the newest stock. Had no problems with my nexus 6p or my iphone 6S plus, I was able to have calls from like 5 meters distance without problems (honestly)
All this complaining about Snapchat WhatsApp etc... Who cares there all stupid worthless apps that everyone thinks it's so cool to put every second of their lives on there (lames). Heres few permanent solutions for you people. 1. Just stop using those dumb social media apps and talk to people with your mouth like it was intended. 2. Go buy a stupid Samsung phone or something that is commercially big in the States then you wouldn't have a problem. Think about it oneplus probably knew about these bugs before it was ever mentioned here. They aren't concerned with social media apps. They are concerned with their oos bugs and improving there devices.
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All this complaining about Snapchat WhatsApp etc... Who cares there all stupid worthless apps that everyone thinks it's so cool to put every second of their lives on there (lames). Heres few permanent solutions for you people. 1. Just stop using those dumb social media apps and talk to people with your mouth like it was intended. 2. Go buy a stupid Samsung phone or something that is commercially big in the States then you wouldn't have a problem. Think about it oneplus probably knew about these bugs before it was ever mentioned here. They aren't concerned with social media apps. They are concerned with their oos bugs and improving there devices.
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may i politely ask you to leave this forum please? thank you so much! :good:
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All this complaining about Snapchat WhatsApp etc... Who cares there all stupid worthless apps that everyone thinks it's so cool to put every second of their lives on there (lames). Heres few permanent solutions for you people. 1. Just stop using those dumb social media apps and talk to people with your mouth like it was intended. 2. Go buy a stupid Samsung phone or something that is commercially big in the States then you wouldn't have a problem. Think about it oneplus probably knew about these bugs before it was ever mentioned here. They aren't concerned with social media apps. They are concerned with their oos bugs and improving there devices.
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Why buy a SMARTphone if you can't use social media on it ? Maybe if you had a brain you could answer us.
Me too !! I get the same problem with the recording sound !! Have you find a solution ?
Factory reset that's at least what did the job for me.
Straight to the point...
Ever since I used custom rom on MI 5 32gb, the sound volume of video recording is extremely low. The only sound I could hear is from the sound source located literary 1 cm near the phone, even that would sound very low. I've tried all kinds of custom ROMs, stock camera apps, Google camera, open camera with HAL2 and HAL3, snapdragon camera, all resulting in the same problem. I also tried numerous firmware version and nothing fixes it. I don't think it is hardware problem because I can do audio recording just fine, loud and clear. The problem only persist when video recording...
Am I the only one with this problem? Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
I have the same problem, so I returned to xiaomi.eu rom
Any solution suggestion?
Look this post for the solution
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...genmod-14-1-xiaomi-mi-5-t3501971/post73325543
MSpider65 said:
Look this post for the solution
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...genmod-14-1-xiaomi-mi-5-t3501971/post73325543
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That actually works!! Thanks for the info man
Hello, I was wondering if you also have this problem. For example, when I record video on Instagram the volume the mic captures is way too low, people complains about my stories not being heard. And also I can notice on the phone, with the volume at the maximum, the audio is weak, but it doesn't happen when I record videos with the camera app. Also, on WhatsApp audio messages it doesn't happen, the volume is ok, but maybe it applies some autogain or something.
I don't know, do you know anything about this issue?
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Hello, I was wondering if you also have this problem. For example, when I record video on Instagram the volume the mic captures is way too low, people complains about my stories not being heard. And also I can notice on the phone, with the volume at the maximum, the audio is weak, but it doesn't happen when I record videos with the camera app. Also, on WhatsApp audio messages it doesn't happen, the volume is ok, but maybe it applies some autogain or something.
I don't know, do you know anything about this issue?
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Yes, it has already been discussed in different topics. Some third party apps have this "bug". I personally tried several apps and so far "manual camera Pro" is the only who works as good as the built in camera app.
Any idea if a newer FW fixes this?
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Any idea if a newer FW fixes this?
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Well if Huawei would actually let people update, instead of doing two updates that are not released to the masses. So far no third party app have had decent volume, not even the one mentioned by another user (I tried).
I also tried FiLMiC Pro and DJI's camera app for gimbals. Both have the same problem. I think it could be fixed in a firmware update, but I don't think it IS, not yet (that includes .153 update which very few have). Great that they spend millions of dollars on a camera focused marketing campaign, only to let people down so much.
Interesting that right after you mentioned 153, I got the 153 update. Hope you get it soon and that the microphone issue is fixed. Surprised I'm not seeing a bigger thread about this issue considering it is a critical functionality.