Mic for Samsung galaxy (1 Viewer)

Hi, looking for recommendations on a mic that connects to a Samsung galaxy for recording bird calls/song.

Regards Gerard.

There is quite a lot on the internet regarding interfacing an external mic to a Galaxy device, there seems to be quite a variation between different versions of the same device. Some Galaxy devices being very fussy about the impedance of the mic before they even recognise it as a mic.
Once you are confident that you can achieve this I would read through the posts in the Bird Sounds Recording Eqpt & Discussion section of this Forum for recommendations for mics.
In any case I would try starting a thread there as well, as it possibly may get a better response.

This link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agFVKxWCc4k

has a comment below that may be helpful.

newburyportvideo 6 days ago

A "RODE VIDEO MIC" is all you really need for excellent audio on your phone and only one cable to plug in and that's it. my note 3 produces stunning audio and all for only about $130. read the reviews on the mic's and you'll see.

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Looking at the price quoted it may well be the Rode VideoMic Pro that is being discussed, which can provide a +20 db gain if needed, compared to the far cheaper standard model which doesn't.

Clearly you are looking for a solution that does not require a mains powered pre-amp as shown in the video!

Good luck

Thanks iveljay. Just saw the sound forum after I posted up the thread. Will have a look and see what's available.

Regards Gerard.