Monoprice Mini Microphone for Tablets & Smartphones
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There is an image of this mic at Staples and it's shown with a windscreen and shock mount. If the mic doesn't ship with this, how do I get it?
A shopper
on Dec 3, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I do not know where the windscreen and shockmount came from. We do not sell.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 3, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I do not know where the windscreen and shockmount came from. We do not sell.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 3, 2018
I received the mic from Monoprice with a slip-on foam windscreen, a “T” shaped adapter which splits the Jack on the phone into headphone and mic, and a velvety drawstring bag to keep it in.
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- Kenneth B on Dec 4, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2018
took a look at the pictures on the Staples web site....
and then took a look at the product specifications...
The "shock mount" and such are not listed in this spec's...
So I would suspect that these items are not included in the package from Staples...
I would ask before you purchase...
These microphones are not really designed to be used with a shock mount and it probably would not change your results much if at all. if you used one..
Good luck
and then took a look at the product specifications...
The "shock mount" and such are not listed in this spec's...
So I would suspect that these items are not included in the package from Staples...
I would ask before you purchase...
These microphones are not really designed to be used with a shock mount and it probably would not change your results much if at all. if you used one..
Good luck
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- jr on Dec 4, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2017
This isn't the type mic that you can use a shock mount with. The nature of this mic would have it plugged directly into a device like your phone. As far as windscreen, you could put a fuzzy dot cover on the end.
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- Luke B on Dec 3, 2018
- Purchased on May 30, 2018
The mic comes with a windscreen, and aux splitter, and carrying pouch, but no mount. I haven't looked into purchasing a shock mount, sorry.
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- Kristopher H on Dec 3, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 13, 2018
Mine came with a windscreen but no shockmount. I would contact customer service.
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- Robert J on Dec 4, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 9, 2018
it comes with a foam wind screen, i have no idea how to get a shock mount.
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- travis e on Dec 3, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 5, 2018
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Would this work with a tape recorder that has a mic input?
Wade B
on Apr 6, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, I believe this mini microphone would work with a portable tape recorder input. I would have to try it out and see for myself. I would have to get a portable tape player that has a microphone input, then I have to see if it would work. I might have to have a monoprice tape recorder to see if would work. With this monoprice mini microphone it might not work with another company brand name tape recorder that has a microphone input in it but I would have to try it out and test it. With some electronic equipment you have to have things made by the same company wich are compatible, then it would work and perform correctly. Like for example , you would have to have a monoprice mini microphone and then a monoprice tape recorder. But there are times that you can have for example a monoprice mini microphone and then have a Sony portable tape player with a microphone input then it would work out correctly. Sometimes it depends on the company brand name.
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- Duane W on Apr 7, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, I believe this mini microphone would work with a portable tape recorder input. I would have to try it out and see for myself. I would have to get a portable tape player that has a microphone input, then I have to see if it would work. I might have to have a monoprice tape recorder to see if would work. With this monoprice mini microphone it might not work with another company brand name tape recorder that has a microphone input in it but I would have to try it out and test it. With some electronic equipment you have to have things made by the same company wich are compatible, then it would work and perform correctly. Like for example , you would have to have a monoprice mini microphone and then a monoprice tape recorder. But there are times that you can have for example a monoprice mini microphone and then have a Sony portable tape player with a microphone input then it would work out correctly. Sometimes it depends on the company brand name.
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- Duane W on Apr 7, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2018
It should, but unless the tape recorder has no builtin mic you probably don't need this. Ii bought one for my phone and i can't tell the difference between when i record with this mic or when i record with my phone's builtin mic.
As always, your mileage may vary, and if you have a horrible mic or no mic at all this will obviously be a vast improvement.
As always, your mileage may vary, and if you have a horrible mic or no mic at all this will obviously be a vast improvement.
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- kevin l on Apr 7, 2019
- Purchased on May 22, 2018
Have only used this mic on an Android phone. Not sure about its connectors for other devices. It does work well for the Android in a quick sound recording.
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- James A P on Apr 7, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 20, 2018
Yes with the right jack i have used it on 2 devices and works fine
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- Donald T on Apr 6, 2019
- Purchased on May 30, 2018
I would think it would. I've only used into my cell of Ipad.
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- Sebestien S on Apr 6, 2019
- Purchased on May 30, 2018
Probably will work. I have not tried it. It is a mono mic.
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- Andrew A on Apr 8, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 19, 2018
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will this work with apps speech to text to enhance the LG phones built in mic?
A shopper
on Feb 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: When plug into your devise it will bypass your internal mic and become the sole mic for any app. It does sound better and has better sensitivity than your internal mic.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: When plug into your devise it will bypass your internal mic and become the sole mic for any app. It does sound better and has better sensitivity than your internal mic.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 20, 2018
Sort answer it should.
since I am not familiar specifically with the LG line of phones am not able to give you specifics.
Have 2 of these microphones and they work absolutely wonderful with my Samsung S5.
There is a noticeable improvement in the audio quality.
since I am not familiar specifically with the LG line of phones am not able to give you specifics.
Have 2 of these microphones and they work absolutely wonderful with my Samsung S5.
There is a noticeable improvement in the audio quality.
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- jr on Feb 21, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2017
it actually overrides the built in mic, so that when this little unit is plugged in, the internal phone microphone is no longer active until you unplug it again.
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- Julie O on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 28, 2017
I noticed no difference. It actually cut out while recording. Not a recommend.
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- Anthony F on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 27, 2017
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Is this a stereo microphone? The connector appears to have four conductors.
Jonathan S
on May 30, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No. It is mono. The 4 conductors are for audio outs so you can connect stereo headphones and a mono microphone to your cell phone.
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- Michael B on May 31, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 7, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No. It is mono. The 4 conductors are for audio outs so you can connect stereo headphones and a mono microphone to your cell phone.
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- Michael B on May 31, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 7, 2017
It has stereo connections, so there is a right and left audio, however, there is a single mic element, so right and left are the same. I wish I could include some video I took on a backpacking trip recently. It’s a nice little mic, and hey, it’s only twelve bucks.
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- Kenneth B on May 31, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2018
Short answer... no, it isn't
Even if it was or is there would not be enough space between the elements to give a very good stweek image. (Distance in feet not in mm)
Hope this helps
Even if it was or is there would not be enough space between the elements to give a very good stweek image. (Distance in feet not in mm)
Hope this helps
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- jr on May 31, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2017
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Hi, I am not sure if this microphone will work with an Amazon Fire 7 tablet. I used it with my digital voice recorder and it worked fine. I could not hear any difference between this microphone and the built in mic on my voice recorder. I wish that i could of more help but i'd say purchase the mic and test it out. If i doesn't work out then send it back...
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- Daniel W on Nov 18, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 30, 2018
If it has a audio jack for headphones, yes
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- Jessie F on Nov 17, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 17, 2018
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I was wondering what kind of volume this can handle? Would it distort if I was recording my band at practice?
michael p
on Jun 16, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It is actually fairly good with not distorting due to high volume. We use it to stream metal bands at a Restaurant, and it handles the loud volume fairly well.
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- Corey D on Jun 21, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It is actually fairly good with not distorting due to high volume. We use it to stream metal bands at a Restaurant, and it handles the loud volume fairly well.
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- Corey D on Jun 21, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 28, 2017
I don't know. I use mine just for recording dialogue or for rehearsing presentations. Nothing at the audio level of a band
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- John N on Jun 21, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 8, 2016
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If I wanted to get an extension cable for this so i could pass this mic to another person, what kind of cable would I need to purchase?
A shopper
on Apr 7, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Purchase an Aux Extension Cable 25ft, 3.5mm Male to Female Extension
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- Mary R on Apr 8, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Purchase an Aux Extension Cable 25ft, 3.5mm Male to Female Extension
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- Mary R on Apr 8, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 25, 2019
1/8in female to male adaptor cable
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- Steven B on Apr 7, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 17, 2019
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Would this work plugged straight into a Raspberry Pi?
A shopper
on Mar 29, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Probably not. As far as I can tell, the RPi may have a line level input, and this has a microphone level output, much lower, and it is on the 4th connection of the 3.5mm plug, which works for most smartphones. It also need a few volts of bias to work properly.
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- groffiti on Mar 29, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Probably not. As far as I can tell, the RPi may have a line level input, and this has a microphone level output, much lower, and it is on the 4th connection of the 3.5mm plug, which works for most smartphones. It also need a few volts of bias to work properly.
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- groffiti on Mar 29, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2016
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Will this work with an iPhone 7 using the 1/4" adapter for the Lightning Port?
A shopper
on May 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Yes, as long as you are using the lightning adapter that comes with the phone then it would work just fine.
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Mark P Staff on May 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Yes, as long as you are using the lightning adapter that comes with the phone then it would work just fine.
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Mark P Staff on May 25, 2017
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Hi, can you specifiy the self-noise of the system and dynamic range ? Thank you!
A shopper
on Oct 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thanks we will add this info to the product page soon. Self-noise is 14dB and dynamic range is 126dB.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thanks we will add this info to the product page soon. Self-noise is 14dB and dynamic range is 126dB.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 14, 2017
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I use my tablet to tune pianos but the internal mic does not detect well the first 7 (very low frequencies) and last 7 (very high frequencies) keys of a piano. Can someone report back if they notice a better frequency response range from this microphone for lows and highs if compared to the stock microphone?
A shopper
on Oct 23, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your interest in this microphone. We rate it down to 50Hz so you will still miss the lower octaves of the piano.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your interest in this microphone. We rate it down to 50Hz so you will still miss the lower octaves of the piano.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 25, 2017
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Any idea if this works with Samsung Galaxy S6?
A shopper
on Feb 26, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This Mini Mic is designed to work on any phone with a 3.5mm TRRS jack for headphones and mics.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 1, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This Mini Mic is designed to work on any phone with a 3.5mm TRRS jack for headphones and mics.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 1, 2018
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Will this work as in speakerphone mode on Android Moto X (i.e., as a conversation microphone for normal phone calls)?
Terry G
on May 31, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, this is for recording input only. With this mic plugged in you will lose speaker function and audio output.
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- Dave L Staff on Jun 1, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, this is for recording input only. With this mic plugged in you will lose speaker function and audio output.
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- Dave L Staff on Jun 1, 2018
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Will this work with a PS4 controller if I am using wireless headset for sound?
Robert R
on Nov 2, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not work in that situation.
This would not work in that situation.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 7, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not work in that situation.
This would not work in that situation.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 7, 2019
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Would this work as a mic for an aftermarket car stereo for making hands free phone calls? (Alpine CDE-143BT)
david h
on May 20, 2019
BEST ANSWER: If your Alpine will accept the TRRS connector it should. For $10 it's worth a shot.
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- Dave L Staff on May 20, 2019
BEST ANSWER: If your Alpine will accept the TRRS connector it should. For $10 it's worth a shot.
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- Dave L Staff on May 20, 2019
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Would this mic work with an action camera that has an audio input? I know I would have to get an adapter because my input is only 2.5mm in the camera. The camera came with a Lavalier mic. But I want to use a different mic. Has anyone tried it with an action camera that is not the GP brand? Thanks.
Johnny R
on Sep 23, 2019
BEST ANSWER: No, it will not work. This TRRS mic is wired specifically for portable devises to the CTIA standard (Left-Right-Ground-Mic)
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: No, it will not work. This TRRS mic is wired specifically for portable devises to the CTIA standard (Left-Right-Ground-Mic)
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