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Using an external microphone gives your recording a richer sound than a computer's built-in microphone or a headphone's in-line mic.
IMPORTANT:
You cannot use both bluetooth headphones and a connected microphone with the Riverside mobile app, due to mobile device constraints.
Some external mics frequently used by creators on Riverside are below.
Reminder: For some hardware, part of the initial setup is downloading software from the manufacturer's site. Please check to see if your device requires software support.
Connect directly to a computer
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Audio Technica AT2020USB+ (USB) |
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Blue Yeti (USB) |
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RODE NT-USB |
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Samson Q2U (USB) |
Can also connect to an audio interface with XLR | ||
Shure MV7 (USB) |
Can also connect to an audio interface with XLR |
Connect to a computer via Audio Interface
See also: Recommended Audio Interfaces
Name | Resources | Notes | |
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Samson Q2U (XLR) |
Can also connect directly to a computer via USB | ||
Sennheiser e835 / e835-S (XLR) |
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Shure MV7 (XLR) |
Can also connect directly to a computer via USB | ||
Shure SM58 (XLR) |
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Shure SM7B (XLR) |
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Connect to a mobile device
The Riverside mobile app limits users to one connected piece of equipment at a time due to mobile device constraints, which prioritize a single audio input/output. This means you cannot use both bluetooth headphones and a connected microphone with the Riverside mobile app.
USB-C Microphones
Name | Resources | Notes | |
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Audio Technica AT2010USBx-USB |
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Samson Q2U (USB) |
Connect to Android and iPad devices with a USB-C port | ||
Shure MV7 (USB) |
Connect to Android and iPad devices with a USB-C port |
3.5 mm Microphones
Name | Resources | Notes | |
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RODE Lavalier GO |
Use a TRRS splitter to connect to a mobile device |
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RODE VideoMic GO / GO II |
Use a TRRS splitter to connect to a mobile device |
Please note: Some external USB-C mics are not compatible with iOS 17 on the iPad.