On your PC, you’ll also need to install the VC runtime re-distributable, which is available on the same page. You can also find the WO Mic app for free for your iPhone in the App Store, and for Android in the Google Play Store.

For Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, ensure your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer. There will almost always be a small Wi-Fi icon on your phone’s home screen that shows your connection to a network. To connect your Android to your PC with Bluetooth, ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your phone and computer, then pair your phone in Windows.

You can set aside your phone and work on your computer now.

Search “Microphone Live” in the search tab that’s located at the bottom of your screen. The app’s developer is Von Bruno. This app is only available on the App Store for iPhones.

Depending on which iPhone and Mac you have, you will need either a lightning to USB, or a lightning to USB-C cable.

If your iPhone is plugged in and unlocked, you’ll see it listed as an option in the left panel.

Tap Front iPhone Mic if it isn’t already selected at the lower left corner of your screen. You can swipe your finger up and down the screen to adjust the volume of the microphone.

Tap Dock Connector in the menu that slides up. You should see on your computer that the input level in the System Preferences screen shows you the sounds picked up by the microphone in your iPhone. [6] X Research source You’ll need to keep the Microphone Live app open on your iPhone for it to continuously work.

Make sure you are downloading the app developed by SmartMob. Many skins of Android come with a manufacturer-provided voice recorder built-in to the phone. You are welcome to use a voice recorder from Samsung or OnePlus, but Smart Voice Recorder will offer greater quality and reliability. [8] X Research source

If this is your first time using Smart Voice Recorder, you’ll need to tap Allow so the app can access files for storage and your microphone to record audio.

If the volume isn’t an issue (i. e. if you’re in a silent room), you can usually place your phone face-up on a table next to you.

If you want to pause the recording and start it again later, tap the circular button with the timer running. You’ll see the word “Pause” change to “Resume,” which indicates that you can resume recording.

You can also change the name of the file by tapping in the area that displays the default name (usually it is something similar to “Recording 1”). Your audio file is saved and you can find it by tapping Recordings in the bottom left corner of the app’s main screen You can share the recording by tapping Share under the recording’s preview.

After you tap the stop icon, your voice memo is automatically saved. You can edit it with any device (like an iPad) logged in with the same Apple ID. [10] X Research source If Voice Memos on iPhone isn’t working for you, you can Voice Recorder.