Connecting an iPad Pro to HDMI and a wireless microphone

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Connecting an iPad Pro to HDMI and a wireless microphone

I want to connect my iPad to HDMI and a wireless microphone. I have an iPadPro (12.9" 1st generation) which has a lightning connector.

Connection to an external monitor using a lightning-HDMI adapter is possible. However, I can't find a wireless microphone that can simultaneously connect to the iPad - they exist but the receiver part of the microphone needs the lightning port, which would then preclude use with the HDMI cable/adapter I have.

Is there a solution to this, such as a hub/adapter, or a specific microphone? Or is this just not feasible?

Thanks in advance

Rob

iPad Pro (1st generation)

Posted on Sep 14, 2024 3:58 PM

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varjak paw

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Sep 14, 2024 5:18 PM in response to Robert Batey

The kit you linked to is not a Bluetooth microphone so it needs its own receiver. Again, look for a microphone that supports Bluetooth, like this one:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1716504-REG/saramonic_btw_wireless_bluetooth_clip_on.html

not just one that says it supports iPads and iPhones.

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varjak paw

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Sep 14, 2024 4:12 PM in response to Robert Batey

There are a number of Bluetooth microphones that will work with an iPad. Do a web search and you'll find a plethora of options, from around $15 to over $200. Which you choose will depend on the level of quality you want and the form factor you need.

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varjak paw

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Sep 14, 2024 5:42 PM in response to Robert Batey

I should also caution that you'll want to confirm that whatever app or function you're going to be using can support a microphone connected via Bluetooth while also providing video out. I don't know what you'll be doing that needs video output but audio input, but whatever it is, make sure that you can do what you want before you spend the money on a microphone.

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Robert Batey Author

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Sep 14, 2024 4:29 PM in response to varjak paw

Thanks Varjak

I can find such microphones, e.g., the link below, but the receiver component requires the lighting connector port. This would be fine, but I want to connect an HDMI which also requires the lighting connector port. Is there a device you could suggest that doesn't require the lighting connector port, or a hub or adapter that permits two devices for an iPad.

Rob

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Lavalier-Microphone-iPhone-Charging/dp/B0B752BSD3/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1S3WFCUEO59DZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KdXAS52P1kW1oQ-Q4s07FrNtI1-b27_aOgcU1n_krhMWqSFm9MOCWX2aKU1NM523Qxjv5AplFcnn7lFu-vOQPFtkg7LaRpuizEkWU1fLxf1Xtp9fwd5ujAoX4jJMEpHA3vAp1FugGg3YFg5TxEZP_HqNC5quiEuuqhySz16rzgIUxiAe5OeriKy5iqYW8gVGsA_oWtCkTV8EtWbpzqrJ1pGPCchORreIBW64UwUIllMqCCgwIczHOaOgFWgVrh6C5mcKFi-x8GZHhBkyqbJOI_UgGZPevmyFp1_Yevtgwrw.Tzz217Po3UZhDeaINBAVfDJLFuRpE0AKvINjUP6X_NY&dib_tag=se&keywords=bluetooth+microphone+wireless&qid=1726356164&sprefix=bluetooth+microphone+wireless%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-8

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