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[REF&FIX] Temporary workaround for High Mic Gain while recording video issue!

Okay so first off some background on the issue.
We all know that the GSII records absolutely fantastic footage at 1080p. Recently, I went to a concert and recorded a few clips. When I watched them at home on my 52" TV, the video was crystal clear but the audio was absolute and utter crap. So after lots of searching and googling, I came across this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172048
One user in partciular, made a comment and posted a video that showed the GSII recording loud audio, but without any of the distortion. He also posted a fix to the issue, but it wasn't properly worded (At least to me it wasn't). I want to get the fix out there, so I've made this thread.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1IKZaVzLAE
steveb22 said:
so, i´ve got it!!!
like you remember i´ve bought an y-adapter
this one: http://www.adaptare-shop.de/Handy-+...3_u526_zb0007b8f-efbd-4058-abbe-7d169587d208/
(sorry a german distributor but you´ll find it also in ebay around the world)
and i tried every time with a mic that have a mono jack. Than i used a line signal via two chinch to stereo jack adapter and this worked. So what makes the difference? It seems, that the mono jack only triggered the automatic start of the mp3player. So the S2 think that you push the start button on your headphone Inear set, which is delivered with your phone.
So the right way to use an external mic is connecting a stereo mic with a stereo 3,5 mm jack into this adapter. So i used the standard video tool and a cheap hama stereo mic. of course the audiorecord is only mono but it works! Strike!
The Sound is a little low, but it is ok, if you can normalize it on your PC before
you distribute it.
So check out: Buy a Iphone y-adapter it is also working on the S2 (not on the S)
and use a stereomic with a stereo 3,5 mm jack (called miniklinke).
Thats it.
I hope this would help all following users, that went weird like me.
Stefan
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You can tell, for the first part of the video the audio is normal. The person then unplugs his headphones from the phone and the audio returns to distorted crap.
After running a few tests of my own, I can confirm that this does fix the issue. To a certain extent.
I had the earphones plugged into my phone, played some music really loud and recorded it in 1080p with the phone. The result was crystal clear audio, but due to the quality of the microphone, it didnt have a lot of audacity to it. It sounds like the audio is very dull. When I took the earphones out and recorded some footage, the sound was distorted and crap.
Internal Mic:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBXer23YkN8
External Mic:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps_gJxUI2Es
So, to fix the issue this is what you can do.
Use your headphone mic and deal with the dullness of the audio.
Buy a Y-Adapter from eBay, and a microphone to go with it (Should not cost you more then a few dollars). Attach to your phone, and you're good to go with a nice mic for good sound quality.
If theres anything else to futher add to this, please reply in the thread and I'll add it.
EDIT: I've just purchased a nice Stereo Mic and a Y-Splitter for my phone. I will report my findings when I get them.

if im not mistaken you now recorded in MONO right?
maybe this is the solution for now??? maybe someone can edit the APK camera file to add option to record in mono mode?

I just ordered an external microphone which seems to utilize the same recording scheme as described: shop.brando.com/flexible-mini-capsule-microphone-for-iphone-3g-s_p03552c0202d033.html - the page claims it supports Galaxy S II, so I will report later.

silverbluem said:
if im not mistaken you now recorded in MONO right?
maybe this is the solution for now??? maybe someone can edit the APK camera file to add option to record in mono mode?
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you mean to record in stereo ;D !?
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you mean to record in stereo ;D !?
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Sorry, can´t edit my post so i need to make a new Posting:
Regarding the fist Post in this thread and my solution which was refered, you´ll have to take a stereo mic, plugin into the adapter i´ve used. A monomic doesn´t work. This is important for the external solution.
Stefan

Another thing is, that it could possible you need to have an updated Firmware to 2.3.5. My results seems to work only on this version. I remember some problems with the 2.3.3, that i can´t use the orginal headset with the recordings.
but this is not proof! I can´t verify it. May the threadowner could write a word to his version or other user will do that.
So i will have a look on that and post it, if i have a safe answere.
Stefan

Suggestion: can someone fits this thread with the inventor-Thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172048&page=7
same issue and doubleposting or answering in both threads is "costly".
thanks
Stefan

Have you received your stereo mic yet?
EDIT: I can't seem to get my Camera app to record using a mic plugged in? The voice recorder app will, but not the Camera. Does the 'hacked' camera.apk fix this?
steveb22 said:
Another thing is, that it could possible you need to have an updated Firmware to 2.3.5. My results seems to work only on this version. I remember some problems with the 2.3.3, that i can´t use the orginal headset with the recordings.
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Somehow missed this post when reading the thread, I'm on Lite'ning (which is 2.3.4 I believe), so I'll try a 2.3.5 ROM and post back.
SECOND EDIT: Upgraded to CheckROM, now works fine, so it appears that to use an external mic with the stock camera.apk you need to be running 2.3.5 or higher. Might be worth updating your original post to mention that.

kinglozzer said:
Have you received your stereo mic yet?
EDIT: I can't seem to get my Camera app to record using a mic plugged in? The voice recorder app will, but not the Camera. Does the 'hacked' camera.apk fix this?
Somehow missed this post when reading the thread, I'm on Lite'ning (which is 2.3.4 I believe), so I'll try a 2.3.5 ROM and post back.
SECOND EDIT: Upgraded to CheckROM, now works fine, so it appears that to use an external mic with the stock camera.apk you need to be running 2.3.5 or higher. Might be worth updating your original post to mention that.
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I recieved my Mic and Y-Adapter today... However I cant seem to get it working at all... Any tips?

Swi7chblade said:
I recieved my Mic and Y-Adapter today... However I cant seem to get it working at all... Any tips?
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Do you use 2.3.5 and a stereo mic. Starts the MP3 player if you connect the Adapter? Important for success is that both are used.

Meneldor said:
I just ordered an external microphone which seems to utilize the same recording scheme as described: shop.brando.com/flexible-mini-capsule-microphone-for-iphone-3g-s_p03552c0202d033.html - the page claims it supports Galaxy S II, so I will report later.
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Have you received it yet?

Does this work with a custom rom installed on a rooted device or are only stock rom?

shanipaqman said:
Does this work with a custom rom installed on a rooted device or are only stock rom?
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It doesn't seems to work on custom ROM (deodexed, never tested a odex ROM though), but it work on stock ROM (odex). Do not know what's the reason though. I sacrificed custom ROM because of this.

Issue still in 2.3.6?

Can someone who actually use before external mic on our device give me some feedback and link? I am interested in a good external mic as well.

Why don't you try out one of the MicW I models?
http://www.mic-w.com/showpro.asp?id=55&lb=13
- This is the microphone I am going to buy soon. It records audio down to 100hz, so I hope that this will get rid of the horrible distortion we have with our inbuilt mic's. I am planning to make videos of different electronica events, so this model seems good as it is not that super sensitiv.

menkromsen said:
Why don't you try out one of the MicW I models?
http://www.mic-w.com/showpro.asp?id=55&lb=13
- This is the microphone I am going to buy soon. It records audio down to 100hz, so I hope that this will get rid of the horrible distortion we have with our inbuilt mic's. I am planning to make videos of different electronica events, so this model seems good as it is not that super sensitiv.
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Wooww! That's some high-end microphone there. $100+
Not really willing to spend that much on it.
Thanks anyway.
Btw, anyone bought this http://shop.brando.com/flexible-mini-capsule-microphone-for-iphone-3g-s_p03552c0202d033.html before? How is it?

Tested several other custom ROM and none of it can record with our headphone mic. Only work for stock ROM.
Anyone can do otherwise? Please state the ROM name. Wondering whether is it some files needed is deleted or some other reason.

11768 said:
Can someone who actually use before external mic on our device give me some feedback and link? I am interested in a good external mic as well.
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Has anyone tried the Brando Mini Capsule Microphone (or any other mini microphone) on their SII?

Hissing Sound Recording Video

when recording video i get the awful hissing sound
steps i tried
reflashing
turning off sound zoom
turning on airplane mode to disable radio
anyone else?
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I wouldn't even try to guess until you provide a reasonable amount of information about your situation. How do you expect us to narrow anything down without any clues?
Where is a sample video clip or even a decent description of the hiss? Tell us under what conditions this occurs, e.g. only on quiet environments, randomly, always, etc. Does it change when you change video quality settings, internal, external mike? What model phone, firmware version and anything else that appears even remotely relevant.
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oki. ill upload a sample. it occurs under all circumstances, phone is pure stock so camera app and all is out of the box
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the video and hissing (turn volume up)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/brxys1ka3u86l56/20140819_095825.mp4
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That seems to be a musical selection.. so how to tell what is part of the unknown music track and what is hiss? Better would have been recording the quietest environment you could find. Or if the hiss only shows up when recording something, then play a recorded music track. And provide both the phone recording and the original music track so that it can be, more or less, subtracted or distinguished from the hiss.
It would help if the track didn't have interfering music or if you tried recording in quiet, moderate, loud environments, impulse sounds, etc with comments on whether the hiss varies under various conditions. At a guess it's the aggressive ALC (auto level control) when you record with the internal (?) mike. So when there is a quiet part in the music, the ALC cranks up the gain and the noise from the phone circuit becomes more apparent. On that theory it would be good to know if using an external mike alleviates the problem or not.
If it is an ALC problem.. there isn't much that you can do about it.. other than consider using an external mike.. not recording in quiet locations, which could be difficult.. or hope that someone disassembles and tames the ALC.
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I have the same problem. Even returned my phone to the service and they did smth to the mic, maybe even replaced it. But my problem is still there. Search for check out 'hissing 001' video on youtube, i have uploaded a sampleml. they said they tried recording videos with two other samsung fives, and they all had hissing problems. But i just cant accept that a quality phone like thos has an amateur error like this... for others, sound recording sounds just fine. What can I do?

I'm having the same problem. Not sure when it started but now the hissing sound happens most of the time when I recorded videos. Recording voice through an app doesn't create any hissing sound. Anyone can provide anything we can try? TIA.

kan555 said:
I'm having the same problem. Not sure when it started but now the hissing sound happens most of the time when I recorded videos. Recording voice through an app doesn't create any hissing sound. Anyone can provide anything we can try? TIA.
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I just got my device back from service, and I have to say they did something to it, because now the mic works PERFECT, without hissing whatsoever.
IT could be sw related problem, but i strongly believe they gave me a brand new mic.
good luck!

darkerr9 said:
I just got my device back from service, and I have to say they did something to it, because now the mic works PERFECT, without hissing whatsoever.
IT could be sw related problem, but i strongly believe they gave me a brand new mic.
good luck!
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Thanks for the update Darkerr9. I'm tempted to replace the mic by myself but not so confident I can handle it. Watched how to do it on youtube and will cost me around $25 for the parts. I still think it's software related issue since when recording just voice, it works perfectly. No white noise or anything. ... hmmm.. what to do..?

kan555 said:
Thanks for the update Darkerr9. I'm tempted to replace the mic by myself but not so confident I can handle it. Watched how to do it on youtube and will cost me around $25 for the parts. I still think it's software related issue since when recording just voice, it works perfectly. No white noise or anything. ... hmmm.. what to do..?
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Ah, I see. Well I still had my warranty so they did it for free. And remember, the 1st time they (another service) tried to fix this, they failed to do so. I guess I got lucky now... voice recording quality is poorer, so that doesnt count imo btw if you use your headset mic, you will see (hear) that the problem is fixed..

Hi everyone. I have the same problem and it's very frustrating. I don't have a solution BUT I know the reason why it's hissing . It's not the microphone! When I record only audio with both microphones it's all OK. The problem occurs when front cam is on! When my girlfriend close up the phone to her ear she heard that awful sound (hissing). So the camera make that noise. Top mic is very close to the cam so mic gets that noise. Try to hear very closely to the cam and check if you have the same noise from cam.

[HELP] Bad audio in recorded videos

Ok so i bought my d802 a couple months ago, and everything is working fine except the audio while recording video. If i record anything quiet its alright, but if i record a concert or just me playing the guitar, the sound gets kinda really quiet and seems like it was really far away or underwater. This is really a big issue for me because i do a lot of covers and stuff. I had the exact same problem on my Nexus 4
I'm using a CloudyG3 2.2 ROM, but it was the same thing on stock unrooted.
Are there any tweaks/mods that can fix this issue? Thanks

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So, i cant fix this?

The only way i found is app called XCam LG Settings. You can find it on Google Play.
Inside the app turn OFF Audio Noise Gate.
But it has two minuses:
1. Audio channels will be inverted (if you hold the phone normally i.e camera buttons from the right side)
2. Not free (2$).

http://www.wildmountainechoes.com/equipment/audio-recording-with-a-smartphone/
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Norman22 said:
The only way i found is app called XCam LG Settings. You can find it on Google Play.
Inside the app turn OFF Audio Noise Gate.
But it has two minuses:
1. Audio channels will be inverted (if you hold the phone normally i.e camera buttons from the right side)
2. Not free (2$).
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I can't buy that because it's not supported in my country but even if it was i couldn't because i dont have any payment methods.
Thanks anyway

Hi, I temporary found a solution for bad sound.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsKQTSG-mug

Distorted audio on video capture

I have my Verizon S5 currently sitting on 4.4.4 NK7. I've noticed no matter what video recording app I use, whether it be Snapchat or the native camera app, that audio on video playback always seems a bit distorted if the video was captured in a loud environment. Yet I see friends with other newer android phones and iPhones that have recorded footage the same venues (concerts) where their audio is much more tolerable. Has anyone else experienced this? I've been holding off on updating to lollipop, but if that is a known fix I might go that route.
For example, even recording a video on my car with the audio at a normal volume results in distorted audio quality.

Lollipop won't change anything, cause that's a big problem to not fix immediately. Are you possibly covering a mic when recording? Are phone calls clear? I'm not sure how to fix your problem, I'm just throwing out ideas. A search didn't bring up anything.

Apparently it's a common problem within the Samsung phones:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711008
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s5/395746-awful-concert-audio.html
Was hoping there was a software option to adjust the gain level it records at.

darklavalizard said:
Apparently it's a common problem within the Samsung phones:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711008
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s5/395746-awful-concert-audio.html
Was hoping there was a software option to adjust the gain level it records at.
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I saw the xda thread but wasn't sure if it was the same. Someone said disable the noise reduction option, and that should fix it.

[GUIDE] Fix front speaker distortion in Pixel 2 XL (no root)

Hello my friends!!
I actually found a way to fix front speaker distortion without root.
1) Disable Google's MusixFx App (com.android.musicfx)
2) Install an equalizer app (In my case i used Equalizer FX. Pro Free version)
3) Open the app (if you haven't disabled yet Google's MusicFx app, it will told you to do so)
4) Depending on how is affected your speaker because the bad mounting (Google's fault) you will have to play lowering the frequencies. In my case I only needed to lower 910Hz to -7db
5) No more distortion!!!....
The only down side it's that you will get a less louder speaker, but 100% enjoyable sound!
I had to return 4 devices until I decided to find a way to "fix it" without rooting... I think Google was already trying to fix it because MusicFX app was updated in latest February update. Let's see if they officially release a fix. I think I will ask for RMA again anyway...

I will try this! My RMA has the same distortion, especially during a video call. I was debating doing another RMA, but the screen seems good so I am not so pressed to do so. Thanks for the info!

ridenickel9 said:
I will try this! My RMA has the same distortion, especially during a video call. I was debating doing another RMA, but the screen seems good so I am not so pressed to do so. Thanks for the info!
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Hello!!... It works... But sometimes the equalizer stops working and I have to uninstall and install again... Maybe someone could find a better Equalizer app.
I did also wrote Google about this... They told me to wait and to be patient ... Because they are working "day by day" to solve this issue... That I will receive a notification when the fix is ready... Let's see... If not I will have to do RMA again...

RealCaracas said:
Hello!!... It works... But sometimes the equalizer stops working and I have to uninstall and install again... Maybe someone could find a better Equalizer app.
I did also wrote Google about this... They told me to wait and to be patient ... Because they are working "day by day" to solve this issue... That I will receive a notification when the fix is ready... Let's see... If not I will have to do RMA again...
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Keep me posted please! I'm in the same boat, I was debating contacting them, but now I won't as I know I'll get the same canned message. The USB C adapter quality sucks too, I use an AuX cable in my VW and man distortion, no sound, feedback at times unsure if you guys have any issues there too?

ridenickel9 said:
Keep me posted please! I'm in the same boat, I was debating contacting them, but now I won't as I know I'll get the same canned message. The USB C adapter quality sucks too, I use an AuX cable in my VW and man distortion, no sound, feedback at times unsure if you guys have any issues there too?
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I have used the USB C adapter with headphones without problem (for now at least)...
If I receive any message from Google I'll update this post.

This doesn't fix the distortion for calls on speakerphone. Any idea how to achieve that without root?

The only thing I'm doing to keep the distortion at bay is by pushing the speaker grills slightly every now and then with my nails. That seems to be working. Nonetheless, these speaker combination is still better than bottom speakers. I'm enjoying way more content than I used to with my OnePlus 3T. Myy wife's OnePlus 5T speakers are louder, but still this one experiences better for me. I hope Google made them right !! But what can we do, they took a greedy mofo for CEO.

RealCaracas said:
Hello my friends!!
I actually found a way to fix front speaker distortion without root.
1) Disable Google's MusixFx App (com.android.musicfx)
2) Install an equalizer app (In my case i used Equalizer FX. Pro Free version)
3) Open the app (if you haven't disabled yet Google's MusicFx app, it will told you to do so)
4) Depending on how is affected your speaker because the bad mounting (Google's fault) you will have to play lowering the frequencies. In my case I only needed to lower 910Hz to -7db
5) No more distortion!!!....
The only down side it's that you will get a less louder speaker, but 100% enjoyable sound!
I had to return 4 devices until I decided to find a way to "fix it" without rooting... I think Google was already trying to fix it because MusicFX app was updated in latest February update. Let's see if they officially release a fix. I think I will ask for RMA again anyway...
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This is the solution please dude try to share it with others that they dont know how to fix it. thanks

works for pixel 3 as well
Thanks for the solution. It works for pixel 3 as well!

the best post I've seen, I had not noticed until I made the change although I notice it even if I disable the google one thanksss (You can also increase the volume from the same application and the result is maintained)

The difference in audio quality is really noticeable.. But doesn't seem to work on apps like youtube (Vanced)... Does this only work for dedicated music apps? Works flawlessly on Spotify but would love it to work at least for YouTube...

RealCaracas said:
Hello my friends!!
I actually found a way to fix front speaker distortion without root.
1) Disable Google's MusixFx App (com.android.musicfx)
2) Install an equalizer app (In my case i used Equalizer FX. Pro Free version)
3) Open the app (if you haven't disabled yet Google's MusicFx app, it will told you to do so)
4) Depending on how is affected your speaker because the bad mounting (Google's fault) you will have to play lowering the frequencies. In my case I only needed to lower 910Hz to -7db
5) No more distortion!!!....
The only down side it's that you will get a less louder speaker, but 100% enjoyable sound!
I had to return 4 devices until I decided to find a way to "fix it" without rooting... I think Google was already trying to fix it because MusicFX app was updated in latest February update. Let's see if they officially release a fix. I think I will ask for RMA again anyway...
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How do I disable the app? It's not in the settings menu.
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zombolt said:
How do I disable the app? It's not in the settings menu.
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Go to settings, search for MusicFX. The app will come up. Click on it and select disable.

My sound quality dropped massively from one day to the next. Does anyone know if this has been an issue on the 3XL lately?
I wanted to try this did but I couldn't find the MusicFX app.