Microphone and connector recommendations for mobile devices
When you record with the Riverside app on a mobile device, we recommend one of the following ways in the table below to connect a microphone, depending on your device.
IMPORTANT:
You cannot use both bluetooth headphones and a connected microphone with the Riverside mobile app, due to mobile device constraints.
Additionally, you can always test your microphone's compatibility with Riverside.
| External Mic Connection | iPhone and iPad with Lightning port | iPhone and iPad with USB-C port | Android with USB-C port |
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External 3.5 mm wired mic and wired headphones (requires a TRRS splitter) |
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| USB microphone with wired headphones | |
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Bluetooth headphones (like AirPods) |
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Lighting-only microphone |
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Please note: Some external USB-C mics are not compatible with iOS 17 on the iPad.
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Using TRRS splitters
To record audio in the Riverside iOS app or Android app with an external 3.5 mm microphone, it must be connected to the device using a TRRS splitter. The splitter divides the audio input and output, which allows you to use headphones with the microphone.
IMPORTANT:
You cannot use both bluetooth headphones and a connected microphone with the Riverside mobile app, due to mobile device constraints.Equipment details: TRRS Splitter With devices that have a USB-C port, you can connect a USB microphone instead.
Steps for iOS
- Open the Riverside iOS app.
- Connect a Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack adapter to your iOS device.
(Use a USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter if your iPad has a USB-C port.) - Connect a TRRS splitter to the Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack adapter.
- Connect the external 3.5 mm microphone to the mic input of the TRRS splitter.
- Connect wired headphones to the audio output of the TRRS splitter.
Steps for Android
- Open the Riverside Android app.
- Connect a USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack adapter to your device.
- Connect a TRRS splitter to the Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack adapter.
- Connect the external 3.5 mm microphone to the mic input of the TRRS splitter.
- Connect wired headphones to the audio output of the TRRS splitter.
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Connect USB mic and headphones to mobile
Using the right equipment, you can connect certain USB microphones to specific mobile devices and record with Riverside.
If you do not have a device with a USB-C port, you can also use a mini jack 3.5 mm mic with a TRRS splitter and adapter, if necessary.
IMPORTANT:
You cannot use both bluetooth headphones and a connected microphone with the Riverside mobile app, due to mobile device constraints.Android
- Use an Android device with a USB-C port
- Use a USB microphone with a headphone port (3.5 mm monitor output)
(See the examples below) - Open the Riverside Android app and connect to a Studio.
- On the Lobby screen where you preview your video, connect the microphone with a USB-C cable or use a USB-C to USB-A adapter.
- Connect wired headphones to the microphone's monitoring port.
- Tap Join.
iOS
- Use an iPhone or iPad that has a USB-C port.
- Use a USB microphone with a headphone port (3.5 mm monitor output)
(See the examples below) - Open the Riverside iOS app and connect to a Studio.
- On the Lobby screen where you preview your video, connect the microphone to the iPad or iPhone directly with a USB-C cable or use a USB-C to USB-A adapter.
- Tap Join.
- In the Wired connection pop-up, tap No.
Or, in the Are you connecting a pair of headphones pop-up, tap Headphones.
- Connect wired headphones to the microphone.
If you have a USB microphone that does not have a headphone port or you cannot wear headphones, tap Yes in step 4 to start Speak/Listen mode, which plays Studio audio through the device's speakers.
Example USB microphones