U11 external microphone issues

[Android Central Question]

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i have recently purchased the U11 and i was wondering about the use of an external microphone. I have a sony ecm 907 stereo condenser microphone with internal battery. I am using the camera / video app that came with the phone .
When i plugged it in using the 3.5mm / usb adapter, a dialog box popped up to inform me that the microphone was being installed .... in all cases the microphone is connected prior to launching the camera app.
i have also tried an electret unpowered lavalier mic but it treats this as a headphone
But the video app continues to only use the onboard microphones. I have tried front and rear cameras, 3d audio and hi-res audio in all possible combinations.
Is this simply a limitation of the camera software? or..
Do i need to use a particular type of microphone?
Do i need to install a 3rd party app such as Filmic Pro?
Do i need to change any other settings?
Do i need to install a patch/ app to get round this issue?

 

[HTC U11]

Most likely your mic has a trs jack (3.5mm with 2 rings), while the HTC U11 (or any smartphone) needs a trrs jack (3.5mm with 3 rings). You can get an adapter, which should work. I haven't tried it myself though, so it would be trial and error.

Good luck!