iPhone External Mic

1. Open Safari or your preferred browser on your iPhone.
2. Navigate to CheckMicrophone.com.
3. Grant microphone access when prompted by your browser.
4. Select your external microphone from the device selection dropdown if available.
5. Start speaking into the microphone.
6. Observe the real-time audio visualization to confirm sound input.
7. Click on the 'Record' button to capture a sample.
8. Play back the recording to check audio quality.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on 'Sounds & Haptics'.
3. Select 'Microphone' to access microphone settings.
4. Ensure the external microphone is connected.
5. Check the input levels to confirm it recognizes your external mic.

1. Open Safari and tap on the address bar.
2. Enter CheckMicrophone.com and press 'Go'.
3. If prompted, allow microphone access by tapping 'Allow'.
4. For Chrome, tap the three dots, select 'Settings', then 'Site Settings', and ensure microphone access is enabled for CheckMicrophone.com.
5. In Firefox, tap the menu button, choose 'Settings', and under 'Privacy', enable microphone access.

• Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone to see which apps have microphone access.
• Ensure that the toggle for your browser is enabled.
• Check for any apps that might be blocking access.
• Reset all privacy settings if necessary to re-enable microphone access.
• Reinstall the browser if issues persist.

• Microphone not detected: Ensure the mic is properly connected and compatible.
• Low audio input: Check microphone volume settings in 'Sounds & Haptics'.
• Feedback sound: Adjust the position of the mic and avoid close proximity to speakers.
• Distorted sound: Test the mic on another device to isolate the issue.
• Bluetooth connection issues: Ensure the Bluetooth mic is paired correctly and within range.

1. iPhone does not require traditional drivers like other OS. Instead, ensure your iOS is up-to-date by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
2. If using a Bluetooth microphone, ensure it's the latest version by checking the manufacturer's website.
3. Restart your iPhone after connecting a new microphone for proper recognition.
4. If problems persist, consider resetting all settings (Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings).

• USB microphones: Connect using a Lightning to USB adapter and test via CheckMicrophone.com.
• 5mm microphones: Plug into the headphone jack or adapter and ensure proper selection in browser settings.
• Bluetooth microphones: Pair via Bluetooth settings, then test on CheckMicrophone.com.
• Built-in microphones: Simply speak directly into your iPhone and observe the audio visualization.
• Lightning microphones: Connect directly and check compatibility with iOS apps before testing.

Our microphone testing tool complements popular recording apps like GarageBand and Voice Memos on iOS. Before you start recording a podcast or music, use CheckMicrophone.com to confirm that your external microphone is functioning correctly. Simply ensure your mic is selected in the recording app, and perform a test run to check input levels and clarity.