Voice recording with Android Tablets

[DrakeDonovan]

I've seen folks using the iPad with the IK Multimedia mic interface to do v/o, cut remote breaks and get listener audio. Is anyone using an Android based tablet for those purposes? If so what apps/accessories do you use?

 

[Emmett1057]

There's no standard connection for the devices, so no real hardware. I love my Android phone, but for this task, my iPad gets all the love.

 

[jefflaurence]

I use the iPad with an AT2020 USB mic..(using the camera connection kit from Apple) and the Twisted Wave app. Also the multitrack DAW is good for more advanced work. Twisted wave actually has expansion/compression and EQ so it works best for VoiceOver. Pretty slick.

 

[VODood]

Jeff, how's that AT USB mic? I hear the Blue Yeti is good.

 

[jefflaurence]

Not as good as the studio Chuck..but really really convenient when something comes up that needs a quick track. I have done a couple for you on the iPad and didn't mention it...but it lacks a little sparkle, and bigness..overall the AT USB mic is the best out there as far as I can tell. I am really liking the AT line of mics these days..über cheap..and really decent build quality for an Asian mic. The AKG USB mic is not even close. I heard a Yeti sample, and it just sounds like a thin mic...to me at least.

 

[Charlie]

App-wise, I like TapeRecord which is a very nice recorder and waveform editor. The paid-for version allows you to record longer files as well as export to MP3 and other formats (else WAV). The beauty of this is that you can open a long-form WAV interview, cut it down for broadcast and then MP3 it off via e-mail.

Hardware-wise, I've made a few 3.5mm 4-pole breakout cables (mostly for iPhones) but if you fancy a bit of home-brew and have a reasonable ENG mic to play with, it's worth a try.

 

[Signpost]

App-wise, I like TapeRecord which is a very nice recorder and waveform editor.

Thanks Charlie ! Didn't know about this one, über handy and intuitive app !