Sound Recording Bad, can it be improved

[grover57]

Just took my Pixel 2 XL to its first concert and recorded a bit. the sound sucks. blown out and distorted.

Past Android phones (HTC 8 AND 10) recorded at concerts well, and my buddy with his new iPhone got crystal clear recordings standing next to me.

Are there any software tweaks i can to to make the microphones capture loud music better?

 

[Ca_lvn]

Sound only records in mono not stereo

 

[N4Newbie]

Do you have a case on your Pixel 2 XL?

If so, try a recording test without the case. Also, make sure your case (and your hand!) isn't blocking the microphone hole at the top of the phone, just left of center.

 

[jsarino]

To add on from N4Newblie, if your phone has a screen protector, make sure that it didn't block any part of that mic hole.

 

[cozzy123]

I think I read somewhere that this is an issue they are working on