usb mic

You have been asking the same question I have been trying to get an answer to for almost a year now. Here's what I know: Most IPhones and smartphones can take a very nice analog mic through the headset jack with a TRRS 3.5mm jack input and it will read the audio on the fourth ring. Now that gets some pretty good sound if you have a pretty good mic and you can even use a audio interface. 

Then I saw the Apogee USB mic for not only computers but also for the IPhone through the charging port. This is what gave me the idea to see if I could just hook it up to any smartphone through the charging port using a micro usb male to a female USB adapter. I still haven't found out the answer but I do know you can do what you are thinking of with the USB Apogee mic which is supposed to be one of the nicer ones on the market-you will only be able most probably be able to use it with an IPhone for that's for sure that you can. You might then also be able to hook it up like you were thinking and run it through your own smartphone but that would depend if there's a audio in somewhere through the charging port-there is for the IPhone. But who knows for the average smartphone. 

See, the only difference is that going through the charging port or the usb port on a computer is digital and the headset jack is for analog-that means if you get an adapter for the headset jack you'll lose some of that pristine sound because it will have to convert back to analog. I may just have to buy the Apogee USB mic and use it with my Iphone and then experiment with other smartphones and their charging ports. If I find out, I'll let you know. But remember, you can get pretty darn good sound through the headset jack with an analog mic if it takes a TRRS input jack. 

Hope one of us figures it out soon! 

Gigihere

Any success with external microphones for Android phones or tablets?

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What's the best way to record a video with high quality audio? Specifically, this is for a presentation where a microphone could be placed by the speaker. I know that an app that records with the right codec is necessary, but what about the microphone? I'd prefer to use a USB mic but, even though Android 3.1+ supports USB host mode, it doesn't appear that this is easy to accomplish. What about a 3.5mm microphone - would that yield acceptable results, or would it be better to stick with the built-in microphone? Are any of the video-recording apps capable of handling the microphone? usb audio usb-host-mode microphone shareimprove this question edited Feb 10 '12 at 11:28 GAThrawn 17.9k54499 asked Feb 10 '12 at 10:12 ProjectJourneyman 201125

Does your device have a mic jack? –  Matthew Read♦ Feb 10 '12 at 17:48 Yes and no... I have a few test devices, let's say the Droid 1, which should work with a wired handsfree device. I'll need to track down a splitter to use it with a standard 3.5mm microphone. If I'm going the USB Host route, I'll use a Xoom or put a beta of Cyanogenmod9 (with ICS) onto the Droid 1. There seem to be problems with using line-in audio for video recording, from what I've seen. I'm still testing. –  ProjectJourneyman Feb 11 '12 at 4:37

Clever adapter connects USB accessories to your Android device

With an inexpensive USB OTG adapter, you can connect things like keyboards, USB hard drives, and even gaming controllers to your Android phone or tablet.

When you plug the OTG adapter into your Android device, a quick notification will appear, letting you know that the phone or tablet has recognized the adapter and is ready to be a USB host.

From there, you can start plugging in a number of USB devices. Here are the ones I tested using the Samsung Galaxy S III (S3):

• USB thumbdrive: When you plug in a USB thumbdrive, you Android device will quickly display its contents. You can play movies, play music, and view photos or documents. The interface also allows you to move or copy files from your thumbdrive to your phone's SD card. This is the most practical use of the USB OTG adapter, and an excellent way to quickly transfer files or expand your device's storage.
  If, by chance, your device does not recognize the USB thumbdrive, try accessing it with an app like ES File Explorer.
• Desktop keyboard: If you need to do long-form writing, you can use a standard computer keyboard (wired or wireless) to type on your Android phone or tablet. Even shortcuts like Ctrl-A and Ctrl-X will work.
• Mouse: This was pretty surprising -- when you connect a mouse (wired or wireless), a pointer will appear on your Android's screen. With that, you can use the mouse just as you would your finger.
• USB hub: What if you want to connect a keyboard and mouse at the same time? With a USB hub plugged into the OTG adapter, you can do just that. Of course, your battery will drain a bit faster, but the setup might be worthwhile for power users.
• Powered hard drive: Because your Android powers whatever device it's connected to, a portable (not powered) hard drive won't work. However, a powered hard drive will, since it relies on energy from an external source. With the hard drive connected, you can read, write, and transfer any stored files.
• PS3 controller: Now, this is pretty crazy. The Samsung Galaxy S III is stock-compatible with the PS3 controller. As soon as you connect it, you can navigate the interface using the analog (thumb) stick. Most importantly, the controller is compatible with some Android games. So far, the inventory of PS3 controller-ready games has been hit or miss, but Sega games (like Sonic) definitely work.
• Card reader: Photographers will appreciate the USB OTG's compatibility with card readers. In theory, you could shoot photos on your high-quality camera and upload them on the go using your Android phone or tablet. This could also be useful for pro photographers who can show their clients previews or share sneak-peeks of photo shoots through apps like Instagram.
• DSLR camera (Canon T3i): The OTG adapter coupled with your dSLR's USB cable allows you to tether your camera to your phone or tablet. Using an app like Remote Release or DSLR Controller, you can even use your Android device as a remote shutter release, as well as control camera settings and mirror them live.
• USB-to-Ethernet adapter: If Wi-Fi isn't available, or you want a supersteady Internet connection, you can connect a USB-to-Ethernet adapter (like this one) to your USB OTG and connect the phone or tablet to a wired Ethernet connection.

With time, more Android devices will likely support USB hosting. If you discover any additional devices that support the USB OTG adapter, or other USB accessories that work with it, let me know in the comments.

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OTG functionality on the Motorola Moto G, USB OTG (USB on the go) is directly supported by Moto G and I show you how you can use it to carry extra media on USB thumb-drive the Moto G also supports Keyboards and mouse via USB OTG.