I will apologize for the lengthy post right off the bat LOL If you have an Apple Iphone feel free to jump to the "bottom line" of this post. Here's an update. I got the Saramonic USB-C cable, and it works... sorta. I tried the cable on 2 different Android smartphones. at first, none of the phones seem to detect it. Then, I had the brilliant idea to look at the side of the box the cable came in, and saw that Saramonic recommends using this cable with apps that have an audio input selection option like Cinema FV5. I had the app already so I just ran it, selected the input and it worked. If you are just using your smartphone to record video it definitely serves the purpose, but don't expect it to work with Facebook live or TH-cam live with the built in camera. There might be other apps that will allow you to do so, but do note that those apps will have to give you an option to select the audio input. If you are expecting the Saramonic cable to work right off the bat with the built in camera, chances are it will not. From my experience so far, if your phone has a headphone jack, your best option will be the Edutige cable, as it will work with Android operating system by default because the system will think is a microphone headset input. If anyone knows how to "fix" or "trick" android into accepting the cable automatically, or be selectable for use with the built in camera app, I am open to suggestions. Second, I got the OTG cable and the Sabrent USB audio and it also worked... Sorta. I had an LG phone (tribute, cheaper LG) that was doing a weird phase when I plugged in the Edutige cable. I was getting a signal, but the audio had this small amount of phasing that was perceptible. I grabbed the OTG USB (micro USB in this case) and plugged in the Sabrent audio dongle. for some reason, it automatically tricked the phone into thinking it was a headset and it displayed the headset Icon right on the status bar! I then went ahead and fired up the built in camera and... perfect audio, and with just a regular TRS cable going into the Sabrent's mic input. Not only am I getting perfect audio, but I also get to plug in headphones and do a couple of test runs to check my levels and make sure everything is working properly. I tried it on 2 more phones, and it didn't work (even with e Cinema FV5 software). In my case, I decided to get a "new" phone, so I picked up a used unlocked LG V40 (which it's a very content creator friendly phone with tons of options) and the Edutige cable performed flawlessly. The SC7 cable made by Rode also worked great! (and its the cheapest option for 11 bucks or so...) Then again, this particular LG has an option to select an input in the built in camera software, and is a phone with very advanced audio features like limiter, HIFI audio, software selectable gain and even frequency roll-off. Bottom line: Apple's Iphones will have the advantage always due to the fact that there is only one company that makes them, therefore, anything that is apple related (MFI certified) will have better chances of working with the hardware simply because there is ONLY one OS and its made by the same company that makes the phone. In fact, BBC uses Iphones for mobile reporting and mobile news gathering (for those moments you cant carry a big bulky "look at me!!" camera) being the Iphone 6s plus the minimum requirement, which happens to be the last Iphone to come with an audio jack input. With Androids? not so much. Every company has different variants of the OS, and some will have features others don't even within the same brand. My best suggestion? take any of these cable input options with you to the cell phone store, explain to the salesperson what you are trying to do and test out a few that meet your camera usage needs. this will definitely save you the disappointment of finding out after you have already committed to a purchase.
That is really awesome, thank you for so much great information. I’m going to pin your comment for others to see. I had no idea the Androids could be such a pain!
So will the Edutige cable work with the Sennheiser EW 100? I have that and a Samsung Galaxy s10e as well as a Samsung Tab s5e tablet, so the more use I can get out of my Sennheiser without having to buy yet another microphone, the better!
I bought my Sennheiser 3 years ago to film my workout videos. While it's amazing quality, it has been SO hard to figure out how to pair it with my iPhone. I regretted getting it until I found this!!!! It is totally worth the $$, but not many people know how to make it work like you!!! LIFESAVER. Now I can do IG live workouts in my echo-ing dance studio and people can hear crystal clear!!! THANK YOU
Hi Joseph! I wanted to thank you for making this super helpful video, which I watched multiple times while trying to figure out how to connect my Sennheiser G4 wireless receiver pack to my iPhone 13 Pro. While I didn’t end up going with any of your 3 suggestions - I found out about Movo’s MC3 TRS-TRRS adapter (equivalent of Rode’s SC4), which worked perfectly plugged into the Apple lightning to headphone adapter - it was your explanation of details like how Sennheiser’s cable is proprietary and “true line level in” etc that helped a newbie like me understand the science behind what I needed! It’s been so frustrating because very few videos on TH-cam deal with this issue, and no one at the Apple store knows anything either. Several other TH-cam clips unplugged the Sennheiser cable and replaced it with a TRS-TRRS patch cable (the curly red wire one like the Rode SC7), which did not work for me at all. Not sure if it’s because this video is a few years old, but I think the combo I used (Movo’s MC3/Rode SC4 + Apple lightning to headphone adapter) is a simpler and much cheaper workaround now than these three? It cost me under $20 total. Anyway, thanks!
Thank you so much for this video!! Live saver for connecting my Sennheiser G4 to my apple iPhone 12 Pro. I used the Lightening to USB 3.0 Camera Adapter combined with the USB Audio Interface and it worked like a charm! Using the links underneath this video to order the parts. Thanks Photo Joseph! Can't wait to start shooting videos with quality audio from my iPhone
I finally solved all my audio problems with the new Rode mic go. It works on both my iPhone and my canon and the sound is good enough. I can even use it with a gimbal.
Joseph! Awesome video. The Lightning to USB 3.0 Camera Adapter and USB Audio Interface worked perfectly with my Sennheiser wireless system. I just had an exclusive interview with VP Kamala Harris in Selma and my main camera - Canon XF405 - was live streaming the program. They surprised me with a one-on-one and the only solution was my iPhone 13 Pro Max. Audio was BAD. There was a loud generator nearby and I was screwed. But this definitely solves my future issues!
Just tested connecting a Sennheiser EK100 G2 receiver to my Galaxy S8 Android phone. When just connecting the Shield and Tip from the EK100 to the S and 2nd R in TRRS ,then the recorded audio is very distorted and there are clicks and pops all over the place. By adding a small capacitor in series with the signal (tip from EK100 TRS to S on the phone TRRS) then you block the 1.7V DC voltage that is present on the phone jack. Then the audio is fine and you can send easily at the +6dBu setting in the EK100. Tested in the stock Samsung voice recorder and Filmic pro. I just used what I had lying around, a 0.1uF 160VAC which is probably way over-rated but it works.
Perfect information for what I needed. Discovered my DSLR doesn't have a mic input (Grrr) and then came across your video. Ordered the Saramonic interface cable, which arrived today. Coupled it with my Comica wireless lav and it worked flawlessly. Finding your video just in time saved the day. Thanks
I have still a 2006 Sennheiser EW100 working very well - using with my iPhone, so I just loved this helpful video, now... A WILD QUESTION: 🙈 do you know of any headset that I can use with that EW100 - I do not like the ME3 - I want thin and sleek 🤩 any suggestions from you please Joseph?
Definitely - look up Countryman. geni.us/ufo1HCe The E6 and H6 (same mic; different attachment) is the industry standard. Light, discreet, sounds amazing. Not cheap, but worth every penny.
@@photojoseph Seems it is just what I am looking for 🙏. I trust you gave me an affiliate link. I will try to see what price I can get for it on Black Friday 😇Cheers
Hi there - Thank you so much for this helpful video. With the help of you video I was able to create this set up: -iPhone 11 -Sony UWP - D Series receiver and transmitter -DPA Headset microphone -USB Stereo Sound Adaptor with Apple Adaptor - Sony stereo mini BMP cable to plug receiver into sound adaptor. I get sound! However, The playback volume is really low. I am not sure if this something in the iPhone that I need to change or within the receiver. I've tried increasing the out level in the receiver up to +12 db, and I made sure the iPhone volume is all the way up when recording. Do you have any suggestions on what might be going on?
Some microphones output a really low level. Make sure the transmitter is at the right levels (as loud as possible without clipping), and the receiver too. I am not familiar with the Sony but it could be as simple as the BMP cable needs a different model. Does that mic and cable work fine with a dSLR?
The Saramonic LC-C35 does not work on the iPhone 12. Using UxMic9 and the LC-C35 no joy on the 12 however works perfectly on the iPhone XS and XR Not sure what the issue is. The 12 is on iOS 14.2.1 The XS is on iOS 13.6.1 The XR is on iOS 14.3
The USB audio interface to the lightning adapter to my iPhone 8 Plus worked for my ATR3350 lapel mic. FiLMiC Pro let me select the microphone. The audio quality itself was pretty good, but there was a lot of noise (likely the mic).
Thank you. This was helpful. I was struggling with different adapters and sometimes they would work...sometimes they wouldn't. I'm going to try the usb solution since its a little more bulky but I can keep the charging ability that way.
Hi I'm trying to connect my iPhone7 to a Fulaim receiver. I've connected it through the receiver to a CN-20 Mobile Phone Adapter, which is then connected to a TRS-TRRS Adapter, which is then connected to a lightning cable adapter. I plug the cable into my iPhone but it's not picking it up as a microphone, but instead, it thinks it's a "Dock speaker". How do I change it so my iPhone can pick up the audio FROM the wire instead of trying to use it as a speaker? Thank you!
I don't. I haven't been to a trade show like this since NAB 2019! I am actually going this year (2023) but I don't have time to do it again .However, there are dozens of purpose-built wireless mics now for phones, so I don't feel like an updated video is necessary.
Seems to me the Rode SC7 is quite similar to the Edutige cable for a quarter of the price. I have one and it works, but not directly of the Sennheiser ew100. It does work with a standard line out, though.
I watched this and found it to be very informative, great video! I had a look around locally for a solution. I went and bought a RODE SC4 and that so far seems to be working well. I haven't had a chance to test it out with various transmitter brands, however the one I did use was an older sony wireless lavaliere mic and the sound was superb.
PhotoJoseph I mainly shoot on iPhone 6s plus and a Logitech webcam. Ever since I upgraded to the 7 plus (losing the 3.5mm) I regret it. Lol I’ll be buying the camera connection adapter and usb input kit with your links soon ! Thank you !
This is extremely informative, thank you. Do you have any more updated solutions for 2020 for connecting Sennheiser to iphone 11 before I make my purchase?
holy christ a person hasta be a chemist to set this up, a person woulda though the wireless mic paks would be set up with the cables and for cheap. Solid video and informative!
@PhotoJoseph The question I just ask about the audio levels out of my IPhone has been figured out. I went into my Sennheiser receiver and adjusted the db levels to minus 12, it was at minus 30 without my knowledge - All's good looking forward to more of your videos - Vito G
Hi my name is James Anderson and I am a naturalist in Marion County, Ohio. I have been wanting to make nature videos. I was given a Audio-Technica Pro 88 W/R receiver and transmitter from a friend of mine. I have a Nikon 3100 camera and I found out unfortunately it does not have a external microphone. I have been doing some research about using my iPhone to help enhance my audio in my videos. My question is will the Saramonic cable attach to my receiver and hook up to my Iphone which is a Xr series? I just want some opinions before I spend $60. I am so glad you make videos like this for beginners like me. Keep up the good work.
Great video...bought most of the stuff and still can't get a Sennheiser G4 to work with an iPhone 11 pro. I've looked for the annual update...has there been one?
I haven’t updated since COVID as I haven’t been able to tour a show floor looking for new solutions. This old solution should still work though. Details on what is and isn’t happening?
@@photojoseph the rode film maker's kit also works with their special SC7 cable. there is another company that makes the cable as well called IENZA and also one by AFVO, pretty much its a trs to trrs cable.
Just purchased the Apple USB 3 Camera Adapter and the USB audio interface. I'm interested to see what this year brings, since it was almost a year ago today!
I don’t know when I’ll re-do this video, since there’s no NAB for me to wander and explore looking for new solutions! I may skip this video for 2020 and revisit in 2021, unless some major update lands in my lap.
The "Cabling" section at the bottom doesn't ever seem to indicate that you're recording with most of the cables you're discussing...? I own the LC-C35. It was the first stereo mic Lightning adapter I bought. After I got it, I tested it and immediately exchanged it, because the noise floor was so high that I assumed the cable had to be faulty. When I got the replacement, it had the exact same issue. So either I'm extremely unlucky or the LC-C35 has an incredibly high level of self-noise.
Oh my goodness, why aren't there more videos like this?!?! This is perfect for fitness instructors who have an audio set up for DSLR but want to jump on something like Facebook Live!! I film with my partner who is a Yoga teacher and now we are doing facebook lives. I have the Sennheiser EW 100 and have been looking for AGES on a work around on HOW to get those packs to work with a mobile or laptop device! Going to try this out and let you know!!!
Hey man, GREAT video! I'm a little bit unclear about one thing, even though I have seen your video a couple of times now. I have the new iPhone 13 pro max - and an old Sony UWP-V1 setup. But I can't make sound come through ... do they match, and if so, what cable should I use? Thanks for the GREAT videos!!! :-)
Thank you! I have a comica wireless mic system and have been searching for a solution for filming on my phone for a while now. It's not always convenient to lug around my DSLR. Plus, the video quality on my Galaxy S10+ is fantastic so why not utilize it, right?
Thank you for this super educational video. I went and bought the Saramonic cable! I was wondering if you knew of a way to plug 2 saramonic cables into the iPhone. We have 2 sennheiser units and I would love to record 2 people into the iPhone at once. Trying to find an adaptor that allows 2 lightning cables from the saramonic cables to plug into it? Thanks again
Hi Phil, we're exactly in the same situation! Have you tried something like a dual lightning adapter? In the apple website I found this Belkin "Lightning Audio + Charge Rockstar"
Very very helpful, thank you so much, I also love and used the product links in the description, thank you for all your research and sharing your testing.
Just so I’m clear, Saramonic LC with a wireless Lavallee Comica should be the best set up for my iPhone X? I’m simply trying to do quick videos for email, social and want quality sound quality!! Thanks in Advance.
Yes. If you want really good quality though, you may want to look beyond the Comica. They make decent, affordable mics. With microphones, you truly get what you pay for. You can pay a hundred bucks, or thousands.
Hi there, I hope you haven’t already had to answer this question. I just purchased the RODELink Wireless Audio system FILMMAKER pack. Do you think the Saramonic cable will work for that? I’m placing the order through your link. I appreciate it!
Hi PhotoJoseph, I’ve recently started a TH-cam channel and am learning the ropes as such. One thing I’d like to get better is the audio as for some reason the Blue Yeti I’m using is giving me crackles. Your audio is great and very consistent in the levels. I was watching the how to connect an iPhone to external microphones. I really like the wireless mic option. Anyway let me get to the point. I tried to use your link to buy one but the link doesn’t work. It gives an amazon error page. If you have a link to buy the wireless mic setup could you let me know what it is. I’d love to contribute (I know just a tiny tiny amount) to help with your channel. Your content is on point and very useful for me. Thanks, Pete 🇬🇧
Thanks for the video Joseph and can you please offer advice: I have the DJI OSMO MOBILE 3 and with too much weight from cables the gimbal does not work!!! No one has made a video on the subject and you know what you are talking about! Thanks for any advice
Yeah that's tough. A buddy once managed to balance with the cables/adapters hanging off an iPhone on a gimbal by adding some counterweight on the other side. In theory all you should have to do is slide the phone the other way to center the weight, but I think then the phone hit the gimbal. So counterweight was the only way to go. That was a while ago though, so you'd have to experiment.
@@photojoseph Thanks for the reply Joseph! I have heard of the counter balancing idea before but you end up with a makeshift heap of junk gimbal that is not at all nimble. Perhaps one could make videos with a blue tooth phone ear piece, or do you know of a constructor that does bluetooth attached mics? Or do you have any other suggestions for chefs in a noisy kitchen trying to explain recipes? To thank you for your advice and time, can we make a recipe for you?
Quality Bluetooth mics don't exist for lots of reasons, including reliability and range. If I were doing chefs in a noisy kitchen, I'd mic up the chefs with a recorder, like this Tascam DR10 geni.us/BY0GVgg - the in post you can sync up the good recorded audio with the crappy iPhone captured audio. Plus that way if you have multiple chefs talking at once, you'll have unique captures of each one, letting you balance them in post. If you can't do that, I'd look at the RODE Wireless Go since you can quickly clip the lav mic onto your subject geni.us/8jV8A - you will still need to connect it to the iPhone though, but I _think_ (I have not tested this myself) that you might be able to just go from the RODE receiver pack using a RODE SC7 TRS-TRRS cable geni.us/fobYLl which then plugs into the Apple Headphone Lightning adapter. If the SC7 is too short, use any TRS cable and then the SC4 TRS to TRRS converter geni.us/F8sl2 (and then to the iPhone cable). That _should_ work since this mic is designed for mobile phone use, but again you'll have to test it. And thanks for the offer, but I'm good, thank you ;-)
Hi! Thanks doe much for this video. Have this sennheiser and I could not figure out how to use it with my phone. I filmed a few videos, however my mic is very loud. Sounds hot at times making my voice distracting. Any tips on settings? This never happens when its connected to my mixer for zoom or gopro. Thanks!!!!
HI Monica. And your output levels are good? Here's a video on how to do that which I've gone back to several times: th-cam.com/video/jjf7yxDll0w/w-d-xo.html - it sounds though like there's some auto leveling happening. You didn't say what app you're using to record in the phone?
Dear Joseph! Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I'm still a little comfused though.. I have a sennheiser ew G4, and want to connect it with my samsung galaxy s10 lite. I'm sending yoga live on facebook these days. I would also love to connect my sennheiser to my DALI Blutetooth speaker. What do I need to connect them? I hope you have time to reply! I wish you all the best, and hope you are well! Tania
Thanks for the great video and info. I'm just getting started into vlogging and am trying to connect a digital Sennheiser AVX receiver to my iphone x and bought the Edutige cable via your affiliate link. However, I think I need the female to female adapter since the AVX receiver does not have an input to plug the Edutige cable. Hopefully, it will work.
I’ve actually done several videos on my live stream setup, and I’m sorry to say that it’s much more complex than it appears! Watch this video first th-cam.com/video/aL1gV3yJvCM/w-d-xo.html and from there, here’s a three-part very detailed look at my setup th-cam.com/play/PLRe8DcOhgslp8kbjeTNG0S6KwR6_u_dyt.html (although it’s over a year old now and some details have changed).
Hi I have followed this video to the T regarding trying to hook up the Sennheiser wireless wav mic to the iPhone 7 using the usb3 camera adapter +usb audio adapter. No dice. No matter what app I use (mainly Teleprompter apps and any recording app), the camera app says "using iPhone mic. It does not see the external wireless receiver. What to do next please?
Great video! My one question has to do with monitoring the audio if you’re taking the lightning port up with the mic adapter. Presumably Bluetooth headphones are the best solution but just wanted to know your thoughts.
Bluetooth won’t be real-time. You’d want a mic pack that has a headphone jack on it like this photojoseph.com/moment/comica-dual-wireless-lavalier-mic-system/20106 or what might work, although I don’t remember now, is if you’re using the USB adapter solution, and if you’re using an app like filmic Pro, you might be able to route the monitoring through that adapter. Maybe. I’d have to test it as I don’t recall now.
Hello Photo Joseph, I have the Sony URX-P03D wireless receiver and transmitters(UTX-B03) and a IPhone 10. The URX is a duel receiver and has a Y output cable coming out to what appears to be a regular TRS male end. Will the Saramonic and/or Edutige cable work and what is the right female to female adapter ? Sure will appreciate any help. Thanks p.s. I'm assuming a simple Rode TRRS to TRS adapter won't work???
My goal is to get direct audio from my audio interface into my iPhone so I can livestream with good audio quality while I'm producing music. I have the "Rode SC7 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Patch Cable" to the "Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter" which in theory thought could work but it doesn't. I tried from the line output on my interface as well as the headphone output don't know if that would be of any help. Just curious before I spend money on any of the things you went over in this video if you would have any suggestions for me?
What app are you using on the phone to stream? Your hardware sounds like it should work. Test in the iOS camera app to see if audio is showing up there before doing anything else.
@@photojoseph I know for sure I tried the ios voice memo app and that didnt work but dont remember if I tried the camera app ill try that next. I use tiktok facebook instagram to stream and none of them work.
@@photojoseph I have a 1/4 to headphone adapter on the interface to the SC7. Tried the rode micro mic that the SC7 came with as well as a lapel mic. Tried different 1/4 adaptersl and also tried a different interface. Decided to go and purchase a few things. Bought a 2 x 3.5mm female jack plug (TRS) to 1 x 3.5mm male jack (TRRS) into the phone, used different aux cables....nothing. Used the Apple lightning to usb camera adapter and a Manhattan 152341 Sound Adapter....works like a charm!
Great Video! Maybe you or someone here can help me, I have the IPad Pro 2018 with USBC adapter with the 2 attachments you mentioned. For the life of me I can get sound on my video. Tried “camera” mode, “off/phone” mode... no luck
I have the Saramonic UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE UwMic9 Kit 2 RX9 +TX9+TX9 PACKAGE My cell phone is the iPhone XS FOR ONE SET UP .... AND my iPad Air 2. When I bought the Saramonic my phone was an iPhone 7 plus. There wasn't enough memory to get me through anything I was doing. Not sure if thats why I cant get things to work . All I want to use in an iPhone. I have the Moment Lens"s to make it better. But I have all the adapters you mentioned except the Saramonic one. What a learning rabbit hole all this is so far. But also important... how do I adjust the gain .... they are awful. If I am supposed to use an app there isn't any thing that is saying that in the kit. I bought the MV88 microphone to use with my iphone and it would not fit with the moment case. The MV88 also gets a loud buzz when we out doing Facebook Live broadcasts . The only thing that has cleared it up is to delete the app then reinstall. All that is hindsight. I would just like to use the Saramonic, my DJI Osmo 3 , moment wide angle lens and run. With all the research & money I put into this I cant make it work. I am 64.
I’m really not sure what the question is. You’re taking about a lot of hardware mixed together. It’s important to understand you’re combing gear that was not designed to work together and using adapters to try to make it work. I can’t possibly test every possible combination; all I can tell you is that what I showed here works, with that hardware.
Are you checking with an app that shows what audio source is being used, like FiLMiC Pro? That helps to isolate if your phone is even seeing the audio interface. The PGX looks like a big device; does it have different outputs (i.e. line level and headphone level)? Try those and try adjusting the output. It shouldn’t matter but maybe something there will click.
@@photojoseph Good point. At first we were not haha so that was never going to work.... Installed the OpenCamera app and set the audio source to external, but eventually realized that the UTC-C35 says for *mics and mixers with a 3.5mm output,* which, of course, is not our case (Shure PGX, with XLR out), explaining the horrible signal into the phone. We're now waiting on a Saramonic XLR Plug Microphone Cable to 1/8" (3.5mm) TRRS Connector. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MTZF4N4/ We'll eventually figure it out by process of elimination! Thank you very much for your help! And you have a nice site :-)
Do you have another mic to try? What phone? That’s the android model right… so, it may well be the phone. Android phones are of course a lot harder to develop for as who knows what they’ve put in the USB stack.
So i just bought option 1 today beacuse of your recommendation. then I see this cideo. I will cancel the order and order option 3, seems much better, because only a cable instead of 2 devices like iption 1 thanks.
Hi, Joseph. First, thank you for taking the time to actually address this issue. My Sennheiser G2 system is fantastic, and I so very much want to be able to use it for iphone video, so I bought the Edudige EWL-100 cable. Can you tell me how you ended up getting such loud and clear audio with your Edudige cable setup? I have been testing the cable with my iphone 6, using the lightning adapter into the phone, and the best I can do just a very low-level audio (-42 db) with a lot of hiss. I've upped the output settings on the g2 receiver, as well as the trasmitter - just trying combinations to see if anything pops. No joy so far. I have been recording using the camera app, and then inspecting the clips in Premiere Pro. I do not have Filmic pro, but will add it if that is somehow the key. Thank you! Mike
It's not FiLMiC. Some mics just output at very low levels. I have never used the G2 so I can't say for sure, but I'd guess that's the case. You should reach out to Edutige and see what they say. You may be able to insert a boost of sorts… first talk to Edutige, then call Sweetwater and talk to someone there about how to solve it. Those guys are super knowledgable.
Does the Edutige screw properly onto the Sennheiser reciever? The black screw on the Edutige looks much different than the usual silver screw on the Sennheiser cables.
Hi Joseph, I'm hoping to send audio from an Azden 310UDR receiver to my Galaxy S9+, and then to a bluetooth speaker. I'm planning to get the Saramonic UTC-C35 to plug into my phone. Do you know how I can get it pumping to the bluetooth speakers? Thanks so much for an informative video!
So you want the microphone audio to come out the bluetooth speaker? I don’t think that’s possible. The phone can receive audio, or play audio, but as far as I know, it can’t rebroadcast the incoming audio. Maybe there’s an app for that, but I don’t know, sorry.
@PhotoJoseph Thank you for making this how-to/video review. I found it quite useful and informative. That said, however, I have a few questions. Now, it appears that you're an iPhone guy. So, this first question may prove difficult to answer: Are you familiar with the BlackBerry KeyOne (running Android 8.1.0), and if so, have you tried connecting it to a wireless microphone unit using the Edutige EWL-001 or the Saramonic UTC-C35? Note: I'm asking because I've made an unsuccessful attempt to use the Movo WMX-1 DUO with my BlackBerry KEYone, despite using the included TRS to TRRS adapter. Moreover, as mentioned in the clip, we can expect to see another similar video this year (2020 Edition). Have you posted the video yet or is it still in the making?
Hey there, I have the Sennheiser ew 100 G4 kit and want to use the SKP 100 G4 Plug On Transmitter with the Senal Mic ENG-18R/RL to do a "live report" style video using an iphone SE that has the G4 Rx plugged into it. So we plan to be live and would like the L/R audio coming into the iphone. Are there new cables you would recommend with it being 2022? Thank you!
I have an AVX Sennheiser Lav mic but I want to use it with my iphone. will one of these cables work with the AVX? You seem to have a different Sennheiser than the AVX.
4:29 Hi, Joesph! I’m wanting to purchase the Saramonic lightening cable so I can finally plug in my Sennheiser AVX lav mic to my IPhone. I’m still a tad confused about the mono stereo tho? 🧐 Please link your affiliate links for any other accessories I might need to successfully do that and they’ll go in my cart ASAP. Thank you so much! 😎👌
+Tanya A all links are in the video description already. I can’t really explain the mono issue any more clear in writing. Please rewatch the video and see if it makes more sense.
PhotoJoseph I ended up using the Rode TRRS to TRS cable along with the Apple lightening adapter which I already owned and that actually worked! But thank you for all the info. 👌
Question: Will the Apple Lightning to usb3 camera adapter + usb audio adapter work for the issue with the seinsheiser? I am trying to avoid the saramonic unless their are many pro’s. Thanks.
Hi Joseph, thank you for the great information. I have a Sennheiser ew100 g2 lav. After watching this video, I bought the Edutige ewl-001 and lightening adaptor so that I could record audio from my phone. The problem is that they do not work with my iphone SX Max. I've tried everything ... I've talked with Apple tech support and also Sennheiser. No one has been able to help. I have a message into Edutige. They haven't responded yet. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks for your time.
Are you using FiLMiC or something else that lets you see levels, or are you just recording and listening back? Be sure you’re able to monitor levels in realtime as you adjust the mic. And with the Sennheiser, try cranking the output all the way up on the receiver. Finally if that doesn’t work, the Saramonic may be the better solution geni.us/LCC35
Hey Jospeh, I tried to order the EWL ( I have an iphone 13 pro and a sennheiser lav mic) but they don't ship to Canada. Do you have any other suggestions of what I can use that will work? Thanks in advance for any help you throw my way.
@@photojoseph Awesome. I called them and they were super helpful. Thanks so much for your helpful response dude, I really appreciate you taking the time!
Thanks for the info Joseph! I do have the sennheiser mic and bought the lighting stick and the usb to connect to the Iphone 11 - It did not work as I heard this deep noise and no audio from my voice. The USB was the TROND brand and wondered if that was the issue? Any insights would be great! Thanks in advance!
What's the best way to get individual mono signals? i.e sennheiser wireless mic on left channel and then background sound from your environment through another microphone on right channel? I want to record two different inputs on iphone when recording.
Great video and information. I’ve already got a USB3 camera adapter cable so I’d only need to order the Sabrent USB audio adapter you recommend to provide a solution. However, the Sennheiser ew100 G3 set (bodypack transmitter and receiver) I’ve just purchased secondhand only has the Sennheiser CL100 XLR cable with the receiver (3.5mm mini jack to 3 pin XLR male). What cable do I need to go from the Sennheiser receiver box (Mic / Line output hole) to connect to the Sabrent USB audio adapter? Apologies if that’s a silly question. I’m completely new to all this 🙄 Thanks in advance.
PhotoJoseph Does that mean I would also be able to plug the Sk100 receiver direct into my Mac Book Pro using the same 2 items? (The Sennheiser CL1 connecting cable coming out of the receiver into the Sabrent USB external stereo sound adapter plugged into a USB port on my Mac). Does it make any difference bringing sound in via a USB compared with the radio jack port on my Mac? Thanks again.
Hm, I've never tried that… I think the 3.5mm audio port on your MacBook Pro is just like the one on the iPhone, meaning it's TRRS, which means it's both audio out and in (headphone and mic). So this would not work without further adapters; namely a TRRS to TRS adapter. BUT I wouldn't go that way… instead I'd use even a cheap USB audio interface, like an iMic or even this little Aukey geni.us/gJkC instead - or if you want a better quality interface, a proper USB audio interface would get you a much better signal.
PhotoJoseph Thanks again! Have you got a Genuis link for the Aukey adapter mentioned. The one you included is for the Sabrent that I’ve already ordered.
So the Edutige ewl-001 is out of stock everywhere for a long time, and I don't think the company will make any more, after emailing the company several times with no response. Wondering if there is another solution besides the Sarmonica adapter.
Hi Joseph, I purchased XSW-D portable Lavalier set to use with iPhone. I didn't order the Saramonic cable yet, thought I could make use of the lightning to audio jack that comes with the iPhone and connect to the Sennheiser proprietary cable. Obviously this doesn't work. Do you know why? When I use the apple's lightning to audio adapter with a headphone such as Bose noise cancelling, for doing phone calls, the audio from the Bose microphone works... Thank you in advance..
PhotoJoseph....Does the Edutige EWL-001 in conjunction with the iPhone dongle work with the Sennheiser EW 100 G2 without anything additional for an iPhone (iPhone 7 in my instance), correct?
Sorry, isn't that exactly what I showed here? I recorded this a year ago, but if that's what I showed, then that's what works. If that's not what I showed, please tell me what's different that you're asking
@@photojoseph Thank you for taking time to answer me back. It was clear that it worked for many systems - but it was not reported/shown that it worked for the "proprietary" setup of the Sennheiser of the "double left" output. So the question I had was...can you plug the Edutige cord directly into the Sennheiser and plug the other end in the iPhone dongle and have it work? Thanks again for taking time help me understand. Cheers.
It should just connect direct to the headphone/mic port, but if not, use the tiny little USB audio interface and that should be the only additional thing you need!
Thanks for that. However, I'm still not able to figure out how I can receive the sound into my android phone and record it there. So, transmitter to receiver to android phone is what I'm interested in. Do you happen to have anything on that topic? I appreciate it, thank you.
Thanks for this video Joseph I enjoyed watching, l. I have the FotoWelt Wm 200 rx duel mic pack . I am trying to connect it to my Iphone 11 Pro. The mic pack comes with a cable that looks like it made to connect the receiver to my Iphone via my iphone adapter, but when i plug the the Iphone to the receiver , Im not getting the sound to from my lavaliere mic. The Iphone mic is still picking up the sound . Do I need the Saramonic LC-c35 or one of the configurations you spoke of in your video make this work or am i missing something, thanks for your help.
I will apologize for the lengthy post right off the bat LOL
If you have an Apple Iphone feel free to jump to the "bottom line" of this post.
Here's an update.
I got the Saramonic USB-C cable, and it works... sorta.
I tried the cable on 2 different Android smartphones. at first, none of the phones seem to detect it. Then, I had the brilliant idea to look at the side of the box the cable came in, and saw that Saramonic recommends using this cable with apps that have an audio input selection option like Cinema FV5. I had the app already so I just ran it, selected the input and it worked. If you are just using your smartphone to record video it definitely serves the purpose, but don't expect it to work with Facebook live or TH-cam live with the built in camera. There might be other apps that will allow you to do so, but do note that those apps will have to give you an option to select the audio input.
If you are expecting the Saramonic cable to work right off the bat with the built in camera, chances are it will not. From my experience so far, if your phone has a headphone jack, your best option will be the Edutige cable, as it will work with Android operating system by default because the system will think is a microphone headset input.
If anyone knows how to "fix" or "trick" android into accepting the cable automatically, or be selectable for use with the built in camera app, I am open to suggestions.
Second, I got the OTG cable and the Sabrent USB audio and it also worked... Sorta.
I had an LG phone (tribute, cheaper LG) that was doing a weird phase when I plugged in the Edutige cable. I was getting a signal, but the audio had this small amount of phasing that was perceptible. I grabbed the OTG USB (micro USB in this case) and plugged in the Sabrent audio dongle. for some reason, it automatically tricked the phone into thinking it was a headset and it displayed the headset Icon right on the status bar! I then went ahead and fired up the built in camera and... perfect audio, and with just a regular TRS cable going into the Sabrent's mic input. Not only am I getting perfect audio, but I also get to plug in headphones and do a couple of test runs to check my levels and make sure everything is working properly. I tried it on 2 more phones, and it didn't work (even with e Cinema FV5 software).
In my case, I decided to get a "new" phone, so I picked up a used unlocked LG V40 (which it's a very content creator friendly phone with tons of options) and the Edutige cable performed flawlessly. The SC7 cable made by Rode also worked great! (and its the cheapest option for 11 bucks or so...) Then again, this particular LG has an option to select an input in the built in camera software, and is a phone with very advanced audio features like limiter, HIFI audio, software selectable gain and even frequency roll-off.
Bottom line:
Apple's Iphones will have the advantage always due to the fact that there is only one company that makes them, therefore, anything that is apple related (MFI certified) will have better chances of working with the hardware simply because there is ONLY one OS and its made by the same company that makes the phone. In fact, BBC uses Iphones for mobile reporting and mobile news gathering (for those moments you cant carry a big bulky "look at me!!" camera) being the Iphone 6s plus the minimum requirement, which happens to be the last Iphone to come with an audio jack input.
With Androids? not so much. Every company has different variants of the OS, and some will have features others don't even within the same brand. My best suggestion? take any of these cable input options with you to the cell phone store, explain to the salesperson what you are trying to do and test out a few that meet your camera usage needs. this will definitely save you the disappointment of finding out after you have already committed to a purchase.
That is really awesome, thank you for so much great information. I’m going to pin your comment for others to see. I had no idea the Androids could be such a pain!
@@photojoseph Thank YOU for pointing me down the right direction (and into the rabbit hole LOL).
So will the Edutige cable work with the Sennheiser EW 100? I have that and a Samsung Galaxy s10e as well as a Samsung Tab s5e tablet, so the more use I can get out of my Sennheiser without having to buy yet another microphone, the better!
Which wireless receiver were you testing with?
I bought my Sennheiser 3 years ago to film my workout videos. While it's amazing quality, it has been SO hard to figure out how to pair it with my iPhone. I regretted getting it until I found this!!!! It is totally worth the $$, but not many people know how to make it work like you!!! LIFESAVER. Now I can do IG live workouts in my echo-ing dance studio and people can hear crystal clear!!! THANK YOU
which cable did you end up picking up? Saramonic?
Hi Joseph!
I wanted to thank you for making this super helpful video, which I watched multiple times while trying to figure out how to connect my Sennheiser G4 wireless receiver pack to my iPhone 13 Pro. While I didn’t end up going with any of your 3 suggestions - I found out about Movo’s MC3 TRS-TRRS adapter (equivalent of Rode’s SC4), which worked perfectly plugged into the Apple lightning to headphone adapter - it was your explanation of details like how Sennheiser’s cable is proprietary and “true line level in” etc that helped a newbie like me understand the science behind what I needed! It’s been so frustrating because very few videos on TH-cam deal with this issue, and no one at the Apple store knows anything either. Several other TH-cam clips unplugged the Sennheiser cable and replaced it with a TRS-TRRS patch cable (the curly red wire one like the Rode SC7), which did not work for me at all.
Not sure if it’s because this video is a few years old, but I think the combo I used (Movo’s MC3/Rode SC4 + Apple lightning to headphone adapter) is a simpler and much cheaper workaround now than these three? It cost me under $20 total.
Anyway, thanks!
Thank you so much for this video!! Live saver for connecting my Sennheiser G4 to my apple iPhone 12 Pro. I used the Lightening to USB 3.0 Camera Adapter combined with the USB Audio Interface and it worked like a charm! Using the links underneath this video to order the parts. Thanks Photo Joseph! Can't wait to start shooting videos with quality audio from my iPhone
Great to hear!
I finally solved all my audio problems with the new Rode mic go. It works on both my iPhone and my canon and the sound is good enough. I can even use it with a gimbal.
Love the Rode Wireless Go
Joseph! Awesome video. The Lightning to USB 3.0 Camera Adapter and
USB Audio Interface worked perfectly with my Sennheiser wireless system. I just had an exclusive interview with VP Kamala Harris in Selma and my main camera - Canon XF405 - was live streaming the program. They surprised me with a one-on-one and the only solution was my iPhone 13 Pro Max. Audio was BAD. There was a loud generator nearby and I was screwed. But this definitely solves my future issues!
Wow how exciting!!
what usb audio interface did you use?
Just tested connecting a Sennheiser EK100 G2 receiver to my Galaxy S8 Android phone. When just connecting the Shield and Tip from the EK100 to the S and 2nd R in TRRS ,then the recorded audio is very distorted and there are clicks and pops all over the place. By adding a small capacitor in series with the signal (tip from EK100 TRS to S on the phone TRRS) then you block the 1.7V DC voltage that is present on the phone jack. Then the audio is fine and you can send easily at the +6dBu setting in the EK100. Tested in the stock Samsung voice recorder and Filmic pro. I just used what I had lying around, a 0.1uF 160VAC which is probably way over-rated but it works.
Perfect information for what I needed. Discovered my DSLR doesn't have a mic input (Grrr) and then came across your video. Ordered the Saramonic interface cable, which arrived today. Coupled it with my Comica wireless lav and it worked flawlessly. Finding your video just in time saved the day. Thanks
Very awesome! Glad this helped out 😁
My audio sounds really hot - is there a way to adjust the gain on the iPhone?
Not with the native app. Some apps have it but you should adjust at the mic.
The video jumps about A LOT..... but I LIKE it! Edited well enough to follow the thread.
Thanks… it was a challenge to edit for sure ;-) Glad it came out in the end!
I have still a 2006 Sennheiser EW100 working very well - using with my iPhone, so I just loved this helpful video, now...
A WILD QUESTION: 🙈 do you know of any headset that I can use with that EW100 - I do not like the ME3 - I want thin and sleek 🤩 any suggestions from you please Joseph?
Definitely - look up Countryman. geni.us/ufo1HCe The E6 and H6 (same mic; different attachment) is the industry standard. Light, discreet, sounds amazing. Not cheap, but worth every penny.
@@photojoseph Seems it is just what I am looking for 🙏. I trust you gave me an affiliate link. I will try to see what price I can get for it on Black Friday 😇Cheers
Most useful information I have seen on this subject to date. Thanks, Joseph!
Awesome, thank you!
Hi there - Thank you so much for this helpful video. With the help of you video I was able to create this set up:
-iPhone 11
-Sony UWP - D Series receiver and transmitter
-DPA Headset microphone
-USB Stereo Sound Adaptor with Apple Adaptor
- Sony stereo mini BMP cable to plug receiver into sound adaptor.
I get sound! However, The playback volume is really low. I am not sure if this something in the iPhone that I need to change or within the receiver. I've tried increasing the out level in the receiver up to +12 db, and I made sure the iPhone volume is all the way up when recording. Do you have any suggestions on what might be going on?
Some microphones output a really low level. Make sure the transmitter is at the right levels (as loud as possible without clipping), and the receiver too. I am not familiar with the Sony but it could be as simple as the BMP cable needs a different model. Does that mic and cable work fine with a dSLR?
Watching in 2021... GREAT VIDEO!
Thank you sir!
The Saramonic LC-C35 does not work on the iPhone 12.
Using UxMic9 and the LC-C35 no joy on the 12 however works perfectly on the iPhone XS and XR
Not sure what the issue is.
The 12 is on iOS 14.2.1
The XS is on iOS 13.6.1
The XR is on iOS 14.3
The USB audio interface to the lightning adapter to my iPhone 8 Plus worked for my ATR3350 lapel mic. FiLMiC Pro let me select the microphone. The audio quality itself was pretty good, but there was a lot of noise (likely the mic).
It's June 2020. Where's the COVID-19 edition? We need you now more than ever.
What specifically do you need? THis is all still 100% valid.
Is there a setting in the phone you would have to adjust? Using iPhone 8 Plus. Using Sennheiser wireless. And Saramonic TRRS to lightning.
Thank you. This was helpful. I was struggling with different adapters and sometimes they would work...sometimes they wouldn't. I'm going to try the usb solution since its a little more bulky but I can keep the charging ability that way.
Hi I'm trying to connect my iPhone7 to a Fulaim receiver. I've connected it through the receiver to a CN-20 Mobile Phone Adapter, which is then connected to a TRS-TRRS Adapter, which is then connected to a lightning cable adapter. I plug the cable into my iPhone but it's not picking it up as a microphone, but instead, it thinks it's a "Dock speaker". How do I change it so my iPhone can pick up the audio FROM the wire instead of trying to use it as a speaker? Thank you!
This is so helpful! Do you have an updated version for 2022?
I don't. I haven't been to a trade show like this since NAB 2019! I am actually going this year (2023) but I don't have time to do it again .However, there are dozens of purpose-built wireless mics now for phones, so I don't feel like an updated video is necessary.
@@photojoseph that makes sense. Thank you for the quick reply! Are there any specific purpose-built wireless mics you would recommend for the iPhone?
@@wendyhoward410 RØDE wireless go is very popular and I believe includes iPhone cables. Also one from pixel is interesting called LarkX
Seems to me the Rode SC7 is quite similar to the Edutige cable for a quarter of the price. I have one and it works, but not directly of the Sennheiser ew100. It does work with a standard line out, though.
Glad it works. This video is five years old, so…
I watched this and found it to be very informative, great video! I had a look around locally for a solution. I went and bought a RODE SC4 and that so far seems to be working well. I haven't had a chance to test it out with various transmitter brands, however the one I did use was an older sony wireless lavaliere mic and the sound was superb.
My sennheiser is for stage ew100 not for cameras, does it works as well?
same thing
Wow! Right on time ! Thank you for updating and continuing this series, this channel is a gem 💎.
That’s awesome to hear, thank you!
PhotoJoseph I mainly shoot on iPhone 6s plus and a Logitech webcam. Ever since I upgraded to the 7 plus (losing the 3.5mm) I regret it. Lol I’ll be buying the camera connection adapter and usb input kit with your links soon ! Thank you !
Good luck!
Awesome video! Love the format and layout. Very clear and precise explanations. Please keep the videos coming!
Thank you so much for these vids. For a novice it is all but impossible to sort all this out with any success.
That's why I've been making these; I'm glad you found it useful!
This is extremely informative, thank you. Do you have any more updated solutions for 2020 for connecting Sennheiser to iphone 11 before I make my purchase?
Nothing new, no. Without NAB I wasn’t able to scour the offerings like usual.
holy christ a person hasta be a chemist to set this up, a person woulda though the wireless mic paks would be set up with the cables and for cheap. Solid video and informative!
Thank you for help. Purchased Saramonic LC-C35 Lightning. Working perfect
excellent!
@PhotoJoseph The question I just ask about the audio levels out of my IPhone has been figured out. I went into my Sennheiser receiver and adjusted the db levels to minus 12, it was at minus 30 without my knowledge - All's good looking forward to more of your videos - Vito G
Amazing ! Now what would be GOLDEN is a Bluetooth wireless mic into I=phone...no more cables...Anything out there like that?
Lots of them. But the quality generally sucks with lots of dropouts. That’s why I go to this trouble.
Hi my name is James Anderson and I am a naturalist in Marion County, Ohio. I have been wanting to make nature videos. I was given a Audio-Technica Pro 88 W/R receiver and transmitter from a friend of mine. I have a Nikon 3100 camera and I found out unfortunately it does not have a external microphone. I have been doing some research about using my iPhone to help enhance my audio in my videos. My question is will the Saramonic cable attach to my receiver and hook up to my Iphone which is a Xr series? I just want some opinions before I spend $60. I am so glad you make videos like this for beginners like me. Keep up the good work.
I haven't tested that configuration but it should work. So you're going to record audio on the iPhone, shoot video on the NIKON? Cool, that'll work.
PhotoJoseph to be honest I have no idea what I’m doing. Next question what kind of port does an iPhone Xr have?
Great video...bought most of the stuff and still can't get a Sennheiser G4 to work with an iPhone 11 pro. I've looked for the annual update...has there been one?
I haven’t updated since COVID as I haven’t been able to tour a show floor looking for new solutions. This old solution should still work though. Details on what is and isn’t happening?
There is also those new little Røde Wireless GO, which are designed to plug into either to camera or to a smart device
Yep, those look great.
@@photojoseph the rode film maker's kit also works with their special SC7 cable. there is another company that makes the cable as well called IENZA and also one by AFVO, pretty much its a trs to trrs cable.
Just purchased the Apple USB 3 Camera Adapter and the USB audio interface. I'm interested to see what this year brings, since it was almost a year ago today!
I don’t know when I’ll re-do this video, since there’s no NAB for me to wander and explore looking for new solutions! I may skip this video for 2020 and revisit in 2021, unless some major update lands in my lap.
The "Cabling" section at the bottom doesn't ever seem to indicate that you're recording with most of the cables you're discussing...?
I own the LC-C35. It was the first stereo mic Lightning adapter I bought.
After I got it, I tested it and immediately exchanged it, because the noise floor was so high that I assumed the cable had to be faulty.
When I got the replacement, it had the exact same issue.
So either I'm extremely unlucky or the LC-C35 has an incredibly high level of self-noise.
Oh my goodness, why aren't there more videos like this?!?! This is perfect for fitness instructors who have an audio set up for DSLR but want to jump on something like Facebook Live!!
I film with my partner who is a Yoga teacher and now we are doing facebook lives. I have the Sennheiser EW 100 and have been looking for AGES on a work around on HOW to get those packs to work with a mobile or laptop device! Going to try this out and let you know!!!
Awesome! And since you're doing Yoga, you should look into that company doing the sports mics that make an appearance in this video. Pretty awesome.
Hey man, GREAT video! I'm a little bit unclear about one thing, even though I have seen your video a couple of times now.
I have the new iPhone 13 pro max - and an old Sony UWP-V1 setup. But I can't make sound come through ... do they match, and if so, what cable should I use?
Thanks for the GREAT videos!!! :-)
Which adapter are you using?
Thank you! I have a comica wireless mic system and have been searching for a solution for filming on my phone for a while now. It's not always convenient to lug around my DSLR. Plus, the video quality on my Galaxy S10+ is fantastic so why not utilize it, right?
Hi There! :-) Does this setup work for placing calls or Facetime on iPhones?
Thank you for this super educational video. I went and bought the Saramonic cable! I was wondering if you knew of a way to plug 2 saramonic cables into the iPhone. We have 2 sennheiser units and I would love to record 2 people into the iPhone at once. Trying to find an adaptor that allows 2 lightning cables from the saramonic cables to plug into it? Thanks again
Hi Phil, we're exactly in the same situation! Have you tried something like a dual lightning adapter? In the apple website I found this Belkin "Lightning Audio + Charge Rockstar"
Is the Saramonic cable the only one that you found works with the Sennheiser Wireless setup?
Your delivery is very clear thank you
Much appreciated
Would this be the same concept for an iPad?
Very very helpful, thank you so much, I also love and used the product links in the description, thank you for all your research and sharing your testing.
Just so I’m clear, Saramonic LC with a wireless Lavallee Comica should be the best set up for my iPhone X? I’m simply trying to do quick videos for email, social and want quality sound quality!! Thanks in Advance.
Yes. If you want really good quality though, you may want to look beyond the Comica. They make decent, affordable mics. With microphones, you truly get what you pay for. You can pay a hundred bucks, or thousands.
Hi there, I hope you haven’t already had to answer this question. I just purchased the RODELink Wireless Audio system FILMMAKER pack. Do you think the Saramonic cable will work for that? I’m placing the order through your link. I appreciate it!
It definitely should! I haven’t tested it so can’t say with certainty but there’s no reason it should not. Thanks!
PhotoJoseph Thank you 🙏
incredible... THANK YOU!! purchasing the Saramonic via your link on amazon. thanks again.
Thank!
Hi PhotoJoseph, I’ve recently started a TH-cam channel and am learning the ropes as such. One thing I’d like to get better is the audio as for some reason the Blue Yeti I’m using is giving me crackles. Your audio is great and very consistent in the levels. I was watching the how to connect an iPhone to external microphones. I really like the wireless mic option. Anyway let me get to the point. I tried to use your link to buy one but the link doesn’t work. It gives an amazon error page. If you have a link to buy the wireless mic setup could you let me know what it is. I’d love to contribute (I know just a tiny tiny amount) to help with your channel. Your content is on point and very useful for me. Thanks, Pete 🇬🇧
Thanks Pete, which link didn’t work?
PhotoJoseph kit.co/PhotoJoseph/connect-wireless-microphone-to-iphone-kit#sennheiser-ew112pg3a The top Amazon link.
Thanks for the video Joseph and can you please offer advice: I have the DJI OSMO MOBILE 3 and with too much weight from cables the gimbal does not work!!! No one has made a video on the subject and you know what you are talking about! Thanks for any advice
Yeah that's tough. A buddy once managed to balance with the cables/adapters hanging off an iPhone on a gimbal by adding some counterweight on the other side. In theory all you should have to do is slide the phone the other way to center the weight, but I think then the phone hit the gimbal. So counterweight was the only way to go. That was a while ago though, so you'd have to experiment.
@@photojoseph Thanks for the reply Joseph! I have heard of the counter balancing idea before but you end up with a makeshift heap of junk gimbal that is not at all nimble. Perhaps one could make videos with a blue tooth phone ear piece, or do you know of a constructor that does bluetooth attached mics? Or do you have any other suggestions for chefs in a noisy kitchen trying to explain recipes? To thank you for your advice and time, can we make a recipe for you?
Quality Bluetooth mics don't exist for lots of reasons, including reliability and range. If I were doing chefs in a noisy kitchen, I'd mic up the chefs with a recorder, like this Tascam DR10 geni.us/BY0GVgg - the in post you can sync up the good recorded audio with the crappy iPhone captured audio. Plus that way if you have multiple chefs talking at once, you'll have unique captures of each one, letting you balance them in post. If you can't do that, I'd look at the RODE Wireless Go since you can quickly clip the lav mic onto your subject geni.us/8jV8A - you will still need to connect it to the iPhone though, but I _think_ (I have not tested this myself) that you might be able to just go from the RODE receiver pack using a RODE SC7 TRS-TRRS cable geni.us/fobYLl which then plugs into the Apple Headphone Lightning adapter. If the SC7 is too short, use any TRS cable and then the SC4 TRS to TRRS converter geni.us/F8sl2 (and then to the iPhone cable). That _should_ work since this mic is designed for mobile phone use, but again you'll have to test it. And thanks for the offer, but I'm good, thank you ;-)
Hi! Thanks doe much for this video. Have this sennheiser and I could not figure out how to use it with my phone. I filmed a few videos, however my mic is very loud. Sounds hot at times making my voice distracting. Any tips on settings? This never happens when its connected to my mixer for zoom or gopro. Thanks!!!!
HI Monica. And your output levels are good? Here's a video on how to do that which I've gone back to several times: th-cam.com/video/jjf7yxDll0w/w-d-xo.html - it sounds though like there's some auto leveling happening. You didn't say what app you're using to record in the phone?
Dear Joseph! Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I'm still a little comfused though.. I have a sennheiser ew G4, and want to connect it with my samsung galaxy s10 lite. I'm sending yoga live on facebook these days. I would also love to connect my sennheiser to my DALI Blutetooth speaker. What do I need to connect them? I hope you have time to reply! I wish you all the best, and hope you are well! Tania
Thanks for the great video and info. I'm just getting started into vlogging and am trying to connect a digital Sennheiser AVX receiver to my iphone x and bought the Edutige cable via your affiliate link. However, I think I need the female to female adapter since the AVX receiver does not have an input to plug the Edutige cable. Hopefully, it will work.
It should work. Let us know! I didn’t have an AVX to test.
PhotoJoseph Got the female to female connector today. The Edutige cable works perfect with the Sennheiser AVX. Thanks again!
That’s great to hear, thanks!
Hi Joseph, do you have a video of your live recording set up? I would love to see more about how you do the process
I’ve actually done several videos on my live stream setup, and I’m sorry to say that it’s much more complex than it appears! Watch this video first th-cam.com/video/aL1gV3yJvCM/w-d-xo.html and from there, here’s a three-part very detailed look at my setup th-cam.com/play/PLRe8DcOhgslp8kbjeTNG0S6KwR6_u_dyt.html (although it’s over a year old now and some details have changed).
Hi I have followed this video to the T regarding trying to hook up the Sennheiser wireless wav mic to the iPhone 7 using the usb3 camera adapter +usb audio adapter. No dice. No matter what app I use (mainly Teleprompter apps and any recording app), the camera app says "using iPhone mic. It does not see the external wireless receiver. What to do next please?
Would Saramonic LC-C35 Lightning work on Iphone 11 PRO? Thank you for sharing this very informative video.
It definitely should although I don’t have one so can’t confirm. Keep the receipt!
It doesn’t work on mine. That is I still get a single mono channel when I use it with my IPhone 11 Pro
Hi there,
Can you please tell me which USB Audio Interface to purchase from your link? There is a USB A option and a USB C option.
Do you think I can get one of those for my video on Friday
Great video! My one question has to do with monitoring the audio if you’re taking the lightning port up with the mic adapter. Presumably Bluetooth headphones are the best solution but just wanted to know your thoughts.
Bluetooth won’t be real-time. You’d want a mic pack that has a headphone jack on it like this photojoseph.com/moment/comica-dual-wireless-lavalier-mic-system/20106 or what might work, although I don’t remember now, is if you’re using the USB adapter solution, and if you’re using an app like filmic Pro, you might be able to route the monitoring through that adapter. Maybe. I’d have to test it as I don’t recall now.
Hello Photo Joseph, I have the Sony URX-P03D wireless receiver and transmitters(UTX-B03) and a IPhone 10. The URX is a duel receiver and has a Y output cable coming out to what appears to be a regular TRS male end. Will the Saramonic and/or Edutige cable work and what is the right female to female adapter ? Sure will appreciate any help. Thanks
p.s. I'm assuming a simple Rode TRRS to TRS adapter won't work???
My goal is to get direct audio from my audio interface into my iPhone so I can livestream with good audio quality while I'm producing music.
I have the "Rode SC7 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Patch Cable" to the "Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter" which in theory thought could work but it doesn't. I tried from the line output on my interface as well as the headphone output don't know if that would be of any help. Just curious before I spend money on any of the things you went over in this video if you would have any suggestions for me?
What app are you using on the phone to stream? Your hardware sounds like it should work. Test in the iOS camera app to see if audio is showing up there before doing anything else.
@@photojoseph I know for sure I tried the ios voice memo app and that didnt work but dont remember if I tried the camera app ill try that next. I use tiktok facebook instagram to stream and none of them work.
@@Jhh1089 I see. Perhaps one of your connectors is bad? Or have you tried just a mic? What is the cable from the mixer to the SC7?
@@photojoseph I have a 1/4 to headphone adapter on the interface to the SC7. Tried the rode micro mic that the SC7 came with as well as a lapel mic. Tried different 1/4 adaptersl and also tried a different interface. Decided to go and purchase a few things.
Bought a 2 x 3.5mm female jack plug (TRS) to 1 x 3.5mm male jack (TRRS) into the phone, used different aux cables....nothing.
Used the Apple lightning to usb camera adapter and a Manhattan 152341 Sound Adapter....works like a charm!
Great Video! Maybe you or someone here can help me, I have the IPad Pro 2018 with USBC adapter with the 2 attachments you mentioned. For the life of me I can get sound on my video. Tried “camera” mode, “off/phone” mode... no luck
I have the Saramonic UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE UwMic9 Kit 2 RX9 +TX9+TX9 PACKAGE My cell phone is the iPhone XS FOR ONE SET UP .... AND my iPad Air 2. When I bought the Saramonic my phone was an iPhone 7 plus. There wasn't enough memory to get me through anything I was doing. Not sure if thats why I cant get things to work . All I want to use in an iPhone. I have the Moment Lens"s to make it better. But I have all the adapters you mentioned except the Saramonic one. What a learning rabbit hole all this is so far. But also important... how do I adjust the gain .... they are awful. If I am supposed to use an app there isn't any thing that is saying that in the kit. I bought the MV88 microphone to use with my iphone and it would not fit with the moment case. The MV88 also gets a loud buzz when we out doing Facebook Live broadcasts . The only thing that has cleared it up is to delete the app then reinstall. All that is hindsight. I would just like to use the Saramonic, my DJI Osmo 3 , moment wide angle lens and run. With all the research & money I put into this I cant make it work. I am 64.
I’m really not sure what the question is. You’re taking about a lot of hardware mixed together. It’s important to understand you’re combing gear that was not designed to work together and using adapters to try to make it work. I can’t possibly test every possible combination; all I can tell you is that what I showed here works, with that hardware.
Thank you SO much for this info (been looking for months)! Used your link for the Saramonic UTC-C35 :-D
Sweet! This is the third year doing the same topic. It’s an amazingly common need! Be sure to sub so you see next year’s, too.
Are you checking with an app that shows what audio source is being used, like FiLMiC Pro? That helps to isolate if your phone is even seeing the audio interface. The PGX looks like a big device; does it have different outputs (i.e. line level and headphone level)? Try those and try adjusting the output. It shouldn’t matter but maybe something there will click.
@@photojoseph No go. For reasons we can't even figure out. :-(
@@photojoseph Good point. At first we were not haha so that was never going to work.... Installed the OpenCamera app and set the audio source to external, but eventually realized that the UTC-C35 says for *mics and mixers with a 3.5mm output,* which, of course, is not our case (Shure PGX, with XLR out), explaining the horrible signal into the phone. We're now waiting on a Saramonic XLR Plug Microphone Cable to 1/8" (3.5mm) TRRS Connector.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MTZF4N4/
We'll eventually figure it out by process of elimination! Thank you very much for your help! And you have a nice site :-)
Do you have another mic to try? What phone? That’s the android model right… so, it may well be the phone. Android phones are of course a lot harder to develop for as who knows what they’ve put in the USB stack.
So i just bought option 1 today beacuse of your recommendation. then I see this cideo. I will cancel the order and order option 3, seems much better, because only a cable instead of 2 devices like iption 1 thanks.
Hi, Joseph. First, thank you for taking the time to actually address this issue. My Sennheiser G2 system is fantastic, and I so very much want to be able to use it for iphone video, so I bought the Edudige EWL-100 cable. Can you tell me how you ended up getting such loud and clear audio with your Edudige cable setup? I have been testing the cable with my iphone 6, using the lightning adapter into the phone, and the best I can do just a very low-level audio (-42 db) with a lot of hiss. I've upped the output settings on the g2 receiver, as well as the trasmitter - just trying combinations to see if anything pops. No joy so far. I have been recording using the camera app, and then inspecting the clips in Premiere Pro. I do not have Filmic pro, but will add it if that is somehow the key. Thank you! Mike
It's not FiLMiC. Some mics just output at very low levels. I have never used the G2 so I can't say for sure, but I'd guess that's the case. You should reach out to Edutige and see what they say. You may be able to insert a boost of sorts… first talk to Edutige, then call Sweetwater and talk to someone there about how to solve it. Those guys are super knowledgable.
@@photojoseph Thank you for the advice. I'll put it to good use.
Love the way you do your videos now. :)
Thanks man!
Does the Edutige screw properly onto the Sennheiser reciever? The black screw on the Edutige looks much different than the usual silver screw on the Sennheiser cables.
It does!
This video is amazing Joe-thank you!! Where are your affiliate links?
In the description below the video… not sure where else you’d be looking for them ;-)
@@photojoseph LOL-totally missed it but did order them once I found them. Thanks again fo rtes amazing video!
Hi Joseph, I'm hoping to send audio from an Azden 310UDR receiver to my Galaxy S9+, and then to a bluetooth speaker. I'm planning to get the Saramonic UTC-C35 to plug into my phone. Do you know how I can get it pumping to the bluetooth speakers? Thanks so much for an informative video!
So you want the microphone audio to come out the bluetooth speaker? I don’t think that’s possible. The phone can receive audio, or play audio, but as far as I know, it can’t rebroadcast the incoming audio. Maybe there’s an app for that, but I don’t know, sorry.
@PhotoJoseph Thank you for making this how-to/video review. I found it quite useful and informative. That said, however, I have a few questions.
Now, it appears that you're an iPhone guy. So, this first question may prove difficult to answer: Are you familiar with the BlackBerry KeyOne (running Android 8.1.0), and if so, have you tried connecting it to a wireless microphone unit using the Edutige EWL-001 or the Saramonic UTC-C35?
Note: I'm asking because I've made an unsuccessful attempt to use the Movo WMX-1 DUO with my BlackBerry KEYone, despite using the included TRS to TRRS adapter.
Moreover, as mentioned in the clip, we can expect to see another similar video this year (2020 Edition). Have you posted the video yet or is it still in the making?
Great video and lineup solutions! I wonder if would work with the minijack/lightning dongle + the Rode SC4 TRS to TRRS adapter
Hey there, I have the Sennheiser ew 100 G4 kit and want to use the SKP 100 G4 Plug On Transmitter with the Senal Mic ENG-18R/RL to do a "live report" style video using an iphone SE that has the G4 Rx plugged into it. So we plan to be live and would like the L/R audio coming into the iphone. Are there new cables you would recommend with it being 2022? Thank you!
Is there a 2020 version? Thanks!
No… COVID shut down NAB so that shut down this year’s edition of the video.
I have an AVX Sennheiser Lav mic but I want to use it with my iphone. will one of these cables work with the AVX? You seem to have a different Sennheiser than the AVX.
The AVX should work once you add the XLR to 3.5mm adapter but I have not tested it
Would these also work for an iPad Pro (current model)? Thanks!
The USB-C one should yes. But I haven’t tested it.
@@photojoseph Ok! I've ordered some of your suggestions to try on an iphone and ipad for live broadcast using Sennheiser ew 100. I'll report back!
Great thanks!
Does it need an app for the microphone to work?
is it the same for the wireless microphone ? i need both for translation from spanish to french thank you
this is for a wireless microphone… I don't understand the question
So helpful Joseph. Thank you!
Happy to help!
4:29 Hi, Joesph! I’m wanting to purchase the Saramonic lightening cable so I can finally plug in my Sennheiser AVX lav mic to my IPhone. I’m still a tad confused about the mono stereo tho? 🧐 Please link your affiliate links for any other accessories I might need to successfully do that and they’ll go in my cart ASAP. Thank you so much! 😎👌
+Tanya A all links are in the video description already. I can’t really explain the mono issue any more clear in writing. Please rewatch the video and see if it makes more sense.
PhotoJoseph I ended up using the Rode TRRS to TRS cable along with the Apple lightening adapter which I already owned and that actually worked! But thank you for all the info. 👌
@@TA-jr5yg which cable did you get? I can't get my sennheiser ew100g3 working with the rode sc7 cable
Can you use any mic pack you want?
That’s the idea, and that’s why I tested so many at NAB. Obviously I can’t say every pack in the world will work, but the odds are in your favor.
Question: Will the Apple Lightning to usb3 camera adapter + usb audio adapter work for the issue with the seinsheiser?
I am trying to avoid the saramonic unless their are many pro’s. Thanks.
It should work. USB-C; so you’re going to iPad instead of iPhone? I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.
Hi Joseph, thank you for the great information. I have a Sennheiser ew100 g2 lav. After watching this video, I bought the Edutige ewl-001 and lightening adaptor so that I could record audio from my phone. The problem is that they do not work with my iphone SX Max. I've tried everything ... I've talked with Apple tech support and also Sennheiser. No one has been able to help. I have a message into Edutige. They haven't responded yet. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks for your time.
Are you using FiLMiC or something else that lets you see levels, or are you just recording and listening back? Be sure you’re able to monitor levels in realtime as you adjust the mic. And with the Sennheiser, try cranking the output all the way up on the receiver. Finally if that doesn’t work, the Saramonic may be the better solution geni.us/LCC35
Hey Jospeh, I tried to order the EWL ( I have an iphone 13 pro and a sennheiser lav mic) but they don't ship to Canada. Do you have any other suggestions of what I can use that will work? Thanks in advance for any help you throw my way.
Nothing new since this video. What about B&H; they ship anywhere
@@photojoseph Awesome. I called them and they were super helpful. Thanks so much for your helpful response dude, I really appreciate you taking the time!
Saramonic SR-C2002 3.5mm TRRS Female to Lightning Adapter Cable for Audio
is what they said was needed - for any Canadians out there in the same bind.
Thanks for the info Joseph! I do have the sennheiser mic and bought the lighting stick and the usb to connect to the Iphone 11 - It did not work as I heard this deep noise and no audio from my voice. The USB was the TROND brand and wondered if that was the issue? Any insights would be great! Thanks in advance!
Probably… buy the ones I've tested and that way you know what works!
@@photojoseph Thank you! :)
What's the best way to get individual mono signals? i.e sennheiser wireless mic on left channel and then background sound from your environment through another microphone on right channel? I want to record two different inputs on iphone when recording.
I'm 99% sure the Saramonic SR-PAX1 will do it geni.us/v2jIWJ
Great video and information. I’ve already got a USB3 camera adapter cable so I’d only need to order the Sabrent USB audio adapter you recommend to provide a solution.
However, the Sennheiser ew100 G3 set (bodypack transmitter and receiver) I’ve just purchased secondhand only has the Sennheiser CL100 XLR cable with the receiver (3.5mm mini jack to 3 pin XLR male).
What cable do I need to go from the Sennheiser receiver box (Mic / Line output hole) to connect to the Sabrent USB audio adapter? Apologies if that’s a silly question. I’m completely new to all this 🙄 Thanks in advance.
Sounds like you're missing the 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable. I believe this is the right part geni.us/P2QVct
PhotoJoseph Many thanks!
PhotoJoseph Does that mean I would also be able to plug the Sk100 receiver direct into my Mac Book Pro using the same 2 items? (The Sennheiser CL1 connecting cable coming out of the receiver into the Sabrent USB external stereo sound adapter plugged into a USB port on my Mac).
Does it make any difference bringing sound in via a USB compared with the radio jack port on my Mac?
Thanks again.
Hm, I've never tried that… I think the 3.5mm audio port on your MacBook Pro is just like the one on the iPhone, meaning it's TRRS, which means it's both audio out and in (headphone and mic). So this would not work without further adapters; namely a TRRS to TRS adapter. BUT I wouldn't go that way… instead I'd use even a cheap USB audio interface, like an iMic or even this little Aukey geni.us/gJkC instead - or if you want a better quality interface, a proper USB audio interface would get you a much better signal.
PhotoJoseph Thanks again! Have you got a Genuis link for the Aukey adapter mentioned. The one you included is for the Sabrent that I’ve already ordered.
How do you check your levels to make sure you're not too low or loud??
Meters. The built in Voice Memos app is good for that, or use FiLMiC Pro if you have it.
So the Edutige ewl-001 is out of stock everywhere for a long time, and I don't think the company will make any more, after emailing the company several times with no response. Wondering if there is another solution besides the Sarmonica adapter.
Hi Joseph, I purchased XSW-D portable Lavalier set to use with iPhone. I didn't order the Saramonic cable yet, thought I could make use of the lightning to audio jack that comes with the iPhone and connect to the Sennheiser proprietary cable. Obviously this doesn't work. Do you know why? When I use the apple's lightning to audio adapter with a headphone such as Bose noise cancelling, for doing phone calls, the audio from the Bose microphone works... Thank you in advance..
yeah, TRS vs TRRS is why
PhotoJoseph thanks. Got my Saramonic and it works fine now.
great video! thanks for your work man, i found it very interesting
thank you!
Can u suggest simple coller mic phone or wireless mic record by smartphone redmi for short education videos
Try this. Good quality, affordable, And you get two mics! photojoseph.com/moment/comica-dual-wireless-lavalier-mic-system/20106
PhotoJoseph....Does the Edutige EWL-001 in conjunction with the iPhone dongle work with the Sennheiser EW 100 G2 without anything additional for an iPhone (iPhone 7 in my instance), correct?
Sorry, isn't that exactly what I showed here? I recorded this a year ago, but if that's what I showed, then that's what works. If that's not what I showed, please tell me what's different that you're asking
@@photojoseph Thank you for taking time to answer me back. It was clear that it worked for many systems - but it was not reported/shown that it worked for the "proprietary" setup of the Sennheiser of the "double left" output. So the question I had was...can you plug the Edutige cord directly into the Sennheiser and plug the other end in the iPhone dongle and have it work? Thanks again for taking time help me understand. Cheers.
Is there a 2020 version of this video yet?
No… I would have recorded that at NAB but NAB got cancelled.
Good job I like these mics thanks 🙏
Hi Joseph, how can you link a wireless ew100 g3 system to a macbook? Thanks!
It should just connect direct to the headphone/mic port, but if not, use the tiny little USB audio interface and that should be the only additional thing you need!
@@photojoseph thanks so much, just bought the SSL2
Not working on Iphone 12 pro max for facebook live, any advice? Please.
sure… explain exactly what you bought and what you're using. "not working" tells me nothing.
Thanks for that. However, I'm still not able to figure out how I can receive the sound into my android phone and record it there. So, transmitter to receiver to android phone is what I'm interested in. Do you happen to have anything on that topic? I appreciate it, thank you.
I 100% talk about that in this video, and include a link to a USB-C Android compatible adapter. Please watch the video again.
@@photojoseph silly me, I found it . And all is working just like you said it would 🍻👍
Great informative video, Thanks Joseph
My pleasure!
Thanks for this video Joseph I enjoyed watching, l. I have the FotoWelt Wm 200 rx duel mic pack . I am trying to connect it to my Iphone 11 Pro. The mic pack comes with a cable that looks like it made to connect the receiver to my Iphone via my iphone adapter, but when i plug the the Iphone to the receiver , Im not getting the sound to from my lavaliere mic. The Iphone mic is still picking up the sound . Do I need the Saramonic LC-c35 or one of the configurations you spoke of in your video make this work or am i missing something, thanks for your help.
most likely, yes. If adapters weren’t needed, this video would not exist 😉