Too Much Background Noise when Recording Lectures with Smart Phone or Table Built-in Microphone? Check Out the Ampridge MightMic

<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCRt4pPrYmhoyAC8Z2hprrt-_LHg0lEt4b44tNnnXlM7aRVm1pWCglu2QmeSH-ux8qlXrbFAglLNHbNo4g8I3STN1FAgeyYXo3TJvCVQejy-5L_8MlZr9F1aLTHQwTuqwxSL4aljrcW1A/s1600/AmpRidge+Mic+Updated.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCRt4pPrYmhoyAC8Z2hprrt-_LHg0lEt4b44tNnnXlM7aRVm1pWCglu2QmeSH-ux8qlXrbFAglLNHbNo4g8I3STN1FAgeyYXo3TJvCVQejy-5L_8MlZr9F1aLTHQwTuqwxSL4aljrcW1A/s1600/AmpRidge+Mic+Updated.jpg" title="Images of MightyMic plugged into iPhone 5s" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Mobile devices are convenient tools that students use to record classes and lectures, reporters use to record news conferences, and business people use to record meetings. Some use note taking apps like <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/10/notability-note-taking-app-for-ipad.html">Notability</a>, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/02/is-remarks-app-remarkable.html">Remarks</a>, or <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/11/livescribe-3-smartpen-do-more-with-your.html">Livescribe+</a> to augment their notes with audio recordings. The benefits of recording the audio can be minimized by poor quality recordings from built-in microphones.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Built-in microphones tend to do a poor job of isolating sounds which results in background noise that makes the desired sounds difficult to hear, especially for people with hearing impairments.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">The AmpRidge MightyMic microphone plugs directly into the headphone jack of any smartphone, tablet, or computer that supports microphone input. It proves an alternative audio output jack so users can still plug in headphones while the microphone is plugged in. Its compact size makes it easy to use in class and makes in relatively discrete. The MightyMic microphone works well with an <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/11/made-for-iphone-hearing-aids-to-be.html">iPhone</a> and is only slightly longer wider than the width of the phone. The microphone  even worked fine with my bulky iPhone case. Once plugged in you can angle the microphone towards the front of the room to capture the most important sounds. In my testing, the MightyMic microphone was on par with the built-in iPhone microphone for close range recording, but worked considerably better than the built-in microphone in a classroom or outdoor long range environment. The MightyMic microphone reduced background noise resulting in better sounding audio playback. If you frequently record classes, lectures, or meetings and are less than satisfied with your device's built-in microphone, the MightyMic mic is a good option to give your sound a boost. If you're looking for a big improvement in sound quality quality you may have to look towards more expensive options.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222;">The Ampridge MightyMic retails for $70 on </span><a href="http://www.ampridge.com/amp-mms.html" style="color: #222222;">AmpRidge.com</a><span style="color: #222222;">. Also included is a protective carrying pouch and foam protective cover.</span></span></span><br /><a name="more"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ampridge.com/wpimages/wp83cbf4dd_05_06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="155" src="http://www.ampridge.com/wpimages/wp83cbf4dd_05_06.jpg" title="Image of Mighty Mic and foam protective cover" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;">Product was provide complimentary to reviewer for review</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><br />

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Made for iPhone Hearing Aids to be Avalible in Early 2014

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn1.appleinsider.com/1125-linx-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://cdn1.appleinsider.com/1125-linx-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F06%2Ftoday-apple-announced-ios-6-new-update.html&ei=7kmXUsa3B-TLsQTW_oDIBA&usg=AFQjCNFY1754nIvBEWSnmw8_mOTaMlhjPQ&sig2=DRrVkYPYgpp90oc8X_Ii5w&bvm=bv.57155469,d.cWc">Apple</a> announced Made for iPhone Hearing Aids along side <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CDUQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F10%2Fassistive-touch-improvements-in-ios-6.html&ei=y0mXUv3sI4e3sASKxIGgCw&usg=AFQjCNFT_76RsQbcqp5-KaZtQHQbRlRprA&sig2=3KeNNJIuk-u2jg8XWQ7u8A&bvm=bv.57155469,d.cWc">iOS 6</a> now the first <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F06%2Ftoday-apple-announced-ios-6-new-update.html&ei=7kmXUsa3B-TLsQTW_oDIBA&usg=AFQjCNFY1754nIvBEWSnmw8_mOTaMlhjPQ&sig2=DRrVkYPYgpp90oc8X_Ii5w&bvm=bv.57155469,d.cWc">Made for iPhone Hearing</a> Aids are set for release. Apple's partnership with GN ReSound helped to create the LiNX hearing aid. The LiNX connects directly to the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CDUQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F10%2Fassistive-touch-improvements-in-ios-6.html&ei=y0mXUv3sI4e3sASKxIGgCw&usg=AFQjCNFT_76RsQbcqp5-KaZtQHQbRlRprA&sig2=3KeNNJIuk-u2jg8XWQ7u8A&bvm=bv.57155469,d.cWc">iPhone</a> using a special wireless technology. Unlike other hearing aids the LiNX does not use an intermediary device to communicate with the iPhone. <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CDUQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F10%2Fassistive-touch-improvements-in-ios-6.html&ei=y0mXUv3sI4e3sASKxIGgCw&usg=AFQjCNFT_76RsQbcqp5-KaZtQHQbRlRprA&sig2=3KeNNJIuk-u2jg8XWQ7u8A&bvm=bv.57155469,d.cWc">Apple</a> says the following about Made for iPhone Hearing Aids on their accessibility webpage.</div><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px; word-spacing: -1px;">Apple is working with top manufacturers to introduce hearing aids designed specifically for iPhone. They’ll deliver a power-efficient, high-quality digital audio experience, and will allow you to manage your hearing aid right from your iPhone. Just look for the Made for iPhone label. Explore the FCC's hearing-aid compatibility (HAC) ratings of iPhone."</span></span></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A companion app allows users to change settings directly from their <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F06%2Ftoday-apple-announced-ios-6-new-update.html&ei=7kmXUsa3B-TLsQTW_oDIBA&usg=AFQjCNFY1754nIvBEWSnmw8_mOTaMlhjPQ&sig2=DRrVkYPYgpp90oc8X_Ii5w&bvm=bv.57155469,d.cWc">iPhone</a>. The LiNX will cost $3,000 and will be available in 2014. </div><br />

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New in iOS 7 and Android KitKat: Customize Subtitles and Captioning

<div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://developer.android.com/images/kk-captions-n5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="163" src="http://developer.android.com/images/kk-captions-n5.jpg" title="image of Android phone using customized captions" width="320" /></a></div><br />Both <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/apples-announcements-impact-on.html">iOS 7</a> and <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/08/learning-ally-audio-app-available-for.html">Android</a> KitKat include the ability to customize captions. Now both major mobile operating systems include the ability to customize movie and video subtitles system wide.. For iOS, the customization settings are under Settings > General > Accessibility > Subtitles & Captioning. From that menu you are able to change the appearance of subtitles of any video played through the default iOS video player. There are many options for customization including font, font size, font color, and background color. Android includes a similar feature that can also be accessed in the settings menu. These options are a welcome addition to mobile devices and can make subtitles much easier to see. It is great to see both <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/apples-announcements-impact-on.html">Apple</a> and <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/06/googles-advance-voice-search-comes-to.html">Google</a> improving <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/os-x-mavericks-enhanced-dictation.html">accessibility</a> on their mobile products.<o:p></o:p><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/accessibility/ios/images/hearing_closed_captions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="230" src="http://images.apple.com/accessibility/ios/images/hearing_closed_captions.jpg" title="image of iPhone using captions" width="320" /></a></div></div>

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