How to Use XLR Microphone on iPhone – Connect XLR Mic to iPad and Apple Devices

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iPhones don’t have XLR ports but you can use XLR microphones on the iPhone with a few adapters. Here’s how. These are two different XLR to 3.5mm adapter cables. One of them works but the other one doesn’t. The main difference is the 3.5mm plugs. One version is a mono plug and the other is a stereo plug. In addition to the XLR cables, you’ll need this StarTech TRRS adapter that allows audio input into your iPhone. This cable has a 3.5mm plug on one end and two female ports on the other end.

The important thing to notice is that the TRRS plug has 4 silver sections on it. If yours only has three then it’s the wrong kind of adapter. The other ends allow you to plug in a headphone and microphone. To use an XLR mic on your iPhone plug the mono XLR adapter cable into the side of the TRRS adapter that has the microphone icon on it. This is the only cable that will work. The stereo cable produces no audio so it won’t work. Now connect the TRRS plug into the iPhone. Make sure the mic is connected too.

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