We are all used to seeing how presenters or lecturers speak into the microphone in order to increase the volume of the voice, to make sure that everyone can hear the speaker well. And it also happens that you need to record a video or interview with good quality, but the built-in microphone on your smartphone cannot cope with this task. In this situations, your iOS device and a special installed application will come to the rescue. This tandem is able to turn your smartphone into a real microphone. Let’s take a look at what these applications-microphones are (to learn more — read Best microphone apps for Android and iOS.)

Microphone by VonBruno

The application turns your smartphone into a microphone. For operation, it is necessary to connect the smartphone to the computer with the help of the mini jack, open the sound recording program, and press the round button in the center of the iPhone display.

The application has an extremely intuitive interface — a huge power button! You can also change the sensitivity of the microphone, as the volume keys and swipe anywhere on the screen.

The microphone works even when the smartphone is locked, which means that the screen does not need to work constantly. However, if you are going to buy a microphone for IOS, read the article Best microphones for iOS.

Microphone + Recording PRO

A convenient, easy-to-use program that allows you to record sound on an iOS device, and also to transfer sound to a remote camera, stereo, etc. through the headphone jack. The menu is intuitive, with 6 buttons that are responsible for turning the microphone on/off, mute, record, play, equalizer. Audio is recorded in AIFF format and can be sent by e-mail, SoundCloud or via Wi-Fi.

Air Microphone

If you are in a situation where you need to be heard (at the presentation, for example), then the Air Microphone application will become an irreplaceable tool on your mobile device.

You can connect your smartphone to any loudspeaker that supports AirPlay (as well as sound systems and devices.) You no longer have to bother with bulky audio systems and other accessories — in AirPlay you will find everything to ensure that your voice sounded loud and clean.

There is also support for imaging through the AirPlay, which will also facilitate your tasks during performances.

WO Mic

WO Mic is a useful program that will allow you to use your portable device based on the iOS operating system as a microphone for your computer. Connect your smartphone or tablet with a USB cable, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

The mobile application supports even the oldest version of the “operating system” from Apple and has the simplest interface. In fact, you can only select the connection option and get the data that you need to enter in the desktop client.

Of the main advantages of the program, you can note the minimum delay in the input, the function of listening to the sound from the microphone in the columns and the presence of a section with the statistics of the client. But the main advantage of WO Mic is that it avoids buying a microphone, and if there is one, it can replace it with a more practical, wireless device. Please note that the use of the program significantly affects the running time of the portable device “from the battery.”

AirMic — WiFi Microphone

Do you require accelerating your voice, speaking before a multifaceted message? Have you combined your personal iDevice with a wide-screen TV set and would like to turn the system into karaoke equipment? If so, AirMic can blow it!

AirMic is a wireless microphone for your iPhone gadgets. When using a WiFi network, the audio can be transferred to the account in feet (in the network from the network), without reducing the sound quality.

This is not the whole list of microphone applications for IOS. However, all of them are aimed at one task – to turn a smartphone into a real microphone with a good sound quality.