It’s a portable, lavalier microphone that connects to an iOS mobile device via Bluetooth. Hammacher Schlemmer offers the Wireless iPhone Microphone ($69.95), which also works with the iPad. Like many of the optional microphones for the iPhone and iPad, this one connects into the device’s headphones jack. The microphone is ideal for audio or vocal recordings, and comes with its own recording apps designed for singers, public speakers, and songwriters. IK Multimedia’s iRig Mic ($59.95) is a handheld condenser microphone for iOS mobile devices. However, to achieve higher-quality recordings for music or vocals, for example, consider connecting an optional, external microphone to your mobile device. Adding an External Microphone Will Enhance Recording Qualityĭepending on your needs, to record dictation or meetings, for example, the microphone built into the iPhone or iPad will be more than adequate. Plus, it allows you to free up internal storage space within your iOS mobile device, because long audio recordings become large digital files, which ultimately take up significant storage space on your mobile device if they’re stored there indefinitely. Transferring your recordings to a primary computer allows you to more easily edit, listen to, and archive them. The ability to easily sync recordings with a cloud-based file sharing service, such as iCloud or Dropbox, or with a primary computer using the iTunes Sync process, is extremely useful. Once recordings are made on an iPhone or iPad, they can often be edited, shared with others via email, synced with a primary computer, uploaded to an online service, or listened to. Thanks to a handful of inexpensive third-party apps, it’s easy to transform your iOS mobile device into a feature-packed but easy-to-use digital recorder/dictation machine. Others, however, prefer to speak their thoughts or have the need to record important meetings, phone conferences, or seminars. Some people love the virtual keyboard that’s built into Apple’s iPhone or iPad, and have no trouble typing their important notes, reminders, to-do lists, and memos. IPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks (Covers iOS 6 on iPad, iPad mini, and iPhone), 2nd Edition

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