How far is the microphone in my iPhone 11pro max supposed to work

How far is the microphone for my new iPhone 11 promax supposed to reach? I’m having some problem with stepping away from my phone and people not being able to hear me

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 13

Posted on May 27, 2020 2:38 PM

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Posted on May 28, 2020 10:30 AM

When you’re using the built in microphone, if you step too far away, the noise reduction system will begin to filter you out as background noise. And the noisier it is around you, the closer you’ll have to be to the microphone for it not to filter you out. The built in microphone and noise reduction system is designed to focus the microphone pickup on the source right near it, and tries to filter out all other noise.


You’ll need to use a wireless headset or microphone if you want to move around and use your iPhone from a fixed spot.

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May 28, 2020 10:30 AM in response to Dawnmsampson

When you’re using the built in microphone, if you step too far away, the noise reduction system will begin to filter you out as background noise. And the noisier it is around you, the closer you’ll have to be to the microphone for it not to filter you out. The built in microphone and noise reduction system is designed to focus the microphone pickup on the source right near it, and tries to filter out all other noise.


You’ll need to use a wireless headset or microphone if you want to move around and use your iPhone from a fixed spot.

May 28, 2020 10:05 AM in response to Dawnmsampson

Hello Dawnmsampson


It sounds like when on phone calls, when walking away callers can't hear you, correct?


There are many variables to microphones distance and picking up sounds. Checking for debris or anything covering the microphones can be a contributed factor: If the microphones on your iPhone aren't working. Ensure to use speakerphone if do activities and display facing upward to utilize correct microphones on iPhone 11 Pro Max: While on a call on iPhone.


Hopefully this helps!


Cheers!



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