Zoom calls: can I use an external microphone attached to my iPad Pro?

Do external microphones work with an iPad? I see plenty of microphones that have light in connectors, but none explicitly say the mic will work with Zoom or other conference applications. Do external mics on iPad only work to record, or will they work to conference?

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Dec 10, 2020 7:28 AM

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celliott147

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Dec 10, 2020 8:16 AM in response to chrisbob

In general, if a microphone is compatible with recording, it is also compatible with most meeting apps.

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