When I record a video of the kids, you can hear me fine while holding the device but anyone on the other side is very muffled. I know others have experienced this issue. I Love the camera it does a great job just wish the mic went along with it. I read that acer had 2 mics and sound concelling technolgy installed which some say creates this issue. my question is could this problem be corrected with an update? Or would an external mic possibly work?
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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steveb22 said:
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?
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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.
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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?
Hello all.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 from Korea. Model: SVH-E300S
English is not my native langague, but I promise I will try my best.
Here is the deal. I broke my S4 screen so bad that I had to change the hole thing (screen and touch). Almost everthing went fine, but the tech who did the service told me my Microfone wouldn't work anymore, because of the screen crash.
I did some tests with audio recording (native app) and I can only record my voice if I change the "Channel" setting to Stereo. If it's in Mono, it doesn't work.
Therefore, I tried to make a call. The same thing. The mic doesn't work... So I believe the main config Mic for Calls is Mono.
Does anyone how if there is any way to change it to Stereo?
I would really appreciate any kind of help!
Anyone?
Hi all,
I'm a newly converted Samsung lover.. dropped my iPhone and have a Note 3. I want to shoot a video for You Tube and realize the built in microphone will not be suitable. I 've tried to plug in an external microphone but it does not work at all.. as if blocked. No sound at all coming from the microphone. Somebody said something to me about a Kernel.. don't even know what that is. Could I get some "sound advice?"
Thanks so much!!
YogaMark
Hello everyone, I've checked the forums and I've not really seen many answers to this question as it's something that's been bugging me for a while now.
I don't know when it started, but I noticed recently after recording a video and playing back, the sound on one side is completely gone. Almost like Stereo mode has been disabled, I have determined that it is the microphone that is often used during Loudspeaker calls, I tested this by placing a call to a friend on a regular call, then a WhatsApp Call, and finally a Skype call - and each platform is having the same issue - my loudspeaker microphone is not picking up audio. Is there a fix for this? I took apart the device, cleaned thoroughly but I'm wondering if the microphone itself has become busted. If anyone has a similar issue, or has found a fix for this - could you please provide me with some information? I love my Note 3 and would love to start recording some videos again.
Thanks everyone!
Ginger Bearded Guy
Ginger Bearded Guy said:
Hello everyone, I've checked the forums and I've not really seen many answers to this question as it's something that's been bugging me for a while now.
I don't know when it started, but I noticed recently after recording a video and playing back, the sound on one side is completely gone. Almost like Stereo mode has been disabled, I have determined that it is the microphone that is often used during Loudspeaker calls, I tested this by placing a call to a friend on a regular call, then a WhatsApp Call, and finally a Skype call - and each platform is having the same issue - my loudspeaker microphone is not picking up audio. Is there a fix for this? I took apart the device, cleaned thoroughly but I'm wondering if the microphone itself has become busted. If anyone has a similar issue, or has found a fix for this - could you please provide me with some information? I love my Note 3 and would love to start recording some videos again.
Thanks everyone!
Ginger Bearded Guy
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First factory reset and check again. .if same it s material problem
I've Factory Reset about 10 times since this post, and attempted all kinds of different things. I can confirm that it is a definitely a hardware issue, could you recommend what to do so I can get this fixed? Again, my primary microphone works fine while making calls - it is only when I enable Loudspeaker that the other party is unable to hear me due to the "Top Microphone" on the device not working for some unknown reason. Again, I've attempted cleans, fixes etc - but the issue only occurs during loudspeaker calls and when recording video as the top microphone is used with the primary microphone for Stereo Recording.
I know the microphone still picks up some form of audio but at a very low level - as I have called a friend and enabled loudspeaker and continued on to blowing in the hole where the microphone is situated. They can hear the loud distortion created by the air, but not a voice or anything like that. I really have to shout (And I mean LOUD) if anything audio is to be picked up.