[Q] Hook Up an External Mic to the Kindle Fire?

FlashFire1 · Nov 25, 2011

So I read on the Amazon Forums that you can use a iPod headset(with mic included) on the KFire like a microphone. So basically it's like a headphone and a microphone in one jack. Would this work?

Here is are some examples:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003KW12HU/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?redirect=true&ref_=cm_cd_asin_lnk

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=i...eadphones+with+microphone&sprefix=iphone+head

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grvthang · Nov 25, 2011

That could well be - the plug on those headsets have an extra conductor to handle the mic + stereo. Anyone try them?

FlashFire1 · Nov 25, 2011

I was wondering this also. Has anybody tried this? I would like to know before I buy the headset.

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FlashFire1 · Nov 25, 2011

So no-one has tried this? I'd try it myself but I don't have an iPod headset. I have a gaming headset but it has two separate jacks for microphone/headphone.

MichaelVash7886 · Nov 25, 2011

I have a pair of those somewhere, but unfortunately no Kindle Fire just yet.

FlashFire1 · Nov 25, 2011

I see.

Man if only someone could try and see if this works.

MichaelVash7886 · Nov 26, 2011

Wait a sec, would a 3.5 mm jack splitter (the one that makes 2 things plug into 1 port) work for this? That could help those that have separate mic and headphones possibly anyways. I mean obviously it's not the best method but that should let us check proof of concept.

FlashFire1 · Nov 26, 2011

MichaelVash7886 said:
Wait a sec, would a 3.5 mm jack splitter (the one that makes 2 things plug into 1 port) work for this? That could help those that have separate mic and headphones possibly anyways. I mean obviously it's not the best method but that should let us check proof of concept.

That's exactly what I was referring to. The iPod headsets and some other brands have that feature. I do not have a pair and wanted someone to test it before buying.

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grvthang · Nov 26, 2011

A splitter wouldn't help. I'm looking at one now, and it has a 3-conductor plug (called a TRS), just like a plug for stereo headphones. The plug on a mic/headphones combo is a TRRS, and has 4 conductors. I thought I had one laying around, but the plug size is 2.5mm, from an old Blackberry I had.
I'm gonna go and look in the trunk of my car. I'm sure I have one...

FlashFire1 · Nov 26, 2011

grvthang said:
A splitter wouldn't help. I'm looking at one now, and it has a 3-conductor plug (called a TRS), just like a plug for stereo headphones. The plug on a mic/headphones combo is a TRRS, and has 4 conductors. I thought I had one laying around, but the plug size is 2.5mm, from an old Blackberry I had.
I'm gonna go and look in the trunk of my car. I'm sure I have one...

See if you can find one to test. Download Google Voice and call yourself and see if the microphone works. Get someone to go to another room and see if you can talk to them.

If this works then we can use Skype and GVoice.

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grvthang · Nov 26, 2011

I found a pair in my car - IT WORKS!!
I downloaded and installed an audio recording app, and made a 10-second recording. It picked up my voice very loud. The mind reels at the possibilities...

FlashFire1 · Nov 26, 2011

grvthang said:
I found a pair in my car - IT WORKS!!
I downloaded and installed an audio recording app, and made a 10-second recording. It picked up my voice very loud. The mind reels at the possibilities...

WooHoo it works! Someone should sticky this thread. Could you find me a good pair I can buy on Amazon?

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grvthang · Nov 26, 2011

Actually I don't remember where I got these; I think it came as part of a package when I bought a suction-cup car mount for my smartphone - it came with a dc charger and the mount. So, I can't recommend any kind in particular.

FlashFire1 · Nov 26, 2011

grvthang said:
Actually I don't remember where I got these; I think it came as part of a package when I bought a suction-cup car mount for my smartphone - it came with a dc charger and the mount. So, I can't recommend any kind in particular.

I found a pair on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0049Y2PIS/ref=mp_s_a_7?qid=1322278595&sr=8-7

These are for the Samsung EHS60, but would these work with the Kindle Fire?

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grvthang · Nov 26, 2011

I'm sure they would work; as I said earlier, these headphone/mic combos have a 4-conductor plug (a TRRS), to accommodate two stereo channels for the headphones plus the mic (audio left, audio right, mic, and neutral). A normal stereo headset has a 3-conductor plug called a TRS (left, right, and neutral).

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Somewhere around here I have a stereo microphone with a 3.5mm plug. What a kick it would be if it can actually record in stereo (I kind of doubt it, though). Let me go look for that now...

FlashFire1 · Nov 26, 2011

Thanks, I think I'll make a guide for this later

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MichaelVash7886 · Nov 26, 2011

grvthang said:
I found a pair in my car - IT WORKS!!
I downloaded and installed an audio recording app, and made a 10-second recording. It picked up my voice very loud. The mind reels at the possibilities...

Sweet. It's not a huge deal for me off the top of my head, but I can only guess as to what this could open up. Skype and what not would be a sweet thing to have on it just for when I don't feel like sitting at my desk.

manifest3r · Nov 26, 2011

Here are some good IEM's: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826735014

I use them with my Nexus S, works awesome! Any IEM should work with the Kindle, since the port is capable of accepting.

MichaelVash7886 · Nov 26, 2011

My only thing is they are all ear buds, most of the time they don't fit very well in my ears and can even cause my ears to hurt. Will have to try some stuff out once I get my Kindle in.

FlashFire1 · Nov 26, 2011

MichaelVash7886 said:
My only thing is they are all ear buds, most of the time they don't fit very well in my ears and can even cause my ears to hurt. Will have to try some stuff out once I get my Kindle in.

My earbuds fit fine. I made an official guide on this topic so check it out.

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