Hey there! Sorry to hear you're having issues with the audio while recording videos on your iPhone X. When safety mode kicks in for the mic during a recording with loud sounds, it can be really frustrating. Unfortunately, the iPhone's software is designed to protect the hardware from potential damage due to loud noises, but I get how this can mess up your videos.
Here are some suggestions you can try:
1. **Restart Your iPhone**: Sometimes, a simple restart can work wonders. Hold down the Side button and one of the Volume buttons until the "slide to power off" slider appears. Drag the slider, and then turn your phone back on after it powers down.
2. **Check Microphone Settings**: Go to **Settings > Privacy > Microphone** to make sure the Camera app has permission to access the mic.
3. **Update iOS**: If you haven't updated your software recently, it might be a good idea to go to **Settings > General > Software Update** and see if there's an update available.
4. **Test the Microphone**: Use the Voice Memos app to test the microphone. If the mic works well in Voice Memos but not in the Camera app, the issue might be with the Camera app itself.
5. **Reset All Settings**: This is a bit of a nuclear option, but if nothing else works, go to **Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings**. This won't delete any of your data but it will reset system settings to default. Note that you'll have to enter your Wi-Fi passwords again and set up your settings.
6. **Consult Apple Support**: If none of these work, it might be best to take your iPhone in for a professional diagnosis, either at an Apple Store or an authorized service provider.
Remember that constant exposure to loud noises could potentially damage the microphones, so if you often find yourself in such environments, you might want to consider using an external microphone that's designed to handle louder inputs.
Hope this helps, and good luck getting that sorted! 📱🔊