iPhone Recording via Lightning Port

If anyone is looking at recording to iPhone or iPad via the Lightning connection then this Apple + solution will give outstanding results and top quality audio using the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter to bring in the desired audio feed.

An excellent tutorial may be seen here: https://youtu.be/Sc-_LiuqiRA?si=4Z8iJvLfeXQ2M6jo&t=25

Hope this helps others.

iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Nov 28, 2023 12:40 AM

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